HeroClix


HeroClix is a collectible miniatures game that uses the Clix system that centers on the world of superhero comic books, especially the Marvel and DC Comics universes. Players construct teams of comic book heroes, villains, or characters from various video games series such as Street Fighter, Gears of War, and Halo and engage in a turn-by-turn battle on grid maps based on various storyline locations. The game was originally designed and produced by WizKids, but was discontinued in November 2008 when WizKids owner Topps shut down their HeroClix line. In September 2009, collectible toy producer National Entertainment Collectibles Association purchased some of the WizKids' intellectual property from Topps, including the HeroClix rights and then soon after began to produce and sell new HeroClix series.

Game history

The HeroClix game utilizes the "combat dial system" originally created for the Mage Knight game. The Combat Dial keeps track of a figure's game statistics via a rotating dial in the base. As the figure suffers damage, the dial is turned required number of "clicks" to reveal new stats and possibly special abilities. HeroClix was designed to appeal to comic book fans and players of wargames and subsequently also became collector items due to the quality of detail in the HeroClix figures. The first game set, Marvel's , was released in 2002 and included figures and maps. The original HeroClix figures were all from comic books printed by Marvel Comics, but later expanded to include sets from DC Comics and from various independent comic book publishers such as Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics. Later expansions also added new card-based mechanics such as "Feats" and "Battlefield Conditions", expanding the game beyond the addition of new characters. The Original HeroClix won three awards at the 2002 Origins Awards including Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Game Board Game for Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge, "Best Board Game Expansion Or Supplement" and "Best Science Fiction Or Fantasy Miniature" for the Sentinel Figure. WizKids had a prize support system for organized tournaments at comic book and hobby shops, as well as regionally and nationally, consisting of special limited edition variant figures given to winners. National Entertainment Collectibles Association, the current owners of the HeroClix rights, resumed this practice in 2009.
WizKids, the company behind the HeroClix game, was acquired by The Topps Company in 2003. Topps later announced that as of November 10, 2008, Wizkids was ceasing production of all its product lines, including HeroClix. Scott Silverstein, CEO of Topps, said:
The HeroClix property was expected to be sold off to a 3rd party in May 2009, but the two parties were unable to come to an agreement. While a Marvel license "to manufacture figures and card games" had been acquired by Upper Deck Company, that license specifically excluded the HeroClix game and concept. Topps owned all the rights and licenses for all versions of HeroClix, giving them the rights to sell the license to a third party. There were three companies known to be interested in acquiring the WizKids properties: Catalyst Game Labs, which works primarily on print role playing games; Piñata Games, formed by HeroClix fans and former Wizkids employees with the primary purpose of buying and continuing the HeroClix line; and a newly formed third company. However, Catalyst withdrew from the bids, Justin Ziran of Piñata joined Topps instead and the third company failed to get funding. NECA announced that it had purchased the majority of the Wizkids properties, including HeroClix, on September 15, 2009. Beginning on July 28, 2009, NECA began selling the "Thor's Mighty Chariot" large figure at conventions in North America. Since this game piece had not been released by Wizkids, it came as no surprise that NECA had purchased of the brand. The relaunch of HeroClix occurred with the release of the "Hammer of Thor" series in November 2009, the first series under the management of NECA.

