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Heroclix Borderlands
by Richard Shea McClure
Stuck between Casual play and Meta play and not really home in either. This is a podcast about those wandering souls who find a home in neither. How can we survive and thrive in this game we love. I open my journey to share with you. I AM BACK!!!!
Episodes
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EPISODE 61: The World's End
I am back after almost a month. Sorry, teaching is hard... !!! Also, I think I went into a mental block on a team build. I was trying to make something cool and nothing worked. So I went back to play what you like and have and see how it works. Today I give you what I would take for a World's…
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Episode 60: On the Run
Sorry for the delay. Life caught up with me and I apologize. This episode was recorded in my truck on the way to an event and also on the way ot work the next day. I hope you enjoy the teams and recap of how they did at a local tournament. The tournament was Modern 400 with only 4 figures. No...
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Episode 59 MASTER AND COMMANDER
My Birthday Episode... YAY ME... lol.. Episode 59 is about a new playing format to be used at venues. I did not come up with it on my own. This is a collaborative effort with my friend Matthew Riddle. He runs heroclix games at Deck Box in Asheville, North Carolina. Check out the thought process...
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Episode 58 - Lanterns
A super-sized episode featuring Tyler Shaw of TableTop Syndicate. He breaks down his life, passion, and a cool team build around Green Lantern, God of Light. Put on your headphones turn up the volume in your vehicle and join me on an interesting journey. Tyler's Youtube Channel:...
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Episode 57 - Lord of the Rings
Episode 57 is a RAW look at me trying to do a 300 point Team build with massive restrictions in 25 minutes. Boy the results are close to a train wreck. Hopefully, the team will do well at Dewayne's Comic Book Shop today. Thanks for listening. Keep sharing with your friends. This is for everyone....
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Episode 56 Robin Hood Men in Tights
Another episode hot off the press. This episode I take Commissioner Gordon and imagine him giving one of the most powerful powers of the game to his team. I also delve into the beauty of inefficiency. All this and my life updates and weird thoughts. Who could ask for anything more? Team Build…
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Episode 55 - Reign of Fire
Once again Heroclix Borderlands is back with a new team build. This time the young red dragon invades the local venue to claim its hoard at the local tournament. Unthemed and flawed, it still packs a punch. Thanks for listening. Team Build Reign of Fire
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Episode 54 - Meet Joe Black
In this episode, I struggle to make a team with a recent convention exclusive purchase. See how I solve the conundrum of making a team to support a piece that struggles to hold its own in my opinion. Reach out with ideas and feedback or just to say hi. Email me at [email protected] TEAM…
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Episode 53 - SUPERBad
Thanks for clicking on my podcast about that great miniatures game of Heroclix. I am sharing my insight and thoughts on team building and strategies. I am a regular player looking to connect and share passion. Join me on this crazy journey. This episode- can i build a team using nothing better…
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Episode 52: Queen's Gambit
I AM BACK BABY!!!!! Missing out on Origins but sharing the team I would take as well as how I would prepare. Life update and random thoughts.. Love to hear from you and discuss heroclix. If you want to be on the show reach out. love great perspectives on the community, game, and team building....
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Episode 51 - ACE VENTURA PET DETECTIVE
I take on an animal theme trying my last shot at making my chase Sleipnir work. I talk about RED, WHITE, and CLIX. I am on an Ace Ventura rant. Tune in and see if I can make a crazy animal lover work. Jim, Courtney, and Tone. Here is the link to the cost of the team - TEAM COST Link to Team on...
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Episode 50: Superman 2025
In this episode, I take on the challenge of making Prince Kal-El into a key team piece. See if I am successful. Love to hear from all of you. Reach out to [email protected]. Love to hear new team ideas, challenges or just someone to chat with. Hope to see you with another episode soon. "Don't...
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Episode 49: DEADPOOL
I ramble on about a huge challenge given out ot me by Wespool, an assassin's team. I tackle this challenge and come up with a trick that I hope makes a difference. Starting back to work is not easy so I talk a little about that. Let me know what you think and what you would like to see....
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Episode 48: Hellboy
Welcome back to Heroclix Borderlands. On this episode, I will build a team using Prime Damion Hellstrom. His unique ability gives him an option that takes some risk out of it. HCUNITS: Hellboy Team Team Cost Spreadsheet: Team Cost Spreadsheet
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Episode 47: MORTAL KOMBAT
I am headed to Chattanooga for the ChampionClix Tropical Regional. I talk about the arduous process of getting my squirrel brain to settle on a team. I will provide insight to my thought process and reasoning. Beware Baba Yaga!!!!! Here is the link to the team on HCUnits:...
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Episode 46: Real Genius
In this episode, I will briefly talk about the Watchlist Results (plenty of podcasts on that topic) and then I will introduce my take on a scientist team that is led by Marvel's favorite front man - TONY STARK. However, look closely and the true power and fun comes from a power couple. I hope you...
