New Marvel Set

[Fellfrosch]

My first thought was, "not another Marvel set!" But the details really got my attention: Much like some of their MAge Knight sets, every booster of Fantastic Forces will include a double-sized figure--either a giant character or a double-based figure. They're also introducing a speed type called transporter, which I can only assume is a new way of carrying other figures (perhaps to represent that some giant figures can carry normal-sized figures despite not being able to fly). It also sets us up for the Batmobile, which I predict will be the next super-sized convention figure to come out of DC.

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/heroclix/marvel/products.asp?cid=39678

[Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock]

I did get the Demon and his limited edition counter-part. I assume you're not talking about the Legacy set, huh? Hmmm.... confusion.

[Fellfrosch]

So much of that confusion could be solved by clicking the link. There's an old testament allusion in this situation which I find most amusing.

[Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock]

That's what you're for Fell. To allude my situations (if not others) from their disillusioned states.

[Spriggan]

HCrealms has a thread with quotes from Brother Magnus (on of HC's designers) about Fantasitc Forces:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?s=0d49ba3a0148d91e940d55b9ffea63af&threadid=128148

All the Giant and doubble based figuers will be REVs and not LE/Unique.

Transports probaly won't allow carried figs to move and attack.

Another place stated there won't vheicles added to HC with this either.  So no batmobile for now (the next DC set will not have this booster build so probaly no transports or large figs).

[Spriggan]

Fell will be intrested in this, one of the rumored Giant figures is a Hulk (possibly the version with Ironman armor).  Another rumored Giant figure is Mr. Fantastic.

[Lieutenant Kije]

Hulk with Iron Man armor?  As a giant?  What?

(This is actually a plea for someone to fill me in.  I don't follow comics.)

[Fellfrosch]

I don't remember that either, but it sounds cool. And a giant-sized Mr. Fantastic is just what the doctor ordered--the fact that the previous Mr. Fantastic was lame really broke my heart.

[Spriggan]

Sorry, it wasn't the hulk in Ironman armor is was Iron-Man Hulk Buster armor wich is basicaly a huge, kinda looks like a cross between Iron-man and Juggernaut, armor that IM beats up the hulk with.

[Fellfrosch]

Ah. Found a picture of it; look spretty cool: http://www.toynk.com/catalog/marvel_legends_series_11_iron_man_hulk_buster_4035718.htm

[Lieutenant Kije]

schweeeeet

[Spriggan]

Rules for transporters are up

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/heroclix/marvel/products.asp?cid=39800

[Fellfrosch]

Interesting. the carry ability is exactly like we thought it was going to be, but Move and Attack is a nice surprise. I'm dying to know what other figures are double-based.

[Spriggan]

They're going to show some next week then after that the 8 weeks of previews are supposed to start.  You'll noticed that they moved FF's release date up a month from July to June a while ago.

[Fellfrosch]

Despite the new set coming out in June, the June prize includes a delightful new round of Wade Wilson: http://www.wizkidsgames.com/heroclix/marvel/gameresources.asp?cid=39805.

Kije, take note.