Ideas from the Extras Bin  
by Tyler D. Starkweather-Jones

Idea #3 - Everday Is Halloween In HorrorClix
An irreverent look at the Predators, their lack of personality and how to fix it
“Commentary by Wade Wilson” (transcribed by tylerdrake)

I’ve found this really great game.  It’s called Horrorclix.  You get to run around eating people and killing monsters.   Though I really love the mechanics of Horrorclix, I still relish the Super-heroic adventures of Comics. AND Heroclix has personality(INSERT DRUM ROLL)

That’s your cue, Wade. 

What the Camera’s rolling?  Let me get my face on!!!

ME – the Merc with a Mouth!!!!

Horrorclix is truly the Bea Arthur of Gaming.  It’s like slipping soylent green in Weasel’s Count Chocula.   Did I say that out loud?   

Anyway. . . I had yet to receive my Predator models SO I decided to make my own.  While researching ideas of what would make good Predator/Heroclix conversions I received some assistance from Wade Wilson, The Merc with a Mouth – DEADPOOL!!!   

(It was a tough interview.  I sure hope that all of these cuts and abrasions will heal into some neat conversational scars.  OUCH) 

There are 3 options (4 options if you don’t mind the lack of personality)

Option 1 – Convert older cool-looking models into newer models with better stats

Option 2 - Re-name your pet predators using affordable white stickers cut into name-sized bits

Option 3 - Hack the old models off the bases and replace them with fresh new models - lending them new life and fresh underwear. Re-live your greatest comic-book memories, Er. . . imagine your greatest horror classics reborn!!  (Only recommended for Extra REVs)

EXAMPLE I - No witches in the game?  Make your own!!!!!

Using Cool-looking face-painted retired Indy Heroclix martial-artists aka HECATE'S COVEN

(I did actually take the time to convert all of these Ex-Indy Heroclix models into their new Predator counterparts.  I used stickers to cover their dials and wrote in their new stats with a black pen and some "magic" markers.  I wouldn't actually bring these to a venue but they are fun in private games.  I did the conversion before actually receiving my Predator models.  I just wanted to test them out. . . but they look so cool now)

Starring HECATE as the ELDER PREDATOR (Green half-naked snake goddess.  What’s not to love?  I really want to use this model against Hellboy, since she has confronted him in the comics and cartoon.  This will be her own personal coven of witches to confront the BPRD. . .)

ASSASSIN PREDATOR - TYPHOID MARY (Though she is a little bulky compared to the other models, that lends itself better to her status as the Veteran Assassin Predator)  <This is the only model that I agreed on with Mr. Wilson.  He wanted to use all of his buddies.>

POLE-ARM PREDATOR – Unique SHI (She is armored reflecting Stamina and has a Pole-Arm and sword.  PLUS she looks cool and has the requisite face-paint)

MARTIAL PREDATOR - SCARAB (female spike-covered ginsu)

SHURIKEN PREDATOR - TIGER LILY (A really cool model with Uzi BUT had no range whatsoever. . . reborn)

APPRENTICE PREDATOR - ASHLEIGH (tough call this one. I initially wanted to use the Tomoe model to fit the oriental theme better.  After recalling the coven from Four Rooms, I wanted a cuter model to represent a newer addition to the Coven.  She does not have face paint since she has not earned it yet)

RAGING PREDATOR - KABUKI (of course.  Anyone who has read any of Mack's Kabuki comics will see just how powerful she is)

CLOAKING PREDATOR - SIAMESE (I actually bought this model from Card agora just to place on this team.  Aphrodite IX was my first HrC conversion BUT Siamese fit the theme better)

THE PREDATOR – YUKIO (Creepy yet cool.  Also deserving of Veteran Status) 

Example II - Bonus Example of how to add personality to REV Models

- X-STATIX (300 points)

(I read X-force and later X-Statix and decided to use their good names on a small team.  I just applied stickers on the models to differentiate them from their REV brothers)

Vivisector as an Exp Dog Soldier 30

Dead Girl as the Sorority Zombie 45

Anarchist as Exp Scarecrow 45

Phat as Vet Muttering Igor 50

Orphan as Vet Corp Response 40

Doop as the Giant Amoeba 90  

OR since they are all DEAD anyway – just use a bunch of zombies. . .

