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Heroclix – Baron Strucker

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Wizkids continues to role out previews for the upcoming Marvel Heroclix Captain America.  Up next is Baron Strucker.

Heroclix Baron StruckerFrom the Wizkids website:

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.  Should an opponent be willing to base him, perhaps in the hopes of cutting him off form his troops, Strucker’s Satan Claw special power will make them regret their decision; the Baron will strike his opponent with such force (using Blades/Claws/Fangs) that adjacent friendly figures will feel the effects of the blow as well! An additional benefit is that the Satan Claw special power also allows the use of Energy Explosion, giving Strucker excellent close and ranged combat options.

Mid-dial, Baron Strucker changes tactics and switches to melee, leaping into battle with Charge and regular Blades/Claws/Fangs (demonstrating his penchant for sabre fencing).  Toughness replaces Mastermind while early-dial Outwit takes the place of Strucker’s initial Leadership.

Late-dial, Strucker’s evil resources are demonstrated by his Death Spore Virus special power, which llows the use of Poison but with a twist! Adjacent opposing figures with a point value of 100 or more (or figures named Nick Fury!) take two clicks of damage instead of the standard one! Strucker’s late-dial also allows him to heal back up to his potent mid-dial with Regenerate, or you can simply Pulse Wave your opponents to death!

Heroclix – Captain America

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Wizkids continues to show off upcoming figures for it’s Marvel Heroclix Captain America release.  Today’s figure is Captain America.

Heroclix Captain AmericaFrom the Wizkids website:

With decades of experience, Captain America rushes into battle with Running Shot as he launches himself into battle.  And if the costume wasn’t a dead giveaway, early-dial Perplex and Super Strength defintely set this Cap apart from his former partner!

Captain America’s armored costume affords some protection in the form of Toughness, and eventually gives way to Energy Shield/Deflection as he demonstrates a greater aptitude using his shield.

Mid-dial Ranged Combat Expert displays Captain America’s dangerous skill with both firearms and thrown weapons (honed by decades of experience fighting as the Winter Soldier), while late-dial  Charge and Close Combat Expert shows just how effective this Captain America is in melee!

Heroclix – Red Skull

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Wizkids continues to roll out previews for Marvel Heroclix Captain America and have shown off the Red Skull.

Heroclix Red SkullFrom the Wizkids website:

The Red Skull has always been one of Captain America’s most dangerous adversaries, and the Skull’s Captain America’s Cloned Body trait demonstrates how far he’s willing to go to defeat his hated foe!  A full dial of Leadership is great, a full dial of Leadership and Close Combat Expert? That’s even better! (Or worse, depending on which end of the attacks you’re on!)

The Red Skull starts with early-dial Charge as he manuevers into position and strikes at your foes! Once he’s in position, the Red Skull’s Poison power continues to damage opposing figures while Outwit allows the Skull to counter just the right powers at the right moment.

Outwit gives way to the Red Skull’s Tactical Genius of the Reich special power which allows him to lower an opposing figure’s defense value by -1 if they’re within 8 squres and adjcent to two or more figures friendly to the Red Skull.

Toughness eventually gives way to Mastermind as the Red Skull displays his penchant for putting others in harms way to promote his evil schemes.  Mid-dial, the Red Skull utilizes his trademarked Dust of Death and uses Poison both normally and when inflicting damage on chracters less than 100 points (or named Captain America!), the Skull’s Dust of Death special power deals 2 damage! Finally, late-dial Regeneration allows the Red Skull to stay in the fight and return to plague Captain America again and again!

Heroclix – Sin

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Wizkids continues it’s preview for Marvel Heroclix Captain America.  This time it’s the Red Skull’s daughter and heir, Sin!

Heroclix SinFrom the Wizkids website:

Sin begins the game lurking in the shadows with the very potent combination of Stealth and Ranged Combat Expert.  With only a 6 Range value, you’ll have to manuever close by to your opponents, but Willpower will allow Sin to act without fear of pushing damage, and makes getting into position for that shot a little easier.

Sin moves onto Running Shot with Energy Explosion on her second click, as her more impulsive nature takes control and she leaps into the fray.  Sin enjoys some additionl protection from close combat attacks with Combat Reflexes while Outwit allows her to throw a monkey wrench into the best laid plans of your opponents.   At the end of her dial, Sin picks up Exploit Weakness as she demonstrates the more ruthless tactics she’s learned from her father and Crossbones.

