{"id":12865,"date":"2019-02-15T20:22:22","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T02:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=12865"},"modified":"2019-02-16T18:51:35","modified_gmt":"2019-02-17T00:51:35","slug":"wizkids-announces-licensing-partnership-featuring-the-orville-tv-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2019\/02\/15\/wizkids-announces-licensing-partnership-featuring-the-orville-tv-series\/","title":{"rendered":"WIZKIDS ANNOUNCES LICENSING PARTNERSHIP FEATURING THE ORVILLE TV SERIES"},"content":{"rendered":"
Plans Upcoming HeroClix Product Releases<\/em><\/div>\n
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February 15, 2019\u2014HILLSIDE, NJ<\/strong>\u2014<\/strong>Once again expanding its licensing portfolio and suite of collectible miniatures, WizKids, the leader in high-quality pre-painted miniatures and established board games, has announced a licensing partnership to feature a popular sci-fi TV series,\u00a0The Orville,<\/em>\u00a0in upcoming HeroClix releases. The new line is slated to hit shelves worldwide in Fall 2019, sold exclusively through Alliance and Diamond distributors in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Currently in its second season,\u00a0The Orville<\/em>\u00a0is set 400 years in the future and follows The U.S.S. Orville, a mid-level exploratory spaceship. Its crew, both human and alien, face the wonders and dangers of outer space, while also dealing with the problems of everyday life. It is the second television series license to be added to the HeroClix line.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re particularly excited to bring\u00a0The Orville<\/em>\u00a0on board,\u201d said Justin Ziran, president of WizKids. \u201cRather than treading a line between serious and playful, the series is both simultaneously, which is a quality you see reflected in most HeroClix games.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first product to release will be a Jumbo Starter Set featuring the main crew, including Captain Ed Mercer, played by actor Seth MacFarlane, along with Commander Kelly Grayson, Dr. Claire Finn, Lt. Alara Kitan, Lt. Gordon Malloy, Lt. Commander Bortus, Lt. Commander John LaMarr, enabling HeroClix players and fans to embark in interstellar combat with their favorite characters.
\nStop by the WizKids booth (#5302) at New York Toy Fair, February 16-19th<\/sup>\u00a0to get a sneak peek at upcoming figures from the exciting inaugural release!<\/p>\n

To learn more about WizKids, visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.wizkids.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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