HorrorClix Information-Brand Manager Resigns

[LilNewbie]

Hellboy and BPRD are coming to Horrorclix.

Just saw this on the WizKids site:

HELLBOY TO REJOIN HEROCLIX AND HORRORCLIX GAMES
October 13, 2006 (SEATTLE) — WizKids Inc. announced today the return of Dark Horse Comics to HeroClix® with the release of the seven-figure Dark Horse HeroClix Hellboy and the B.P.R.D Action Pack. This windowed product, which features all-new sculpts and game play, will be released in March 2007.

Hellboy is the popular demon-turned-hero created by Mike Mignola and published by Dark Horse Comics. Hellboy has been featured in a live-action movie, an upcoming animated movie and will be seen in Hellboy 2 by Universal Pictures in 2008. The B.P.R.D. (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense) is a group of government agents whose sole duty is to protect unsuspecting citizens from the forces of darkness.

Because Hellboy and B.P.R.D. are horror-themed comics, WizKids will be branding this product as a dual HeroClix-HorrorClix release. HorrorClix™ is the new monster-themed collectable miniatures game that is loosely compatible with HeroClix. The Dark Horse HeroClix Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. Action Pack will contain seven monster cards along with victim tokens for HorrorClix compatibility.

“We’re very excited to complement HeroClix and HorrorClix with this great property from Dark Horse Comics,” said Lax Chandra, president of WizKids®. “HeroClix is really a game for comic book fans, and the Hellboy property fits perfectly into the HorrorClix genre. Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. are very high on the wish lists of our players and collectors.”

“Playing Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. will be very easy, no matter which game system you’re using,” said Mark Tuttle, WizKids brand manager. “If you’re playing HeroClix, you’ll use the figure’s dial and reference the standard powers and abilities card. If you’re playing HorrorClix, you’ll use the included monster cards to know how to play each figure. This will become the standard for any dual-branded HeroClix-HorrorClix product we release.”

Exact pricing for the Dark Horse HeroClix Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. Action Pack is to be determined. For more information on Dark Horse Comics, visit www.darkhorse.com.

A wholly owned subsidiary of the Topps Company (TOPP), WizKids is a Seattle-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating tabletop games driven by imagination. Its HeroClix and Pirates brands are among the most successful games on the market today. The company has sold hundreds of millions of game pieces worldwide. For additional information, visit www.wizkidsgames.com.

©2006 WizKids, Inc. All rights reserved. HeroClix, HorrorClix, and WizKids are trademarks of WizKids, Inc.

Newb.

[Doc_Savage]

Thanks! More money going away!

[Rhydderch]

Originally Posted by LilNewbie

“Playing Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. will be very easy, no matter which game system you’re using,” said Mark Tuttle, WizKids brand manager. “If you’re playing HeroClix, you’ll use the figure’s dial and reference the standard powers and abilities card. If you’re playing HorrorClix, you’ll use the included monster cards to know how to play each figure. This will become the standard for any dual-branded HeroClix-HorrorClix product we release.”

Darn... I was hoping they would say they were going to make Heroclix and Horrorclix compatible :P Would have been fun to watch the superheroes destroy the monsters. Hehe.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Hellboy! That's great news. I won't customize for HS, but I may get the set if only as a Hellboy/Mignola fan.

[Doc_Savage]

Originally Posted by Hex_Enduction_Hour

Hellboy! That's great news. I won't customize for HS, but I may get the set if only as a Hellboy/Mignola fan.

There will be a full BPRD team soon so no worries on making the customs. I am all over this............ As soon as I find out who's in the box set!

[LilNewbie]

Actually, Heroclix and Horrorclix are about 80% compatible. Check the MKRealms.com site (in the Horrorclix section) where they discuss some scenarios they have run using HC and HRC in the same game. They even list rules on how to use HC or HRC figures in the other game using information gathered from their playtesting games.

Newb.

[DFlynSqrl]

Oh, that's awesome. Thanks for the info!

[LilNewbie]

From the Wizkids Site:

Zombie Spiderman!!


On Saturday, October 28, 2006 some lucky HeroClix Supernova pre-release players worldwide discovered a Halloween surprise. What caused the excitement was a polybagged HeroClix piece with a compatible HorrorClix monster card in their sealed Supernova boosters. There has been a lot of discussion on the forums about these pieces but we wanted to clarify a few things.

1 : Marvel HeroClix Supernova has indeed been invaded by 4 Marvel Zombies; Colonel America, Spider-Man, Hulk and Wolverine.

2 : These figures are not just part of the Supernova pre-release but are in fact inserted randomly throughout the Nov. 15, 2006 release of Supernova. Consumers will find them in Supernova boosters at a frequency of around 1 in 100 boosters.

3 : If you aren’t lucky enough to get one, WizKids is planning on releasing a Marvel Zombies product in 2007 for the HeroClix 5th Anniversary. We will NOT be reprinting these original 4 Marvel Zombies.

4 : On top of the Marvel Zombies, the Supernova pre-releases were big successes with high point powerhouses like Thanos and the Silver Surfer being the “stars” of the show.

More information will be coming soon. Thank you for your interest and support of Marvel HeroClix!

They are effectively chase figures (extremely rare figures) which stinks but I like the above highlighted part the best. A Marvel Zombie product!

Newb.

[hextr1p]

Originally Posted by Newb

... with a compatible HorrorClix monster...

Well that's pretty cool right there. A bit of a crossover to continue to make the HorrorClix universe even more interesting.

[regdar]

`AWSOME cant wait for these r heroclix marvel scape size ??

[hextr1p]

Originally Posted by regdar

AWSOME cant wait for these r heroclix marvel scape size

They're close enough, so you don't really notice the difference.

[Joah]

That's kind've cool.
I haven't read the TPB yet but I 've heard it was pretty good.
The success of that mini-series was a big supprise, from what I've been told.