It’s been both a productive and a frustrating week. On one hand we accomplished a great deal and books in production are moving closer and closer to release. On the other hand, online sales were way down, we had a couple of disappointing setbacks and we’re feeling a little stressed.
UPDATE: Sales. Online sales stunk this week. They’ve been the lowest I’ve seen in a long while, but that’s coming off a strong few weeks of Christmas in July Grab Bag sales. Times are tough and money’s tight for a lot of folks. Plus Palladium hasn’t had a new book release, other than The Rifter®, since Triax 2 – that’s hurting us most.
But there is good news. New product drives sales across the board. That means Palladium should be in good shape in the months to come, because we have one great product coming after another. People are clamoring for new Palladium product, and we’re working hard to get them out in rapid succession.
Starting in August you’ll see the release of our new Rifts® T-shirt (at the printer and available for ordering right now) and the long awaited Heroes of the Megaverse® sourcebook for Rifts, Heroes Unlimited and all settings across the Megaverse. I also hope to get the Revised and Expanded World Book One: Vampire Kingdoms™ in your hands by the end of August or the first week of September. The Rifts® Vampire Sourcebook, Armageddon Unlimited™, The Rifter® #52 (Horror Special), Dead Reign™ Sourcebook 3, Thundercloud Galaxy™, Rifts® Lemuria, and Robotech®: New Generation™ Sourcebook are all scheduled for release in the last four months of the year. All are currently in development.
The feeling at Palladium Books is positive and we are motivated. SIX books are currently in various stages of final production, and I’ve begun working with artists and writers on several new projects for next year. Ideas are flying like crazy and we are working hard to make Fall 2010 our biggest season for new releases EVER.
UPDATE: Heroes of the Megaverse®. I’m almost done with the writing and Alex and Wayne have begun final editing. Books like this one, that are rules and stat heavy, always take longer to finish. There’s a lot of thought, game balance issues and complex and inter-related details that have to be worked out just right. Plus, fans have waited a long time for this book and I want Heroes of the Megaverse® to be as fun and special as possible. Fear not, it will be released in August. See new details in the bullet points of the description.
UPDATE: The Rifter® #51 – is selling like hot cakes. Don’t know if it is the “official” Triax™ 2 material and/or the Splicers® source material or the whole package, but The Rifter® #51 is selling extremely well. Then again, so is The Rifter® #50, our anniversary issue, so maybe interest in The Rifter® is increasing in general. Have you renewed your Rifter subscription?
UPDATE: The Rifter® #52 is our annual horror issue and full of creepy crawlers and monsters. It is also one of the Fall releases already in production. Wayne has been selecting material and getting it ready for Alex to edit. We have an idea for the cover and may use one of the Art Contest runners-up.
UPDATE: Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms™. I can hardly wait till I can dive into this book and the Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™. Updates, details, new information, some new artwork and fun, fun, fun. Don’t take my word for it, take a look at the terrifying cover by E.M. Gist depicted elsewhere in this update. Better start placing those pre-orders. We’re shooting for a release at the end of August.
UPDATE: Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™. You are gonna love it. Trust me, you need to buy this book. ‘Nuff said. Oh, and the cover for this book and most of the interior artwork are already done, we just haven’t revealed them yet.
UPDATE: Armageddon Unlimited™ (for Heroes Unlimited™ and the Minion War™) is another spectacular book by Carl Gleba. I’ve had the pleasure of skimming through this book in preparation to assign the artwork, and wow. There is sooooo much good stuff in this book. The cover by Mark Evans is being worked on even as you read this. See new details in the bullet points of the description.
UPDATE: Rifts® Thundercloud Galaxy™. Artwork has been assigned and is starting to come in. It’s looking great. I also approved the cover sketch ideas by John Zeleznik this week. Nice.
UPDATE: Rifts® Lemuria. Some art has been assigned and work on this title continues to move forward. John Zeleznik is likely to do the cover after all and we are very excited about this title.