Gameplay

Each HeroClix figurine is modeled in the approximate equivalence of the O scale for model train sets with a figure based on the design of the comic book character and a dial base that contains all statistics for the specific figure including:
These statistics are all printed on a dial that serves as the base for the miniature. When a piece takes "damage", its base is turned a number of "clicks" clockwise, revealing altered stats to correspond to the damage it has taken from an attack. Most damage weakens characters, although some actually get stronger when wounded, to represent a transformation or rage. Pieces have an overall point value assigned, representing how powerful they are. Team creation is restricted to a predetermined total point value for the HeroClix figures, which is usually in multiples of 100. The Range value indicates how far away a character can attack another character and if they are able to attack multiple characters at once, generally defined based on the powers of each figure. Originally, characters would appear in multiple rarities with altered statistics. These altered stats represented the "Experience" of the character, ranging from "Rookie" over "Experienced" to "Veteran", the more experienced a character is the higher the stats usually are. As a result, the point value would also be higher. Some characters have multiple point values, and have multiple corresponding starting positions. The trait symbol corresponds to a character's Character Card. A Character Card is a card specific to a particular HeroClix character. If for some reason you do not have the corresponding Character Card for your miniature, it is available through the Print and Play System on the WizKids Website. Character cards outline which abilities the character will have on its dial, but does not say where they will be on the dial. Also, it shows special traits and abilities would otherwise be too complex to communicate on the Combat Dial. Many of these abilities are completely unique to the characters that possess them.
The HeroClix game can be played by arbitrarily many players in principle, although the HeroClix rulebook recommends two to four players in practice. The Battles are played out on maps, overlaid with a grid of 35 mm x 35 mm squares. These maps generally come in two different sizes 3 ft by 3 ft or 2 ft by 3 ft . The maps used are of different locations found in a typical comic book story, often related to the "theme" of the HeroClix series the map was produced for. The older maps were generic places but recently the maps have taken on more comic-book-specific places, such as the Justice Society Museum. Participants take turn moving or attacking other players, using 2 six-sided dice to determine the success or failure or of their attacks. Games can be time limited or played until all other teams are eliminated.

Storyline Organized Play

As part of their promotional efforts WizKids holds a number of events throughout the year, focusing on month-spanning tournament events that play out like a comic book storyline called "Storyline Organized Play". Stores participate in tournaments and receive exclusive figures and promotional items to offer their players for each month's Storyline Organized Play tournament. The events can span up to six months and have an overall, across all stores leaderboard that tallies all officially participating stores.
Organized Play EventParticipation PrizeMonthly PrizesGrand PrizeUniverseDate
The Infinity GauntletThe Infinity Gauntlet & Infinity GemsAdam Warlock, The In-Betweener, The Champion, The Gardener, The Runner, The Collector, The GrandmasterThanos w/ Shrine to DeathMarvelJanuary 2012
No Man's LandBatman's Utility Belt & ItemsLock-Up, Batgirl, Ultimate Clayface, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, The Joker & Harley QuinnThe BatcaveDCFall 2012
Fear ItselfThe Book of the Skull & Serpent's HammersLoki, Hela, Thor, Odin, Cul Borson, NulThe SerpentMarvelSummer 2013
AvX Phoenix Force & Phoenix Fragments, Black Panther, Danger, Professor X, Hope Summers, Team base Avengers/X-MenCable, Lei-Kung, White Phoenix Hope, Phoenixbuster Iron ManDark Phoenix CyclopsMarvelDecember 2013
War of LightPower Battery & Green Lantern Constructs, Rond Vidar, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Jade, Kyle Raynor, Simon BazLarfleeze, Arkillo, Saint Walker, Atrocitus, Indigo-1, Star SapphireNekronDCJune 2014
Age of UltronAvengers Round Table & Id Cards Hulk, Thor, Captain America, & Iron ManGrandmaster, Graviton, High Evolutionary and Kang the ConquerorQuinjetMarvelJune 2015
Days of Future PastWolverine, Colossus and Storm "Wanted poster" ID cardsKitty Pryde, Rachel Summers and Magneto "Wanted poster" ID cardsTri-SentinelMarvelAugust - October 2018

