Auction 2: Robotech, Rifters & Original Art June 20
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:14 pm
Palladium Auction 2: Robotech, Rifters & Original Art
June 20-June 27, 2010
Thirty-two new items are in the latest Palladium auction with a focus on old Robotech® books and collectibles, The Rifter® and original artwork (Perez, Long, Siembieda & Wilson).
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.
The auction just started Sunday evening and there has already been a lot of interest with a half dozen items reaching their minimum bid within just the first couple hours.
Here’s the rundown:
1. Heroes Unlimited “Gold” Hardcover #40: This is the limited edition hardcover collector’s item – only 500 copies were printed. Signed & numbered by creator Kevin Siembieda and artist Ramon Perez, as well as the Palladium Staff. Note: Numbers under 100 were made available only to Palladium staff, creators, friends, investors and for special promotion. To get a number below 100 is super-rare.
2. Heroes Unlimited™ Second Printing (1985) – “First Edition Rules” – Autographs. Heroes Unlimited™ was first published by Palladium Books in 1984. This is the 2nd printing of the first edition rule book; soft-cover. Signed by creator Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium Staff.
3. Century Station “Proofreader copy” 1990. Straight out of the Palladium archives is the “proofreader photocopy” of Century Station – a sourcebook for Heroes Unlimited. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
4. Robotech® RPG – 9th Printing (1992) – First Edition Rules (1986) – autographs. This is a copy of the iconic Robotech® first edition rules first released in 1986. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the next 15 years. Art by Kevin Long. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
5. Robotech® RDF Manual – 2nd Printing (1988) – First Edition Rules – autographs. This is a copy of the iconic Robotech® RDF (Robotech Defense Force) Sourcebook; first edition rules, 2nd printing, 1988. Includes floor plans for the Prometheus and Daedelus, and lots of other good stuff. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years. Art by Kevin Long; wraparound cover. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
6. Robotech® Zentraedi Sourcebook – 1st Printing (1987) – First Edition Rules – autographs. This is a copy of the iconic Robotech® Zentraedi Sourcebook; first edition rules and first printing 1987. It includes more data about the Zentraedi with a focus on their spaceships, complete with ship deck plans. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years and renewed its license a few years ago to produce new Robotech® RPG books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
7. Robotech® RDF Accelerated Training Progam Sourcebook – 1st Printing (1988) – First Edition Rules – autographs. A first printing, it includes new gear, adventures and boot camp to improve the abilities of the player characters. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years and renewed its license a few years ago to produce new Robotech® RPG books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
8. Robotech® Ghost Ship Sourcebook – 2nd Printing (1988) – First Edition Rules – autographs. This copy of Robotech® Ghost Ship adventure/sourcebook is in near mint condition. It includes Zentraedi ship deck plans and adventure around a “derelict” spacecraft. Plus gear, random tables and more. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years and renewed its license a few years ago to produce new Robotech® RPG books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
9. Robotech II® The Sentinels RPG – “Proofreader copy” from 1989 – First Edition Rules – Autographs. A gem from the Palladium archives is the one and only “proofreader photocopy” of the original Robotech II® The Sentinels Role-Playing Game. It has sat in a Palladium’s files for 21 years! Now it can be yours. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. Sold in “as is” condition. The paper of the xerox copy so some signs of aged and there are some corrections in red.
10. Robotech II® The Sentinels RPG – First Printing (1989) – First Edition Rules – Autographs. This is a copy of the rare Robotech® Sentinels RPG, and a first printing to boot. It includes more first edition rules stats, art and diagrams for the REF (Robotech Expeditionary Force) for all the next generation REF mecha and spaceships, as well as weapons, vehicles, aliens and other data. Fun and easy to adapt to Second Edition Robotech books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
11. Macross II®: Deck Plans Volume One – “Proofreader copy” from 1994 – First Edition Rules – Autographs. Another gem from the Palladium archives is the one and only “proofreader photocopy” of Macross II® Deck Plans Volume One. It has sat in a Palladium’s files for 16 years! Now it can be yours. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. Sold in “as is” condition. The paper of the xerox copy so some signs of aged and there are some corrections in red.