UPDATE: Dead Reign™ Sourcebook Three. E.M. Gist is slated to do the cover. I just need to find the time the write this book for an October release. It may be a bit larger than the last two; I’m thinking 96 pages.
NEW! Rifts SAMAS T-Shirt. You have to see the new Rifts® SAMAS T-shirt. The full description and image are elsewhere in this Weekly Update, but I wanted to mention it here. The art is a classic Kevin Long SAMAS. I was sorting through a box of my old file art and found the photocopies of a handful of iconic Kevin Long pencil illustrations for Rifts®. I had Wayne scan and send the SAMAS image to Brian and Allen Manning, and they did a knockout job inking it. Wayne Smith came up with the slogan, and I had a splash of color added for good measure. The end result is a dynamic T-shirt fans should enjoy.
In fact, if you want to show your support for Rifts® and Palladium Books® this is the T-shirt for you. I’m having an extra amount of the larger sizes (3XL to 5XL) made for this shirt, so everyone can get it hot off the press. You can start placing orders now, because it is at the printer and ships in two weeks. Cat. No. 2552.
UPDATE: Dad. For those who don’t know, my Dad has bladder cancer and needs to have his bladder and prostate removed. The date for the surgery is August 31, 2010, and my Dad is nervous and a bit down. My Tuesday visit helped perk up his spirits, and by the time I left, we were laughing and joking.
UPDATE: The last Palladium Collectibles Auction of the Summer comes to an end this Sunday, August 1, 2010. There are some good bargains and a lot of rare stuff, including my popular fantasy prints. I printed them in 1982 or ‘83 and been selling off and on ever since. I’m down to my last half a dozen copies of each. Most of the ones in the auction are framed and ready to hang. The emphasis is Rifts®, Rifters®, Weapon Books and artwork, with signatures galore. We have printer proof copies of the out of print Rifts® Ultimate Gold, and Rifts® Machinations of Doom Gold, plus the Rifts® RPG, Rifts® Dark Conversions, Rifts® Aftermath, sets of The Rifter®, individual copies of out of print issues of The Rifter®, several of the old weapon series titles (from Erick Wujcik’s collection), Kevin Siembieda fantasy prints (almost completely sold out), Mike Wilson original artwork, and more! A detailed description is found elsewhere in this Update. Note: This is the last one for the Summer, but I’m already looking for special items for 1-3 auctions in the Fall (and in time for Christmas gifts).
UPDATE: Live Podcast. My second live podcast in two weeks went very well and we all had fun. It will be my last for a few weeks, but I’ll be back to chat with fans sometime in August or the beginning of September. Note: These “live” podcasts are recorded and can be downloaded for your listening enjoyment anytime.
Kathy Simmons – new life-size Halloween props are being offered online at queenofghouls.com. If you are into Halloween decorations, you need to take a look at her creations. They hold up great in the worst weather, dry out absolutely fine, and break down to the size of a king-size pillow for easy storage (and come with a storage bag). People who came to her weekend display and sale marveled at the craftsmanship, high quality and how cool the creatures looked. They are super-impressive in person. Plus, for Palladium fans, you are likely to get a Kevin Siembieda co-creation as I custom paint about 60% of the monsters’ hands and 35% of the masks/faces. If I didn’t live in an apartment, I’d be buying and displaying a dozen of them myself. I couldn’t help myself and purchased one of the signs. Kathy’s thinking about adding capes and some other smaller items to her array of Halloween creations. Go to queenofghouls.com to see photos of her amazing work and what’s currently left available in her store.
– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher and Writer
Every Christmas season I post comments by some of the people who order Christmas Grab Bags. Here are a handful from the last few batches of Christmas in July Grab Bags. Thank you EVERYONE for your kind words, continued support, laughs and suggestions. – Kevin.