HeroClix series

HeroClix normally releases their figure sets in series, often including maps that are specific to the theme of the series. All series are product specific, so Marvel Comics only etc. The series often include starter packs, boosters, limited editions and individual figures.
UniverseSeriesReleasedCurrent Status
DC ComicsHypertimeRetired
DC ComicsCosmic JusticeRetired
DC ComicsUnleashedRetired
DC ComicsLegacyRetired
DC ComicsIconsRetired
DC ComicsCollateral DamageRetired
DC ComicsGiantsRetired
DC ComicsGreen Lantern CorpsRetired
DC ComicsOriginRetired
DC ComicsLegion of Super-HeroesRetired
DC ComicsJustice LeagueRetired
DC ComicsCrisisRetired
DC ComicsBatman: AlphaRetired
DC ComicsArkham AsylumRetired
DC ComicsBrave and the BoldRetired
DC Comics"DC 75th Anniversary Set"Retired
DC Comics"Green Lantern"Retired
DC Comics"Superman featuring Flashpoint"Retired
DC Comics"The Dark Knight Rises"Retired
DC ComicsThe New 52 Justice LeagueRetired
DC Comics"DC Heroclix 10th Anniversary"Retired
DC Comics"Batman"Retired
DC Comics"Streets of Gotham"Retired
DC Comics"Teen Titans"Retired
DC Comics"Classic Batman"Retired
DC Comics"Superman and the Legion of Superheroes"Retired
DC Comics"The Flash"Retired
DC Comics"Trinity War"Retired
DC Comics"Superman/Wonder Woman"Retired
DC Comics"World's Finest"Retired
DC Comics"Batman vs Superman"Retired
DC Comics"The Joker's Wild"Active
DC Comics"Wonder Woman"Active
DC Comics"Elseworlds"Active
DC Comics"Harley Quinn and the Gotham Girls"Active
DC Comics""Active
Independent PublishersIndyRetired
Marvel ComicsInfinity ChallengeRetired
Marvel ComicsClobberin' TimeRetired
Marvel ComicsXplosionRetired
Marvel ComicsCritical MassRetired
Marvel ComicsUniverseRetired
Marvel ComicsUltimatesRetired
Marvel ComicsGalactusRetired
Marvel ComicsMutant MayhemRetired
Marvel ComicsFantastic ForcesRetired
Marvel ComicsArmor WarsRetired
Marvel ComicsDanger RoomRetired
Marvel ComicsSinisterRetired
Marvel ComicsSupernovaRetired
Marvel ComicsDays of Future PastRetired
Marvel Comics2099Retired
Marvel ComicsFin Fang FoomRetired
Marvel ComicsAvengersRetired
Marvel ComicsGalactusRetired
Marvel ComicsMutations and MonstersRetired
Marvel ComicsSecret InvasionRetired
Marvel ComicsHammer of ThorRetired
Marvel ComicsWeb of Spider-ManRetired
Marvel ComicsGiant-Size X-MenRetired
Marvel ComicsCaptain AmericaRetired
Marvel Comics"The Incredible Hulk"Retired
Marvel Comics"Galactic Guardians"Retired
Marvel Comics"The Avengers Movie Set"Retired
Marvel Comics"Chaos War"Retired
Marvel Comics"Marvel Heroclix 10th Anniversary"Retired
Marvel Comics"Amazing Spider-Man"Retired
Marvel Comics"Wolverine and the X-Men"Retired
Marvel Comics"Invincible Iron Man"Retired
Marvel Comics"Deadpool"Retired
Marvel Comics"Guardians of the Galaxy"August 2014Retired
Marvel Comics"Avengers Assemble"Retired
Marvel Comics"Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D."Retired
Marvel Comics"Uncanny X-Men"Retired
Marvel Comics"Superior Foes of Spider-Man"Active
Marvel Comics"Deadpool and X-Force"Active
Marvel Comics"Avengers/Defenders War"Active
Marvel Comics"What If?"Active
Marvel Comics"The Mighty Thor"Active
Marvel Comics"X-Men: Xavier's School"Active
Marvel Comics"Avengers Infinity"Active
Mirage Studios"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"Retired
Mirage Studios"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles": Heroes in a Half ShellActive
Mirage Studios"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles": Shredder's ReturnActive
Mirage Studios"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles": UnpluggedActive
Star TrekStar Trek Heroclix: Away Team: The Original SeriesActive

Non-Super Hero series

All figures from the below listed sets are mutually compatible, except for the ships from Star Trek HeroClix. These compatible figures can be played in the same game under the "Golden Age" rules. None of these sets, nor any sets released under the Indy brand, can be played in Modern Age tournaments as the rules exclude anything not under the DC, Marvel or Street Fighter brands, as of the rule update of April 26, 2012.
UniverseSeriesReleasedCurrent Status
Assassin's Creed"Assassin's Creed"Active
BioShock"BioShock Infinite"Active
Dota 2"Dota 2"Active
Gears of War"Gears of War 3Active
Halo"HaloActive
Iron Maiden"Iron Maiden"Active
Lone Ranger"Lone Ranger"Active
Mage Knight"Mage Knight: Resurrection"Active
Middle-EarthLord of the RingsActive
Middle-Earth"The Hobbit"Active
Pacific Rim"Pacific Rim"Active
Star Trek"Star Trek Heroclix: Tactics"Active
Star Trek"Star Trek Heroclix: Away Team"Active
Star Trek"Star Trek Heroclix: Tactics II"Active
Street FighterStreet FighterActive
Street Fighter"Unnamed Street Fighter Set"TBDActive

Action Packs, Starter Sets etc.

