Things are looking up. 

There may be some quick contortions that Pinata and our vendors may have to do in the coming months, but I feel like we're pretty close to seeing some positive, public HeroClix news come out shortly.  The coast isn't 100% clear, but after some further conversations with Topps, it appears that some obstacles in the way of the next HeroClix release may have been resolved.

We're trying to figure out a new timetable for the Hammer of Thor release, and nail down exactly how to do it.

For the sake of conversation, what are your thoughts on a GenCon-weekend release with in-store events as well as a GenCon HeroClix party?

I hope to have "big" news, as promised earlier this week, soon.

They corrected our post on ICV2.com, but the sub-headline still makes me a little nervous.  I wish it said, "Pinata to still Pursue HeroClix!"  We're still excited about the opportunity to work on the brand, but we have some other work with the Catalyst fellas.  It's really the best of both worlds for the Pinata team.

The games that we're working on with Catalyst are varied in platform and theme, and there are quite a few in the pipeline.  It's going to be a big year for them, and we're glad to help them out.

They should be posting our full press release on their site later today or tomorrow.

-Jake

Hey all,

There was a mispost of some Pinata news on the retail news site ICV2.com that I want to correct on the fan forums before it's misconstrued.

Pinata is working with Catalyst on some new game properties.  This is true.

Pinata is additionally working to get a HeroClix deal together, but not with Catalyst.

We're doing two separate projects- some cool new games with Catalyst and the HeroClix work.

The article posted on ICV2.com makes it sound like we're not interested in working on HeroClix in the future, which couldn't be further from the truth.  I've asked their editorial team to correct it, which I hope will be done soon. 

As I posted on saveheroclix.com earlier today, we should have some HeroClix news later this week or early next week.

-Jake

Hey Gang,

We should have some firmer updates later this week or early next.  I spoke with my contact at Topps on Friday, and a few decisions still have to be made on the WizKids front.  I should have some updates once those decisions are wrapped up.

Jake

YWCSHC