Eric J. Moreels
Feb 14, 2003, 10:27 am
<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_ironman.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_ironmant.jpg" align=left alt="Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion Iron Man figure"></a>Collectible Miniatures Game designers WizKids released another sneak peek at the upcoming new Xplosion expansion for the Marvel HeroClix game with the unveiling of one of the most long-awaited characters to be 'Clixed - the invincible Iron Man!
The armored Avenger, who spans numbers 82-84 in the set of 96, is described by WizKids as follows:
"The Golden Avenger is a combat machine! He starts off with Ranged Combat Expert, Energy Explosion, Toughness, and Running Shot. Let him soak up some damage, and Tony tweaks his armor a bit and it gains close combat powers like Charge, Super Strength, and Invulnerability. Finally, on his last click, he gains a click of jury-rigging Regeneration, enabling him to go all the way back to the top of his close-combat slots, the best on his dial!"
<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_daredevil2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_daredevil2t.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion Daredevil figure"></a>As a special treat for both Valentine's Day and the debut of the Daredevil movie in theaters, WizKids also provided sneak peeks at the new Daredevil and Unique Elektra Xplosion figures.
The new DD figure, which covers numbers 61-63 in the 96 figure set, is described as follows:
"With a combat dial lavished with wall-to-wall Super Senses, Daredevil is a slippery enemy to say the least. Let's face it - your opponent simply isn't going to land every punch. Add in Leap/Climb for maneuverability and the ever-adaptable Incapacitate on attack, and Daredevil definitely gives you bang for your point-cost buck."
<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_uelektra.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_uelektrat.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion Unique Elektra figure"></a>The new Elektra figure, which is numbered 86 of 96, is described thusly:
"The first thing that sets the Unique Elektra apart from previous versions is her point cost. At 160 points, she's much more powerful than before. This Elektra represents Elektra: Assassin. She carries Super Senses and Perplex across her entire dial, and has five clicks of Blades/Claws/Fangs, as well as Stealth and Mind Control. Two attacks, each with a 6" range, aren't too bad, either. She's a great offensive unit that's hard to target or pin down, and she can pull unexpected tricks like Mind Control. To best use her, keep her in hindering terrain and get into close combat, using Perplex to either weaken opponents or boost her own abilities (damage is a good bet). Save her stranger powers for the right circumstances."
The Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion expansion is due for release in March. Pre-order it online now from X-World Comics and help support X-Fan! (http://x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/shopexd.asp?id=3348)
The armored Avenger, who spans numbers 82-84 in the set of 96, is described by WizKids as follows:
"The Golden Avenger is a combat machine! He starts off with Ranged Combat Expert, Energy Explosion, Toughness, and Running Shot. Let him soak up some damage, and Tony tweaks his armor a bit and it gains close combat powers like Charge, Super Strength, and Invulnerability. Finally, on his last click, he gains a click of jury-rigging Regeneration, enabling him to go all the way back to the top of his close-combat slots, the best on his dial!"
<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_daredevil2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_daredevil2t.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion Daredevil figure"></a>As a special treat for both Valentine's Day and the debut of the Daredevil movie in theaters, WizKids also provided sneak peeks at the new Daredevil and Unique Elektra Xplosion figures.
The new DD figure, which covers numbers 61-63 in the 96 figure set, is described as follows:
"With a combat dial lavished with wall-to-wall Super Senses, Daredevil is a slippery enemy to say the least. Let's face it - your opponent simply isn't going to land every punch. Add in Leap/Climb for maneuverability and the ever-adaptable Incapacitate on attack, and Daredevil definitely gives you bang for your point-cost buck."
<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_uelektra.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_uelektrat.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion Unique Elektra figure"></a>The new Elektra figure, which is numbered 86 of 96, is described thusly:
"The first thing that sets the Unique Elektra apart from previous versions is her point cost. At 160 points, she's much more powerful than before. This Elektra represents Elektra: Assassin. She carries Super Senses and Perplex across her entire dial, and has five clicks of Blades/Claws/Fangs, as well as Stealth and Mind Control. Two attacks, each with a 6" range, aren't too bad, either. She's a great offensive unit that's hard to target or pin down, and she can pull unexpected tricks like Mind Control. To best use her, keep her in hindering terrain and get into close combat, using Perplex to either weaken opponents or boost her own abilities (damage is a good bet). Save her stranger powers for the right circumstances."
The Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion expansion is due for release in March. Pre-order it online now from X-World Comics and help support X-Fan! (http://x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/shopexd.asp?id=3348)