At times, the HeroClix producers have introduced additional figures and maps to either coincide with an event or to further enhance an existing HeroClix series. These have been promoted under names such as "Action Pack", "Fast Forces", "Battle Packs" or "Starter Set". Most of these packs include a number of characters, as well as maps and cards related to the theme of the pack. The Infinity Challenge, Hypertime and Indy starter sets all contained random characters from the full set. The Premiere sets contained specific figures. Starting with the "Universe" series, Starter sets contained figures not found in regular booster packs.
Set nameFiguresMapsDiceCardsRulebookOther
DC Heroclix: 10th Anniversary War of Light Fast Forces PackAtrocitus, Star Sapphire, Sinestro, Larfleeze, Indigo-1, Saint-WalkerYesUnknownYesUnknownUnknown
DC Heroclix: Blackest Night Starter SetFlash, Atom, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, Scarecrow, Hal Jordan, MeraYesYesYesYes2D Objects
DC Heroclix: Brightest Day Action PackAquaman, Deadman, Captain Boomerang, Martian Manhunter, Osiris, Hawkgirl, FirestormYesNoYesNoNo
DC Heroclix: Anti-Monitor Action PackAnti-Monitor, Qwardian Thunderer, Shadow DemonYesNoYesYesPariah Event Dial
DC Heroclix: Batman Fast Forces PackBatman, Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Robin, Alfred Pennyworth, Damian WayneYes NoYesNoNo
DC Heroclix: Battle for Smallville Fast Forces PackSuperman, Lex Luthor, Steel, Supergirl, Bizarro, Kryptonian RenegadeYesYesYesUnknownUnknown
DC Heroclix: Giants Collector SetColossal Boy, Chemo, Validus, Giganta, Atom Smasher, Alloy, Rita Farr-----
DC Heroclix: Green Lanterns Corps Collector SetAbin Sur, Arisia, Ch'P, Gnort, Katma Tui, Ganthet, Tomar Re-----
DC Heroclix: Green Lantern Corps Fast ForcesGreen Lantern, Kilowog, Sinestro, Ganthet, Abin Sur, Tomar ReYesYesYesNoQuick-Start guide
DC Heroclix: Hypertime Premiere EditionBatman, Robin, Aquaman, Hawkman, Huntress, The Joker, Bane, Man-bat, Clayface III, Harley QuinnYes YesYesYesNo
DC Heroclix: Jonah Hex Action PackJonah Hex, Lilah, TurnbullUnknownUnknownYesUnknownUnknown
DC Heroclix: Legion of Super-Heroes'Saturn Girl, Phantom Girl, Timber Wolf, Young Superman, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, Ultra Boy, Shrinking VioletYesYesYesYesTwo 3D Objects
DC Heroclix: Streets of Gotham: Birds of PreyHuntress, Oracle, Black Canary, Lady Blackhawk, Hawk, DoveYesUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
DC Heroclix: Teen Titans: The RavagersTerra, Fairchild, Beast Boy, Thunder, Lightning, RidgeYesUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
DC Heroclix: Man of Steel Starter SetSuperman, Faora, Jor-El, Kryptonian Warrior, Nam-ek, General ZodYesYesYesYesUnknown
Marvel Heroclix: Avengers Mini GameCaptain America, Hulk, Iron Man, ThorUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Marvel Heroclix: Avengers Starter SetThe First Avenger, The Mighty Avenger, The Armored Avenger, The Covert Avenger, The Sharpshooting Avenger, The Incredible AvengerYesYesYesUnknownUnknown
Marvel HeroClix: Days Of Future Past Action PackAdvanced Sentinel, Hound, Colonel LoganYesNoYesNoNo
Marvel Heroclix: Fantastic Four Starter SetMr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, Human Torch, Doctor Doom, Doombot 3095, Doombot 5953NoNoYesYesNo
Marvel Heroclix: Giant-Size X-Men The Uncanny Fast ForcesBeast, Cyclops, Iceman, Professor X, Rogue, WolverineYes YesYesNoNo
Marvel Heroclix: Hammer of Thor: Warriors of Asgard Fast ForcesThor, Loki, Voltstagg, Hogun, Fandral, Asgardian BrawlerYesUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Marvel Heroclix: Infinity Challenge Premiere EditionSpider-Man, Wolverine, Elektra, Wolfsbane, Wasp, Hobgoblin, Sabretooth, Boomerang, Scarlet Witch, KingpinYes YesYesYesNo
Marvel Heroclix: The Incredible Hulk Fast Forces PackHulk, She-Hulk, Abomination, Leader, General Ross, Hulkbuster WranglerYesYesYesNoTeam Suggestions
Marvel Heroclix: UniverseSpider-Man, Wolverine, Wasp, Sabertooth, Elektra, HobgoblinYesNoNoYesNo
Marvel Heroclix: X-Men Danger RoomJean Grey, Cyclops, Beast, Angel, Colossus, StormYesNoNoYesTwo 3D objects
Star Trek: Away Team Starter SetCaptain James T. Kirk, Dr. Leonard McCoy, Spock, Lt. Nyota Uhura, Montgomery Scott, Lt. Hikaru Sulu, Ensign Pavel ChekovUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Star Trek: Tactics Starter Set4 FiguresYes NoYesYesNo
Star Trek: Tactics II Starter SetFederation Starship, Klingon Starship, Romulan Starship, Jem'Hadar StarshipYes UnknownYesUnknownTokens and Markers
Street Fighter Starter SetKen, Ryu, Chun-Li, Blanka, Dhalsim, GuileYes NoYesYesNo
The Watchmen Collector's SetRorschach, Dr Manhattan, The Comedian, Silk Spectre, Night Owl, Ozymandias,Night Owl / Comedian duo, Moloch the Mystic and 17 othersUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown

