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| − | '''WizKids, Inc.''' | + | '''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) [[Mage Knight]], [[HeroClix]], and [[MechWarrior]], 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 [[HorrorClix]], released in August 2006. | + | 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 [[Crimson Skies]], [[Shadowrun Duels]], and [[Creepy Freaks]], as well as a baseball-themed CMG called | + | 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), [[Pirates of the Spanish Main]], which retains a small amount of popularity. Their next CSG was a science fiction game called [[Rocketmen]], released in the summer of 2005, followed by a NASCAR CSG called [[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, | + | 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 [[Tsuro]] in 2005, followed by[[Oshi]] in 2006. They also own the rights to the role-playing games [[Shadowrun]], [[BattleTech]] and [[MechWarrior]], which they | + | 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. |
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| + | 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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Revision as of 01:57, 10 December 2008
WizKids, Inc. was a Seattle-based company that first made its mark in the non-electronic game industry producing collectible 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) Mage Knight, 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 HorrorClix, released in August 2006.
Though they proved less successful, WizKids also produced the short-lived CMGs Crimson Skies, Shadowrun Duels, and 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), Pirates of the Spanish Main, which retains a small amount of popularity. Their next CSG was a science fiction game called Rocketmen, released in the summer of 2005, followed by a NASCAR CSG called 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 Battlestar Galactica game based on the reimagined TV series.
WizKids has entered the board game market with a game called Tsuro in 2005, followed by 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.
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