(I may still get around to re-painting some of the hordes of extra zombies into Ex-X-Statix) 

Example III

My collection of Hacked-up replaced models now includes: 
Blade as Veteran Vampire Hunter
Logan as the Experienced Vampire Hunter
Huntress as Rookie Vamp Hunter
Natalia Kassle as Experienced Knife Thrower
Abbey Chase as Veteran Archaeologist
Hope (using Lexcorps Security) as Rookie Field Agent
Punisher as Veteran Field Agent
Magdalena as the Rookie Faith Priest
Dana Scully (See conversion on IWF) as Rookie Ghost-finder 
Fox Mulder (using as Experienced Zombie Cop
Professor X as a Rookie Shambling Zombie
Poison Ivy as the Tendril Queen (Though she is actually just attached to the base rather than replacing the model)
Selene (using Clobberin’ Time Black Widow) as Veteran Vampire Enforcer
Faith (using Clobberin’ Time Vampire Lackey) as Rookie Vampire Enforcer
Brainy Smurf (a Blue-painted Evil Leprechaun)
Big Daddy from Land of the Dead (using a Thug model) as Veteran Zombie Lawyer
Zombie Monkey (using Igor Super-Ape) as Shambling Zombie 
PLUS my own conversions of the Marvel Zombies

Example IV – A conglomeration of all 3 options. (I found suitable replacement models but did not want to hack up my extra Predators, and resorted to just renaming them. . .) 

Hi kids.  I’m Deadpool.  Welcome to my Show.

We’re going to have a lot of fun now that I got rid of all of these annoying clowns.

Today we’ll explore the hidden world of Predators.

Look at all these Predators.  They all look the same to me. . .  They need some personality.

Okay then.  On today’s Show, the role of The Predator will be played by all of these little plastic guys. . .

OOH look.  Let’s start with Pole-Arm “Lefty” Predator and his secret thoughts:

“I’m a Scary Predator.  I have a cool spear and a gun that sits on my shoulder like a parrot.  I carry around all of this stuff because it’s cool and Papa Predator said I had to. . .  I don’t even know how to use some of this stuff. . .”

What is up with that folks?  What’s with the fishnet stockings anyway?  Only Typhoid Mary can get away with that OR and that wizard chick ANNATAZ. 

Who are these guys??  You can’t even tell from these “informative” little cards. Apparently, the Predators are also too cool for catch phrases or background.  What?  Alien got your Tongue?  Oh.  I was kidding.  I didn’t really know.  Yes I agree those are a lot of teeth.  You are one ugly “Mister Falcon” CRASHING and SHOUTING

LATER IN THE DEAD-CAVE – So it seems that Predators are really quite a sensitive bunch.  They decided to postpone the interview.  We will proceed without them. . . (Unless they can find my hiding spot)

Anyhoo. . .

LET’S START OVER FROM THE TOP (in random order) 

PRESENTING DEADPOOL’s PREDATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

STARRING WOLVERINE as the POLE-ARM PREDATOR (with that cute “I love Heroclix” t-shirt)

That was my idea by the way.  I put a sign on his back during Issue 3 of Civil War that said “I love Hercules” but Wolvie didn’t think it was very funny.  The X-men were trying to stay neutered, uh neutral during that civil unrest.  Since Hercules was on Cap’s side (RIP), that was not a very good t-shirt.  ALL my good scenes got cut.  Even Tasky got some screen time in that series. 

Why is Wolvie always so angry with me?  I can’t help it if I'm just better at what ever he does best. . . 

STARRING WEASEL as the APPRENTICE (using DC HC Lackey model with "enchanted" Wrecking Bar)

“My loyal lackey Weasel.  Oh the time’s we’ve had. . . and I’ve tried to make up to him.  I even gave him that cool Crowbar that Papa Loki left in that locked box in that fake wall behind that Valkyrie tapestry on the left side of the throne room.  But no, Mr. Jack Hammer “doesn’t believe in Magic. Who ever heard of a Magic Crowbar,” he says. 

