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Post by webhead817 on Dec 6, 2006 23:42:37 GMT -5
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Post by ionicdesign on Dec 7, 2006 0:31:39 GMT -5
Not too sure about the sculpt but love the idea of a hybrid striker/shooter and have always liked Cap. Definately one that will be on my list.
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Post by vamspapi on Dec 7, 2006 1:10:41 GMT -5
Wait, so how does Capt. America's attack work? I know you squeeze the 2 things on the side of the "launcher" to shoot the shield, but does he just attack like a normal Striker when striking?
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Post by grizz on Dec 7, 2006 3:05:24 GMT -5
I love the captain America shooter/striker. I think by far one of the most impressive figures so far. I'm not Sure of the civil war rules is this an alternate way to play and will these rule be included in the start up booklet because I'm not Sure I under stand them completely.
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Post by attacktixguy on Dec 7, 2006 7:49:35 GMT -5
Is there a special rule for him? Like, can he attack as a swinger and shooter in the same attack or can you attack with him twice?
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Post by majikmonkee on Dec 7, 2006 8:07:19 GMT -5
I hope they implement some of these new ideas like the shooter/striker into SW Attacktix down the road. Obviously, it suits Cap's style of fighting in the comics, but surely there's at least a few characters in the SW universe it would make sense for...
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Post by grievous on Dec 7, 2006 8:19:59 GMT -5
Wow, Captain America looks awesome. He has about the same striking surface as a Wookie Paw type character, making him a good striker. His tossing ability makes him unique but I'm worried about just how strong the launch is. Most unique figures aren't amazing (Leia, Chirpa) but there's always that good chance. I predict that Last Stand will have an amazing percentage, definitely over 50%.
Civil Wars rules looks awesome but, as asked above, are these alternate rules from Hasbro or are they house rules? If I get enough Marvel figures, I'm definitely going to try playing it.
Finally, it's very sad to see the previews end. Overall, I'm very, very excited about this set. There's a nice mix of strikers and shooters, every figure looks like it's unique in its own way and there is exactly one figure in the entire set who I do not hope to get at least one copy of (Pyro, as you all know). Great job to Joe, Webhead, and Yaggleberry for the great previews. I can't wait for Star Wars and Transformers to come out again so you can keep up the great work.
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Post by dealer on Dec 7, 2006 8:35:56 GMT -5
I agree as I've yet to see the booster Wolverine.
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Post by grievous on Dec 7, 2006 8:50:34 GMT -5
I just realized that as well, dealer. Where is the preview of this guy? I'm very interested in the figure and its special effect (note the effect wall behind the character). Are you guys saving him as a surprise for us all in the boosters? Did he not make the final cut to be in Series 1?
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Post by webhead817 on Dec 7, 2006 8:59:33 GMT -5
The Civil War Scenario is not official in any way, it's just something fun we threw in to kind of celebrate the release of the set, the Civil War storyline is a good excuse to have your new figs slugging it out.
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Post by grievous on Dec 7, 2006 9:06:26 GMT -5
I kind of figured that Civil War wasn't "official". Still, it sounds like a lot of fun and, as I said before, I hope I'll be able to get my hands on enough figures this Christmas (currently hoping for about $40 worth, it's the highest my mum will go) to play it.
Any word on Booster Wolverine?
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Post by dvandom on Dec 7, 2006 9:53:07 GMT -5
Wow, that is one of the ugliest Captain America sculpts I've ever seen, and there's been some real losers in the past.
---Dave
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Post by haldu2 on Dec 7, 2006 10:30:42 GMT -5
ALRIGHT, the awsome crazy shield throwing hitter is HERE!! I Love It. Cap even makes up for the stupid troopers in this set. But now I may have to buy boosters to try and get him. Oh, well I knew my cash couldn't last.
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Post by Joe Manzo on Dec 7, 2006 12:09:51 GMT -5
I agree as I've yet to see the booster Wolverine. Not sure how we missed it, but we are more than happy to review him tonight!
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Post by Radar on Dec 7, 2006 14:57:36 GMT -5
There seems to be some confusion on how Capt. America attacks. It appears that the shield is not spring loaded, but will fire when the momentum of the swing forces it out. So, the difference in attack methods is actually very slight. The only difference is as a striker, he's too close to let the shield fly out.
Is that about right?
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