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SuperFigs!!! Heroic-scale (28 mm) superhero miniatures for a new era! SuperFigs from Four-Color Figures are designed for use with SuperSystem, the SuperFigs skirmish-level Superhero Miniature Battle Game, or with any Superhero role-playing game. I had the honour to playtest the 2nd edition which came out in May 2006.
Alternate turn sequence are combined with opposed goal rolls. Not again one of those my turn, your turn game. Also very easy adaptable to nearly every setting. Build in campaign and experience rules, plus an universal point system. To make things even better, very nice to the budget, since you can start playing with as little as 3 or 4 minis per site. And for the 1st time you have all powers in one book. The game is also supported by some fantastic fanpages. Make sure to check out the Supersystem Annex. Every game aid you can imagine Highly recommended!
The FreebooterAn official Superteam straight from the Four Colour World of Supersystem! (The Stats Cards further down are 150 dpi picture. Right Click, save it, print it and put it into a Trading Card Protector - whoops: All the stats you need to play these guys...)
"In the wake of the Alien Invasion, nations not lucky enough to have large populations of super-humans sought to import them to ensure their security. This gave rise to a trend of super-mercenaries working for nations large and small. The Freebooters were formed to take advantage of this trend...”
From left to right: Mr. Brain - a mind attacking alien stranded on earth; the Ego Bot - made by Mr. Brain to protect him from hostile earthlings; Coil - the undisputed leader of the Freebooters; High Gear and Fastlane - two superfast Cyborg.
When she next awoke she was in the halls of the Zero Foundation, lying on a table next to a man in much the same condition as her. Not interested in the Zero Device’s plans for world domination, the super-fast couple made good their escape and struck out on their own to find their origin and their destiny.
He’s grown to care about Fastlane; the bond they share is one of pain and loneliness. It was his idea to accept Coil’s offer and join the Freebooters, hoping that it would lesson the pain of the mysteries that plague their lives.
That’s when Coil found him. Now the diminutive brain-blaster works happily for his newfound team, and has developed a giant, cybernetic bodyguard to aid them against tougher foes. Although still homesick for his native world, Mr. Brain has developed a taste for Italian cuisine, and loves old Noir films.
When he does act he makes an implacable foe. Resistant to both physical and mental assaults, his only weaknesses are his slow footspeed and his undying loyalty and concern for his master and creator.
The Red Patriot MovementAn official Superteam straight from the Four Colour World of Supersystem! (The Stats Cards further down are 150 dpi picture. Right Click, save it, print it and put it into a Trading Card Protector - whoops: All the stats you need to play these guys...)
The Sub-AtomicsAn official Superteam straight from the Four Colour World of Supersystem! The denizens of a sub-atomic world imperiled by the scientific testing of a top military research lab, the Sub-Atomics were sent to make the presence of their home known to the people of “Macro-Earth.”
He misses the sub-atomic realm, but realizes the value of his team’s continued presence in the macro-world.
A seething cauldron of atomic energy, Halflife possesses an energy aura that exudes extreme heat and dangerous radiation. Although he does not take to battle as readily as others on his team, he is always willing to put his deadly body in harm’s way to aid a comrade.
In her old world she was Dr. Halflife’s assistant, but she was transformed in the same accident that gave the doctor his deadly touch.
Although his duplication only works in his shrunken state, he and his double pack a micro-wallop that foes find hard to withstand.
ÜbersoldatenAn official Superteam straight from the Four Colour World of Supersystem!