12. Macross II®: Deck Plans Volume One (book; 1stm printing 1994) – First Edition Rules – Autographs. The actual book – first printing – Macross II® Deck Plans Volume One. Packed with floor plans for Macross spaceships. Rare. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
13. Robotech® Sourcebook: New World Order (1995) – First Edition Rules – Autographs. This is the “proofreader photocopy” of the rare adventure/sourcebook Robotech® Sourcebook: New World Order. It includes data on Zentraedi rebels, adventures and adventure ideas, and other good stuff. It has sat in a Palladium’s files for 15 years! Now it can be yours. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. All items sold in “as is” condition. The paper of the xerox copy so some signs of aged and there are some corrections in red.
14. Robotech® VHS Box Color Art Proof (1990) – Kevin Fales – Matted – Signed by Siembieda. T-Rex and Cyclones, how can you go wrong? This is a color proof file copy of the artwork done for the Robotech New Generation VHS videotape, Volume Three, by artist, Kevin Fales. Matted and bagged. Size: 4 1/2 x 7 3/4 inch image, 9 x 12 inches in matt. Nice. Signed by Publisher and Robotech RPG creator, Kevin Siembieda. It is the larger of two color proof prints. Sold in “as is” condition.
15. Robotech II® The Sentinels – Original Animation Cel (1989) Purchased from Harmony Gold – Framed. This is one of the actual animation cels used in the animated feature, Robotech® II: The Sentinels; rare. It features a pair of Bioroid Pilots on hover sleds. Nice. Framed. Size: 9 x 7 inch image, 12 x 10 inch in frame. Rare. Sold in “as is” condition, which we grade as mint.
16. Mike Wilson – Robotech® “Invid Scout” original Art (2008). This original artwork by Mike Wilson is from the new Robotech® RPG (2008). It depicts an Invid Scout. It is pen and ink illustration with many small dabs of white out (not visible from a distance). Size: 8 1/2 x 11 inches and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
17. Mike Wilson – Robotech® “Invid Overlord” original Art (2008). This original artwork by Mike Wilson is from the new Robotech® RPG (2008). It depicts an Invid Overlord. It is pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 6 x 10 inch image on an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of bristol board and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
18. The Rifter® 1-15 “Out of Print” Set – All books are autographed. 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. Sold in “as is” condition, which we’d classify as excellent to mint.
19. The Rifter® #16-Present Set – All books are autographed. 20 issues total ranging from #16 to present. Each book is signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. Note: MISSING many out of print issues including #21, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37 and others; 20 issues total. Sold in “as is” condition, which we’d classify as excellent to mint.
20. The Rifter® #28 “Out of Print” – Signed. 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.
21. The Rifter® #31 “Out of Print” – Singed. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include new aliens and monsters for Heroes Unlimited, Splicers®, Preparing Mega-Damage Food, Phase World® Sunhammer Consolidated Freightways, Triax & NGR adventure and weapons, Fantasy Adventure: Quest for Castlerake Part One, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
22. The Rifter® #32 “Out of Print” – Signed. 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.
23. The Rifter® #33 “Out of Print” – Signed. 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.
24. The Rifter® #37 “Out of Print” – Signed. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include Rifts® Fort Larado, the Devil’s Gate and Abernathy Pass (a New West boomtown), a story set in the New West, Splicer® official source material, HU2 Mega-Hero expanded, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
25. The Rifter® #50 – Three Items – ALL signed – The Rifter® 50 proofreader copy, The Rifter® 50 printer’s digital proof, The Rifter® 50 book. A unique set of items, all signed, that presents two different proof copies and the actual printed book; all signed. The book has 18 autographs and a little sketch by Nick Bradshaw.
26. Kevin Siembieda – Fantasy “Detroit Gaming Center” Poster (1980) – Rare – Less than 50 posters were ever made (1980) – Signed. This is one of Kevin Siembieda’s first professional illustrations. It is a poster created for Erick Wujcik to advertise the Detroit Gaming Center’s FIRST Octoberfest, an annual mini-convention event. The monsters depicted are the villains from Kevin Siembieda’s famous Lord De Silca tournament that he’s run off and on for 30 years! Only a few dozen posters were made and MOST were hung up in stores and on college campuses to advertise the event. When it was over, the posters were torn down and thrown away! Kevin didn’t even know any existed until he discovered SIX in mint condition packed away. That’s about as rare as you can get. This is one of them.
