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Introducing Codenames: Expansion Packs

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A new product line for the Codenames family, launching with three packs. We're excited to welcome an entirely new addition to Codenames—Codenames Expansion Packs! We are launching the product line with three themed packs: Sci-Fi , Fairy Tales , and Cute Critters , each one opening the door to fresh twists, new themes, and even more “aha!” moments at the table. Codenames Expansion Packs are bite-sized mini expansions designed to let players mix things up with new words or images. The Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Expansion Packs each bring 50 carefully curated themed words, perfect for adding a splash of flavor to your next game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. They also include 3 new agent tiles (2 for Codenames, 1 for Duet) and 4 themed pictures to customize your Codenames: Pictures even further. Looking for something extra cute? The Cute Critters Expansion Pack delivers 40 unique animal images, adding variety and charm to Codenames: Pictures. Ready to ...
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Quick Ratings: @IDWPublishing's Transformers: Beast Wars, Transformers MtMtE, Vitriol, Colonized


Here are today's Quick Ratings. Included are IDW's; Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #1, The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #17, Vitriol the Hunter #4, and The Colonized #6. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.
See the Review Rating Overview page for more information on how I rate each comic


Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #1


BEAST HUNTERS! They were there when CYBERTRON fell-but what happened to the DINOBOTS for the past few thousand years? Here's a hint-GRIMLOCK and company haven't been sitting around and relaxing! The time is now-the place is CYBERTRON-and the recipe is ACTION!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.4 - (Buy Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #1) SAVE 10%


The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #17 - Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon


REMAIN IN LIGHT! MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE's first full-blown epic moves into high gear as RODIMUS leads his crew to the gates of heaven-or hell. But larger forces are closing in and an ancient plan is reaching fruition-and as an old friend calls time on the AUTOBOTS' quest, one thing becomes clear: the LEGISLATORS are on the march.

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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye) SAVE 10%

Vitriol the Hunter #4


Further investigations have brought Vitriol to the truth behind the origins of the Lycans. It is also brought him and the Defense Initiative into a tooth-and-nail battle with the creatures. With the blood and guts of Barthus's masterful plan in full effect, the Underlord has placed himself in a powerful position in his attempt to take over Basilika.

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3 - (Buy Vitriol the Hunter #4) SAVE 10%

The Colonized #3 - Part III: Department of Homeland Severity


The zombie horde is growing, the aliens and humans are outmanned (and out-alienned), and the citizens of Carbon Falls are beset from all sides. Which all pale before the looming explosive threat brought on from one of their own!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3 - (Buy The Colonized #3) SAVE 10%

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