Strucker Punch!

[WizKidsNECA]

Greetings HeroClix Fans! Today’s preview is none other than that most nefarious of villains, a constant foil to the forces of freedom, and an eternal enemy to S.H.I.E.L.D., Baron Strucker!
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At 150 points, Baron Strucker is well-suited to lead your hordes of Hydra minions into battle! Early-dial Running Shot allows Strucker to aim his attacks from a vantage point of his choosing, while Mastermind and Leadership lets Strucker get the most out of his followers. [...]

[Read More on WizKidsGames.com (http://wizkidsgames.com/blog/2011/06/15/strucker-punch/)]

[Previously Banned]

That is an awesome sculpt and an amazing dial. I think this just became my must have from the set . . . :knockedou

[BlueNocturne]

I want to like this figure, but at 150 points he is half your team, running shot with a 4 range is a moot point. The only saving graces are the 2 damage poison (even that is limited) and his trait. Being able to ignore your own figures for LOF is a game winning ability.
I gotta say, I cant wait to play a 1000 point HYDRA team, the figures alone are ok, but when you put them in a team togther, they are almost unstoppable now.

[tpchid]

Interesting in a large point Hydra team. Someone's going to insert WoS Deadpool and wildcard to Hydra to shoot through friendlies.

[simhenk]

So German intelligence equals Running Shot? Better watch out for Dr.Morbius when he comes running. j/k buddy ;)

[Beast]

Very nice. But cue the complaints about another iconic villain being a SR.

[PulseGlazer]

Too expensive for my by fifteen to twenty points.

[Clclix]

I Think for the points the old one is better. As I said in another thread, Running Shot 4 range is a huge turn off. I like the Blades power and the up front Mastermind, but he should have gotten Charge to make it more effective instead of Running Shot. Don't see myself wanting him a whole lot, but if he's easy to get or if I pull him easily...

[TheBrothersCarson]

True puppet master behind HYDRA? Are we finally getting Hate Monger? Or will this be Zemo or Viper?

[Amora's_best_friend]

Kinda cool. Although unnecessarily 150 points. He could have been scaled back a bit, and been 115, and been representative.

[Casby]

Greetings HeroClix Fans! Today’s preview is none other than that most nefarious of villains, a constant foil to the forces of freedom, and#an eternal enemy#to S.H.I.E.L.D., Baron Strucker!
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At 150 points, Baron Strucker is well-suited to lead your hordes of Hydra minions into battle! Early-dial Running Shot allows Strucker to aim his attacks from a vantage point of his choosing, while Mastermind and Leadership lets Strucker get the most out of his followers. [...]

[Read More on WizKidsGames.com (http://wizkidsgames.com/blog/2011/06/15/strucker-punch/)]

Well now that's just great. Now I want a Sucker Punch heroclix fast forces set, thanks to your headline. :tired:

:p

[bill4935]

I do like how inventive these special powers have become lately, and I especially like how the big evil leaders are Super Rares. Since my playing style doesn't really emphasize Mastermind, Leadership and Poison - I won't try to collect Strucker and Schmidt.

eBay CUR set, here I come.

[origamiman]

the point cost is too much for the dial alone, but i think I'd pay 100 points just for his trait...which makes his 50 point dial a bargain. ;)

That trait has game-changing significance.

[Spudeus]

I think the dial will work - alone Strucker is pretty vulnerable but with a group of (respawning!) minions he could be a very tough fight. I suppose we'll see a new/old Zemo, Baron Blood and/or Arnim Zola, too. What will they be costed at?

[spiderhero]

Looks fun, but I'll trade him for Squirrel Girl if I have to. She's the only must have piece for me so far. I'm still not excited for this set, but there is still time for Wizkids to change my mind.

[Manchine]

Another home run.

[lensnart]

the good thing about all of these solid SR's is it makes me a bit less worried about MODOK going for crazy Magneto prices.

[Thunderclese]

Very cool. Running Shot 4 range is kind of meh, but accurate I suppose.

So he and Skull can wreck some WWII vets with those poison powers, crazy!