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Episode 045: Mission Impossible
Shea tries to make a competitive team using Hawkeye & Hawkeye convention exclusive. It was a struggle. Listen in and see if it inspires you to a better build. Mission Impossible
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Episode 44 - Macbeth
In this episode, I am going to try to build a competitive team around the concept of the SR Spot from Spiderverse. I ramble a little and give you some insight in the way that Heroclix Borderlands will be headed in the future. I hope to see you at tournaments and be able to talk to you online to...
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Episode 43 Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
I am BACK!!! I have returned after a 6 year hiatus to crank this podcast back up. Listen in as I get my toe back into the podcast ring. I am delivering my thoughts of the figure Betlegeuse and its ability to function as a main force piece. Listen to my ramblings about the figure, a team build I...
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Episode 042 - The Replacements
Episode 042 - The Replacements .. Chris Cottril joins me. He plays at the Rusty Scabbard in Lexington Kentucky and is wanting to introduce a new heroclix league/ event series. This event series is a new challenge to heroclix players while opening up to more players a competitive event. His plan…
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Episode 041 - Fantastic Beasts
Episode 041 - Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them .. PJ Bolin joins me to talk about the art of team building. Learn from the man who brings innovative builds every week. See what he looks for and also maybe he will divulge some thoughts about World's this coming weekend. Sit back and enjoy…
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Episode 040 - Rocky
Episode 040 - Rocky....Howard Brock, owner and organizer of ROC, guests on the show to talk about his direction for ROC after the latest announcement of sponsorship with Wizkids. He will go over his vision on the local level impact and how it could look. He also shares some insights into himself...
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Episode 039 - Rudy
Episode 039 - Rudy..My friend John Karl joins me to talk about the struggles of the local tournament and the new announcement from Wizkids and ROC. We also discuss what we think the impact will be. Let's go down another rabbit hole. Email your comments and questions to [email protected] or...
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Episode 038 - Ready to Rumble
Episode 038 - Ready to Rumble..Joey Savage from Nerd Thug Radio joins me to talk about setting up a tournament series. He speaks about his role in creating the Houston Heroclix Shootout. He also gives advice to podcasters on how you can create a successful podcast. Listen in on this fun podcast....
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Episode 037 - Pacific Rim (Japanese Invasion)
Episode 037 - Pacific Rim.. Malcolm Rush rejoins the podcast to discuss what has been happening on that mystical island of Japan. We will find out if I can tempt him into playing online and find out his thoughts on Avengers Infinity. Join us for this international journey. Email your comments and...
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Episode 036 - The Matrix (ROC Online and Roll20)
Episode 036 - The Matrix... Alex "The Coozinator" Cooze joins me to discuss the up and coming ROC Online tournaments. We will get to know Alex and understand how these online tournaments work, what you need to have and do, as well as show the direction he is taking them. Enjoy this look into the...
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Episode 035 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Episode 035 - Harry Potter and the Order fo the Phoenix...Part 2 of the Edward Shelton interview. He lets us into the history of Phoenix Nest, what drove him to create it as well as his future plans. Also, he gives insight into what players need to be competitve. As always, he is full of stories,...
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Episode 034 - Searching for Bobby Fisher (Dark Logos speaks)
Episode 034 - Searching for Bobby Fisher...Edward "Darklogos" Shelton came on the show and shared his story and how he thinks about certain aspects of Heroclix. This is actually part 1 of this interview. We talked for hours on the topics I had so I spli the recording into to separate podcasts.…
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Episode 033 - Lego Movie
Episode 033 - Lego Movie...Devon "Happy Little Heroclix" Adams came on the show and shared insights into team building with me. He evens looks at my propsed WKO team and slices it up. All in a good way but oh so painful. Find out more about Devon on this episode. he is one of the true Master...
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Episode 032 - Memphis Belle
Episode 032 - Memphis Belle...."Mr. Fantastic" Mark Malone and I sit down to give our favorite pieces from the Harley Quinn and the Gotham Girls set. After playing our entire cases in booster battles, we take all this experience and share it with you. Also, questions from the International Man of...
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Episode 031 - When Harry Met Sally
Episode 031 - When Harry Met Sally....2017 has ended and 2018 has started. What does this mean for my podcast and my pursuit of Heroclix? I talk it out and give some of my best from 2017. Just me, my microphone, and New Years Day.. well actually 1/7/18 but I channeled it. Listen in and see if you...
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Episode 030 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Episode 030 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade....Jump on this crazy ride with Brett "Hulk" Conkey-Wiebelhaus. He will lead us to some hidden gems and buried artifacts that are being overlooked. He will smash up the episode and bring the Hulk SMASH to the episode. Also, questions from Malcolm…
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Episode 029 - Back to the Future
Episode 029 - Back to the Future....Long time buddy and heroclix partner, Mark "Mr. Fnatastic" Malone, and I jump in the Delorean and jet back over the last 6 months looking at those past sets. We give our favorites from the commons, uncommons, rares, and Super rares/colossals/chases. Harley…
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Episode 028 - The Truman Show
Episode 028 - TheTruman Show....New Guest Stephen "Dr. Strange" Holland Chang, aka Symbio, from T3 Podcast and Videos. We review what we watched and learned form Roctober. Join in our mystical journey through the Eye of Agamotto and see what went down in Atlanta and maybe give insights to the...
