Last year, I decided to replace my long-standing Top Ten Favorites list for the previous year with the Top Ten F.U.N. list, a more useful feature for readers and for the blog’s mission. But I still have my own faves I want to share. And new contributor Sceritz has his picks (in no particular order) as well.

I’ll let the new guy go first:

 

Iceman [Uncanny X-Men 051]

I am a sucker for definitive figures, as well as those that tug on my nostalgic heart strings. Iceman is both of those. The Uncanny X-men set was undoubtedly my favorite set and Iceman was my favorite figure from that set. 18 defense with Invulnerability with the literal ability to freeze enemies solid? You just can’t beat that, especially for the point cost. He’s a force to reckon with until the end of his dial, and he maintains 3 damage for the duration, so it’s best not to take your eye off of him until he’s K.O.’d (not to mention the ability to Regen).

 

Spider-Man [Superior Foes of Spider-Man 049]

Spidey! Gosh I can’t be happier with this Spidey! Web lockdown, Super Strength and a veritable slingshot maneuver with HSS, and a traited S. Senses that can’t be stopped by PS. How can you beat that? He’s JUST like Spidey. Plus with the free attacks and CCE on the later ends of his dial, he is dangerous to the end for only 100 points! (However 99 might have been more accurate to keep him from using Ultra Heavies. That’s a bit much)

 

 

Rogue [Uncanny X-Men 052]

Definitive Rogue! Steal Energy that allows her to steal power, stop clicks with monstrous powers for 150 points? It’s really hard not to put her on most X-men teams for the pure fact that she’s such powerhouse like the Rogue that I’ve read in all the comics. I really like the ability to steal powers and combine them with those that she already has. Very powerful.

 

Mary Marvel [World’s Finest 041]

Are all the top figures showing up on my favorites? I hope not! I’ve always liked Mary Marvel more than Shazam! So seeing her with a dial like this that doesn’t stunt her power is amazing. She squeezes every once out of that 150 and packs a terrifying punch. Never forget that stop click and possible top dial Regen!

 

 

X-23 [Uncanny X-Men 037]

Laura Kinney is my favorite comic book character, period. I did my own take on her dial, which admittedly may need to an increase in point value, however, THIS dial is very, very representative of her ability and deadliness. Do not let her into charge range when she’s top dial. It may cost you the game.

 

Mephisto [Superior Foes of Spider-Man 046]

Paris Gordon! My dude knew the right figure to make! I used this at the Realms Open Championship World Cup and he did not disappoint! The ability to move character’s one square and making deals is priceless, but again it’s how much like the character from the comics he is that appeases me. He is indeed the type to watch from the sidelines before revealing his true power, and this figure represents that. Furthermore, he is very appropriately costed, especially given how difficult it is to take him out, and how easy it is for him to return to the fight.

 

Beast [Uncanny X-Men 050]

My stars and garters… this is Beast. Outwitting opponents in mass, extremely agile, and super strong, all in 7 clicks. I have already played several games where he proved to be an MVP, and being an X-man fanatic, I’m always tempted to put him on a classic X-man team.

 

Wonder Woman [Batman V Superman 003]

I love Wonder Woman. There’s no doubt about that, and there are several figures of her. What I like about this one is how much of a powerhouse she is packed into 105 points. The top dial Charge, Flurry with Blades and Battle Fury to avoid possible Shape Change is deadly, and it fits her well.

 

She-Hulk [WizKids M16-005]

She-Hulk is another favorite of mine, and with several clicks of 11 attack and 4 damage with super strength, she is a terrifying 115 points to see across the board from you. Especially when teamed with the proper support. She makes Defenders teams very fun.

 

Spider-Gwen [Superior Foes of Spider-Man 052]

She’s a new favorite character of mine, and one whose dial I think represents the character very well. She is basically an alternate universe Spider-Man and she fights like that in her own way, also sporting a S. Senses that can dodge PS as well as the ability to come back from near death because “She’s not dead in this universe!” I love. Excellent 95 points.

 

Next installment will be sitemaster Rurouni KJS’s picks, the 10 figs that give me particular joy to run.