Marvel Cards Scanned

[ZBeeblebrox]

Now I'm totally excited for this...those cards look great.

And the stats and new powers are uber cool







Whoo Hooo 600 posts!

[Elginb]

On the 'S' at the bottom of some cards: The Red Skull and Captain America are the only Marvelscape units so far that aren't "super" in the usual sense-- both of them are basically just normal humans with superior training or intellect. So my guess is that the 'S' means that those units have super powers and that a figure with super powers will be subject to different rules. For instance, if somebody had the ability to negate super powers, Captain America and the Red Skull wouldn't be affected. That's my 2 cents...

[HSisforcoolkids]

Originally Posted by Elginb

On the 'S' at the bottom of some cards: The Red Skull and Captain America are the only Marvelscape units so far that aren't "super" in the usual sense-- both of them are basically just normal humans with superior training or intellect. So my guess is that the 'S' means that those units have super powers and that a figure with super powers will be subject to different rules. For instance, if somebody had the ability to negate super powers, Captain America and the Red Skull wouldn't be affected. That's my 2 cents...

Nice observation.

[Annerios]

Originally Posted by Elginb

On the 'S' at the bottom of some cards: The Red Skull and Captain America are the only Marvelscape units so far that aren't "super" in the usual sense-- both of them are basically just normal humans with superior training or intellect. So my guess is that the 'S' means that those units have super powers and that a figure with super powers will be subject to different rules. For instance, if somebody had the ability to negate super powers, Captain America and the Red Skull wouldn't be affected. That's my 2 cents...

Good theory. Although, isn't Tony Stark a normal human except for the powers the suit grants? I guess it may be access to superpowers for whatever reason: Doom and Stark's enhancing suits.

[Eclipse]

Originally Posted by allskulls

Maybe it's Super Strength

I'm guessing its Super Strength to an effect. Perhaps these are the only characters who can smash through the ruin wall? Hopefully this mechanic will extend further to picking up cars and thrown objects (perhaps used by the new glyphs).

As for the swirly S, good ideas. Doesn't Cap have super strength, though?

This was my thought to, but at the same time, I could see him without it. While Cap is Super Strong, he's not really the kind to smash through walls or throw cars at his opponent. I can see leaving it off his card to respect that flavor. I would like to point out that, interestingly enough, the symbol does seem to appear on the picture just above the card shot where all the box contents are spread out.

[ROM]

I would guess that all of the cards will receive the "S" symbol as the finished product. And that there will be a different symbol for each expansion. I don't think that the symbol will have any impact on the game itself.

[Eclipse]

Originally Posted by allskulls

REJECTED BY DEATH

That has to be the coolest name for a special. Perfectly fits Thanos.

I'm starting to get that custom itch again...who should I start with?

Interestingly enough, my itch started last night. Some sort of creepy premonition? In any case, you can see the first one I did last night in the link in my signature if you'd like. I'll probably be doing the other 6 City of Heroes /Villains figures later tonight, as well as redoing Positron now that I have a sense of how Marvel figures are priced.

[NecroBlade]

What the heck happened to Iron Man's Explosion Special?!?! Now I'm disappointed

(Also, I'm loving the "within clear sight" of Red Skull with no range restriction. I was thinking about doing that on a custom.)

[yagyuninja]

Originally Posted by ROM

I would guess that all of the cards will receive the "S" symbol as the finished product. And that there will be a different symbol for each expansion. I don't think that the symbol will have any impact on the game itself.

Probably right.

[NecroBlade]

Just an additional thought: If Thanos is 360 points, that only leaves 140 for a 500pt game...so who else thinks standard Marvel battles will be 600, with 2-3 heroes on a side?

[Annerios]

Originally Posted by Eclipse

Perhaps these are the only characters who can smash through the ruin wall? Hopefully this mechanic will extend further to picking up cars and thrown objects (perhaps used by the new glyphs).

S is for SMASH!

[Delph]

Very cool and suprising to see this. I look forward to giving it a go.

but

I know as a fellow collector, I'll be satisfied with this release for about 5 days before I start chomping at the bit for new figures. What is the general concensus on when the first Marvel expansion packs will be released? What do you think they will release?

It seems for sure that they'll need some squads and short of S.H.I.E.L.D, they will all be baddies (Hydra, A.I.M., Skrulls, Molemen?) Although I think it would be a fun unique squad to do a figure set of Madrox the Multiple Man.

Here's a list of figures that I'd love to see:

1. Modok with A.I.M. squad
2. The Sinister Six Pack (the originals; Doc Ock, Vulture, Electro, Sandman, Kraven the Hunter, and Mysterio)
3. Nick Fury and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (alternately, Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos)
4. The Fantastic Four
and to foil the FF,
5. SuperSkrull and the Skrull fleet

I pick these as a suggestion to Hasbro, because we are going to want to buy and buy alot. If all they come out with are unique heros, then what's the use of buying multiple pack? Give us Squads. Lots and lots of squads. That'll keep us happy until the next release.