TMNT HeroClix: Say Hello to Donatello!
WizKids points you to a taste of two Donatellos from the highly anticipated upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles expansion.
The upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Gravity Feed features more than 30 characters from the 32-year history, based on both the comics and animated tv series.
Today, we’re taking a look at the smartest of the four turtles who is regarded as the group’s second-in-command, the bo staff-twirling tinkerer, Donatello!
The new series was announced with a target release this month, February and with 4 initial product ranges according to ICv2:
- The Mouser Mayhem Starter Set will include popular characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. MSRP is $24.99.
- The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles HeroClix Fast Forces Pack will offer an easy starting point for new players. MSRP is $16.99.
- Players can also add individual models with the Foil Packs, each of which contains a single figure. Foil Packs are sold in 24-piece countertop gravity feed displays. MSRP is $2.99 a pack.
- A TMNT-themed game accessory will also be offered: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles HeroClix Dice & Token Pack will include two custom dice with TMNT logos and six action tokens for use with the game. MSRP is $9.99.
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Here’s the basics on Donatello #003:
“Donatello has consistent attack and damage values throughout his dial and works well as an attacker who can hang back in a supportive capacity when needed…
At the start of Donatello’s dial is a special power called Bo Staff which knocks back opponents when he deals damage to them. Bo Staff also lets him hit opponents with close attacks up to two squares away as if they were adjacent. The rest of Donatello’s dial reflects both his tech savvy and his training under Splinter: Charge and Leap/Climb help him stay mobile on the battlefield. Toughness and Combat Reflexes represent his shell and defensive ninja training, respectively. Outwit and Close Combat Expert show his inventive prowess and offensive ninja training.
For 50 points, Donatello can be added to your force and would serve you well in breaking up clusters of opposing characters, thanks to the knockback generated by his Bo Staff special power. Additionally, Bo Staff gives Donatello a longer reach for his attacks and Outwit allows him to counter powers from a distance…“
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Here’s the basics on Donatello #027:
“Donatello #027 does have a consistent set of damage values with the potential mid-dial to dish out even more damage, thanks to a special power at the heart of his dial called My Bo… Converts to a Naginata. This special power lets him hit opponents up to three squares away with close attacks as if they were adjacent. My Bo… Converts to a Naginata also lets Donatello potentially deal up to six clicks of damage through Blades/Claws/Fangs, but only to a non-adjacent character that he’s attacking.
Late in the game, Donatello becomes very useful keeping his teammates in the fight, thanks to the pairing of Defend and Support toward the end of his dial. Support lets him heal his teammates while Defend lets him share his defensive values. Rounding out the rest of his standard powers are Leap/Climb, Sidestep, Toughness, and Perplex.
Subscribe to our newsletter!Get Tabletop, RPG & Pop Culture news delivered directly to your inbox.By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Donatello can be added to your force for 60 points and makes a great addition to any force, thanks to his protective powers and his mid-dial high-damage potential from My Bo… Converts to a Naginata. His layout of powers allows him to take a hit, retaliate, then fall into the role of protector.”
Have at it HEROCLIX fans – How many Turtles fans do we have over here at BoLS?
