Convention Exclusive Figures
The following figures were generally only available at comic book or gaming conventions, but in January 2007, WizKids announced that a selection of these figures would be available through general retail.
- Galactus (Can be played at 600, 1200 or 1800 pts.) - released during the 2004 convention season
- Silver Surfer (Plays at 200 pnts.) - released during the 2004 convention season
- Dark Phoenix (Can be played at 600, 800 or 1000 pts.) - released during the 2005 convention season
- Nova (Plays at 200 pnts.) - released during the 2005 convention season
- Spectre (Can be played at 600, 1200 or 1800 pts.) - released for the 2006 convention season
- Parallax (Plays at 270 pts.) - released for the 2006 convention season
- The Dark Knight - free with $50 purchase during 2007 convention season (see Announcement)
- Mighty Thor (Plays at 286 pts.) - free with $100 purchase during 2007 convention season (see Announcement)
- Fin Fang Foom (Can be played at 600, 900 or 1200 pts.) - released for the 2007 convention season
There are currently three different versions of Foom - the standard Green version, the much rarer Orange Limited Edition (Only at San Diego Comic Con and Essen Spiel'07), and the "Purple Pants" Foom (Only available at Venues participating in the 2008 Wizkids Convention Weekend).
A repainted version of the Galactus figure was released alongside the Avengers set (again, as a Tournament exclusive), as were new versions of Terrax, Firelord, and Silver Surfer, as well as Stardust who had not had a figure previously. Players should note that there are several printing errors on the Firelord dial (He is missing three clicks of Toughness, followed by three clicks of Energy Shield/Deflection).
- The repaint Galactus has the same combat dial as the original, but the timer dial and scenario have changed.
Starro the Conqueror was released in October 2007 (Tournament exclusive, linked to the Justice League release), as well as Starro-controlled versions of Aquaman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern and Flash.
- Anti-Monitor - Guardian of Fear (Can be played at 400, 600, or 800 points). This figure was available at selected conventions in 2008. It represents the restored Anti Monitor, as part of the Sinestro Corps story line.
- Batman: Knightfall This figure is referred to among players as the Azbat LE. (Plays at 90 pts.) - free with $50 purchase during 2008 convention season.
(see Announcement)
Thor's Mighty Chariot was released in July 2009 via the NECA Company at ComicCon in the USA. It came in Wizkids packaging, although it had not been released at the time of Wizkids closure. A release date of August 15, 2009 was given for its general market release, and it was generally available from September 2009 onwards.
The 18" tall "Big" version of Dr Manhattan from Watchmen was released in 2010 at the San Diego Comic-Con convention.
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