A piece of Erick Wujcik/Kevin Siembieda, Detroit and gaming history. Framed. Black, white and red printing on a heavy paper stock. Size: 12 x 15 framed. One-of-six-of-a-kind printed posters from 1980. Sold in “as is” condition, which is near mint or mint!
27. Kevin Siembieda – Lord De Silca Print with Pencil Sketch – Rare – Less than 100 prints were ever made (1980) – Signed. The DGC allowed Kevin Siembieda to make a limited run of 100 prints from the art used in the Detroit Gaming Center (DGC) poster advertising the FIRST DGC Octoberfest, an annual mini-convention event. The monsters depicted are Lord DeSilca and his evil henchmen from Kevin Siembieda’s well known Lord De Silca tournament, which he’s run off and on for 30 years! Only a 100 prints were made (not numbered), and Kevin has only a dozen or two copies of this print left.
This one is made more special by the original sketch added to the gang monster horde, penciled by Kevin Siembieda special for this auction. This is the first time he’s ever done something like this.
Black and white print on a heavy paper stock. Size: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 poster, suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind sketch on a limited edition print from 1980. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Mint condition.
28. Kevin Siembieda – Fantasy “Winged Woman” original Art (1980) – Published by Judges Guild for D&D adventures. This original artwork by Palladium founder Kevin Siembieda was an illustration done during Kevin’s freelance days and published by legendary Judges Guild for Dungeons and Dragon sourcebooks and adventures. It is an elegant illustration depicting a winged woman taking flight. It is black and white ink illustration done inked with a brush. 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 are he created for Judges Guild and D&D. Signed. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
29. Ramon Perez – Rifts® “Coalition Navy” original Art (2008). This original artwork by fan favorite artist Ramon Perezfrom the Rifts® Coalition Navy Sourcebook. It depicts a Coalition Navy Seal on a underwater sled. Gorgeous. It is pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 13 3/4 x 10 inches on bristol board and suitable for framing. There is not much Ramon Perez artwork on the market these days.One-of-a-kind original artwork.
30. Mike Wilson – Rifts® “Tolkeen Street Scene” original Art (2008). This original artwork by Mike Wilson is from the Rifts® Coalition War series/Siege on Tolkeen. It depicts an adventurer looking at a Techno-Wizard Iron Juggernaut. It is pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 4 1/2 x 10 inch image on an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of bristol board and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
31. Kevin Long – Weapons & Armor original Art (2000). This original artwork by fan fave Kevin Long is from the Compendium of Weapons, Armor & Castles. Image area is 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches on a sheet of Duo-Shade board; suitable for framing. Kevin Long artwork is rare, and this is a beauty. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
32. Kevin Long – Weapons & Armor original Art (2000). This original artwork of an Egyptian warrior by fan fave Kevin Long is from the Compendium of Weapons, Armor & Castles. Image area is 6 x 9 1/2 inches on a sheet of Duo-Shade board; suitable for framing. Kevin Long artwork is rare, and this is a beauty. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
Here's the link:
http://shop.ebay.com/kevins9469/m.html? ... ksid=p4340
This auction ENDS June 27.
Our next auction should start July 4, 2010.
Enjoy these old titles while you wait for the many new books and products coming in 2010. Lots of them. Game on!
Sincerely,
Kevin Siembieda
Publisher, Writer, and Game Designer
Palladium Books, 29 years of publishing role-playing games
© Copyright June 20, 2010 Palladium Books Inc. All rights reserved.
Rifts®, The Rifter®, RECON®, Splicers®, Palladium Books®, Phase World®, The Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game®, Megaverse®, Nightbane®, The Mechanoids®, The Mechanoid Invasion®, Coalition Wars® and After the Bomb® are Registered Trademarks of Palladium Books Inc. Heroes Unlimited™, Beyond the Supernatural, Dead Reign, Warpath, Shemarrian Nation, and other published book titles, names, slogans and likenesses are trademarks of Palladium Books Inc., and Kevin Siembieda.
Robotech® and Robotech® The Shadow Chronicles® are Registered Trademarks of Harmony Gold USA, Inc.
June 20-June 27, 2010
Thirty-two new items are in the latest Palladium auction with a focus on old Robotech® books and collectibles, The Rifter® and original artwork (Perez, Long, Siembieda & Wilson).
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.
The auction just started Sunday evening and there has already been a lot of interest with a half dozen items reaching their minimum bid within just the first couple hours.