EL in Seattle, Washington wrote: “Palladium Books is a Megaverse of ideas! I always look forward to the next release, heading down to my local gaming store as soon as it’s in stock. Because each new release is a wealth of creativity and adventure!”
BH in Austin, Texas wrote: “My bookshelf recently collapsed under the weight of my Palladium collection, so I’m asking for art and merch to not add to the homeless pile.”
LW in Twin Falls, Idaho wrote: “I just want to thank you all for your hard work and creativity. I started playing your games in Jr. High (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®) and as I grew up I graduated to Macross and Palladium Fantasy RPG®, and finally Rifts®. Just a heartfelt thanks form one of the multitude.”
JD in North Mankato, Minnesota wrote: “Please keep up the great work! And to anyone who asks if book and dice RPG’s are still being played today, our group is 10 people strong, and we meet almost every weekend. We are proof that video games have not made book and dice RPG’s obsolete!”
SP in Hazel Green, Alabama wrote: “I’ll be honest, I’ve only had a brief introduction to Rifts® and the Megaversal system, but I’m in love.”
PD in Pensacola, Florida wrote: “To your crew, wow, keep the material coming. I’ve come back to Palladium after a decade+ being away. Namely Rifts® pulls in the traffic, but BTS still holds a place in my adolescent soul. It’s so ‘X-Files’ like. Again, I just love to use your products. Your range of materials is very broad and I feel free to create with the tools you provide. A heartfelt thank you.”
NS IV in Frederick, Maryland wrote: “Thank you so much for these special packages! I wish I could support Palladium more, but I already spend more than I should on Rifts® books.”
MF in Collinsville, Oklahoma wrote: “Good luck and God bless you. Tell Kevin he is awesome and to keep the faith. And if it wouldn’t bother him, please ask him to take a look at Psalm 37 next time he needs some help. It got me through the tough times.”
1LT ML in the military wrote: “I tried them all and I own everything.”
LF in New York, New York wrote: “I’ve been the chief organizer for a Rifts® group for the past 16 years. I must say, I still think Rifts is awesome! Keep up the good work.”
FL in East Brady, Pennsylvania wrote: “This Christmas in July Package is a great idea. I thank you for this. I wish everyone at Palladium well, including Hank. I also want to say that I’m thrilled that Armageddon Unlimited™ is next to be worked on, and I can’t wait for it. I hope plenty more HU sourcebooks are in the works and that you can squeeze in a Robotech® sourcebook before Christmas. Thanks for all the joy you have given me.”
DG in Woonsocket, Rhode Island wrote: You guys ROCK!!! No other company out there cares as much about their fans as Palladium Books. I have all your TMNT® stuff and I will be starting a game next Monday that will crossover Nightbane® in about five sessions. We play Rifts® on Fridays too. It has been such a great break from that “other” RPG that everyone always wanted to play. Looking forward to spending the next year or two focusing on my collection of Palladium RPGs. Keep making ‘em. Thanks!
Here are some of the items you’ll find. All are sold in “as is” condition, most of which we grade as excellent to near mint. This is our last auction of the Summer. It ends Sunday at 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
1. Rifts® RPG – last printing – First Edition Rules – Autographs. This is the last printing (15th) of the original rule book. Out of print, excellent to mint condition. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
2. Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG “2nd Printing” (2005) – 23 Autographs! 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 larger, classic Kevin Siembieda dragon head drawing on page one.
3. Rifts® Ultimate Gold “Printer Proof” – Out of Print – Autographs. There were only something like 50 “printer proofs” of the Ultimate Gold, and here is one of them. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff, plus page one has a classic Kevin Siembieda dragon head drawing and signature.
4. Rifts® Machinations of Doom Gold “Printer Proof” – Autographs. The Rifts® Machinations of Doom, Limited Edition Gold Hardcover had a low print run of only 400 copies, signed and numbered. There were only 30 or so “printer proofs.” Signed & numbered by Rifts® creator Kevin Siembieda, artist Ramon Perez and the Palladium staff. RARE.