STARRING BULLSEYE as the MARTIAL PREDATOR (He is NOT the Shuriken Predator!!!  Nate is!!)

I think his real name is Marshall anyway.  I heard it was Lester but that’s too lame to even use.  Anyone who wasn’t blind would see that Marshall is a much better name.  He didn’t seem to like either name though.  He stuck a knife in my foot.  It was during that time in Greece when we were masquerading as sheep. . .  never mind.

STARRING Nathan CABLE Askani-Son Summers gesundheidt as the SHURIKEN “Snake Eater” PREDATOR

“What good are you without all those cool powers now? Boo hoo.  The Silver Surfer took all of my powers. . . That is a big gun.  Could you point it somewhere else?  Is that a nuke in your pocket??  He is always so Full of himself.  He seems to be gunning for this guy’s job:

STARRING PATCH (from Hellhouse not Logan, Utah) as the ELDER PREDATOR
(using that cool little mini <HA> Dr Psycho) 

This guy has all the moves and all the best jobs.  Too bad he won’t let me in his Hellhouse anymore.  I mean, I only knocked over one wall.  What is a “support” wall?  Seriously, though Patch is small, OUCH but he is formidable.  He is extremely quick for his size.  OUCH.  I mean his age.  Double OUCH. (Footsteps “strategically withdrawing”) He’s also a sore loser. . .  He goes from Zero to Nuclear in 5 clix.

 

Starring TASKMASTER as THE PREDATOR.

He is a natural born predator.  The best of the best!!  I taught him everything I know.  Seriously, he copies all of best moves. . . 

Starring DEADPOOL as the ASSASSIN PREDATOR

“Look into my Eye!!  Can you feel the Power??” 

Starring DEADPOOL as THE WIDOW

What. Oh.  I don’t get to be the Assassin.  I already have a conversion Clix?  I get to be the Widow.  I’m a big scary spider.  Really - have you seen the size of her butt?  I do NOT want to be associated with that butt. . . I refuse to participate in these shenanigans!!!  A promotion?  okay

Starring DEADPOOL as MAJOR HARPER!!!

Woo-hoo.  I’m a hero!!!  Those are not my colors though.  I refuse to work without my face.  A repaint just for me??  That is special.  I’ll stay.  I didn’t want to be a Predator. . .

Apparently someone with fish-nets got the call for the role of the Assassin. . . Black Canary, is that you?  Hi Typhoid. 

Starring TYPHOID MARY as the ASSASSIN PREDATOR

She is very scary and this model seems to reflect her powers of pyrokinesis, telekinesis and bitchiness.  OUCH.  You stuck a knife in my foot.  For a re-occurring joke, that is not very funny.  What?  Marshall put you up to it?  I get no Respect. . . 

Starring COPYCAT as the CLOAKING PREDATOR (portrayed in this case by Aphrodite IX)

I can’t seem to find her.  Apparently, she’s in the mail. . .  unless this is her: 

Starring DOMINO as the RAGING PREDATOR

“Things just have a way of falling into place for me.”  I think it’s just because she’s mean. . . OR that whole “Love/Hate/I want to kill you this week but I can’t because than we can’t see each other as guest stars/Awkward Thing she has with Cable.  Luckily, I’m not her type.

Okay.  That’s all of them.  You don’t have to rip anything apart.  Just take some little stickers and write names on them.  Stick the stickers to the bases with out covering all that writing.  What do you mean they don’t look like them?  This is Horrorclix right?  They must be wearing masks.

EVERYDAY IS HALLOWEEN IN HORRORCLIX.

[DISCLAIMER – All uses of Trademarked or Copyrighted material are used entirely for fan-based fervor, anti-hero-worship and pure-unadulterated-enjoyment.  Any such uses are not meant to infringe on any legal-stuff whatsoever]

 

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