HEROCLIX ONLINE RELEASES NEW MARVEL CONTENT
Adds Over 70 New Figures to the Online Game
Hillside, N.J. & Cary, N.C. - May 10, 2012 - Over 70 new figures today landed in the online digital transliteration of the popular board-based combat game, HeroClix Online. The new collection combines figures from two of Marvel's famed HeroClix sets, including Giant-Size X-Men.
Coinciding with the release of the new figures, players can also look forward to the launch of corresponding Sealed tournaments, in which one of 11 Limited-Edition figures will be awarded from the new collection.
The new figures are compatible with all other Marvel figures and can be used in Marvel tournaments and matches.
For more information on HeroClix Online, visit http://hco.heroclix.com/.
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Submitted by News on Fri, 2012-05-11 03:35HEROCLIX ONLINE RELEASES MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS MOVIE SET
Provides Codes for Virtual Figures Within Physical Sets
Hillside, N.J. & Cary, N.C. - April 26, 2012 - Wizkids/N.E.C.A., the makers of HeroClix Online today announced the arrival of the game's latest Marvel collection, Marvel's The Avengers, which adds 16 new figures to the online game and are also available through codes in physical sets.
Joining the current line-up of Marvel characters, Marvel's The Avengers Starter Pack figures include Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Hulk. Thor, Hulk, Nick Fury, Captain America, Iron Man, Agent Coulson, Skrull Infiltrator, Hawkeye, Tony Stark and Heimdall are also available as Single-Figure Boosters.
Offering players an alternative way to collect, free codes for the virtual Marvel's The Avengers Starter Pack can be found in physical Marvel's The Avengers HeroClix Starter Packs. Additionally, codes for individual, random, virtual Gravity Feed Singles can be obtained through physical Gravity Feed Single-Figure Foil Packs or Booster sets.
For more information on HeroClix Online, visit http://hco.heroclix.com/.
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-04-26 15:27WIZKIDS, NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTIBLES ASSOCIATION REVEAL 2012 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY FIGURE
Hillside, N.J. - April 24, 2012 - Wizkids and National Entertainment Collectibles Association (N.E.C.A.) today revealed the 2012 Free Comic Book Day figure to be distributed at no cost to collectors, enthusiasts and fans at comic shops nationally on Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 5th. The physical figure, Thor, comes from the Marvel's The Avengers HeroClix collection and will also contain a code for its digital counterpart.
This year marks Wizkids' fourth year participating in Free Comic Book Day, offering comic book shops around the country a free Super Hero figurine to distribute to shop-goers.
"Comics are a big part of what we do at Wizkids," said Jerome Gonyeau, marketing and community manager at Wizkids. "Supporting the event and providing a special item for the community in appreciation of the art is something we'll continue to do."
Submitted by News on Tue, 2012-04-24 15:17HEROCLIX ONLINE REVEALS UPCOMING MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS MOVIE COLLECTION
Hillside, N.J. & Cary, N.C. - April 16, 2012 - Wizkids/N.E.C.A., the makers of HeroClix Online, a digital transliteration of the table-top game, today revealed the latest Marvel collection, Marvel's The Avengers, to be incorporated into the online game. The collection, available as a Starter Pack and as Single-Figure Boosters on Thursday, April 26, will add over one dozen new figures for players to collect and will also be available via codes in physical sets starting this Wednesday, April 18.
Marvel's The Avengers Starter Pack includes six figures: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Hulk. The pack joins Marvel's Fantastic Four set as a starter option for new players.
Marvel's The Avengers Single-Figure Boosters add another 10 figures, including Thor, Hulk, Nick Fury, Captain America, Iron Man, Agent Coulson, Skrull Infiltrator, Hawkeye, Tony Stark and Heimdall.
Additionally, beginning April 18, players and collectors can find codes for virtual Marvel's the Avengers figures - both the Starter Pack and Single-Figure Boosters - in physical sets.
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-04-19 14:09HEROCLIX ONLINE RELEASES NEW FIGURE SET, ANNOUNCES MARVEL'S GALACTIC GUARDIANS
Hillside, N.J. & Cary, N.C. - April 11, 2012 - NECA/Wizkids, the makers of HeroClix Online, today released their latest Marvel HeroClix collection, Galactic Guardians Fast Forces. The figures not only hit retailer shelves in physical form, but are available now in virtual format in HeroClix Online, adding six new figures to the online game.
New figures from the collection include Nova, Silver Surfer, Gladiator, Quasar, Beta Ray Bill and Ronan the Accuser and can be used with all other Marvel figures and maps currently in game.
For more information on HeroClix Online, visit http://hco.heroclix.com/.
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Submitted by News on Wed, 2012-04-11 14:39
HeroClix Online Showcases Marvel Galactic Guardians
Previews New Figures Ahead of Physical Release
February 21, 2012 - HeroClix Online developers today announced the next online set to be featured in the "Figure of the Week" program, in which two figures from an upcoming set are made available weekly for a limited, promotional price. The new set, from Marvel, showcases the upcoming Galactic Guardians collection and will run this Thursday, February 23 through Wednesday, March 21.
Not only will the figures be made available in advance of the full collection and at a promotional price, but they also offer a preview for players and collectors of the physical game as the physical Galactic Guardians figure sets will hit store shelves March 21.
Figure details for the first two weeks will be revealed on HeroClix fan site, HeroClix World, and figures will be made available in the official HCO store.
Submitted by News on Wed, 2012-02-22 05:18HEROCLIX ONLINE ANNOUNCES NEW GREEN LANTERN DC COMICS SETS
Hillside, N.J. & CARY, N.C. - February 16, 2012 - Developers of HeroClix Online, a digital transliteration of the popular combat-oriented tabletop game, today announced the addition of two all-new DC Comics sets, Green Lantern Gravity Feed and Green Lantern Fast Forces. The new characters add a total of 16 figures with varying stats and powers to the game – and kick-off a new "Figure of the Week" program by HeroClix Online.
The introduction of Green Lantern Gravity Feed, to be available as single-figure boosters, are the first figures available in the new "Figure of the Week" program, in which one or more figures from the set per week will be available for purchase at a limited-time promotional price. The Green Lantern "Figure of the Week" promotion will run today through March 21.
Figures in the Green Lantern Gravity Feed include Hal Jordan, Kilowog, Tomar-Re, Sinestro, Ganthet, Abin Sur, R’amey Holl, Salaak and Boodikka and can be purchased as single-figure boosters following the "Figure of the Week" promotion.
Submitted by News on Fri, 2012-02-17 05:23HEROCLIX ONLINE RELEASES MARVEL'S HAMMER OF THOR FAST FORCES, RECHARGED
Reintroduces set with new Stats and Powers
Hillside, N.J. & Cary, N.C. - February 14 , 2012 - HeroClix Online today released a new Marvel set, Hammer of Thor Fast Forces with all-new stats and powers.
Hammer of Thor Fast Force figures include characters Thor, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Asgardian Brawler and Loki, recharged with new powers. A special in-game object, Mjolnir, is also included in the Fast Force.
Figures in the updated set are compatible with all other Marvel figures and can be used in Marvel tournaments and matches.
For more information on HeroClix Online, visit http://hco.heroclix.com/.
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Submitted by News on Tue, 2012-02-14 16:13