5. Rifts® Dark Conversions™ “First Printing” – Autographs. This book is packed with demons, undead, monsters and other dark and sinister creatures converted from Palladium Fantasy, Beyond the Supernatural and other RPG settings for use in Rifts®. Out of print. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
6. Rifts® Aftermath™ “First Printing” – Autographs. Rifts® Aftermath™ is an adventure sourcebook that describes the world after the fall of Tolkeen. It offers a comprehensive overview of North America, as well as info on the rest of the world, and many avenues for adventure. Out of print. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
7. Rifts® Merc Adventures™ “First Printing” – Siamese Twins – Autographs. A fun oddity. In 29 years of publishing, this is the first time we’ve found any Palladium title with TWO of the same book glued one inside the other. Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff have signed the credits page and Kevin has also signed the inner front cover in marker.
8. Rifts® Tales of the Chi-Town ‘Burbs Anthology – 13 Autographs. A first printing of the Rifts® anthology book set in the Chi-Town ‘Burbs signed by Kevin Siembieda, the Palladium staff and most of the contributing authors including Carl Gleba, Taylor White, Jason Richards, Mark Oberle, Jason Marker, Jeffry Scott Hansen and others.
9. Six Damaged Books – Autographs.
- Heroes Unlimited™ RPG
- Rifts® Book of Magic™
- Rifts® Conversion Book One
- Rifts® Adventure Guide
- Rifts® Shemarrian Nation™
- Rifts® Coalition War Campaign™
Each of these six books have some degree of noticeable damage (usually to just the cover), but have all their pages, covers are firmly attached, and all are signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
10. Weapons and Castles – Rare First Printing (1983) – Autographs. This was one of Palladium’s first hit books in the Weapons and Armor series. It presents numerous floor plans for real life castles from around the world, plus a section on bows and arrows and siege weapons. Designed for use with ANY/ALL game systems. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
11. Contemporary Weapons – Rare Second Edition (Card Stock Cover) – First Printing (1984) – Autographs. Another popular title in Palladium’s Weapons and Armor series. It presents stats and information for hundreds of “modern day” guns and ammo. Designed for use with ANY/ALL game systems. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
12. Exotic Weapons – First Printing (1984) – Autographs. Another popular title in Palladium’s Weapons and Armor series; out of print. It presents numerous strange and exotic weapons from around the world, including throwing irons, throwing sticks, the executioner’s sword, and other wicked blades and weapons. Designed for use with ANY/ALL game systems. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
13. Weapons & Castles of the Orient – FIRST Printing (1984) – Autographs. Another popular title in Palladium’s Weapons and Armor series. It presents numerous floor plans for real life castles, weapons and armor of the Orient. Designed for use with ANY/ALL game systems. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
14. Weapons & Castles of the Orient – Out of Print – 2nd Printing (2002) – Autographs. Another popular title in Palladium’s Weapons and Armor series. It presents numerous floor plans for real life castles, weapons and armor of the orient. Designed for use with ANY/ALL game systems. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
15. The Rifter® 1-15 “Out of Print” Set – Autographs. Issue #1 thru #15 are no longer available, but we have them here, including issue #9 1/2 – but missing out of print issues #4 and #8 (rare); 14 issues total. Each book is signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. Note: MISSING issues #4 and #8.
16. The Rifter® #16-Present Set – Autographs. 18 issues ranging from #16 to present plus The Best of The Rifter®. Each issue signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. Note: MISSING many out of print issues including #19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 47 and others; 19 books total, all signed.
