A lot continues to boil at Palladium Books.
UPDATE: Sales. Online sales have been up and down, but overall they were good. Not as good as last week, but solid. Keep those orders coming and take advantage of the Christmas in July Grab Bags. That opportunity ends in two weeks, July 25, 2010.
UPDATE: Palladium Auction. The current auction ends Sunday, July 11, 2010. Don’t miss out on some great bargains and hard to find items. Take a peek.
UPDATE: Christmas in July Grab Bags. There are only TWO weeks left to order your Grab Bag. The offer ends July 25th and will not be extended past July 25, 2010.
$28 gets you $55-$65 worth of Palladium product! Get back issues of the Rifter®, art prints, posters, books you need to fill your collection, recent releases, the Rifts anthology book (Tales of the Chi-Town ‘Burbs), art books, T-shirts and other good stuff.
And you can get them all autographed. For some of you, this is the only way to get signed books. In these difficult economic times, you should take advantage of this great deal. Spread the word. Tell your friends and gaming buddies. Tell everyone. Order yours today!
UPDATE: The Rifter® #51 – ships next Friday. I approved the printer proof copy of the cover and interior pages for The Rifter® #51 Thursday morning. They look fantastic. This means the book will ship on July 16. The Rifter® #51 is another great issue. If you can’t get enough of Rifts® Triax and the NGR™, then this issue, with its official source material, is for you! Likewise, fans looking for epic new material for Splicers® will be tickled pink. The whole issue is good stuff.
UPDATE: Heroes of the Megaverse®. I’ve been writing and plotting away on this book, though still not at the pace I’d like. I’ve also been doing little bits of writing and work other books in the pipeline, like the Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook, Thundercloud Galaxy™, and other projects.
UPDATE: Armageddon Unlimited™ (for Heroes Unlimited™ and ties into the Minion War™) is next on my plate. The cover by Mark Evans should be done in a week or two. And I still need assign out the interior artwork.
UPDATE: Rifts® Thundercloud Galaxy™. I finally talked to John Zeleznik about the cover, and I’ve assigned out a bunch of the interior artwork.
UPDATE: Rifts® Lemuria. Work on this title continues to move forward. Johnny Z may end up doing the cover after all. We’ll see.
UPDATE: Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms™. Can hardly wait to start work on this book.
UPDATE: Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™. I’ve got freelancers doing their part and making notes for my portion. I’m dying to write my part of this book. Ideas are flying.
Kathy Simmons’ Halloween Props Sale. I’ll be helping Kathy off and on over the weekend with a yard sale of her Halloween props and signs. There is a big art fair not far from her home, and she’ll be pitching a tent, displaying her creations, putting up signs and hopefully selling some Halloween props. Go to queenofghouls.com to see photos of her amazing work.
UPDATE: Dad. All things considered, the news is good. His test results indicate that the cancer appears to be contained to Dad’s bladder. He'll have surgery to remove the bladder and an enlarged prostate, which should leave him cancer free after that. The surgery is not yet scheduled, but the doctors want it to be soon – the next week or two. Possibly as soon as next Tuesday or Thursday. Still waiting for confirmation. I'll be taking him in for surgery and praying everything goes smoothly.
UPDATE: You. I hope you are all doing okay. I realize that many of you are probably facing your own challenges and may be feeling sad, overwhelmed and alone in the face of them. I want you to know it’s okay to feel that way sometimes, and that you are not alone. That if you stop and think about it, you probably have a great many people who love you and are there for you, including me and Palladium Books. I often wonder how Palladium’s fans and supporters are doing, and hope you are hanging in there no matter what your situation may be. There’s not a lot I can do to help, but I hope your knowing that you are in my thoughts and that I wish you my best, helps in some small way. I hope Palladium’s struggles help to inspire and motivate you, and show that you are not alone. We all have our problems and challenges, especially in these trying times. Stay frosty and hang in there. The little things I can do, I’m doing. I can hold down the prices of our books. I can keep the quality up and I can offer the Christmas in July Grab Bags, which helps both you and Palladium. I’m also going to try to keep new releases flowing so that you have a place to send your imaginations and forget your troubles for a little while.
We remain positive and optimistic. There are many excellent books in the pipeline coming your way.
– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher and Writer
Spread the word. The Christmas Surprise Package is only being publicized by word of mouth on Palladium's Web Site and only lasts till July 25 (three weeks), so tell your friends. Let’s make July 2010 the season to have fun, game on and help each other out.
Click here to order your Christmas in July Grab Bag.
More rip-snorting deals, collector items and fun are waiting for you. Auction ends Sunday.
All items are sold in “as is” condition, which typically ranges from good to mint condition. All but one or two items are signed by me, Kevin Siembieda, the Palladium staff and in a few cases, various other creators and freelancers.
