Halo ActionClix was announced on the 2nd of February, 2007. It is said to bring brand-new game mechanics to the WizKids Clix game franchise, such as weapon swaping, figure respawning and vehicle-based combat. The set is said to include 80 minis and contains a few preview miniatures for Halo 3.
A number of vehicle packs are being made, one of which was a battle-damaged Scarab released exclusively throughout the San Diego Comic Con on July 26-29. Figures are to be sold in randomized booster packs, where the vehicles and starter set are to be sold in a diorama display format.
The Halo ActionClix CMG is expected to be released at retail in September 2007, with special Prerelease figures available at Gen Con Indy August 16th - 19th.
The basic rules for the game were released on August 14th on the Wizkids website[1]
According to information at the NY toy fair:
- there will be HALO 3 preview content
- over 80 detailed HALO figures
- Starter Game Pack - $19.99 includes 6 figures, turret, large map, dice, complete rulebook; exclusive figures not found in random packs (Unique Master Chief figure & 2 giant sized Hunter figures)
- $9.99 for a pack includes 4 figures, 4 stat cards, 2 dice, 1 map, rules
- 1 visible figure in the pack and the other 3 will be randomized and hidden (the most valuable and sought after pieces will be hidden)
- 35-45 packs required to complete the set
- "Warthog Vehicle Pack" @ $19.99 includes Warthog w/ Driver, gunner & stat card, 1 large map, rules
- "Banshee Vehicle Pack" @ $19.99 includes Banshee w/ Driver, large map, rules
(Prices in US$)