After the traitorous action of Hauptmann von Stahl (see the write-up for the Blitzkrieg Battalion in the SuperSystem rule book), Himmler ordered the development of new and totally dedicated Supersoldiers for the Reich. The secret project received the code name “Übersoldat”. Formed from an all volunteer cadre of the hardest soldiers and often accompanied by the dreaded Mecha Panzer the Übersoldaten have proven capable of matching any Allied supers. Freya – Flare Girl Lisa von Luck led a charmed life even through the first years of the war. Her parents are leading scientist of the Nazi regime, and while other families suffered she had a more or less carefree life. That changed when her parents had to take her into the secret Bunker of the Übersoldat project to get her into shelter during a devastating Allied bomber attack. Major Meteor Major Meteor was also active during WW II. Stranded on earth and treated by ruthless project “Übersoldat” scientist with their experimental mind-ray he was lured into the Nazi Supersoldier program. During the end of the war he freed himself from the mental block and fought in some crucial moments for the Allies. After that he disappeared in a temporal Vortex of unknown energy... Reichsadler The Soldier known as the Reichsadler (Eagle of the Reich) is the undisputed leader of the Übersoldaten. A Veteran of the Russian campaign he has seen all kinds of atrocities on both sides of the conflict. He fears the worst for Germany should the Russians ever win the war. His dedication for the Fatherland led him to volunteer for the Übersoldat project after a serious combat injury. The resulting experiments granted him telekinetic flight and enhanced mental capacity that enables him to crush enemies by the power of his thoughts alone. Heimdall – the Steel Soldier – “Stahlsoldat” Not much is known about Heimdall. A nameless, shell-shocked German soldier, he was enhanced by Project Übersoldat scientists. They succeeded beyond their expectations in creating a steel-clad, super-powered combat machine, but at times the frail human system still locked within him just can’t handle the stress…
The Head and Killbot
I choose to paint them in a retro-SF weird war paint scheme. The Killbot also received two MGs to give him some ranged punch...
Major Meteor
Major Meteor is a cosmic hero. He got stranded on Earth after the Invasion, he wants to go back to the stars. meanwhile he is a hero on earth and has joined the galactic defenders. I choose to paint him in a retro-SF weird war paint scheme.
The Blitzkrieg Brigade Torn from time and space, from a world where WW2 still rages, comes the Blitzkrieg Brigade, a group of super-fascists to challenge the heroes of any era. Lead by Elite Wehrmacht Officer Hans von Stahl, wielder of the Spear of Destiny, the team also features the massive Brown Shirt Schlaeger Siegfried, and several deadly super-mecha walkers.
Hauptman Hans von Stahl - Hauptman Hans von Stahl witnessed the terrible power of the Spear of Destiny firsthand when the Reich’s special agents used it in battle on French partisans. Uneasy about the supernatural implications of using such a relic for war, he stole it and used it to tear a hole into time and space, taking a few of his favourite operatives and gear with him to carve out his own empire in a new dimension. Schlaeger Siegfried - Loyal to Hauptman von Stahl because he was the only one to ever show kindness to him, Schlaeger (“Bruiser”) Siegfried decided to follow him through time and space. He is very good at his primary job, protecting von Stahl. His secondary job, busting heads, comes in a close second. Mecha Panzer - The German Recon Mecha or Mecha Panzer is a robust design built and designed by Schemmer Armor Works. The original concept called for a light assault mech capable of carrying various payloads. In battle it proved a very reliable design due mainly to the highly efficient Anhalder twin Diesel engines. At first used as a terror weapon in night attacks on allied lines, it was equipped with a Stuka Siren giving it the nickname of “Wraith”. This extremely flexible design gave rise to numerous variants such as the 75mm assault, the 88mm tank hunter, and others. The Blitzkrieg Brigade is another faction for Supersystem. Introduced in the 2nd edition rulebook, but so far no suitable minis are released. Since these guys are just perfect as villains for Golden Age gaming or vs. the Freedom’s Five I needed some stand in minis. Major Maxim from the IndyClix range fits the bill for a hulking menacing Nazi officer. All that I needed was a suitable big spear, I use the hand and spear of a GW Gobbo or Zombie (not sure anymore...). For Siegfried I just used the S2 Kriegshunde mini and removed the medals from his chest. Done! Freedom’s FiveAn official Superteam straight from the Four Colour World of Supersystem! (The Stats Cards further down are 150 dpi picture. Right Click, save it, print it and put it into a Trading Card Protector - whoops: All the stats you need to play these guys...)
Freedom’s Five became one of the Allied Powers greatest assets when facing the threat of the Axis Powers and their own super-human agents. Formed of heroes from England, Denmark, and the United
Note: The Mk2 is my slight modification of the official Supersystem stats. I removed 6 points of Extra Movement and AoE Blast. The incredible high speed and an AoE weapon just seems to much for my taste.
Note: The Mk2 is my slight modification of the official Supersystem stats for a more ranged combat oriented version. I removed Melee Attack and lowered the Enhanced Senses by 1.
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In my opinion a really great game becomes now even better. Very nice and fluid gameplay.
