The first game set, Marvel's Infinity Challenge, was released in 2002 and included figures and maps. HeroClix was designed to appeal to comic book fans and players of wargames and subsequently also became collector items due to the quality of detail in the HeroClix figures. As the figure suffers damage, the dial is turned a required number of "clicks" to reveal new stats and possibly special abilities. The Combat Dial keeps track of a figure's game statistics via a rotating dial in the base. The HeroClix game utilizes the "combat dial system" originally created for the Mage Knight game.
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In September 2009, collectible toy producer National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) purchased some of the WizKids' intellectual property from Topps, including the HeroClix rights and then soon after began to produce and sell new HeroClix series, the HeroClix series of the DC Universe and Marvel Universe (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four etc.). The game was originally designed and produced by WizKids, but was discontinued in November 2008 when WizKids owner Topps shut down their HeroClix line. Players construct teams of comic book heroes, villains, or characters from various video games series such as Street Fighter, Gears of War, and Halo and engage in a turn-by-turn battle on grid maps based on various storyline locations. HeroClix is a collectible miniatures game that uses the Clix system that centers on the world of superhero comic books, especially the DC Comics and Marvel universes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers. “We wish the HeroClix and HeroClix Online communities a happy holiday season,” said Jerome Gonyeau, Marketing Manager at WizKids Games.Varies, depending on the point build and number of players The special Season’s Grootings object will be awarded to all Marvel tournament participants during the celebration. Players have multiple ways to pick up the holiday objects, including in game or via the HeroClix Online forums or Facebook page. New this year is the Season’s Grootings object, a festive Groot-like object that randomly gift players one of 44 standard powers during play. Objects include a Holiday Tree, Ole Clause and Snowman. To claim their special gift, players will need to log in to their account before the end of the Season’s Grootings celebration.Īdditionally, developers have designed four in-game holiday objects that can be used as obstacles for, or to attack, opponents in matches and tournaments. The celebration runs through January 2, 2013.Īs part of the festivities, one Marvel Groot figure has been delivered to all active HeroClix Online accounts as of today.
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As part of the celebration, developers have delivered a free Marvel Groot figure to all active accounts and are giving away several in-game objects including a festive Season’s Grootings object, Holiday Tree, Ole Claus and Snowman. WizKids Games announced a special holiday celebration for players and fans of HeroClix Online, entitled Season’s Grootings.
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The full announcement, rules and regulations can be found on the HeroClix Online forums. Second Place will also receive a 2013 Marvel con exclusive figure and all participants will be entered in a random drawing for the physical Thanos figure.įollowing the event Gem Shards can be used in casual matches as obstacles for, or to attack, opponents. At the end of the series HeroClix Online will be inviting one lucky hero to HeroClix Worlds and offering them a physical 2013 Marvel con exclusive figure of their choice. The goal for participants is to collect as many Gem Shards (through tournament wins) from as many different Infinity Gems as they can. The developers of HeroClix Online have announced a new six-week tournament series titled ‘War of the Shards’ in which one lucky hero will receive an invitation to this year’s HeroClix World event, to be held at Gen Con 2013 in Indianapolis, IN August 15-18.Įach week of the event will feature a new Themed tournament based on an Infinity Gem from the Infinity Gauntlet-and each week gives players more chances to increase their overall scores.
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