Quick answer

The HeroClix 400: Red Wizards of Thay is a pre-order item priced at $24.49, compared to a $34.99 catalog comparison price. It will not ship until its release date, and any order containing it is held until all pre-orders in that order are available. If you want other pre-orders sooner, place them in separate orders.

What the Red Wizards of Thay pre-order actually includes

This is a pre-order product, so the main thing you are buying right now is a reservation, not an in-hand figure. The catalog price is $24.49 against a comparison price of $34.99. The set is built around a classic hobby gaming theme: facing off against a group. For players who already run D&D-themed HeroClix nights, that makes it a natural faction-style purchase rather than a one-off display piece.

  • Pre-order means no immediate shipping.
  • Release dates are always subject to change.
  • Your whole order waits for every pre-order item in it.

How the pre-order shipping rule changes your order plan

The most common mistake with pre-orders is mixing them with in-stock items or with other pre-orders that release later. WizKids Store holds the entire order until all pre-orders become available, so a single late item can delay everything else. If you want each pre-order to arrive at its own release, order each one separately. That is a small extra step that prevents a long wait.

Where this set fits with other D&D miniatures

Red Wizards of Thay is a HeroClix product, so it uses the Clix dial and is meant for HeroClix play. If you also collect D&D Icons of the Realms or Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures, those are separate lines with different play and paint expectations. The Red Wizards set is not a replacement for pre-painted Icons figures or unpainted Nolzur's models; it is a different game system that happens to share the Dungeons & Dragons theme.

Decision rules for buying the Red Wizards pre-order

  • You want it for HeroClix play: Buy it if your group already plays HeroClix and you want a D&D-themed faction piece. The Clix dial is the point; the Red Wizards are not a D&D miniatures set. Buy one for play, not as a display-only piece.
  • You want it for D&D tabletop encounters: Skip it if you need pre-painted miniatures for a D&D session. Look at D&D Icons of the Realms or Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures instead, since those are built for that style of play. Match the line to the game you actually run.
  • You are ordering other pre-orders at the same time: Place each pre-order in its own order. The store holds the entire order until all pre-orders are available, so combining them can delay the earlier releases. Separate orders mean separate release shipping.
  • You need it by a specific date: Do not count on a fixed arrival date. Pre-order release dates are always subject to change, so treat any date as an estimate rather than a guarantee. If you need a guaranteed date, wait until it is in stock.

Product facts that affect your decision

  • PRE-ORDER - Dungeons & Dragons HeroClix 400: Red Wizards of Thay: PRE-ORDER NOTICE: This is a Pre-Order item and will NOT ship until the product release date. Pre-Order release dates always subject to change. If you include Pre-Order items in your order, the entire order will be held until all pre-orders become available. If you want other pre-orders sooner, buy them in separate orders so one delayed release does not hold everything.
  • D&D Icons of the Realms: Dragonlance Kansaldi on Red Dragon: D&D Icons of the Realms: Dragonlance is the 25th set in the Icons of the Realms line of pre-painted Dungeons & Dragons miniatures. This huge boxed miniature features a huge red dragon and a removable rider that provides game play flexibility. If you want a large pre-painted dragon for tabletop encounters rather than a HeroClix dial figure, this is the D&D miniatures option to compare against.
  • D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures: Male Goblin Rogue & Female Goblin Bard: Dungeons & Dragons Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures come with highly-detailed figures, primed and ready to paint out of the box. These fantastic miniatures include deep cuts for easier painting. If you prefer to paint your own characters instead of using pre-painted or dial-based figures, Nolzur's gives you a low-cost, paint-ready route.

Who should pre-order this set

Best for

  • HeroClix players who want a D&D-themed faction for casual or organized play
  • Collectors who already follow the HeroClix 400 line and want the Red Wizards release
  • Shoppers who are comfortable waiting for a pre-order release date

Not for

  • Dungeons & Dragons players who need pre-painted miniatures for a tabletop session
  • Painters who want unpainted, primed figures to customize
  • Anyone who needs the item in hand by a specific date