WizKids has announced the first expansion set for their white-hot Mage Knight miniature gaming system.  The expansion set, entitled 'Lancers,' will introduce 142 new characters to the Mage Knight universe.  Among the new additions are the first mounted cavalry included in the Mage Knight realm.  Each expansion pack will include four figures, two commons, one rare to unique, and one mounted figure, which can range from common to unique.  The packs, which are shipping in May, will retail for $6.95.

Mage Knight is the hottest gaming launch of the past year  (see 'December Product of the Month').  Because of its clever concept and overwhelming acceptance in the marketplace, it is the one gaming product that even stores that don't normally carry games should consider selling.   This easy-to-play gaming system is based on colorful pre-painted miniatures that are sold in easy-to-handle packs and come complete with power ratings on the actual base of the figure.  Like collectible card games, the various Mage Knight starters and expansion packs are seeded with rare figures that have created a lively aftermarket.