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Episode 027 - The Rock
Episode 027 - The Rock....New Guest Brazilian ROC National Champ Pedro "Iron Man" Rocha. Also, excited to have Professor Erx (Eric Wadsworth) from Alpha Strike on again. They share their plans and ideas for ROCtober. I plan on seeing them making noise at the tournament. Also, we answer questions...
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Episode 026 - X-Men First Class (Professor Erx)
Episode 026 - X-Men First Class....Excited to have Professor Erx (Eric Wadsworth) from Alpha Strike on the show. He helps share insight into new synergies in the new rules and how old ones interact. Also, we answer questions from Malcolm Rush. Slightly Supersized Episode. As you know X-men always...
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Episode 025 - National Treasure 2
Episode 025 - National Treasure 2....The finish to the Top Secret conversations of the Illuminati discussing the Speed and Attack powers on the new PAC. We acknowledge that the Illuminati's opinions on how the powers could work can be overridden by some extremely brillant beings such as the...
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Episode 024 - National Treasure
Episode 024 - National Treasure....Top Secret conversations of the Illuminati discussing the Speed and Attack powers on the new PAC. We acknowledge that the Illuminati's opinions on how the powers could work can be overridden by some extremely brillant beings such as the Celestials, the...
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Episode 023 - Back to School
Episode 023 - Back to School ... Been awhile and it is my attempt to get back into podcasting again. I share what ahs been happening, review the ROC states results, talk about the coming of August 21 and the current state of the game at the different levels as I see it. Review of two figures from...
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Episode 022- The Day After Tomorrow
Episode 022 - The Day After Tomorrow ... Looking over my last week of play and what is on the horizon for Heroclix. Has the world come to an end or is a new age dawning? Watch list changes, New Rules, a new money tournament, and burnout are swirling aroud the game and myself. Will Herolcix…
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Episode 021 - Real Steel
Episode 021 - Real Steel ... Looking over my last week of play and some insight into what is needed in competitive teams both casually and meta wise. Inspired by the awesome robot fighting movie Real Steel Also, will review the Common Green Lantern and Chase Green Arrow. Both are going to make an...
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Episode 020 - Trekkies
Episode 020 - "Trekkies" ... I joined the thousands of convention goers in a trek to Ohio to get a glimpse of the competitve Nirvana. I am going to recount my experiences and let you know about the 11 lessons I learned. Also, will review the SR Diana Prince from the Elseworlds set. Hope you…
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Episode 019 - "Face Off"
Episode 019 - "Face Off" ... I am getting hyped for Origins and I thought I would compare the Avengers/Defenders War set to the What If? set for their potential meta and casual impact. I go over what I have been up to over the last few day. I am publishing from the road on my way to Origins. It...
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Episode 018 - The Karate Kid
Episode 018 - "The Karate Kid" ... Inspired by one of the greatest movies of the 80's. I will wax on (puny) philosphically about how I am going to handle Origins. Find your Ikigai. Also, I look at the online matches I played as well as a local tournament and an eye opening practice match. I am...
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Episode 017 - "International Man of Mystery"
Episode 017 - "International Man of Mystery" ...Interview with the one and only Malcolm Rush, the man from Japan. You have heard his question on mine and other podcasts. He will take time to tell us his past and share his thoughts about the online resources, podcasts, and videocasts out there for...
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Episode 016 - The Man with No Name.
Episode 016 - "The Man with No Name" ... Look at the three matches I played over the last week and a half. One of them was an online match. How cool. Discuss keywords and some interesting things I found out in researching them. Review - What If Set? Team Challenge: Dr Demonicus Email your…
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Heroclix Borderlands Episode 015 - Money Pit
Episode 015 - Money Pit ....I look over my uneventful week in review and discuss a new storage dilemna. Review of two 200 pt beasts from Avengers/Defenders. A new direction in my team challenge. Email your comments and questions to [email protected] or contact me on HCRealms under the ID of...
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Episode 014 - Through the Looking Glass
Episode 014 - I return to solo duty after my rules review episode. I look at my new goals for myself over the next couple of months. Give my insights on setting up for video streaming and online matches. Reveal a new team idea. Review some of the new figures (YAYYY Avengers/Defenders War) ....
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Episode 013 - Judge Dredd or Dread??? Part 2
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HeroclixBorderlands/ This episode finishes the discussion about the rules with my friend Matt. Enojy our thoughts and discussions about these changes. Email your comments and questions to [email protected] or contact me on HCRealms under the ID of...
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Episode 012 - Judge Dredd or Dread???
AUDIO FIXED FOR THE EPISODE AT 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HeroclixBorderlands/ This episode introduces my friend Matt who will help me talk about the future rules changes. He will give his insight as well as set me straight on a few...
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Stuck between Casual play and Meta play and not really home in either. This is a podcast about those wandering souls who find a home in neither. How can we survive and thrive in this game we love. I open my journey to share with you. I AM BACK!!!!
HOSTED BY
Richard Shea McClure
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