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Line 1: − [[Image:Wkwikilogo.jpg|right|thumb|Company Logo]] + [[Image:Wkwikilogo.jpg|right]] − '''WizKids, Inc.''' was a Seattle-based company that first made its mark in the nonelectronic game industry producing collectible [[w:miniature wargames|miniatures wargames]]. The company was founded in 2000 by [[BattleTech]] co-creator [[Jordan Weisman]], a veteran of the game company [[FASA]]. It was purchased by sports card manufacturer Topps, Inc. in 2003, and Topps in turn was acquired by [[Fanatics, Inc.]] in early 2022. + '''WizKids, Inc.''' was a Seattle-based company that first made its mark in the non-electronic game industry producing collectible [[w:miniature wargames|miniatures wargames]]. The company was founded in 2000 by [[Jordan Weisman]], a veteran of the game company [[FASA]]. It was purchased by sports-card manufacturer Topps, Inc. in 2003, who closed the company in late 2008 due to poor economic conditions − WizKids is best known for its collectible miniatures games (or CMGs) [[w:Mage Knight|Mage Knight]], [[w:HeroClix|HeroClix]], [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]], and [[w:HorrorClix|HorrorClix]], all of which make use of the company's patent pending "[[Clix]]" system in which the changing combat statistics and abilities of each figure are indicated by a turnable dial inside the base underneath the figure. + WizKids is best known for its collectible miniatures games (or CMGs) [[Mage Knight]], [[w:HeroClix|HeroClix]], and [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]], all of which make use of the company's patent pending "[[Clix]]" system, in which the changing combat statistics and abilities of each figure are indicated by a turnable dial inside the base underneath the figure. Their latest CMG is [[w:HorrorClix|HorrorClix]], released in August 2006. − Though they proved less successful, WizKids also produced the short-lived CMGs [[w:Crimson Skies|Crimson Skies]], [[w:Shadowrun Duels|Shadowrun Duels]], and [[w:Creepy Freaks|Creepy Freaks]], as well as a baseball-themed CMG called ''MLB SportsClix''. A CMG called ToonClix was announced in March 2006, but canceled before it was released. + Though they proved less successful, WizKids also produced the short-lived CMGs [[Crimson Skies]], [[Shadowrun Duels]], and [[w:Creepy Freaks|Creepy Freaks]], as well as a baseball-themed CMG called ''MLB SportsClix''. A CMG called ToonClix was announced in March 2006, but cancelled before it was released. − In July 2004, WizKids created a new product category with the release of their first constructible strategy game (or CSG), [[w:Pirates Constructible Strategy Game|Pirates of the Spanish Main]], which retains a small amount of popularity. Their next CSG was a science fiction game called [[w:Rocketmen|Rocketmen]], released in the summer of 2005, followed by a NASCAR CSG called [[w:NASCAR Race Day|RaceDay]] later that year, though these last two games are no longer being supported with new releases. + In July 2004, WizKids created a new product category with the release of their first constructible strategy game (or CSG), [[w:Pirates Constructible Strategy Game|Pirates of the Spanish Main]], which retains a small amount of popularity. Their next CSG was a science fiction game called [[w:Rocketmen|Rocketmen]], released in the summer of 2005, followed by a NASCAR CSG called [[w:NASCAR Race Day|RaceDay]] later that year, though these last two games are no longer being supported with new releases. In 2005, WizKids released their first collectible card game, ''High Stakes Drifter''. This game has since been discontinued. In May 2006, they released their second CCG, a licensed ''[[w:Battlestar Galactica|Battlestar Galactica]]'' game based on the reimagined TV series. In 2005, WizKids released their first collectible card game, ''High Stakes Drifter''. This game has since been discontinued. In May 2006, they released their second CCG, a licensed ''[[w:Battlestar Galactica|Battlestar Galactica]]'' game based on the reimagined TV series. − WizKids has entered the board game market with a game called [[w:Tsuro|Tsuro]] in 2005, followed by [[w:Oshi|Oshi]] in 2006. They also owned the rights to the role-playing games [[Shadowrun]], [[BattleTech]] and MechWarrior, which they licensed to [[FanPro]] in 2001, and later [[InMediaRes]] in 2007. + WizKids has entered the board game market with a game called [[w:Tsuro|Tsuro]] in 2005, followed by [[w:Oshi|Oshi]] in 2006. They also own the rights to the role-playing games [[Shadowrun]], [[BattleTech]] and [[MechWarrior]], which they licensed to [[FanPro]] in 2001, and later [[InMediaRes]] in 2007. − The Topps Company announced on Monday, Nov. 10th 2008 that it would be closing down WizKids and discontinuing product lines including HeroClix. In the statement announcing the close of WizKids, Topps also indicated that it was pursuing alternatives to discontinuing brands so they could continue on without any noticeable disruption in future product offerings. + The Topps Company announced on Monday, Nov. 10th 2008 that it would be closing down WizKids and discontinuing product lines including HeroClix. In the statement announcing the close of WizKids, Topps also indicated that it was pursuing alternatives to discontinuing brands so they could continue on without any noticeable disruption in future product offerings. − − WizKids