Limited release figures

Some of the HeroClix figures were only released in limited quantities, which meant that the number of figures produced was significantly less than the rest of the figure series, making the odds of finding a figure lower, or they are produced for a special event only and not for general retail. The limited numbers often result in the figures gaining a higher value in the resale market. These limited number figures can be referred to as "Chases" if they can be found through general purchase or simply "LE" for limited edition if they are event specific.
FigureTypeFound
Bruce Banner, Victor Creed, and Irene Adler LETournament prizes
Sentinel of the Starways, Pyreus KrilLEGiven to judges for the Marvel "Coming of Galactus" tournament
Oliver Queen, Hal Jordan, Barry Allen, Arthur CurryLEGiven to judges for the DC "Starro" tournament
"Masterpieces"LE / ChaserWizkids World Championship winners and some were packaged in booster packs, 50 of each figure produced
24 CharactersNot releasedCharacters from the first Indy Clix set were not released in North America
24 CharactersNot releasedCharacters from the North American version of the Indy Clix set were not released in the rest of the world
Zombie Hulk, Zombie Wolverine, Zombie Spider-Man, Zombie Colonel AmericaChase1 in 100 Booster sets for the :Supernova" series
Lois Lane, Alfred Pennyworth, Queen Hippolyta, The Wizard ShazamChase1 in 80 boosters for the "Origin" series
Superman, Superman Chase1 in 80 boosters of the "Crisis" series
World's Finest Promotion5,000 produced. Mail away promotional prize.
The Skrull Queen impersonating Spider-Woman, Lyja Lazerfist, impersonating Susan RichardsChase1 in 80 boosters of the "Secret Invasion" series
The "Illuminati" SkrullPromotion5,000 produced. Mail away promotional prize for the "Secret Invasion" series
The Joker PromotionMail away promotional prize.
Siniestro Corps Batman, Modern Continuity BatmanChase1 in 80 boosters of the "Arkham Asylum" series
Thor "Frog of Thunder", Thorbuster Iron ManChase1 in 80 boosters of the "Hammer of Thor" series
Nekron, Black Hand, Black Lantern Kal-L, Black Lantern Martian ManhunterChase1 in 60 boosters for the "Brave and the Bold" series
White Lantern versions of Ice, Green Arrow, Kid Flash, Donna Troy, Hal Jordan, Animal Man, Superman, Flash; Wonder Woman, SuperboyChase1 in 10, or 1 per Brick, for the "DC 75th Anniversary" Series
Cable/Deadpool, Colossus/Wolverine, Cyclops/Phoenix, Gambit/RogueChase1 in 10, or 1 per Brick, for the "Giant Sized X-Men" Series
Weapon X, Captain America in ice, Capwolf, The Captain, RojhazChase1 in 20 boosters for the "Captain America" series
Superman, Superman, Superman, KalChase1 in 20 boosters for the "Superman" series
