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478:- This 16" figure of Cthulhu comes packaged with a map, a set of instructions, and twenty-four Cultist Victim tokens. Cthulhu has three dials to represent himself and one dial to represent his attendant cultists. Cthulhu is playable in a 600, 1200, or 1800 point scenario where the players attempt to stop the ritual that will awaken him. This is similar to WizKids' earlier use of 311:, among others. With only 60 figures, it is the first expansion to use Wizkids' revised set structure and rarity layout, featuring a single miniature for each figure rather than the rookie/experienced/veteran versions of previous sets, and organized into common, uncommon, and rare tiers, with super-rare figures replacing the uniques. The "New Guy Night" exclusive was a 384:
became the first movie for which WizKids acquired the rights. Licensed properties were later made available through regular commercial channels, and renamed Action Packs. Similar to the HorrorClix starter set, these packs featured a number of pre-selected figures, Plot Twist cards, and maps, from
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codes, the coupon, and the receipt from that one-time retail purchase received a special free figure, only obtainable through the ClixBrick offer, as well as another coupon that allowed the customer to purchase the Collector's Set associated with each release at a 25% discount. The first set also
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figures. These were the same as four of the uniques of the series, only their names and values were changed. The only figure with some difference from the original is Billy Stank, with a union instead of a confederation flag and a different color of uniform to reflect his side in the
280:, wild animals and a variety of sideshow freaks. The By-the-Brick exclusive was an LE Carousel Ghost. This set also featured the promotional Pierced Zombie, the first "New Guy Night" figure, obtained by being a new player at a venue. A first HorrorClix "Chase Figure" called 445:
and HorrorClix. The dials feature HeroClix symbols and powers, as well as monster cards that make the figures usable in HorrorClix games. The action pack was released with numerous errors including missing numbers and Johann Kraus mistakenly having a flight stand; although
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AVP: Alien Queen - Released on February 21, 2007, this action pack features a two-stage Queen, usable with attached egg sack or without, as well as an exclusive Alien figure, an exclusive Predator figure, a map, Minion tokens, and Plot Twist
625:(Fan Site/Forum) - (Defunct) Contains complete information on all components of the game including monster stats/dials, Plot Twists, Victims, Minions and more. Also has a large selection of resources including monthly contests, 294:
is heavily influenced by classical literary sources and the reported fears of survey participants. Originally the set was to be released on Halloween 2007 but due to production issues it was delayed several months. It includes
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At Wizkids Attended Conventions for the 2007 convention season, a special dual-sided map featuring a Ruined Castle and the Stephens Bros. Carnival was available free with any purchase and a limited edition
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eventually put forth a program for exchanging the defective Johann for a corrected version and included a new ticking clock card for HorrorClix and a new battlefield condition card for HeroClix.
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was found in limited booster packs. This set featured unique names for the Veteran versions of figures and was also the last to support the original REV (rookie/experienced/veteran) setup.
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For 2006 and early 2007, licensed properties for HorrorClix were released in the form of Collector's Sets, which were direct-marketed online. After winning an online poll,
563:. These are technically the first dual-branded figures as they appear in a HeroClix set yet come packed with HorrorClix monster cards, making them fully compatible. 47: 354:
HorrorClix - The base set starter included six exclusive figures (Blood Vamp, Bane Wolf, Chainsaw, Outpatient, Lynch Ghost, and Skeleton), a two-sided map of a
197:: Released August 30, 2006, this initial release is often referred to as the Base Set and featured 96 figures. The "Buy it by the Brick" exclusives included a 332:
HorrorClix, like HeroClix, used the popular "buy it by the brick" configuration. A ClixBrick consisted of 12 shrink-wrapped boosters that included a special
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was released January 31, 2007 for the U.S. and the rest of the world, mid-August 2007 for Europe, and had 96 figures. The first expansion set has a
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B.P.R.D. - Released on April 4, 2007, this Action Pack features seven figures representing characters from the Dark Horse comic book series
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expansion set, this set contains 6 Predators and a human Apprentice Predator, as well as Plot Twist cards, victims, and a map.
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The Freddy vs. Jason Action Pack contained "simplified" rules and new maps, and so can be seen as a revised starter of sorts.
392:: Released as the Collectors' Set for the HorrorClix base set, this contains 7 figures, Plot Twist cards, victims, and a map. 171: 216: 567:, the November 2007 HeroClix release, featured new Marvel Zombies, but they are not officially compatible with HorrorClix. 55: 635:(Defunct) Was the last place left to discuss HorrorClix ideas, mods, rules and strategy until closed after December 2014. 237: 441:. This was the first officially "dual-branded" set released under the HorrorClix label, being designed for use in both 644: 20: 536: 380: 616: 143:. Innocent victims play an important part of the game, with monsters protecting them, eating them, or both. 670: 337: 641:(Defunct) Was an online searchable database of all the HorrorClix monsters, Plot Twist cards, and powers. 638: 632: 626: 552: 51: 619:(Official Site) - Contains the game's logo and some press releases concerning Topps' licensing efforts. 456:- Released March 12, 2008, to coincide with the release of the Nightmares expansion set, this features 622: 366:
and a tree of the damned, two red dice, a rulebook, exclusive plot twist cards, and 12 victim tokens.
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who fight for the side of good including a vampire hunter, ghost finders, priests and military men.
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for consumers who purchased HorrorClix at their local retailer. Consumers who sent in 12
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is "wicked fun." The product was discontinued in November 2008 when WizKids' new owner
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included a second coupon allowing the customer to purchase The Great
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HorrorClix demonstrations and special events were announced at the
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are available in the game's first release, as well as a number of
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gaming magazine had a special mail-in offer for a Morgana figure
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Four ultra-rare chase figures were found in 1 out of every 100
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was the premiere figure for the launch of the game.
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In addition, 1: 666:Collectible miniatures games 247:, misshapen experiments and 290:: Released March 12, 2008, 21:collectible miniatures game 687: 460:, a Freddy worm creature, 345:colossal figure for $ 85. 647:Spain HorrorClix Fan Site 328:" stores compete against 565:Mutations & Monsters 661:Clix (miniatures) games 381:AVP: Alien vs. Predator 362:, 3D terrain including 330:internet retail stores 135:rather than a game of 43:shut down the company 525:Marvel Zombie figures 491:Convention exclusives 52:intellectual property 645:El horror de Arckham 439:Roger the Homunculus 282:Wacko Jacko Lantern 236:theme and includes 189:HorrorClix releases 162:game convention in 518:American Civil War 413:and the B.P.R.D. 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Index

collectible miniatures game
WizKids
Clix system
game
tagline
Topps

NECA
intellectual property

HeroClix
monsters
horror
genres
Vampires
werewolves
zombies
demons
vigilantes
game mechanics
Plot twist
scenario
fiction
fantasy
writing
directing
horror story
fighting
combat
Origins

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