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WizKids Reveals Marvel HeroClix 400: X-Factor for December 2026

WizKids is closing out its Marvel HeroClix lineup for the year with a set built entirely around one of the X-Men's most iconic spinoff teams. Confirmed via WizKids' official product reveal, Marvel HeroClix 400: X-Factor is priced at $34.99 and scheduled for release in December 2026.

This is a confirmed release with locked pricing, so here's what's included.

What's Confirmed About This Set

WizKids' official reveal confirms the following:

  • Price: $34.99
  • Scheduled release: December 2026
  • A 400-point force built around Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and Beast
  • Each miniature is sculpted and painted as a tribute to Walter Simonson's cover art for X-Factor #26

A Direct Tribute to a Specific Comic Cover

Rather than generic character sculpts, this set's whole design concept is built around recreating Walter Simonson's specific X-Factor #26 cover art in miniature form. That gives the set a stronger connection to comic history than a standard character-roster HeroClix release, and it's a detail collectors familiar with the source material will recognize immediately.

Rounding Out WizKids' 2026 Marvel HeroClix Calendar

This follows the earlier Marvel HeroClix: Starter Set 2026 and the 25th Anniversary Booster Set already covered on EVORETRO, giving 2026 a clear arc from entry-level starter product through to this more specialized, team-specific release closing out the year.

For a boxed set with several individual miniatures like this, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case keeps the pieces organized and dust-free between game sessions.

For safely storing or shipping the set, EVORETRO's poly bubble mailers add a practical layer of protection.

Why Cover-Tribute HeroClix Sets Are Worth Watching

WizKids has occasionally built entire sets around a single iconic comic cover rather than a broad character roster, and those releases tend to draw stronger collector interest than a generic themed booster because they appeal to comic history buffs as well as regular HeroClix players. Walter Simonson's X-Factor #26 cover is a well-regarded piece of Marvel cover art in its own right, giving this set crossover appeal beyond just the game's usual competitive audience.

How to Approach Building the 400-Point Force

A 400-point force built around exactly four characters means each miniature carries significant weight in actual gameplay, unlike a larger set where individual pieces might be more disposable. Players picking this set up specifically to play games, rather than just to collect the sculpts, should expect Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and Beast to each need real tactical consideration rather than functioning as filler pieces in a broader roster.

Common Mistakes Collectors Make

  • Assuming this is a general X-Men set rather than one specifically built around the X-Factor team and cover tribute
  • Mixing loose miniatures from this set with other HeroClix sets without a labeled storage system
  • Overlooking that this is a December 2026 release and missing the pre-order window expecting a faster turnaround
  • Displaying painted miniatures without dust protection between play sessions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this set cost?

$34.99.

When does it release?

December 2026.

Which characters are included?

Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and Beast, forming a 400-point force.

What inspired the sculpts?

Walter Simonson's cover art for X-Factor #26.

Final Thoughts

This X-Factor HeroClix set gives fans of the classic spinoff team a specialized release with real comic-history roots. With a December 2026 date confirmed, it rounds out a full year of Marvel HeroClix product on a strong note.

Having a case and mailers ready keeps the miniatures organized and protected between games.

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