SDCC .... Tourney Coverage added via RS

[JayDouble]

Hey folks, Jay here reporting from San Diego. First off let me tell you I'm impressed. I took some pictures of Series 4 SW, Series 1 TF and Series 1 Marvel.

Before I get to the pictures I was able to interview Brian the main man behind Attacktix.

Jay: How did Star Wars Attacktix do, compared to what was projected for its first year?
Brian: It exceed expectations. Series 1 all the way to the just released Series 4. Attacktix is one of the top games for kids today. There's no other game where someone always has a chance, no matter how old you are. That's one of the keys to Attacktix's success is a 30 year old can play with his 10 year old son.

Jay: Any hints to how many more series we will see, or any new universe?
Brian: There's no limit to how many series will come out. It's such a big hit right now. As far as new universes; think older genres. (I said GI Joe and he just smiled)

Jay: Will we ever see more battle cases, or other types of storage?
Brian: No, they just weren't that big of a hit. They are looking at more Megas though.

Jay: How long does it take a series from conception to shelves?
Brian: About ten months. (Looks like a new series for us every year.) ;D

Jay: Are there any plans for replacement projectiles and such?
Brian: Right now we're planning a weapons booster to retail around $3 - $5.

Jay: Will we be seeing reissues of older sculpt?
Brian: Yes, but there's a catch. For instance, Yoda will come out again with a different paint scheme and different powers. When we reissue an older sculpt chances are they will be repainted and have different powers.

Jay: What's the ETA on Marvel?
Brian: 4th Quarter or earlier. I'm already receiving some final sculpts from China.

Jay: Will we see movie versions of the Marvel Attacktix?
Brian: Yes.

Jay: What will the booster pack size be?
Brian: Two and it will be peek proof. We felt stores were charging too much for 3 so getting 4 for $10 was a better deal.

Jay: What's the edition size for Marvel?
Brian: 18 plus the two Starter Sets and two Megas. He gave me a hint on the second mega; "Fireball Special."

Jay: When will WOTC take over?
Brian: They will be getting involved once Marvel is released. Attacktix will also be available at hobby shops and official tournaments will be starting too.


Brian also wanted to announce a Tournament on Saturday at 12 noon in room 14AB. It's 100 point and bring your own Attacktix. The winner will get a set of Tourney Attacktixs 6-10.













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[grizz]

Cool thank you for the coverage JayDouble.

[malform]

I knew marvel attacktix would be cool, I mean, really, how couldnt they be?

But those look so freaking awesome!

Do I see venom with some kind of tongue attack?

Wow, theres characters there I wouldnt have thought about them making. Thor (look at that hammer!), gambit, punisher, captain america... Do I see a Ghost rider mega?!?

[superflytnt]

There'd better be the flash and Green Lantern!

[webhead817]

I'm so happy...I'm crying.

Wow...Marvel + Attacktix = Perfect Fit.

[webhead817]

Yeah...that does look like an awesome Ghost Rider mega behind and above Cap....Sweet.

[Ben Kenobi]

Those Marvel Attacktix are awesome. Check out Thing's monster fist!

Thanks, JayDouble!

[JayDouble]

Yes, that is a Ghost Rider mega. Hasbro also has another Mega planned for Marvel. I'll be trying to get more info from that line later today.

[greevy]

two questions.
1. What the hell is Hulk doing?
2. Is it just me or does Wolverine (not the one in the close up)have a Stormtrooper Luke style effect wall behind him?

[Phoenix]

superflytnt said:

There'd better be the flash and Green Lantern!

I wish too, but those are DC comic characters, not Marvel.

And I'm totally psyched about Spider-Man attacktix!!!!!!

There are a select few close-up pictures at this link:

afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2006_SDCC%2FHasbro%2FMarvel%2FAttacktix

[Yaggleberry Finn]

Man oh man do these figures look cool. And unlike the Transformers, it looks like there will be tons of strikers in this set!!!

Hulk is going to be throwing that big barrel next to him, ala Chief Chirpa. You can see the pegs in his hands to hold it.

How tall is the Spidey kicker hanging on the pole??

What is with the giant arm on Wolverine (next to Gambit)? Will he launch his whole fist? Actually, now that I've looked at him more, he WILL shoot his whole fist! If you look closely you can see a button on his arm to fire the fist!!!
And that Wolverine does look to have an effect panel behind him, as does Daredevil.

The Spidey with the clear web projectile looks to have a different faction than the "force push" Spidey or the pole climbing Spidey. In fact, it looks like the same faction logo that Thor has. What might that be?

Then there's the Beast. That just makes me smile!

And how cool does the Punisher look!? Looks like he and the Ghost Rider in the back are on the same team.

Man, this has definitely helped me make up my mind not to pursue collecting TF Attacktix. I'm holding out for these!!!!!!!

Last year at SDCC Series 2 Star Wars was on display, and the S2 sightings thread began on August 2, 2005. Perhaps we're only a few months away from seeing these Marvel Attacktix???

[notacomputer]

Man i can't wait for these, Marvel is very cool. They seem to be getting more creative with attacks as well. I hope they make a sentinel mega, or maybe Galactus.

[Joe Manzo]

yaggleberryfinn said:

In fact, it looks like the same faction logo that Thor has. What might that be?

AVENGERS!!!

ANd it look like MARVEL KNIGHTS will be a faction

Marvel Knights is a mature/adult (gritty) branding for Marvel comics... so this is like a Vigilante faction I guess???

[Yaggleberry Finn]

Thanks for that link, Phoenix! Those are very helpful closeups.

I can see now that some of those figures are on an Avengers team - one Spidey, Thor, Hulk and most like Captain America.

Elektra has a "MK" faction logo, which looks to match the Punisher and Ghost Rider. What would that stand for?

Also, Venom's logo is a spider that is crossed out, so it looks like there will be a Spidey Villian team.

Added: Ah, thanks Joe! From the closeup of Wolverine it's also possible that he's a prodder... I hope not!

[Joe Manzo]

yaggleberryfinn said:

Thanks for that link, Phoenix! Those are very helpful closeups.

I can see now that some of those figures are on an Avengers team - one Spidey, Thor, Hulk and most like Captain America.

Elektra has a "MK" faction logo, which looks to match the Punisher and Ghost Rider. What would that stand for?

Also, Venom's logo is a spider that is crossed out, so it looks like there will be a Spidey Villian team.

Yes, looks Spidey Allies and Spidey Villians / Anti-Spidey. Makes sense, since Marvel makes about 20 Spider-Man books? Well, if they ship them, that is!