Without even knowing AC, I'd be all over these guys. Like seriously. I'm disappointed at the missed opportunity, even having no idea how thay'd actually look.

This reminds me of DC75 SR Wonder Woman's Calvary Charge. She had the same issue (and Hawkworld, IIRC), and I don't remember if it received errata or a general clarification. I'll have to look it up when I get the chance.

Groovy! I want about half the characters (and multiple bombadiers!), so I might look for somebody to split one with. I think I'll need to negotiate with a realmster, as I'm pretty sure none of my group will get these.

I agree. That's what doubly pisses me off. There are actually cool historical characters in the game that even non-AC fans might have wanted to play. It was a win win.

Even without playing the games, I would have been interested in Da Vinci, Machiavelli, Rodrigio Borgia (one of the most corrupt popes of all time, always interested me) and Al Mualim (head of the real Assassins).

Instead we get rather bland character choices, and even worse generics. Doesn't make a lick of sense and I'm really debating not buying any and just trading for particular singles as there are only about 3 I'm interested in.

How do they not put Altair and Leonardo in this set? Guess somebody doesn't play the game any more than they read comics...

I am extremely disappointed. I will wait till they are in the bargain bin.