[kuthell]

True puppet master behind HYDRA? Are we finally getting Hate Monger? Or will this be Zemo or Viper?

Does no one read Secret Warriors? Issue #26 has the answer.

[Hobmoblin]

Does no one read Secret Warriors? Issue #26 has the answer.
Appearantly not. and the title of his MASTERMIND?
"Secret Leader of S.H.I.E.L.D"
... I beg to differ..

[Beast]

Does no one read Secret Warriors? Issue #26 has the answer.
Dropped it a long time ago. It was a terrible book.

[hewgriff]

Interesting in a large point Hydra team. Someone's going to insert WoS Deadpool and wildcard to Hydra to shoot through friendlies.

Deadpool wouldn't possess they HYDRA Team Ability, just use it, right? So that shouldn't work, unless I missed something. :ermm:

[Thunderclese]

Secret Warriors is amazing.

Also, I realized with his trait, he can Running Shot in behind a Hydra goon that has someone tied up and shoot through them, which is kind of neat.

[Noman]

Now then...

A decent sculpt of the man himself, plus a slightly too expensive dial... but a welcome piece, nonetheless.
I realy like the original Baron S Piece, but this has potential, especialy on high point teams...

HOWEVER ... the massive Hydra symbol behind him (like the huge Shield behind Eagle Superman in DC 75th) just looks silly on a skirmish game piece. SO (curse you Wizkids...) I will have to have 2. One to put on the display shelf, and one, without the Hydra-thing, to actualy play.

Ah well... (-sigh-)

LoL

All the Best

Noman

[Gargantua]

Very nice. But cue the complaints about another iconic villain being a SR.

If you insist, grumble grumble....

[crownroyal578]

True puppet master behind HYDRA? Are we finally getting Hate Monger? Or will this be Zemo or Viper?

I think they mean Joe Quesada. XD

[Thunderclese]

I think they mean Joe Quesada. XD

HAIL QUESADA! CUT OFF ONE LIMB AND HE-- ohmygod, call 911!

[Munchoboy]

I think they mean Joe Quesada. XD

HAIL QUESADA! CUT OFF ONE LIMB AND HE-- ohmygod, call 911!

You guys made me LOL! :laugh:

I scared my cats. :confused:

That is all. :grin:

[wonko]

I hoped he would have the Thunderbolts keyword since he restarted the Thunderbolts. Oh well there goes another potential figure for my team.

[fastcat99]

Interesting in a large point Hydra team. Someone's going to insert WoS Deadpool and wildcard to Hydra to shoot through friendlies.

If I wasn't before, I am now!!

Wow, just wow. I really dig this piece! If I could take the Sinister sculpt and merge it with this one, it would be on of my favorite pieces!

....But another iconic villain is a SR! grumble.

[Abriss]

He isn't bad, but what irks me the most, is the lack of steal energy. Also for his cost, he really doesn't excel at anything. Good stats, but medium damage. Wish the trait wasn't once per round.

[Milo Garret]

Interesting in a large point Hydra team. Someone's going to insert WoS Deadpool and wildcard to Hydra to shoot through friendlies.

I don't think Wildcards possess. They use. But with the heroclix site down, I don't have a pdf of the rules to look up and verify that.

[Munchoboy]

He isn't bad, but what irks me the most, is the lack of steal energy. Also for his cost, he really doesn't excel at anything. Good stats, but medium damage. Wish the trait wasn't once per round.

Once per round...for each character isn't too bad, is it? :confused:

[bullseye100]

Love the sculpt, but it could do without the giant Hydra Symbol...

[Auron]

Very nice. But cue the complaints about another iconic villain being a SR.

Ever since the new company took over Clix all iconic villains are SR. Has no one else seen this? It's clearly company policy that the title hero of the set is accessible while the corresponding arch villain is SR (Doomsday, Bane, Ares, Magneto, Loki etc.)

[tpchid]

I don't think Wildcards possess. They use. But with the heroclix site down, I don't have a pdf of the rules to look up and verify that.

But I think the key is that his trait says they need to "possess the team ability" not "possess the team symbol". I believe Wildcard allows you to possess the ability. Not sure since the heroclix.com site is down so I can't get to the rulebook or PAC.