17. The Rifter® #20 – “Out of Print” – Autographs. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include Rifts® Adventure plus Hook, Line & Sinkers, Palladium Fantasy RPG® Shadow Beasts and Shadow Magic, Beyond the Supernatural: Last Street Adventure, Nightbane® Morphus Types and Characteristic Tables, an interview with Kevin Siembieda, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
18. The Rifter® #28 – “Out of Print” – Autographs. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include Rifts® Shadow Realms, Rifts® China: Geo-Front Expanded, Dinosaur Swamp, Rune Arrows, the Soul Tree for BTS, HU2 material, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
19. The Rifter® #31 – “Out of Print” – Autographs. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include new aliens and monsters for Heroes Unlimited, Phase World®: Sunhammer Consolidated Freightways, Triax & the NGR adventure and weapons, Fantasy Adventure: Quest for Castlerake Part One, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
20. The Rifter® #32 – “Out of Print” – Autographs. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include new gear and adventures for Splicers®, Preparing Mega-Damage Food, Fantasy Adventure: Quest for Castlerake Part Two, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
21. The Rifter® #33 – “Out of Print” – Autographs. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include Legacy of Blood/Blood Magic for Palladium Fantasy®, Rifts® D-Bees, Rifts® aircraft combat rules (optional), SCRET’s origin, operations and adventures for HU2, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
22. The Rifter® #35 – “Out of Print” – Swimsuit Issue – 15 Autographs. The very first swimsuit issue with 30+ pinup characters from around the Megaverse®, statted out for use in your games, plus fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda, Henry Siembieda, staff and many contributors, including Mark Dudley, Chuck Walton, Apollo Okamura, Nick Bradshaw, the Mannings, and others.
23. The Rifter® #47 – “Out of Print” – Autographs. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include a massive Rifts® adventure: NORAD, plus Cargo Cults, and Megaversal Chain Letters, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
24. The Rifter® #50 – 16 Autographs. The Rifter® #50 Anniversary issue with 19 autographs and a small, quick Bradshaw sketch. It includes “official” articles for Rifts®, Splicers®, Phase World®, Palladium Fantasy RPG®, Nightbane®, Heroes Unlimited and more, plus a Rifts® comic strip, fiction, news and other good stuff. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
25. Rifts® Dimension Book: Dimensional Outbreak™ (2010) – 17 autographs. Signed by author Carl Gleba, Kevin Siembieda, the Palladium staff and many other Palladium creators – 16 signatures, including co-author Brandon Aten, Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. This is the newest Rifts® Dimension Book and popular among fans.
26. Rifts® Triax™ 2 (2010) – 14 autographs. Rifts® Triax™ 2 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.
27. RiftsworkZ Portfolio #1996 – Out of Print. The two thousand printrun portfolio sold out in a couple years and has been a collector’s item ever since. This is Number 1996 of 2000. It comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by artist John Zeleznik and Rifts® creator Kevin Siembieda. Plus one of the six prints is signed by John Zeleznik. Six 11 x 14 inch prints, each suitable for framing. Sold in “as is” condition, which we grade as very good to excellent condition.
28. Kevin Siembieda Print – Baby Dragon (1983), Framed. This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 6-8 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, framed and ready to hang. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
29. Kevin Siembieda Print – Basilisk (1983), Framed. This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 4-8 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, framed and ready to hang. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
30. Kevin Siembieda Print – Great Wooly Dragon (1983), Framed. This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 4-8 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, framed and ready to hang. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
31. Kevin Siembieda Print – Fire Dragon (1983), Framed. This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 3-6 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, framed and ready to hang. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
32. Kevin Siembieda Print – Seven Headed Hydra (1983), Framed. This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 4-8 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, framed and ready to hang. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
33. Kevin Siembieda Print – Frilled Dragon (1981), Framed. This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 25-40 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, framed and ready to hang. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
34. Kevin Siembieda Print – Ogre (1983), Framed. This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 4-8 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, framed and ready to hang. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
35. Kevin Siembieda Print – Faeries at Play (1983). This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 4-8 copies of this print remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, in a plastic bag with back board. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
36. Kevin Siembieda Prints (2) – Faerie and Pegasus & Faerie (1982). This artwork was created for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game and turned into prints in 1983; limited to 500 copies. These art prints have since become rare, highly desired and collectible items. Today there are only 25-40 of these two prints remaining. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Size: 8 1/2 x ll inch print, in a plastic bag with back board. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
37. Ramon Perez Heroes Unlimited Print #20 of 30. This artwork was created for the Heroes Unlimited, Second Edition, “Gold” Hardcover. There are only 30 signed and numbered copies. Signed by the artist Ramon Perez and the games creator Kevin Siembieda. There are only 10 of these prints remaining. Size: 17 x ll inch print. Sold in “as is” condition which we grade as mint. From Kevin Siembieda’s personal archives.