Sin alternates between the two different tactics throughout her dial, switching powers to keep opposing figures on their toes! At only 57 points, Sin has very consistent combat values and a great power selection, but that’s not all! Sin’s Brainwashed, Again trait allows her to pass along her action token when she is within 8 squares of a friendly figure with Mind Control (or the Red Skull or Crossbones) if she has one action token at the start of the action.  Despite her shorter dial, Sin is a great addition to your force as a secondary attacker or ranged harrasser.

Heroclix – Squirrel Girl

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Wizkids continues to bring it’s previews of it’s upcoming Marvel Heroclix Captain America release.  Up next is Squirrel Girl.

Heroclix Squirrel GirlFrom their website:

At only 59 points Squirrel Girl definitely packs more than a rodent-sized wallop! An opening click of Stealth hides Squirrel Girl as she skulks through the branches of her favorite tree, before jumping into the fray with Leap/Climb.

Mid-dial Squirrel Girl picks up Incapacitate as she distracts and disarms her opponents with her bushy tail, while toward the end of her dial Squirrel Girl takes a bite out of crime with Blades/Claws/Fangs.

Combat Reflexes helps keep Squirrel Girl safe from danger as opponents will find themselves stymied by her incredible squirrel-like instincts, while Exploit Weakness allows her ample oppourtunity to serve justice to the unlikeliest of enemies!

That’s not all though, as Squirrel Girl is the one of several figures in the Captain America set to sport the new removable element feature! And what would Squirrel Girl be without her trusty woodland sidekicks? Squirrel Girl’sMonkey Joe Trait allows her to use Super Senses while Monkey Joe is attached to her base as a second pair of eyes helps her to avoid danger and confund her foes!

 However, Squirrel Girl’s other Trait, Run, Monkey Joe, Run! allows Monkey Joe to take a more active role in the game as you literaly remove him from Squirrel Girl’s base! Once separated from Squirrel Girl, Monkey Joe possesses all of the stats and powers as listed on the back of Squirrel Girl’s character card (or simply print out a copy of Monkey Joe’s bystander token below).

The squirrelly goodness doesn’t end there though! Should the worst befall Monkey Joe and your opponent manages to K.O. him, you re-attach him to Squirrel Girl’s base, again allowing her access to Super Senses or another opportunity to unleash her allies upon your foes!

Marvel HeroClix: Captain America Sells Out

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Marvel Heroclix Captain AmericaIt’s not to be released until July 13, but Wizkids has announced that Marvel HeroClix: Captain America has sold out at the manufacturer level.  From the Wizkids release:

The Marvel HeroClix: Captain America expansion will feature more than 60 figures in standard five-figure boosters.  Celebrating 70 years of comic book history, Captain America’s allies and enemies will be spotlighted prominently in this long awaited addition to the HeroClix universe.  Sub-themes in the set will include: the Serpent Society, S.H.I.E.L.D. Hydra, recent fan favorites the Secret Warriors and more! And making their bold debut in HeroClix, removable elements will enhance the action with exciting in-game effects and abilities!

Distributor Alliance had to stop taking pre-orders 13 weeks before the release of the series.  Wizkids is currently exploring additional avenues to create an additional print run to support in-store organized play.

Heroclix – Steve Rogers

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Wizkids has started to preview figures for it’s upcoming Heroclix Captain America set.  Up first is Steve Rogers.

Heroclix Steve RogersFrom the Wixkids website:

At 99 points, Steve Rogers is a powerhouse addition to your force! Always the first to leap into danger, Steve Rogers manuevers into position with early-dial Running Shot, while Energy Shield/Deflection helps protect him from ranged retaliation.

Mid-dial, Steve Rogers changes tactics and utilizes subterfuge to accomplish his tasks with Stealth.  Striking from the shadows, Steve Rogers attacks with Ranged Combat Expert and with a healthy dose of Willpower, he can act two turns in a row without fear of pushing damage!  Toward the end of his dial, Steve Rogers picks up Combat Reflexes and Close Combat Expert as he demonstrates his decades of martial experience.

With a full dial of Leadership, Steve Rogers is perfect to lead your force into battle, but that’s not all! Friendly figures with the S.H.I.E.L.D. and Avengers keywords get an additional bonus when adjacent to Steve Rogers, befitting his new status as Commander in both organizations.

With consistent and aggressive combat values, a host of very useful powers, a versatile Keyword selection, his incredible The Focal Point trait, as well as two great Team Abilities,  Steve Rogers will be an excellent leader for any team!

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