[VictorySaber]

I got just one problem there- From what we've seen when Strucker's used the Satan's Claw, it doesn't tend to bother the other folks around the guy he's got in his grip- rather, it tends to drain the life out of whoever he has in its grasp. I can see the blades and ee, but rather than deal a click to all other opposing characters adjacent to the target of the BCF attack, he really should just heal a click- it really does suit to steal energy better than that.

As for him restarting the t-bolts... nah, Abe restarted the team after the Zemo fall-out... Strucker just bankrolled them- until the 'Bolts got cut loose and started going it on their own.

Oh, and BTW, Baron... how's it feel to be the big dumbkaff now? Secret leader of SHIELD my skidplate! HAH!

[fastcat99]

Ever since the new company took over Clix all iconic villains are SR. Has no one else seen this? It's clearly company policy that the title hero of the set is accessible while the corresponding arch villain is SR (Doomsday, Bane, Ares, Magneto, Loki etc.)

I think it's better than the trend of having them be CHASE figs! (AA, Crisis, SI)

[Beast]

Ever since the new company took over Clix all iconic villains are SR. Has no one else seen this? It's clearly company policy that the title hero of the set is accessible while the corresponding arch villain is SR (Doomsday, Bane, Ares, Magneto, Loki etc.)
Other than all the ones that weren't in the last few sets.

[tpchid]

But I think the key is that his trait says they need to "possess the team ability" not "possess the team symbol". I believe Wildcard allows you to possess the ability. Not sure since the heroclix.com site is down so I can't get to the rulebook or PAC.

Just learned that Wildcard doesn't allow you to possess the team ability, so the Deadpool strategy won't work. Sorry for any confusion created.

[Dr. Morbius]

So German intelligence equals Running Shot? Better watch out for Dr.Morbius when he comes running. j/k buddy ;)

*cough-cough* you just crossed the line bro ;) now you will have to suffer from various "dutch only travel by trailer" jokes :P

...I like the new Strucker (note: correct pronounciation is with a short u-sound like in the english word "good", NOT as in "sucker"), albeit I prefere the sculpt of the Sinister sculpt.

[Contingency Plan]

I definitely like him. 6 clicks of Blades is brutal. Plus the trait to allow his team mates to shoot through one another. All I can say is Hydra Agent meat shields all over. He will be much better in large point games than the 300pt ones. But if I pull him in sealed, I may just have to give him a whirl.

[kuthell]

Dropped it a long time ago. It was a terrible book.

Well then, I guess only one of us knows the answer! :laugh:

And I'll kindly disagree about the book. To me, good stuff.

[dairoka]

With this trait, it will be possible to have multiple figures in a HYDRA swarm benefit from a +3 AV due to the TA. I think that will be the true calling for this figure.

I like him. I want one... but.... The point cost (like the Skull) is higher than I was hoping for, and the sculpt looks worse than the Sinister one. Guess I'll be swapping figs.

[Baron Impossible]

i disagree on his sculpt, i think it's terrific. the giant symbol really appeals to the eye and makes the figure look as iconic as his status as a classic villain should warrant.

the trait is brutal and i cant help but notice that his 150 pts makes for easy team building with 25 pt hydra agents.

as for his 'meh' damage, that's what all those clicks of bcf are for.

[dairoka]

Just noticed, Strucker could ignore another adjacent HYRDA for LoF while using Pulse Wave and still benefit from his TA. Not bad.

EDIT: When using Pulse Wave, any friendly HYDRA could ignore him for LoS and not be hit. I like it. I like it a lot.

The more I look at him, the more I like him. Except for the sculpt....

Oh, and he's a Super Rare. Grumble.

[Biplane]

Awesome awesome awesome awesome! Freaking LOVE that sculpt! LOVE the dial! LOVE the character!

Hail HYDRA!

[The Rose]

Nick Fury Next!