This auction ENDS July 11. Our next auction should start July 25, 2010.
Here’s the rundown:
1. Sector 57™ (1980) – Erick Wujcik’s first published game
& Ninja Turtle Brochure – Signed by Wujcik & Siembieda – 2 items.
Sector 57 is a fun, simple RPG and adventure created by Erick Wujcik and illustrated by his pal, Kevin Siembieda. You get the game and three extra character sheets to play the game. Signed by Kevin Siembieda (not Erick Wujcik). Only five hundred copies were printed. Super-Rare. Comes with a Palladium Ninja Turtles “What is Role-Playing” Brochure signed by Erick Wujcik and Kevin Siembieda.
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® RPG – 14th Printing - Plus six (6) After the Bomb®/TMNT® Sourcebooks signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. The Ninja Turtles® Role-Playing Game is the last printing of the hit Ninja Turtles® RPG series. Signed by the late Erick Wujcik, as well as Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. Comes with the following Sourcebooks: After the Bomb®, Road Hogs™, Mutants Down Under™, Mutants of the Yucatan™, Mutants in Avalon™, and Mutants in Orbit™, each signed by Siembieda and Palladium staff.
3. TMNT® Adventures (4th Printing) and TMNT® Guide to the Universe (3rd Printing). The two first Ninja Turtles® sourcebooks written by Erick Wujcik for the TMNT® RPG series. Each provides numerous adventures, adventure ideas and source material. Each book is signed by Erick Wujcik, Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
4. Ninjas and Superspies™ RPG – 4th Printing, signed by Erick Wujcik, Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. This is a great game with 41 different martial arts and many mystic powers. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
5. Rifts® RPG – last printing – First Edition Rules. This is the last printing (15th) of the original rule book. Out of print, excellent to mint condition. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
6. Rifts® Silver Edition Hardcover. The original “silver” hardcover of Rifts® first edition rules signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. Rare.
7. Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG “2nd Printing” (2005) with the autographs of 23 Palladium creators. A second printing of the Rifts® Ultimate Edition signed by Kevin Siembieda, the Palladium staff, artists, writers and many freelancers – 23 signatures in all – plus a large, classic Kevin Siembieda Dragon head drawing on page one.
8. Rifts® Triax™ 2 First Printing (2010) signed by Kevin Siembieda, the Palladium staff and many other Palladium creators – a dozen signatures, including co-author Brandon Aten, Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. This is the newest Rifts® World Book and popular among fans.
9. Rifts® Dimension Book: Dimensional Outbreak™ – First Printing” (2010) – 16 autographs – signed by author Carl Gleba, Kevin Siembieda, the Palladium staff and many other Palladium creators – 16 signatures. This is the newest Rifts® World Book and popular among fans.
10. Rifts® Chaos Earth™: Creatures of Chaos™ – First Printing, signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. This sourcebook contains Chaos Demons™ that invaded the Earth.
11. Two Robotech® Sourcebooks: RDF Manual™ (4th printing) & Ghost Ship™ (3rd printing). Two heavily used and damaged copies of classic Robotech® sourcebooks RDF Manual and Ghost Ship. Both signed by author, Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
12. A Pair of Role-Playing Games; slight damage – autographs
- Robotech® RPG, Manga Size (2006; 1st printing)
- Heroes Unlimited™, Second Edition (6th printing)
Get two great role-playing games. Both are slightly damaged (bent corner, scuffs) but still great games. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
13. Heroes Unlimited™ “Second Printing” (1985) – First Edition Rules. This is the 2nd printing of the first edition rule book; soft-cover. Signed by creator Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium Staff. It belonged to Erick Wujcik and comes with a certificate indicating as much (is NOT signed by Erick).
14. Heroes Unlimited™, Second Edition Rules (6th printing)
And Mutants in Orbit™ (3rd printing) – Autographs
Both have some damage (bent corner, scuffs, etc.), but are filled with hours of fun. Both are signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
15. Rifts® Fun Pack – Three books: Rifts® Sourcebook One, Revised and Expanded – Rifts® Conversion Book One, Revised – Rifts® Shemarrian Nation™ Sourcebook. All three have some damage (bent corner, scuffs, etc.), but are filled with hours of fun. All are signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium Staff.
