MechWarrior: Vanguard - Booster Pack
MechWarrior: Vanguard | |
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Product information | |
Type | Game Aid |
Publication information | |
Publisher | WizKids |
Product code | WZK2213 |
First published | May 2006 |
MSRP | $9.99 |
Content | |
Content | blind booster containing plastic miniatures (prepainted) |
Era | Dark Age Era |
Series | Dark Age |
Preceded by | MechWarrior: Domination |
Followed by | MechWarrior: Wolf Strike |
Contents
Description
MechWarrior: Vanguard miniatures set is a collection of plastic miniatures for use in the revised MechWarrior: Age of Destruction miniatures game. The set was retailed in blind booster packs.
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
“ | The majority of the Republic of the Sphere has withdrawn to Prefecture X, forming Fortress Republic.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
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
For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for MechWarrior: Dark Age and its expansions, see MechWarrior: Dark Age Sets (Collections).
There are 81 different figures available (24 infantry, 24 vehicles, 20 non-Unique 'Mechs, 8 Unique 'Mechs, plus 5 units with special rarity.). 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 were marked with the Vanguard Set Symbol. The product MechWarrior: Vanguard contained miniatures from this set.
Sneak Peaks:
- 'Arachne' Gambit - #069
- Avalanche - #064
- "Preacher" Scourge - #074
- Centurion - #072
- Thor - #065-068
- Anubis - #049-052
- Huitzilopochtli Assault Tank
Gallery
References
- WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Website (archived) (2005-2008) 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
- WizKids MechWarrior: Vanguard Webpage (archived) (2006) Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40722&frame=products)
- WizKids MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack Product Webpage (archived) (2006) Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40528)