[The Arachnid]

I think it's better than the trend of having them be CHASE figs! (AA, Crisis, SI)

Wait a min. I thought this was going to be like a Watchman Mini set? You mean I may actually have to hunt down figs I want!?! Oh, prac! Maybe I should make a deal with Mephisto to make my marriage never happen so I can be single and buy all I need without complaint.....

[DrZero]

SERIOUSLY? Both Strucker and the Skull are SRs? While I am glad to see them both in this set, making all of a set's greatest archenemies SRs is getting really old.

[Pepsirox08]

Everyone hates the waiting for the bus sculpt, they finally give us some movement and we all hate them? Interesting.
Sculpt and dial are great, but that 4 range... i wont play him unless a scenario calls for him...
And im going to go with Madame Hydra as the next piece...

[Pepsirox08]

Wait a min. I thought this was going to be like a Watchman Mini set? You mean I may actually have to hunt down figs I want!?! Oh, prac! Maybe I should make a deal with Mephisto to make my marriage never happen so I can be single and buy all I need without complaint.....

Mephisto is a SR...

[maddragon13]

I absolutely love this figure but why have all the good figures previewed for this set SRs? I'm starting to think the Commons, Uncommons, and Rares for this set will be mostly garbage and everything desirable will be in the SR slots.

[Munchoboy]

I absolutely love this figure but why have all the good figures previewed for this set SRs? I'm starting to think the Commons, Uncommons, and Rares for this set will be mostly garbage and everything desirable will be in the SR slots.

Dana, you know I love you but you're nuts and completely off-base. ;) :p

Trust me when I say that Bucky-Cap, Sin, and the S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra Agents play really, really well.

I know we all consider ourselves "connoiseurs of Clix", but there is a huge difference between judging a figure on paper and actually playing it. :classic:

[Thrumble Funk]

Not bad! A bit pricey, sure, but that trait gives the HYDRA goons WAY more options/mileage.

[robedestroyer]

Dana, you know I love you but you're nuts and completely off-base. ;) :p

Trust me when I say that Bucky-Cap, Sin, and the S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra Agents play really, really well.

I know we all consider ourselves "connoiseurs of Clix", but there is a huge difference between judging a figure on paper and actually playing it. :classic:

Perhaps seeing the real Captain America will calm everyone? :grin:

[elfholme]

Everyone hates the waiting for the bus sculpt, they finally give us some movement and we all hate them? Interesting.


So our choices are static sculpts, or sculpts with big pieces of static "terrain" that overpower a good sculpt? Interesting.

Love the sculpt, except for the big disk, as it makes him more "chess piece" than "miniature soldier". The dial is okay (though the trait is pretty nasty). Wish he had a Steal Energy SP as that would represent the Claw better. He's a SR...that's kind of a bummer.

[catherine]

Does no one read Secret Warriors? Issue #26 has the answer.

If this is accurate, then the answer is ... Nick Fury. Also, this issue includes explanation on why the named power says Secret Leader of SHIELD.

As for the figure...feeling a bit meh with the dial. Decent, but not 150 pts. The special powers...and definately that trait bring it home. Love the sculpt. Standing in front of a large HYDRA symbol that could be on a wall or door is so iconic. Well-played WizKids.

[Thrumble Funk]

So our choices are static sculpts, or sculpts with big pieces of static "terrain" that overpower a good sculpt? Interesting.

I don't think it overpowers the character at all. Love it!

And if you don't dig SR DC 75 Superman, I must ask: why do you hate America? :laugh:

[konasavage]

So how much total damage does he do with a crit hit using the BCF Special Power while hitting an opponent who has teamates around him...unreal! And that poison power!!

[Byzantine]

This piece is incredibly awesome, I hope to high hell that I pull it.

[elfholme]

I don't think it overpowers the character at all. Love it!

And if you don't dig SR DC 75 Superman, I must ask: why do you hate America? :laugh:

I love SR DC 75 Superman. I don't like the big, static shield thing or the eagle, but it's a great Heroclix piece, despite the sculpt! :)

Maybe "overpowers" is too strong. How about "really detracts" from the sculpt instead. Better? ;)

[Dark_Knight]

Booyaa ...