16. Rifts® Adventure Pack – Three books: Rifts® Game Master Guide – Rifts® Book of Magic™ – Rifts® Adventure Guide™. All three have some damage (bent corner, scuffs, etc.), but are filled with hours of fun. All are signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
17. Rifts® Power Pack – Three books: Rifts® Game Master Guide – Rifts® Pantheons of the Megaverse® – Rifts® Adventure Guide™. All three have some damage (bent corner, scuffs, etc.), but are filled with hours of fun. All are signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
18. Rifts® Magic & Technology Pack – Three books: Rifts® Book of Magic – Rifts® Sourcebook One – Rifts® Adventure Guide™. All three have some damage (bent corner, scuffs, etc.), but are filled with hours of fun. All are signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
19. Glitter Boy™ Miniature – Out of Production and Rare. The Rifts® Glitter Boy™ miniature hasn’t been available for years! Kevin recently came across a few G.B.s packaged in the wrong blister pack. Card and blister pack are in good condition and the miniature looks to be in perfect condition and includes all parts. Super-Rare.
20. Rifts® Promise of Power® Promotional Items. A pair of Rifts luggage tags and a teaser flyer promoting Nokia’s Rifts® Promise of Power® videogame for the N-Gage. All items were created as promotional “give-aways” to promote the game. Kevin Siembieda has signed the promo flyer and says he’ll add a SURPRISE item or two. Btw Kevin uses the luggage tags whenever he travels.
21. Kevin Siembieda – Mountain Guardian – Original Art (1980) – Published by Judge’s Guild for D&D adventures. Plus set of 5 Art Prints (2009), two by Kevin Siembieda. This original artwork by Palladium founder Kevin Siembieda was an illustration done during Kevin’s freelance days and published by legendary Judge’s Guild for Dungeons and Dragons sourcebooks and adventures. It is a knight guarding the mountain pass to a castle in the distance. It is black and white illustration inked with brush and pen. Size: 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of bristol board and suitable for framing. There is not much Kevin Siembieda original artwork on the market and even rarer is the art he created for Judge’s Guild and D&D. Signed.
22. The Rifter® #51 “proofreader” copy. Be the first to see what’s in this exciting issue of The Rifter® #51 BEFORE anyone else outside the walls of Palladium Books. This is the marked up and corrected photocopy of the issue of The Rifter® that was just sent to the printer. It includes “official” weapons, gear and cyborgs for Rifts® Triax 2, epic Splicers® material and other good stuff. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
23. Magic of Palladium Books® – 16 autographs – the Magic of Palladium was a “tabloid” publication that came out in the late 1980s. It was a sort of precursor to the Rifter and contained news, coming attractions, fan letters, and special articles and source material for Palladium’s RPG settings. This book collects all the issues of Magic of Palladium™ (aka MOP) for your enjoyment. Out of print. Signed by Kevin Siembieda, the Palladium staff and other creators for a total of 16 autographs.
24. Beyond the Supernatural™ “Gold” Hardcover “Printer Proof,” Second Edition Rules. This is the limited edition hardcover collector’s item – only 500 copies were printed – but this is one of 30 printer proofs. Signed by creator Kevin Siembieda, artist Mark Dudley, and the Palladium staff.
25. Nightbane® Role-Playing Game – Second Printing. Nightbane® “2nd” printing is the FIRST printing using the name Nightbane®. The original title was “Nightspawn,” but was changed after the initial printing over Trademark concerns. Signed by Kevin Siembieda, artist Mark Dudley, and the Palladium staff.
Our next auction should start July 25, 2010.
Available now
- The Rifter® #49 – Now available.
- The Rifter® #50 (special anniversary issue) – Now available.
- Rifts® Dimension Book™ 12: Dimensional Outbreak™ – Now available.
- Rifts® Logo Hoodies (2 styles, zipper and pullover) – Now available.
- Rifts® World Book 31: Triax™ Two – Now available.
- Rifts® 20 Year Celebration T-Shirt – Now available.
- Rifts® 20 Year Celebration Color Print – Now available. Suitable for framing.
- Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms – “Death is for the Weak” T-Shirt – Now available.
- Palladium Books® – Game Master T-Shirt – Now available.
- Palladium Open House “Checklist” T-Shirt – Now available.
- The Rifter® #51 – July – 96 pages of ideas and fun.
- Rifts®/Phase World®: Heroes of the Megaverse® – July (tentative).
- Armageddon Unlimited™
- Rifts® World Book One: Vampire Kingdoms™, Expanded/Updated
- Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™
- Rifts® World Book: Lemuria
- Rifts® Dimension Book™: Thundercloud Galaxy™
- Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames
- Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook
- Rifts® Chaos Earth™ – First Responders Sourcebook
- Plus more Robotech® sourcebooks, more Mysteries of Magic™ sourcebooks, more Nightbane® sourcebooks, more Dead Reign™ sourcebooks, Warpath™ and other good stuff. Note: Order of release, as listed, may be altered.
The Rifter® is your doorway to unlimited imagination and numerous Palladium role-playing worlds. It offers new heroes, powers, weapons, magic and adventure for your games. It presents new villains, monsters and dangers to battle, and new ideas to consider.
July release is the plan.
