April 30, 2004 (SEATTLE) - WizKids Inc., makers of the best-selling Mage Knight™, MechWarrior®: Dark Age and HeroClix® collectable miniatures games (CMGs), announced a multiyear license agreement with Flash Point, manufacturer of innovative gaming accessories. The license names Flash Point's ID Rings an official accessory for WizKids' HeroClix and Mage Knight Dungeons lines.
Players use ID Rings to identify their game pieces. The multicolored rings debuted at Gen Con Indianapolis 2003 and quickly became one of the hottest-selling items at the convention. Editorial coverage and convention support by WizKids® continued to boost sales of ID Rings into 2004. "ID Rings were a natural fit for HeroClix," said Jordan Weisman, WizKids CEO. "Their innovative design and ease of use make them perfect for our players." WizKids plans to support ID Rings through scenario play and at upcoming gaming conventions.
ID Rings are available in 12 colors (four of them metallic), and they may be found at any major gaming distributor and at fine gaming stores everywhere.
Learn more about HeroClix online at wizkidsgames.com/heroclix. The game is fully supported with organized play at conventions and in-store tournaments. Learn more about ID Rings online at id-rings.com.
Founded by 20-year game-industry veteran Jordan Weisman, WizKids is a Seattle-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating tabletop games driven by imagination. Its Mage Knight, MechWarrior and HeroClix CMGs are among the most successful games on the market today, and the company has sold hundreds of millions of figures worldwide. For additional information, visit wizkidsgames.com.
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