[bill4935]

I love SR DC 75 Superman. I don't like the big, static shield thing or the eagle, but it's a great Heroclix piece, despite the sculpt! :)

Maybe "overpowers" is too strong. How about "really detracts" from the sculpt instead. Better? ;)

It's a big green cookie. I'm gonna call him the Cookie Nazi.

[TheDarkness]

As a fan of figure and sculpture in general, I have to say that I am very disappointed with the quality of the latest heroclix miniatures. While the original sculpt might be awesome, the final product often looks like c***. It's such a shame. I'd be ready to pay a little bit more for better looking miniatures.
Heroclix has been one of the few games with a decrease in quality (again, not regarding the sculpt but regarding the final product). However, I do like the cards and the dial changes that occured some years ago. As a collector and a non-player, this gave me some urge to play!

[MyLast1up]

Cannot wait to play a hydra team. Seems like some of the Hydra masterminds are a little bit more playable than their previous counter parts. GOOD STUFF!

HAIL HYDRA!!!!

[foilboll]

I'll be very disappointed if the next figure previewed isn't Hitler. Just saying.

[dairoka]

I'll be very disappointed if the next figure previewed isn't Hitler. Just saying.

I would like to see a Hate Monger figure, as well.

[reklawyad]

Now that's a neat trick with his trait, but really not groundbreaking figure wise. I am with others and would have liked to see charge up front instead of the running shot, especially with just four range. I don't know the character from the comics so I can't comment from a comic accuracy standpoint, maybe he can only get that far.

Attack value and damage are not bad, leadership for swarmin with the hydra ability is good, otherwise not impressed. For "big games" he will shine, but since 300 is still the normal, he will get outshined by sooooo many others.

[Spudeus]

I'll be very disappointed if the next figure previewed isn't Hitler

A peanut-base of Cap smacking the Fuhrer in the nose, based on the cover of his first issue way back in 1941, would be pretty cool.

[Gargantua]

Ever since the new company took over Clix all iconic villains are SR. Has no one else seen this? It's clearly company policy that the title hero of the set is accessible while the corresponding arch villain is SR (Doomsday, Bane, Ares, Magneto, Loki etc.)

We've been complaining about it on the forums all week. For what it's worth, let's complain productively.

Join my petition in the Dear Wizkids/NECA forum:
Enough Iconic Villains as Super-Rares (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5636709#post5636709)

[sae]

the point cost is too much for the dial alone, but i think I'd pay 100 points just for his trait...which makes his 50 point dial a bargain. ;)

That trait has game-changing significance.That SP isn't quite as unique as you think.
Coordination (6 points):
Prerequisites: Any team symbol
Choose a character.
Lines of fire to and from the character are not blocked by character with the same team symbol.I think Coordination is one of the most underestimated feats they've made.

[elfholme]

That SP isn't quite as unique as you think.
I think Coordination is one of the most underestimated feats they've made.

This is much better than Coordination, as you can't trace the lines of fire back through figures with this Trait. Not sure if it's 94 points better or not, but it's better.

[PulseGlazer]

Friday is Strucker's greatest enemy. See the latest issue of Secret Warriors for more.

[llyrghmnghyll]

This is much better than Coordination, as you can't trace the lines of fire back through figures with this Trait. Not sure if it's 94 points better or not, but it's better.

My 1000pt Hydra team can't even spend the 120pts on coordination it would need to arm them all up and much prefers spending 30 more pts for whatever else The good baron brings

[bluesummers]

Man, could they have worded that trait any worse? I hope that they take the time to proofread and edit that before the final figure comes out.

[gawain]

Perhaps seeing the real Captain America will calm everyone? :grin:

...until they see he's a SR! :o

[GRENDELX]

I like him, his old incarnation I was always putting coordination on, so for him to have it built in is pretty sweet. I just wish he had at least a 6 range.

[gawain]

I really like the trait, and think it will be good in larger point games. Overall, he'll be fun to play, even though it makes my head want to explode to see a character who has Running Shot, Energy Explosion, and Pulse Wave get a 4:bolt: :angry:

[phantalien]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My sinister Strucker was getting worn out.