Heroes of the Megaverse® presents numerous NPC heroes, new details about the Cosmo-Knights and all kinds of fun with a magic artifact known as the Book of Heroes. This magic artifact is said to bestow incredible power upon those who use it. It can also guide and empower current day heroes and unleash forces that could have a profound impact on the Minion War. Only one copy is known to exist, and everyone wants to get their hands on it – good guys and bad (demons, Deevils, the Splugorth, the Dominators, the Kreeghor, etc.). According to legend, he who controls the Book of Heroes and wields the “Power of the 2000,” can rule the universe. Once protected by the Cosmo-Knights, the book has gone missing for millennia. No one knows its fate or the true power contained within its List of Heroes. No one except YOU – the new keepers of this legendary Rune book.
Demons and Deevils are trying to turn Earth into one of their playgrounds. It’s worse than you think. The plan is to bring about Armageddon to unleash a powerful force that could change the tide of the Minion War™. Only Earth’s greatest superheroes (that’s your characters) stand in their way. Can be played as a Minion War™ crossover bringing in heroes from across the Megaverse, or as a stand-alone adventure setting for Heroes Unlimited™.
Kevin Siembieda is reorganizing, tweaking, expanding and updating one of the most popular Rifts® World Books ever published: Vampire Kingdoms™. This will include some new artwork and an expanded page count. The book will be updated and expanded in much the same way as Kevin did with Rifts® Sourcebook One a couple years ago. Best of all, it will be accompanied by the Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook that will also come out this summer.
Trouble is stirring in the Vampire Kingdoms as ambitious vampire lords, ladies and misanthropes seek to expand their power to dominate more mortal life forms.
Written by Kevin Siembieda and a handpicked selection of other writers, this sourcebook explores the vampires of Mexico and their kingdoms in ways you never imagined. Tons of new data, adventure ideas and revelations.
The Thundercloud Galaxy™ is the perfect companion to Rifts® Dimensional Outbreak™ to expand one’s gaming Megaverse in the Three Galaxies. History, aliens, weapons, spacecraft, and adventure in a galaxy far, far away.
The Minion War spills across Rifts Earth, where demons and infernals hope to recruit allies and use the Rifts as gateways of destruction. Their influence shakes things up across the planet, especially at locations where demons and Deevils already have a strong presence. More details to follow, but for now, ‘nuff said.
At last, the underwater realm of Lemuria. The people and history of Lemuria, new magic, sea herbs and healing, sea monsters, and more.
Data about the chaos and madness of the early days of the Great Cataclysm, and the brave men and women who tried to stem the tide of destruction and save lives, the First Responders.
Palladium has made 90 titles available as PDF digital downloads from DriveThruRPG.com. This is a great way to try Palladium products and get access to out of print RPG source material. Some notable titles include.
- Splicers® RPG
- Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, First Edition Rules.
- Boxed Nightmares™ for BTS, First Edition Rules.
- Nightbane® Book Four: Shadows of Light™.
- The Mechanoids® RPG and The Mechanoid Invasion® RPG Trilogy.
- Palladium Fantasy RPG®, First Edition Rules and select 1st edition sourcebooks.
- After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks.
- The Rifter®The Rifter® issues 1-40.
- The Best of The Rifter®
- Deluxe Revised RECON® RPG and Advanced RECON® Sourcebook.
- And more – go to DriveThruRPG.com and check ‘em out.
Kathy has sold SIX of her creations in just the last week, and if the sales follow last year’s pattern, she’ll be selling like hot cakes in the months of July and August. If you see something you want, you’d better buy sooner than later. Remember, these are one-of-a-kind works of art.
Palladium’s very own Kathy Simmons makes and sells all-weather, life-sized Halloween props. Each is one-of-a-kind and looks frighteningly “real.” All come apart for easy storage. All come with the lawn stake to stand them up in your front yard. Indoor stand sold separately.
Types of “Ghouls” include: a wild-eye butcher, a ghoulish butler, killer clowns, wizards, witches, devils, grave ghouls, scarecrows, crawling zombies, staggering zombies, all kinds of zombies, executioners, mad doctors, vampires, werewolves, monsters, grave ghouls, and more. Kathy’s also now offering an array of hand-painted Halloween signs, signs with heads and bodies hanging from them, witch’s brewing pots and more. Best of all, her high quality creations are much more affordable and imaginative than most competitors or mass produced items in a store, making them affordable Halloween fun.
If you think the photos online look good, you should see them in person. A typical “ghoul,” as she calls her creations, costs $89-$150. You can see some of her work at her Queen of Ghouls™ Ebay store – queenofghouls.com.
Palladium’s next auction should start July 25, 2010. All items sold in “as is” condition. Most are typically very good to mint condition. Items for Robotech®, Rifts® and others are available as well as original art and other goodies.
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