Top Ten of 2009: #1

…and the number one figure of Hammer of Thor is the one who wields said hammer:
Thor
wing symbol
226 points
Team: none
Keywords: Asgardian, Avengers, Deity, Warrior
Range: 10 x 2
DIAL: http://wizkidsgames.com/heroclix/gallery/
STRENGTHS: Running Shot + 10 range, 2 targets and 5 damage. Indomitable means he doesn’t have to stop shooting just ’cause he has one token. Any questions?
Well, there’s also his opening 12 AV and 18 DV and uncounterable Super Strength trait (which means whoever bases him, trying to stop him from blasting will take even more damage from the heavy object he’ll be toting). He’s loaded with Invulnerability. He can deal 4+ damage on every click and has some form of move-attack for his first 2/3 of life. Ending with an AV/damage surge with Exploit Weakness is just horrible news for anyone basing him.
WEAKNESSES: Lack of Impervious is a bit unusual at his price point, and his dial is slender for the cost.
CARDS TO CONSIDER: FORTITUDE forces foes to dig through all those Invulnerability clicks. PROTECTED is the bargain alternative and is always good for Indomitable characters. Because he’s usually going to be fighting at extreme range, try CONTINGENCY PLAN to give his teammates and Minions timely stat boosts.
IN SUM: This is the Thor fans have waited for…one that lays down the hammer without being a low-defense damage magnet. Top piece of the set.
Now that the top 10 list is done, be here next week for those Honorable Mentions that just missed (or, in some opinions, should have made) the list!

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