Marvel and Funko Unveil New Collectible Tabletop Game MARVEL BATTLEWORLD: MYSTERY OF THE THANOSTONES
Funko and Marvel are deepening their relationship with a new series of collectibles and short-form animations. Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones is a new micro collectibles tabletop gaming system that seems semi-interesting. Basically, fans will purchase Battle Balls which will contain two Marvel characters, Hero Cards, Battle Cards, and dice to play this new game. Some of the heroes available include Iron Man, Captain marvel, Groot, Gamora, Valkyrie, and Throg. Brian Mariotti of Funko released the following statement.
We are thrilled that Marvel has chosen to expand the Funko collaboration to engage their younger fans with a new category of products and animation collaboration. Funko enters the toy aisle for the first time with a product offering of tremendous value. In addition to two micro-collectible characters inside the Battle Ball, the child can battle independently or team up with friends to defeat Thanos through game play. This kind of product assortment is both what kids want and what retailers are keen to offer parents.
To go with the new collectible game, Funko Animation will be releasing some new animated shorts across Disney XD, YouTube, Marvel HQ, and more. Paul Gitter said the following:
Battleworld offers kids a completely new way to play and interact with the Marvel brand and universe of characters they know and love. The innovative tabletop gaming plus action-packed storytelling gives kids an immersive experience that’s fresh for the Marvel Brand.
Marvel Battleworld collectibles are set to launch at Target stores in June.
