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| name                = MechWarrior: Vanguard
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| name                = MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack
 
| type                = Booster Pack
 
| type                = Booster Pack
 
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| publisher          = [[WizKids]]
 
| publisher          = [[WizKids]]
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| productioncode      = WZK2213
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| productioncode      = WZK2216
 
| year                = May 2006
 
| year                = May 2006
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| ISBN10              =  
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| ISBN10              = 1590413164
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| ISBN13              =  
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| ISBN13              = 9781590413166
 
| MSRP                = $9.99
 
| MSRP                = $9.99
 
| content            = blind booster containing plastic miniatures (prepainted)
 
| content            = blind booster containing plastic miniatures (prepainted)
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| scrollable timeline = [[Start date::]][[End date::]]
 
| scrollable timeline = [[Start date::]][[End date::]]
 
| series              = Dark Age
 
| series              = Dark Age
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| precededby          = [[MechWarrior: Domination Booster Pack|MechWarrior: Domination]]
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| precededby          = [[MechWarrior: Domination Booster Pack]]
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| followedby          = [[MechWarrior: Wolf Strike Booster Pack|MechWarrior: Wolf Strike]]
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| followedby          = [[MechWarrior: Wolf Strike Booster Pack]]
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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'''MechWarrior: Vanguard''' miniatures set is a collection of plastic miniatures for use in the revised ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age (Game System)|MechWarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' miniatures game. The set was retailed in blind booster packs.
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'''MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack''' is a booster pack for '''MechWarrior: Vanguard''', which is the fourth expansion to the ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age (Game System)|MechWarrior: Dark Age]]'' collectable miniatures game.
  
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'''MechWarrior: Vanguard''' introduces 81 game pieces, including 4 Super Rare 'Mechs and 1 Ultra Rare 'Mech that previews the next MechWarrior release.
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MechWarrior: Vanguard introduces 81 game pieces, including 4 Super Rare 'Mechs and 1 Ultra Rare 'Mech that previews the next MechWarrior release.
 
The MechWarrior: Vanguard set includes:
 
The MechWarrior: Vanguard set includes:
 
* 24 infantry
 
* 24 infantry
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==Complete Collection==
 
==Complete Collection==
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For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for ''MechWarrior: Dark Age'' and its expansions, see [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Sets (Collections)]].  Duplicated below is the summary of the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Sets (Collections)#MechWarrior: Vanguard|MechWarrior: Vanguard set]].
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[[File:VG_SetSymbol.gif|Vanguard Set Symbol|thumb|right|80px]]
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For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for ''MechWarrior: Dark Age'' and its expansions, see [[Miniatures - MechWarrior]].  Duplicated below is the summary of the [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Vanguard|MechWarrior: Vanguard set]].
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There are 81 different figures available (24 infantry, 24 vehicles, 20 non-Unique 'Mechs, 13 Unique 'Mechs) plus some further units beyond these including certain exclusives.  Note: For non-Unique units, there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteran, Elite).  Each unit in this set was marked with the Vanguard Set Symbol.  The product [[MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack|''MechWarrior: Vanguard'']] contained miniatures from this set.
 
  
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[[File:VG_SetSymbol.gif|Vanguard Set Symbol|thumb|right|80px]]
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There are 81 different figures available (24 infantry, 24 vehicles, 20 non-Unique 'Mechs, 13 Unique 'Mechs) plus some further units beyond these including certain exclusives.  Note: For non-Unique units, there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteran, Elite). Each unit in this set was marked with the Vanguard Set Symbol.
  
