Like the starter, point for point they may not look like they'll stand out with standard HeroClix in they're point-class, but like the starter, do not underestimate the Street Fighter team ability that every figure comes equipped with.
In sealed, M. Bison is king! But really, if you're a fan of Street Fighter II, which most of these figures are based on, wouldn't you expect a fight versus M. Bison to be an uphill battle? I honestly believe that every figure managed to get at least one really playable version, some (like Guile and Ken) got a few.
So with all my positives, where's the downside? The downside comes in how the display boxes are packaged. In the display boxes I've seen, and reports that have been pouring in on sites like HCRealms, it looks like the Rares and Chase figures are always packed in the 4 of the 6 boxes packed in the top, front of the box. Unfortunately, this means if you didn't buy a sealed display, or get to the display first, then you're probably pulling Commons or Uncommons. Not to say that those figures are bad, but if you want a chance at M. Bison or Akuma, you better hit the box first.The other issue is this product is a new collation/distribution model for WizKids, and it seems like whenever the try out a new one, the first set always seems to have some growing pains. With this set (similar to Web of Spider-Man), Cases had near identical displays in them. The only variation being the Chase figure, and possible a slight variation in the Common and/or Uncommon slots.
That variation normally wouldn't be a big deal with a product that seems to be designed more for impulse buyers, with the exception of where the Rares/Chase figures appear. If they were at least mixed among the other boosters better, then it would be more encouraging to the casual buyer. However, this product seems to reward you better if you buy the complete display.
How ever you decide to buy the product, another piece of advice is, once you've bought a full display, I wouldn't buy another one to finish off your set, unless you buying the second display for a completely different location from the first. Too many of the displays at a single location are going to be too similar to be worth the expense. You're probably better off to trade for what your missing, or just buy from the secondary market.
While my main issue was the lumped case collation, I am pleased with the overall product when it comes to the HeroClix: Street Fighter Boosters.
ReplyDeleteI guess where I will be concerned is with the next time they do something like this. Judging from the sales scuttlebutt we will be seeing more Street Fighter in the future. If the collation isn't fixed by then, I will have to adjust my buying accordingly.