DEATHBIRD FLIES INTO NEW MARVEL HEROCLIX X-PANSION

[Eric J. Moreels]

<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_deathbird.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/hcxp_deathbirdt.jpg" align=left alt="Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion Unique Deathbird figure"></a>Collectible Miniatures Game manufacturer WizKids continue their sneak peeks at the upcoming Xplosion expansion for their Marvel HeroClix CMG with the unveiling of the Unique Deathbird figure at their official Web site (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/heroclix/marvel/sneakpeak.asp?cid=37518).

The unique figure, which is numbered 87 in the set of 96 (see 'UNOFFICIAL MARVEL HEROCLIX: XPLOSION CHECKLIST' (http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16222)), is described as follows:

"At a mere 70 points, this quick-and-deadly combatant is a veritable hurt machine. From a distance, Running Shot and Ranged Combat Expert give {her} a perilous set of choices. Up close and personal, use Blades/Claws/Fangs to rake over your opponent. Overall, she has a good mix of abilities that should allow her to threaten any of the X-Men (or anyone else, for that matter), and make her a popular figure in the game."

For unofficial stats for the Unique Deathbird and all the other Xplosion figures, be sure to check out X-Fan's Unofficial Marvel HeroClix Visual Figure's Guide (http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9680).

The Marvel HeroClix: Xplosion expansion is due for release on March 26. Pre-order it online now from X-World Comics and help support X-Fan! (http://x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/shopexd.asp?id=3348)

[Zachary J. Morrison]

It looks ok, but it's too small to see what Deathbird looks like.

[xgene]

I have a question. Who is Deathbird?

[Eric J. Moreels]

Click the image to see a larger version, or hit the link to WizKids' site to see a 360 degree rotatable figure!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by xgene
I have a question. Who is Deathbird?

Check out her character bio here @ X-Fan:

http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2583

[zona75]

Well the figure looks ok, but Deathbird had wings, and to me that looks like a cape. I guess I shouldn't be too picky. Definately cool that there are more X-men villians now. Does anyone know what the actual release date is? I know March, but when???

[Wolverine]

groovy though I am suprised that they bring in a lesser know character like Deathbird

[Alex Guillen]

well good to see they didn't forget the Shi'ar especially deathbird, I'm sad that they killed her in Bishop :(

[Chris Eight]

very nice, she looks like a bat to me:D

[Anthony Cordova]

Originally posted by kotsin
well good to see they didn't forget the Shi'ar especially deathbird, I'm sad that they killed her in Bishop :(


WWWwhhhhaaattttt?!?!? Deathbird is dead?!?!? That blows chunks!!!. Though it does give her name a bit more meaning, doesn't it?

Oh yeah, the figure is nice. Kinda funky, but no moreso than any other figure in the game.

[BJR]

OK, so now she is part of Heroclix. Now if we could only see her in the comics again.

[Nyssane]

Yaaay for female villains! Let's pray for my Monstra heroclix, next!

[xgene]

Originally posted by Nyssane
Yaaay for female villains! Let's pray for my Monstra heroclix, next!

Gee, how did I know you'd say that. ;)

Thanks for the link to the Bio Eric. I didn't realise that she was an X-Men character, thought she was regular MU.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Well seeing as she first appeared in Ms. Marvel she was originally a "general MU" character, but her being Shi'ar always connected her to the X-verse.

At any rate, I'm anxiously anticipating the release of Xplosion here in Australia, even though I've still got a ways to go on my Clobberin' Time set!

[Jazz]

Interesting,maybe Gladiator would be made soon too.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by UncannyAngel
OK, so now she is part of Heroclix. Now if we could only see her in the comics again.

That'll be a bit difficult considering she's dead, Jim!