The release date for Critical Mass, the expansion for the Marvel HeroClix CMG from WizKids Games, was moved up one week, from December 3rd to November 26th.  According to WizKids Marketing Director Jenny Berg, the move was made because the product arrived in the U.S. early and so '...that retailers would be able to take full advantage of the holiday shopping season kick-off.'

 

Retailers serviced by Diamond Comic Distributors will have Critical Mass available this Wednesday, December 3rd.  This was not related to the change in shipping date, but to a trucking issue specific to Diamond, which did not receive product in time to make its cut-off for weekly shipments. 

 

According to Berg, the distributor reaction to the release change was positive.  'Everyone was excited that retailers were able to get it on their shelves for the Thanksgiving weekend,' she said.