Merry and Pippin, Frodo and Sam, Mr. UnderhillChaseUnknown ratio in boosters for the "Lord of the Rings" series
Winter Hulk, Hulklops, Icehulk, Hulkmariner, Mighty Thorr, WolverageChaseUnknown ratio in boosters for "The Incredible Hulk" series
Loki holding the Cosmic Cube, Odin, Red SkullChaseUnknown ratio in boosters for "The Avengers Movies Set" series
Doctor Doom on Silver Surfer's surfboard, Mr. Fantastic holding the ultimate nullifier, the Keeper, Thanos holding the Cosmic CubeChaseUnknown ratio in boosters for the "Galactic Guardians" series
Ant-Man and Wasp, Hawkeye and Mockingbird, Vision and Scarlet Witch, Scarlet Witch and Wonder Man, Sentry and Void, Dr. Doom and Kang, Thor and Hercules, Avengers Prime ChaseUnknown ratio in boosters for the "Chaos War" series.
8 Spider-Man figures, Prodigy, Dusk, Ricochet, Hornet, Spider-Man, Spider-Man, Spider-Man, Iron SpiderChase1 in 10, or 1 per brick for the "Amazing Spider-Man" series
Phoenix Five versions of Cyclops, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus and MagikChase1 in 20, or 1 per case for the "Wolverine and the X-Men" series
Galactus, Terrax, Firelord, Silver Surfer, StardustTournamentAs part of the "Avengers" series
Starro the Conqueror, Starro-controlled versions of Aquaman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern and FlashTournamentas part of the "Justice League" series

To help "brick-and-mortar" stores compete against internet retail stores HeroClix used a "Buy it By the Brick" promotion for a number of their series. A ClixBrick consisted of 12 shrink-wrapped boosters that included a special coupon for consumers who purchased HeroClix at their local retailer. Consumers who sent in 12 UPC 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 another coupon that allowed the customer to purchase the Collector's Set associated with each release at a 25% discount. The ClixBrick promotion was discontinued but WizKids do offer special "store exclusive" offers that retailers can use as game prizes for purchase incentives.
;Buy it By the Brick figures
SeriesFigureFigure Number
DC: Collateral DamageKrypto217
Marvel: SinisterVenom218
Marvel: SupernovaDr. Doom218
DC: OriginDr. Fate212
Marvel: AvengersThe Mandarin061
DC: Justice LeagueThe Phantom Stranger061
Marvel: Mutations and MonstersDark Beast061
DC: CrisisWorld's Finest 061
Marvel: Secret InvasionSuper-Skrull: Illuminati061
DC: Arkham AsylumClown Prince of Crime061
Marvel: Hammer of ThorRagnarok Surtur201
DC: The Brave and the BoldBatman and Catwoman100
Marvel: Web of Spider-manSpider-Man100
DC: 75th AnniversaryWhite Lantern Sinestro100
Marvel: Giant Size X-MenJamie Madrox100
Marvel: Captain AmericaNick Fury LMD100
DC: SupermanSuperman Robot100
Marvel: The Incredible HulkA.I.Marine Hulk100

