User blog comment:Lukeatlook/Black Market Brawlers!/@comment-3974211-20150708140431

I don't think people will ignore the Brawlers, but they're almost incidental. They seem to replace cannon minions in your lane - so it's sort of like having a pet in your lane. Everyone earns Krakens and there's no reason not to spend them on brawlers.

And I think the items are definitely candidates for the preseason.