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===Infantry===
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'''Infantry:''' ''(Figure numbers 001-024)''
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* [[LRM Battery]] (4 figures)
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* [[Long-Range Missile|LRM Battery]] (4 figures)
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* [[Towed Gauss Rifle]] (4 figures)
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* [[Field Gun|Towed Gauss Rifle]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Clan Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Clan Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Gray Death Scout|Gray Death Scout Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Gray Death Scout|Gray Death Scout Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Thunderbird (Battle Armor)|Thunderbird Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Thunderbird (Battle Armor)|Thunderbird Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
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* [[Ravager|Ravager Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
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* [[Ravager (Battle Armor)|Ravager Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
  
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===Vehicles===
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'''Vehicles:''' ''(Figure numbers 025-048)''
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* [[Gossamer]] (4 figures)
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* [[Gossamer (Combat Vehicle)|Gossamer]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Skanda|Skanda Light Tank]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Skanda|Skanda Light Tank]] (4 figures)
 
* [[MHI Amphibious APC]] (4 figures)
 
* [[MHI Amphibious APC]] (4 figures)
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* [[Huitzilopochtli|Huitzilopochtli Assault Tank]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Huitzilopochtli|Huitzilopochtli Assault Tank]] (4 figures)
  
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===Non-Unique 'Mechs===
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'''Non-Unique 'Mechs:''' ''(Figure numbers 049-068)''
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* [[Anubis]] (4 figures)
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* ''[[Anubis]]'' (4 figures)
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* [[Osiris]] (4 figures)
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* ''[[Osiris]]'' (4 figures)
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* [[Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)|Goshawk]] (4 figures)
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* ''[[Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)|Goshawk]]'' (4 figures)
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* [[Avalanche]] (4 figures)
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* ''[[Avalanche]]'' (4 figures)
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* [[Grand Summoner (Thor II)|Thor]] (4 figures)
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* ''[[Grand Summoner (Thor II)|Thor]]'' (4 figures)
  
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===Unique 'Mechs===
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'''Unique 'Mechs:''' ''(Figure numbers 069-080)''
 
* ''[[Gambit|"Arachne" - Gambit]]''
 
* ''[[Gambit|"Arachne" - Gambit]]''
 
* ''[[Jackalope|"Sparky" - Jackalope]]''
 
* ''[[Jackalope|"Sparky" - Jackalope]]''
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* ''[[Mad Dog Mk IV (Vulture Mk IV)|"Lè Yúan" ("Paradise") Vulture Mk IV]]''
 
* ''[[Mad Dog Mk IV (Vulture Mk IV)|"Lè Yúan" ("Paradise") Vulture Mk IV]]''
  
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===Special Rarity===
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'''Special Rarity:''' ''(Figure numbers 081-085, OC2)''
 
* ''[[Grand Summoner (Thor II)|Thor]]''
 
* ''[[Grand Summoner (Thor II)|Thor]]''
 
* ''[[Osiris|"Thunder Thighs" - Osiris]]'' (Exclusive - ''Inquest'' Magazine)
 
* ''[[Osiris|"Thunder Thighs" - Osiris]]'' (Exclusive - ''Inquest'' Magazine)
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* ''[[Mad Dog Mk IV (Vulture Mk IV)|"Bringit" - Vulture Mk IV]]''
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* ''[[Mad Dog Mk IV (Vulture Mk IV)|"Bringit" - Vulture Mk IV]]'' (Call to Arms Event)
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* ''[[Marauder IIC|"Vindication" - Marauder IIC]]''
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* ''[[Marauder IIC|"Vindication" - Marauder IIC]]'' (Call to Arms Event)
 
* ''[[Atlas III|"Solitude" - Atlas]]''
 
* ''[[Atlas III|"Solitude" - Atlas]]''
 
* ''[[Mad Dog Mk IV (Vulture Mk IV)|"Emperor" - Vulture Mk IV]]'' (Exclusive - Officer's Club)
 
* ''[[Mad Dog Mk IV (Vulture Mk IV)|"Emperor" - Vulture Mk IV]]'' (Exclusive - Officer's Club)
  
 
Note: It is not clear which unit is formally counted as the 13th Unique 'Mech unit in this set.  <!--The twelve 'Mechs identified as Uniques are based on the numbering system and that such lists are usually followed by a high-rarity non-unique 'Mech that previews a faction appearing  in the next set. -->
 
