June 12, 2003 (SEATTLE) - WizKids, LLC, makers of the top-selling Mage Knight(tm), MechWarrior(r) and HeroClix(tm) collectable miniatures games (CMGs), takes action figures into a whole new realm today with its nationwide release of the first-ever action-figure game: Shadowrun(r) Duels. The 6"-8" poseable figures combine beautiful sculpts with an infinite number of fast-paced roleplaying possibilities.
"You've never seen an action figure or a game like this before," said Jordan Weisman, WizKids CEO. "The eye-catching characters of the Shadowrun universe immediately spark a player's imagination." Shadowrun game play is set in a futuristic universe where cyborgs and humanoids prowl the streets and megacorporations rule the landscape.
The Shadowrun Duels Series One set includes six different action figures. Each comes with the weapons necessary for survival in the treacherous Shadowrun universe. All gear is interchangeable between characters. The ability to share gear between figures ensures an astounding number of game play options. The figures are sold individually and will retail between $14.99 and $19.99.
Learn more about the Shadowrun Duels game online at www.wizkidsgames.com/shadowrun.
Founded by 20-year game-industry veteran Jordan Weisman, WizKids is a Seattle-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating tabletop games driven by imagination. Its Mage Knight, MechWarrior and HeroClix CMGs are among the most successful games on the market today, and have sold tens of millions of figures worldwide. For additional information, visit www.wizkidsgames.com.
(c)2003 WizKids, LLC. All rights reserved. MechWarrior, Shadowrun, Mage Knight, HeroClix and WizKids are trademarks of WizKids, LLC.