was reestablished as a brand in 2011 to market their various clix games, but without a license to produce further BattleTech/MechWarrior: Dark Age material. Now owned by license clearinghouse [[w:National Entertainment Collectibles Association|NECA]], the WizKids brand has since been further expanded to cover an assortment of original and licensed board games, miniatures, and accessories unrelated to the former FASA properties. The WizKids assets sold did not include Shadowrun and Battletech, which were retained by Topps Inc. ==External links== ==External links== *[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/ WizKids web site] *[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/ WizKids web site] − [[Category:Game Publisher]]{{wikipedia|82317894}} + + [[Category:WizKids games]] [[Category:Game Publisher]] + {{wikipedia|82317894}}
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| − | '''WizKids, Inc.''' was a Seattle-based company that first made its mark in the | + | '''WizKids, Inc.''' was a Seattle-based company that first made its mark in the non-electronic game industry producing collectible [[w:miniature wargames|miniatures wargames]]. The company was founded in 2000 by [[Jordan Weisman]], a veteran of the game company [[FASA]]. It was purchased by sports-card manufacturer Topps, Inc. in 2003, who closed the company in late 2008 due to poor economic conditions |
| − | WizKids is best known for its collectible miniatures games (or CMGs) [[ | + | WizKids is best known for its collectible miniatures games (or CMGs) [[Mage Knight]], [[w:HeroClix|HeroClix]], and [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]], all of which make use of the company's patent pending "[[Clix]]" system, in which the changing combat statistics and abilities of each figure are indicated by a turnable dial inside the base underneath the figure. Their latest CMG is [[w:HorrorClix|HorrorClix]], released in August 2006. |
| − | Though they proved less successful, WizKids also produced the short-lived CMGs [[ | + | Though they proved less successful, WizKids also produced the short-lived CMGs [[Crimson Skies]], [[Shadowrun Duels]], and [[w:Creepy Freaks|Creepy Freaks]], as well as a baseball-themed CMG called ''MLB SportsClix''. A CMG called ToonClix was announced in March 2006, but cancelled before it was released. |
| − | In July 2004, WizKids created a new product category with the release of their first constructible strategy game (or CSG), [[w:Pirates Constructible Strategy Game|Pirates of the Spanish Main]], which retains a small amount of popularity. Their next CSG was a science fiction game called [[w:Rocketmen|Rocketmen]], released in the summer of 2005, followed by a NASCAR CSG called [[w:NASCAR Race Day|RaceDay]] later that year, though these last two games are no longer being supported with new releases. | + | In July 2004, WizKids created a new product category with the release of their first constructible strategy game (or CSG), [[w:Pirates Constructible Strategy Game|Pirates of the Spanish Main]], which retains a small amount of popularity. Their next CSG was a science fiction game called [[w:Rocketmen|Rocketmen]], released in the summer of 2005, followed by a NASCAR CSG called [[w:NASCAR Race Day|RaceDay]] later that year, though these last two games are no longer being supported with new releases. |
In 2005, WizKids released their first collectible card game, ''High Stakes Drifter''. This game has since been discontinued. In May 2006, they released their second CCG, a licensed ''[[w:Battlestar Galactica|Battlestar Galactica]]'' game based on the reimagined TV series. | In 2005, WizKids released their first collectible card game, ''High Stakes Drifter''. This game has since been discontinued. In May 2006, they released their second CCG, a licensed ''[[w:Battlestar Galactica|Battlestar Galactica]]'' game based on the reimagined TV series. | ||
| − | WizKids has entered the board game market with a game called [[w:Tsuro|Tsuro]] in 2005, followed by [[w:Oshi|Oshi]] in 2006. They also | + | WizKids has entered the board game market with a game called [[w:Tsuro|Tsuro]] in 2005, followed by [[w:Oshi|Oshi]] in 2006. They also own the rights to the role-playing games [[Shadowrun]], [[BattleTech]] and [[MechWarrior]], which they licensed to [[FanPro]] in 2001, and later [[InMediaRes]] in 2007. |
| − | The Topps Company announced on Monday, Nov. 10th 2008 that it would be closing down WizKids and discontinuing product lines including HeroClix. In the statement announcing the close of WizKids, Topps also indicated that it was pursuing alternatives to discontinuing brands so they could continue on without any noticeable disruption in future product offerings | + | The Topps Company announced on Monday, Nov. 10th 2008 that it would be closing down WizKids and discontinuing product lines including HeroClix. In the statement announcing the close of WizKids, Topps also indicated that it was pursuing alternatives to discontinuing brands so they could continue on without any noticeable disruption in future product offerings. |
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/ WizKids web site] | *[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/ WizKids web site] | ||
| − | [[Category:Game Publisher]]{{wikipedia|82317894}} | + | |
| + | [[Category:WizKids games]] [[Category:Game Publisher]] | ||
| + | {{wikipedia|82317894}} | ||