Note: It is not clear which unit is formally counted as the 13th Unique 'Mech unit in this set.  <!--The twelve 'Mechs identified as Uniques are based on the numbering system and that such lists are usually followed by a high-rarity non-unique 'Mech that previews a faction appearing  in the next set. -->
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==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20070121183509/http://www.wizkidsgames.com:80/mechwarrior/mw_home.asp WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Website (archived) (2005-2008)]'': This provides some links to product info and other figure checklists in MechWarrior: Age of Destruction
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*''WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Website (archived) (2005-2008) [http://web.archive.org/web/20070121183509/http://www.wizkidsgames.com:80/mechwarrior/mw_home.asp Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_home.asp)]'': This provides some links to product info and other figure checklists in MechWarrior: Age of Destruction
 
* ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20060909085100/http://www.wizkidsgames.com:80/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40722&frame=products WizKids MechWarrior: Vanguard Webpage (archived) (2006)]''
 
* ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20060909085100/http://www.wizkidsgames.com:80/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40722&frame=products WizKids MechWarrior: Vanguard Webpage (archived) (2006)]''
 
* ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20060515083338/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40528 WizKids MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack Product Webpage (archived) (2006)]''
 
* ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20060515083338/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40528 WizKids MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack Product Webpage (archived) (2006)]''
  
  
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[[Category: MechWarrior: Dark Age Products|Vanguard - Booster Pack]]

Latest revision as of 18:19, 30 March 2024

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MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack
Product information
Type Booster Pack
Publication information
Publisher WizKids
Product code WZK2216
First published May 2006
ISBN-10 1590413164
ISBN-13 9781590413166
MSRP $9.99
Content
Content blind booster containing plastic miniatures (prepainted)
Era Dark Age Era
Series Dark Age
Preceded by MechWarrior: Domination Booster Pack
Followed by MechWarrior: Wolf Strike Booster Pack

Description[edit]

MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack is a booster pack for MechWarrior: Vanguard, which is the fourth expansion to the MechWarrior: Dark Age collectable miniatures game.

MechWarrior: Vanguard introduces 81 game pieces, including 4 Super Rare 'Mechs and 1 Ultra Rare 'Mech that previews the next MechWarrior release. The MechWarrior: Vanguard set includes:

  • 24 infantry
  • 24 vehicles
  • 20 non-Unique 'Mechs
  • 13 Unique 'Mechs.
  • Two more exclusive 'Mechs will be available as prizes at the MechWarrior: Vanguard Call to Arms event.
  • One exclusive MechWarrior Officer's Club 'Mech.
  • One Inquest Magazine exclusive 'Mech: Thunderthighs Osiris.
  • 7 Exclusive Limited Edition Pilots available through MechWarrior In-Store play events.
  • 9 Exclusive Limited Edition Gear available through MechWarrior In-Store play events.

From the back cover[edit]

“ The majority of the Republic of the Sphere has withdrawn to Prefecture X, forming Fortress Republic. House Liao is the first to begin reclaiming planets. The Wolf Hunters continue to aid the highest bidder, as they move forward with their own mysterious agenda. And now new R.I.S.C. gear begins appearing throughout the Inner Sphere: These new, devastating weapons bring great risk to those who dare use them, but they can turn the tide of battle. ”

Contents[edit]

Each booster pack includes:

  • 4 randomly inserted MechWarrior miniatures: 1 'Mech, 1 vehicle, and 2 infantry units
  • 1 gear card
  • 1 pilot card
  • 1 CEC card.

Complete Collection[edit]

Vanguard Set Symbol

For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for MechWarrior: Dark Age and its expansions, see Miniatures - MechWarrior. Duplicated below is the summary of the MechWarrior: Vanguard set.

There are 81 different figures available (24 infantry, 24 vehicles, 20 non-Unique 'Mechs, 13 Unique 'Mechs) plus some further units beyond these including certain exclusives. Note: For non-Unique units, there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteran, Elite). Each unit in this set was marked with the Vanguard Set Symbol.

Infantry: (Figure numbers 001-024)

Vehicles: (Figure numbers 025-048)

Non-Unique 'Mechs: (Figure numbers 049-068)

Unique 'Mechs: (Figure numbers 069-080)

Special Rarity: (Figure numbers 081-085, OC2)

Note: It is not clear which unit is formally counted as the 13th Unique 'Mech unit in this set.

Gallery[edit]

  • MechWarrior: Vanguard logo

  • MechWarrior: Vanguard Sample Miniatures

References[edit]

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