;Large figures
HeroClix produced a limited number of large based figures, normally four times the size of a regular figure, but even larger bases exist. These figures are produced in a limited number and at a higher price and at times only sold at gaming or comic book conventions
FigureAvailabilityNotes
GalactusConvention exclusiveFor the 2004 convention season
Silver SurferConvention exclusiveFor the 2004 convention season
Dark PhoenixConvention exclusive, RetailFor the 2005 convention season, later sold in stores
NovaConvention exclusiveFor the 2005 convention season
SpectreConvention exclusiveFor the 2006 convention season
ParallaxConvention exclusiveFor the 2005 convention season
The Dark KnightConvention exclusiveFor the 2007 convention season
Thor's Mighty ChariotConvention exclusive, retailFor the 2007 convention season, later sold in stores
Fin Fang FoomConvention exclusiveFor the 2007 convention season
Anti-Monitor - Guardian of FearConvention exclusive, retailFor the 2008 convention season, later retail
Convention exclusiveFor the 2008 convention season
Dr. ManhattanConvention exclusiveFor the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con convention.
SentinelRetailBrick and Mortar stores
Advanced SentinelRetailSold as part of the "Days of Future Past" set.
SinestroRetailBrick and Mortar stores
PhoenixRetailSold through Wizard Magazine
Anti-MonitorRetailGeneral retail

;Team bases
In 2013 HeroClix introduced the concept of a "Team Base", a larger base where figures can be slotted into for team play. These will be available as part of the "Teen Titans" line and feature a base for the Teen Titans and "Teen Titans: Villains for Hire". Each base comes with some of the figures while the rest will have to be purchased separately. HeroClix has published modified rules for the use of the team bases.

Spin-offs

The HorrorClix game, also produced by WizKids, was designed in a similar way to the HeroClix game and figures, however it only had limited compatibility with the HeroClix figures and organized play. The figures and rules were compatible with both Clix systems but HorrorClix figures are not tournament-legal for HeroClix tournaments.

Marvel Zombie figures

Four chase figures, classified as "Ultra-rare" were available in 1 out of every 100 Marvel HeroClix "Supernova" series booster boxes: These included the Marvel Zombies figures Colonel America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Hulk. These were the first dual-branded figures as they appeared in a HeroClix set yet also came packed with HorrorClix monster cards, making them fully compatible with either Clix system. Although further Zombies appeared in the 2007 set Mutations and Monsters, the original four figures were not reprinted and the subsequent Zombie HeroClix were not part of the HorrorClix games.

Indy HeroClix

The B.P.R.D. and Hellboy has seven figures, which could be used in both HeroClix and HorrorClix game play. The figures included Hellboy, Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, Hellbaby, Johann Kraus, Roger the Homunculus, and Captain Ben Daimio.

Star Trek HeroClix

In 2012 NECA began producing a separate line of HeroClix based on the Star Trek franchise, which instead of having figures based on people the figures were all space ships as seen on the various television series and movies. These figures have their own unique maps, rules, objects and cards and cannot be played with any other set of HeroClix figures. The original Star Trek HeroClix was released in February 2012 under the name "Star Trek Heroclix: Tactics" and include space ships representing the United Federation of Planets as well as the Klingon Empire. The maps were space based and the rulebook modified to play with the new theme. NECA later released a set called "Star Trek Heroclix: Away Team", which contained the crew members from the J. J. Abrams rebooted Star Trek movie in theaters at the time. In January 2013 NECA released "Star Trek Heroclix: Tactics II" adding more space ships to the game including Vulcan, Romulan, Ferengi, Breen, Cardassian, Jem'Hadar, and other Dominion Forces spaceships. The set also included additional Federation and Klingon spaceship figures.

Yu-Gi-Oh! HeroClix

In 2013 NECA began producing a separate line of HeroClix based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. Inspired by the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, figures from this set feature a new game mechanic called trap/spell. Figures with the trap/spell mechanic have a trap and spell click on their dials that have distinct effects, and the chosen click is hidden from an opponent by turning the base face-down using SwitchClix technology. In 2014 the Yu-Gi-Oh! Heroclix: Battle of the Millennium Organized Play event was announced to span over 6 months with participation prizes and a grand prize, using a similar format as the Marvel and DC Organized Play events.

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