Coil - The woman the world knows only as Coil founded the Freebooters after the Invasion of Earth by the Host. Unlike other teams, her motives were not altruistic. Seeking profit, her team hires itself out to the highest bidder. There are some jobs they won’t take, assassination being chief among them. Coil’s mutate powers allow her to generate a bioelectric field that she projects along her super-strong whip. She also possesses uncanny reflexes and the ability to heal at a rapid rate.
Fastlane - The female half of the cyber-speed duo of Fastlane and High Gear, Fastlane does not know the true origin of her powers. In truth, like her loyal partner, she does not even know her real name. Her only memory is of a race and a terrible accident.
High Gear - High Gear wants to know who he is and where he came from. He also wants payback against those who transformed him into gleaming engine of destruction.
Mr. Brain - Mr. Brain is not human. An alien telepath abandoned on Earth after the Invasion, Mr. Brain realized the only way he could survive was to join a super-team.
The Ego Bot - The Ego-Bot was created by Mr. Brain from a mix of alien technology and the remains of several aliens and mutates. Like the Zero Device, he is a unique blend of man and machine, but unlike the Device, he is almost child-like and docile unless ordered to act by his master, Mr. Brain.
The Siberian - Through all of its struggles, the most visible member of the RPM has been the Soviet Super Soldier known only as the Siberian. His seemingly ageless body a bastion of Communist Party strength since the 1950s, the Siberian now leads RPM operatives in actions around the world.
Zoya - Called the "Lethal Guardian" by her comrades in the RPM, Zoya's powers make her nigh-indestructible, and an ideal complement to T-34's erratic firepower. Her loyalty to the Soviet ideal is surpassed only by her love for its most legendary champion, the Siberian.
The Red Bolt - Red Bolt, a Soviet Speedster who hits like a hurricane, is the Siberian’s right-hand man and the RPM’s primary field scout. During the invasion he fell in love with an alien warrior named Nevra while she was held in RPM custody. She later escaped amidst the chaos of an alien counter-attack, and Red Bolt has never seen her again.
Perun - Stepping from the pages of Russian mythology, Perun is the avatar of the god of war, capable of felling even massive vehicles with his mighty hammer.
T-34 - The product of an advanced Soviet weapons development program, Ivan Korkov is now half-man, half-tank. When his mighty personal armament is working, it wreaks devastation on the battlefield, giving pause to hero and villain alike.
Max Megaton - Max Megaton leads the Sub-Atomics and has provided them a moral compass in a strange new world. His speed and power make him a frontline leader, and his courage has never failed him.
Dr. Halflife - Dr. Halflife is the team’s science expert, but in battle his touch can mean death!
Megapulse - Megapulse provides the Sub-Atomics’ ranged support, blasting foes with pulsed beams of coherent light that hit like battering rams.
The Fission - Built by Dr. Halflife to handle hazardous materials, the Fission is a robotic duplicator who is handy in a brawl.
The Particle - More adept than his teammates at size manipulation, Damian Masters, the Particle, uses his abilities to literally crawl into the minds of his foes, blocking their neural pathways and synapses, causing intense pain and un- consciousness.
Two fantastic minis from the Superfigs Range: The Head [ZC5] and the Killbots [ZC6] are Free Agents in the 4-Colour world.
Another fantastic new mini from the Superfigs Range: Major Meteor.
Hawkwind - Wil Featherstone joined the U.S. Army to fight the Axis, but he got more than he bargained for when he was selected to participate in an experimental super-soldier program that involved some recently recovered Atlantean technology. 
Shield Maiden - One of Denmark’s only super-humans of the war-time era, Shieldmaiden claimed she was touched by the old Norse Gods, her mission to stamp out the foul fascists who would misuse the old tales in their propaganda of hate. 
Silver Knight - When the war came to London, Neal Howard was deemed too frail to fight, but when he discovered the mystical sword, armor, and shield of his forefathers in his family’s ancestral home, all that changed. 
Druid - The mystery man who became known as the Druid first appeared in 1939 near Glastonbury. He possessed amazing powers that included altering probabilities and teleportation. 
The Golem - While helping fellow Jews escape from Nazi Germany, American expatriate Richard Berman was pursued into a remote mountain cave in the Bavarian hinterland. There he came across a mysterious humanoid creature of earth and stone chained to a strange obelisk. On the stone was an inscription in Hebrew: “Only he who is of noble spirit and pure of heart may possess the Golem.” 
M203 ''SARGE''
M203 ''SARGE'' Mk2
R.A.T. Mecha
R.A.T. Mecha Mk 2