38. Michael Wilson Original Art: Ye Old Magic Shop. Original artwork is by Mike Wilson done for a Palladium Fantasy RPG® product. It depicts the exterior of “Ye Old Magic Shop,” a classic image we’ve all encountered in our gaming lives. It is a pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches on Bristol board and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork. Sold in “as is” condition.
39. Michael Wilson Original Art: Tavern Gathering. Original artwork by Mike Wilson done for a Palladium Fantasy RPG® product. It depicts a gathering at a tavern, another classic image we’ve all encountered in our gaming experiences. It is a pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches on Bristol board and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork. Sold in “as is” condition.
40. Michael Wilson Original Art: Rifts® Adventure Group. Original artwork by Mike Wilson done for the Rifts® Adventure Guide. It depicts a gathering of a classic group of adventurers examining pre-Rifts artifacts. Nice. It is a pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches on Bristol board and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork. Sold in “as is” condition.
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- The Rifter® #49 – Now available.
- The Rifter® #50 (special anniversary issue) – Now available.
- The Rifter® #51 (official Triax source material & more) – 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.
- NEW! Rifts® SAMAS™ “Accept No Imitations” T-Shirt – Now available for ordering. Ships mid-August.
- Rifts®/Phase World®: Heroes of the Megaverse® – August
- Armageddon Unlimited™
- Rifts® World Book One: Vampire Kingdoms™, Expanded/Updated
- Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™
- Rifts® World Book: Lemuria
- Rifts® Dimension Book™: Thundercloud Galaxy™
- Rifter® #52 – Horror Special
- Dead Reign™ Sourcebook Three
- Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook
- Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames™
- Rifts® Chaos Earth™ – First Responders Sourcebook
- Plus more Robotech® sourcebooks, more Mysteries of Magic™ sourcebooks, more Nightbane® sourcebooks, more Dead Reign™ sourcebooks and other good stuff. Note: Order of release, as listed, may be altered.
White on a black T-shirt featuring a Coalition SAMAS™ as drawn by Kevin Long. The words “Rifts® by Palladium Books®” are in blue, artwork and “Accept No Imitations” in white.
Type: 50/50 cotton polyester blend.
Sizes: Medium to 5XL.
Color: Black and white artwork, blue Rifts logo and text, slogan in white on a black T-shirt.
Art by: Kevin Long, inked by Brian and Allen Manning.
Cost: $18.95 for Medium, Large and XL. $20.95 for 2XL, $22.95 for 3XL, $24.95 for 4XL and $26.95 for 5XL. Plus shipping.
Cat. No. 2552. Available to order now, ships in two weeks. At the printer.
Note: Getting pre-orders is helpful because we still have time to adjust the quantity by size, and so on, so please don’t hesitate to order.
The Rifter® #51 has shipped. Official Rifts® Triax™ weapons, cyborgs and other source material, strange and amazing O.C.C.s, powers and abilities for Splicers®, and much more. Have you ordered yours?
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.
In final production and looking good. Final editing and layout are expected next week.
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® 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 sold more of her creations this week, and if the sales follow last year’s pattern, she’ll be selling like hot cakes in the months August and September. 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 a one-of-a-kind work of art. Each 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.
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