FIRST LOOK @ DC HEROCLIX: HYPERTIME CMG

[Eric J. Moreels]

<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_plasticman.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_plasticmant.jpg" align=left alt="DC HeroClix: Hypertime CMG Plastic Man figure preview"></a>WizKids Games recently posted information and sneak peeks for their upcoming DC HeroClix: Hypertime Collectable Miniature Game, which will act as a companion to - and be compatible with - the recently released Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge CMG, on their official Web site (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/).

DC HeroClix: Hypertime Starter Set - WZK4100
Price: $19.95
Expected Release: September 2002

<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_superman_joker.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_superman_jokert.jpg" align=right alt="DC HeroClix: Hypertime CMG Superman, Joker figure previews"></a>The heroes and villains of the DC Universe enter the HeroClix game for the first time! Choose from 130 different characters to build your dream team-or use teams like the JLA, JSA, Teen Titans, or the Injustice League. DC HeroClix: Hypertime uses beautiful, fully assembled, prepainted miniatures with rules that can be learned quickly, but offer limitless strategy. Each figure stands on a unique dial base that has all the game information printed on it. There are no complicated charts, tables, or record-keeping; all the information is on the dial. Includes Superman (yeah, he’s bad), Batman, Plastic Man, The Joker, Catwoman (she’s bad, too, but in a different way), and many more of your favorites. DC HeroClix: Hypertime Starter Set includes eight DC characters, rules, 2-sided map, three scenario cards, special ability card, tokens, and dice.

Contents
8 Randomly inserted, prepainted, fully assembled miniatures
26-page rulebook
Two-sided, 3’ x 3’ map
Special Ability Card
8 I.D. Stickers
10 Tokens
2 Dice

DC HeroClix: Hypertime Booster Box - WZK4200
Price: $6.95
Expected Release: September 2002

<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_batman_harleyquinn.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_batman_harleyquinnt.jpg" align=right alt="DC HeroClix: Hypertime CMG Batman, Harley Quinn figure previews"></a>The eight figures you get in a DC HeroClix: Hypertime Starter Set won’t be enough, so pick up these Booster Packs. Each pack contains four more randomly assorted figures of your favorite DC characters. Like Mage Knight, DC HeroClix will be supported by an in-store play program, including free prize support.

Contents
4 Randomly inserted, prepainted, fully assembled miniatures
4 I.D. Stickers

DC HeroClix Premier Edition - WZK4300
Price: $29.95
Expected Release: September 2002

<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_plasticman.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/games/heroclix_plasticmant.jpg" align=right alt="DC HeroClix: Hypertime CMG Plastic Man figure preview"></a>This is the "big box" version of the DC HeroClix game that includes everything in the normal Starter, plus one extra map and extra tokens. The figures in this box are not random. The DC HeroClix Premier Edition features ten of the all-time favorite DC Comics characters and everything you need to play a two-player game in one box. DC HeroClix uses awesome, fully assembled, prepainted miniatures with rules that can be learned quickly, but offer limitless strategy. Each figure stands on a unique dial base that has all the game information printed on it. There are no complicated charts, tables, or record-keeping; all the information is on the dial. This box includes Batman, Robin, Aquaman, Hawkman, Huntress, The Joker, Bane, Man-Bat, Clayface III, and Harley Quinn. DC HeroClix Premier Edition includes a rules book, two double-sided maps, a Quick-Start rule sheet, a super powers and abilities card with collector’s checklist, tokens, markers, and dice.

Contents
10 painted and assembled miniature figures, each with a unique combat-dial base
1 Rulebook
2 double-sided 3’ x 3’ maps
1 Super Powers and Abilities Card with a collector's checklist
6 tokens & markers
10 ID stickers
2 Dice

[Joey Meyers]

Looks very cool! So these guys will be compatible with the Marvel set right? If so, we my have some Marvel vs DC action! Also, are the figures in the premiere set exclusive to that set, or will you be able to get them in the other boxes?

Still, I'm looking forward to this, keep us informed! *Hopes for Young Justice members and Nightwing to eventually show up*

[spinarakboi]

Totally awesome!

[Eric J. Moreels]

The figures in the Premier Sets for both Marvel and DC HeroClix games are just regular figures that you can get from starters and boosters.

And yes, by all reports the Marvel and DC games will be compatible, but we've yet to get official word on that as well as to just how compatible they'll be.

And I know that X-Fan is primarily a Marvel/X-Men site, but since the two HeroClix games will apparently be compatible I thought it best to keep HC fans informed of the DC game as well!

[skankinwolvie]

Originally posted by X-Fan
And I know that X-Fan is primarily a Marvel/X-Men site, but since the two HeroClix games will apparently be compatible I thought it best to keep HC fans informed of the DC game as well!

Well thank you Mr. X-Fan, I think that was a good decision.

The thing that confuses me is that on the batman promo there is a number in a purple box and there are no purple boxes in Marvel heroclix, so I don't know just how compatible they will be.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Remember first of all that things have changed since the promo figures were manufactured. For example, there's now a green line on the dial to indicate start position, whereas the promos had the old Mage Knight half green box.

Remember also that there's an expansion coming up for the Marvel game, and it's possible that it may introduce super-powers that debut in the DC game.

[strangerx]

I can't wait to expand my Heroclix figures with DC characters. The Plastic Man figure looks great.

I know I'll be picking this up once it comes out.

[spinarakboi]

I also noticed the standing figures have a little base to them which seems to give them more support and make them easier to click (?) That's a good thing and some like Blade can be tricky.