New Releases 07 January 2008

Operation Cartwheel

“Operation Cartwheel” eventually included the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, the death of Yamamoto, Bougainville, multiple parachute drops, a Japanese counter-invasion, and the leap-frogging strategy up New Guinea. It involved the top commanders on both sides, sometimes working in close harmony and sometimes at ends. (The Japanese army and navy had conflicting concepts of how to defend the area and each pursued their own ideas!)

Now, you can take charge of difficult decisions. The Allied commander must juggle resources at the end of a long, thin supply line. He must take risks to succeed. The Japanese commander must counter Allied strikes...fighting to delay, while always seeking the chance to strike back and make Allied risks more costly than they can afford.

With 288 5/8" counters and a 22 x 34 inch map (each hex representing about 100 miles) Operation Cartwheel integrates separate ground, naval, and air games. Logistics is key, as it was at the time, but not a burden in game mechanics.

This Annual also features a bonus game on Gazala 1942, using the Stand at Mortain game system, with a full color (and larger than post card!) map and 64 die-cut 5/8" counters. Like all Annuals, the biggest challenge is getting everything back into the box! Sign up for yours today, or with your next subscription.

Not every organization in the Champions Universe is as big and powerful as VIPER or DEMON... but that doesn’t mean they’re not every bit as dangerous! Crews, Cops, And Cabals provides complete information about several organizations suitable for any Champions campaign. It includes the mutant-hating Institute for Human Advancement, bounty hunters who specialize in superhuman prey, the Metahuman Activities Response Squad of the Millennium City Police Department, laboratories dedicated to studying supertechnology, and many more.

Add the power of Gorillas and Hounds to your Heroscape army!They're Fierce, Fast, and Full of Surprises. These powerful squads from the planet Marr may just give your army the edge it needs. Vydar's Gorillinators can move in quickly, strik from afar, and boost their defense power when attacked. Utgar's Marrden Hounds gain extra powers when traveling in packs - and they can suddenly and unexpectedly infect the enemy with a deadly plague!

Boost your battle power with these mighty heroes!

Time to bring in the "big guns"? These powerful warriors may be just what the General ordered. Johnny Sullivan's Shotgun Blast can blow away several enemies at once, and Alastair MacDirk's repeat attacks can provide nasty little surprises. Kyrie Warriors Saylind and Concan protect and empower their fellow fighters, and Deathwalker 7000 may be the most deadly: he can inflict up to 8 wounds on all nearby foes, and can block all enemy damage with just one shield!

Add Stealth, Firepower and Loyal Defenders to your Heroscape army!Vydar's Microcorp Agents hit the battlefield with awesome gear: stealth armor to dodge enemy attacks, wetsuits to protect them in water, and customized weapons that pinpoint the enemy from great heights. Jandar's loyal MacDirk Warriors wage fierce attacks to avenge their wounded human champions; and they provide extra turns for these powerful leaders, which may just turn the battle in your favor!

Add Awesome Attack and Defense Powers to your Heroscape army!While attacking, Ullar's Shaolin Monks have teh speed and agility to strike all enemies nearby; and their unique Stealth Leap power enables them to bound over ruins, water and more. As defenders, Jandar's Sentinels are tough to penetrate: Shields of VAlor double their defense power, and their plying abilities make them swift and elusive on the battlefield. A wise Valhallan General will combine these awesome abilities for strategic advantage!

Enemies beware of These Powerful Warriors!

Any who approach these warriors should use extreme caution. they could be blinded by the Nakita Agent's smoke powder. Or lose their defense powers in the massive net of Retiarius. Or be overpowered by the intensified battle skills of Gladiators inspired by Spartacus. And the mighty shield of Crixus can fend off even the most vicious attacks!

Power Your Army with Ninjas & Samurai!

Ninjas of the Northern Wind: With their power to disapear and to walk through friendly or enemy forces, these sly, unpredictable warriors can be almost impossible to track.

Kozuki Samurai: When attacking, these warriors can change up to 3 extra spaces. When defending, their special counterattack power enables them to strike back with deadly force.

Surround Your Enemy with Soulborg Power!

Their power-enhancing bonding abilities make these warriors a commanding force on the battlefield. Deathstalkers possess Maul power, which can inflict triple the damage and nullify the enemy's defense. With their Homing Device, Blastatrons empower their brothers-in-arms with extra moves and attack strength. Could this be the edge you've been looking for?

Power Your Army with Warriors & Soulbourgs!

Warriors of Ashra: Their powers of defensive agility serve these tricky elven warriors well in battle. When attacked, they react swiftly and often escape injury.

Deathreavers: These Soulbourgs travel quickly, defend well in battle, and never take engagement hits. When attacked, they scatter up to 4 spaces, making these robotic rodents difficult to pursue.

A fun card game where players travel through the ages - Romans to Vikings to Tudors to Victorians and back again!

A new WoW TCG storage tin featuring the artwork of Dan Scott.

Multiple players must join together to challenge one player who takes on the role of an ultra-powerful raid boss. Should the raiding party conquer Magtheridon, the heroes win the chance to crack open the enclosed treasure pack and reap rewards not found anywhere else! Each raid deck contains 121 cards: 110 x Raid Deck cards, 10 x Exclusive card treasure pack, and 1 x Oversized Hero card.