[WestCoastAvengers]

He has a circle background like Trevor Fitzroy.

[robedestroyer]

I really like the trait, and think it will be good in larger point games. Overall, he'll be fun to play, even though it makes my head want to explode to see a character who has Running Shot, Energy Explosion, and Pulse Wave get a 4:bolt: :angry:

Just imagine if they ever made a character with only a 2 range and Energy Shield Deflection and Mind Control! They'd never do something that silly, would they?





*cough* Nekron *cough*

[adam1der]

Y'know, there's actually a way to get Hatemonger. In one of the old FF Annuals they had character bios in the back and one was of Hatemonger. When it came to his name, all they said was, "You'd never believe us if we told you". If NECA uses that write-up for the card with mentions of him trying to conquer the world and only have him in his Hatemonger outfit, it could work. Well, that plus the moustache endorsement he's been getting from Michael Jordan lately, should make him a shoe-in for Friday's preview. :cheeky:

[Citizen Kabuto]

Don't worry, everyone, stop your grumbling. The only iconic villain left as a SR is Baron Zemo. The rest are just leftovers from GSX like Kitty Pryde, characters needed to finish teams like Ursa Major and Slingshot, and gimmicky pieces like removable Nova Blast Human Torch. :cheeky:

[GroovyBoy]

The 4 range is great when he can put a HYDRA meat shield between he and his target. Besides, he wants people to get close to him eventually so he can use Satan's Claw...

[Slayer_Xtreme]

I think the key here on that trait is that he can only ignore ONE friendly for LOF which might not make a big difference since you are not gonna fit too many friendly figures between him and the target with only a 4 range but that one little word could make a huge difference in some games

[larthosgrr8]

hate to be a spoiler, but it's nick fury!! secret warriors is an awesome book! i like the dial. i love that in a higher point game, strucker, skull and modok all can take token off of each other!!

my old school team used to have jessica drew being struckers bodyguard. my new team will have elektra filling that role. strucker can take tokens off her, and DARE someone to get close. all i need is a great zemo and arnin zola and hydra will rise again!!

[Thunderclese]

Can I also just add:

"Strucker Punch" is so obvious, but I can't help but smile everytime I see it!

[DrugSex]

Not interested... Fun sculpt but that's all. To this date, non of the previews makes me wanna buy a booster... And if i participate in a sealed (just for the fun), pray to not get a SR.

[dairoka]

I think the key here on that trait is that he can only ignore ONE friendly for LOF which might not make a big difference since you are not gonna fit too many friendly figures between him and the target with only a 4 range but that one little word could make a huge difference in some games

That may be part of the point... you CAN'T fit too many figures between him and his opponent. Toss up a HYDRA grunt to base your target, run up two or three more HYDRA grunts, keep Strucker two squares away and start blasting. With good placing, Strucker can get an opening AV up to 14 with the HYDRA TA. And on his last two dials, the potential of a late game Pulse Wave with a 12 attack is scary.

[DrZero]

It's a big green cookie. I'm gonna call him the Cookie Nazi.

"H is for Hydra, that's good enough for me..."

[Cyberpickle223]

Next figure is Nick Fury see secret warriors issue #28 that's out in july

[UltraDRGN]

I like him alright, but he rubs me the wrong way in exactly the same fashion as the red skull.

He just doesn't need 2 specials powers and a trait to be represented. It feels like far too many points considering the character. I would much rather he just had a lot of blade/claws up front (and maybe some steal energy, COMIC ACCURACY PEOPLE!) with some poison in the middle and pulse wave in the back. He could have costed 15-20 points less and been a lot more reasonable.

Trait is really fun and game changing, but he sure is gonna need it considering he is effectively a 150 point blade/claws/fangs piece.

[promutant]

correct pronounciation is with a short u-sound like in the english word "good", NOT as in "sucker"), albeit I prefere the sculpt of the Sinister sculpt.

When the Earth's Mightiest Heroes say it, it sounds like "sucker" with a "tr" in it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaoyA3688cg

Because of cartoons, I feel confident discussing Thanos and Galactus publicly. :)