why we can't sasy what is happen here?

we're all stuck behind firewalls at work as well... Wolverine_hulk was going to relay message, but was forbidden to do so...

who forbade him, they are going to post it later anyway, why not let us know right now, someone grow some nuts and do it please, please, pretty please

that was the "Big Announcement"? can't help but be dissappointed...

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/wk_artic...&frame=company

There it is, boys.

Couldn't get past firewalls either, but found the announcement on WK site.
Here you go

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/wk_artic...&frame=company

Wow!

HeroClix Is Now Two Times Easier To Collect!

The next Marvel HeroClix™ expansion will debut this November and it features dramatically improved figure ratios in its boosters. Titled Armor Wars, this expansion also marks the first shift in a trend toward stronger set themes – in this instance, the classic Armor Wars storyline and some of Iron Man’s classic allies and enemies! Players will notice the benefits of the ratio change immediately:

• One out of every three boosters produced contains a Unique!
• Players will only have to buy half as many boosters to collect a full set (slightly less than a full case!)
• Complete-set-collectors will end up with, on average, 78% fewer duplicate figures.
• All of this without sacrificing any characters – expansions will still contain 96 figures each!

In the future, all HeroClix sets will feature much stronger “set themes,” evident not only in the choices of characters but in the sculpts as well.

But that’s not all – Armor Wars heralds several other significant improvements to the HeroClix experience – all inspired by player feedback.

WizKids is building the HeroClix Approved Play program to make it even more entertaining and rewarding.

A new map will be created for each release and distributed for free though the Approved Play program.

• The maps will tie into the theme of each set.
• The maps will be 24” x 36” so that you may easily laminate them.
• This map size will become the new standard for the HeroClix Invitational Series and scenario play.
• 36” x 36” maps, such as the one included in DC HeroClix Icons, will remain the standard for non-Invitational events and Battle Royales – although new maps can be used as well!

Scenario play will become an official part of HeroClix Approved Play starting in November of 2005!

• Approved Play will feature 1 scenario event each month, based on the new expansion’s map, for four months per expansion.
• WizKids will create three of these scenarios, but the fourth will come from player submissions.
• The player-submission scenario will be selected though a web-based voting contest.
• The top five vote getters will receive cool product prizes.
• Details about the contest and the scenarios will be posted as the time approaches.
• Look for more Approved Play announcements in the coming months!

New Guy Night is a new program launching this October designed to reward existing HeroClix players for bringing new players into HeroClix.

• This New Guy Night launches the exclusive WizKids Superhero Training Program, with special events for new heroes (and sidekicks) with every HeroClix release, including exclusive FREE figures!
• When you bring a friend to your local game store and teach him or her how to play HeroClix, you and your friend both receive a FREE exclusive Limited Edition figure from Armor Wars.
• These figures will not be available anywhere else!
• To celebrate the launch of this program, the Armor Wars New Guys will also receive a Marvel HeroClix Universe Starter Set FREE.
• The evening is geared toward casual learning and fun.

WizKids will reward those HeroClix collectors who support their local hobby-game stores (brick-and-mortar retailers).

Each case of HeroClix boosters will contain 4 ClixBricks.

• A ClixBrick is 12 boosters shrink wrapped together and sold as a single unit.
• WizKids considers brick buyers “collectors.” Collectors will receive an exclusive, Limited Edition HeroClix collector’s figure FREE (plus shipping and handling) when they send in the receipt for a ClixBrick from their local hobby game store – Internet purchases will not qualify.
• Collectors will enjoy many other benefits as well – stay tuned for more info!
• Of course, single boosters will still be available for purchase.

Hobby-game stores make up the foundation of the HeroClix gaming community so remember to Buy it by the Brick and join your fellow collectors!

It all begins in November with Marvel HeroClix: Armor Wars™ so be sure to reserve a brick at your local retailer early.

The HeroClix team would like to thank all of the game’s fans for their passion and input.

that wasnt that impressive

Basically

1 in 3 boosters is a unique

More themed sets
Armor Wars next Marvel set with a lot of Iron Man

More likely to complete a set with a case

new changed standard of maps to 36" x 36"

New maps

Special LE (only avalible through this) in November for bringing a new person

Exclusive LE when you buy a brick at you comic store(you have to enter the number online)

so two bricks and you have the whole set?

The real question is, will there be a price increase?
As a collector this is about as good of news as I can handle, by ordering a case I get my guaranteed set, headache of filling the holes is removed and playing with all of the characters can instantly start.
Good job Wizkids you guys are starting to get your stuff together which only make you more money and will provide you with more satisfied customers.
Oh and Iron Man is my favorite Marvel character so this is just insane for me.

Likely to do Vertigo characters in the future based on strong populariuty!

no price increase this year...

You mean EAST Coast bias, right? 4pm is NOT a good time for a chat on the West Coast (at least for those of us with jobs...I can send a random message or two...but chat for two hours? Forget it... :P). 6pm or later would have made your case...4pm and most of us just gotta catch it later...

-Mark
(West Coaster)