Here’s the rundown:
1. Heroes Unlimited “Gold” Hardcover #40: This is the limited edition hardcover collector’s item – only 500 copies were printed. Signed & numbered by creator Kevin Siembieda and artist Ramon Perez, as well as the Palladium Staff. Note: Numbers under 100 were made available only to Palladium staff, creators, friends, investors and for special promotion. To get a number below 100 is super-rare.
2. Heroes Unlimited™ Second Printing (1985) – “First Edition Rules” – Autographs. Heroes Unlimited™ was first published by Palladium Books in 1984. This is the 2nd printing of the first edition rule book; soft-cover. Signed by creator Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium Staff.
3. Century Station “Proofreader copy” 1990. Straight out of the Palladium archives is the “proofreader photocopy” of Century Station – a sourcebook for Heroes Unlimited. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
4. Robotech® RPG – 9th Printing (1992) – First Edition Rules (1986) – autographs. This is a copy of the iconic Robotech® first edition rules first released in 1986. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the next 15 years. Art by Kevin Long. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
5. Robotech® RDF Manual – 2nd Printing (1988) – First Edition Rules – autographs. This is a copy of the iconic Robotech® RDF (Robotech Defense Force) Sourcebook; first edition rules, 2nd printing, 1988. Includes floor plans for the Prometheus and Daedelus, and lots of other good stuff. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years. Art by Kevin Long; wraparound cover. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
6. Robotech® Zentraedi Sourcebook – 1st Printing (1987) – First Edition Rules – autographs. This is a copy of the iconic Robotech® Zentraedi Sourcebook; first edition rules and first printing 1987. It includes more data about the Zentraedi with a focus on their spaceships, complete with ship deck plans. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years and renewed its license a few years ago to produce new Robotech® RPG books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
7. Robotech® RDF Accelerated Training Progam Sourcebook – 1st Printing (1988) – First Edition Rules – autographs. A first printing, it includes new gear, adventures and boot camp to improve the abilities of the player characters. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years and renewed its license a few years ago to produce new Robotech® RPG books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
8. Robotech® Ghost Ship Sourcebook – 2nd Printing (1988) – First Edition Rules – autographs. This copy of Robotech® Ghost Ship adventure/sourcebook is in near mint condition. It includes Zentraedi ship deck plans and adventure around a “derelict” spacecraft. Plus gear, random tables and more. Palladium produced Robotech® RPGs and sourcebooks for the 15 years and renewed its license a few years ago to produce new Robotech® RPG books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
9. Robotech II® The Sentinels RPG – “Proofreader copy” from 1989 – First Edition Rules – Autographs. A gem from the Palladium archives is the one and only “proofreader photocopy” of the original Robotech II® The Sentinels Role-Playing Game. It has sat in a Palladium’s files for 21 years! Now it can be yours. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. Sold in “as is” condition. The paper of the xerox copy so some signs of aged and there are some corrections in red.
10. Robotech II® The Sentinels RPG – First Printing (1989) – First Edition Rules – Autographs. This is a copy of the rare Robotech® Sentinels RPG, and a first printing to boot. It includes more first edition rules stats, art and diagrams for the REF (Robotech Expeditionary Force) for all the next generation REF mecha and spaceships, as well as weapons, vehicles, aliens and other data. Fun and easy to adapt to Second Edition Robotech books. Signed by author Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff.
11. Macross II®: Deck Plans Volume One – “Proofreader copy” from 1994 – First Edition Rules – Autographs. Another gem from the Palladium archives is the one and only “proofreader photocopy” of Macross II® Deck Plans Volume One. It has sat in a Palladium’s files for 16 years! Now it can be yours. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. Sold in “as is” condition. The paper of the xerox copy so some signs of aged and there are some corrections in red.
12. Macross II®: Deck Plans Volume One (book; 1stm printing 1994) – First Edition Rules – Autographs. The actual book – first printing – Macross II® Deck Plans Volume One. Packed with floor plans for Macross spaceships. Rare. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
13. Robotech® Sourcebook: New World Order (1995) – First Edition Rules – Autographs. This is the “proofreader photocopy” of the rare adventure/sourcebook Robotech® Sourcebook: New World Order. It includes data on Zentraedi rebels, adventures and adventure ideas, and other good stuff. It has sat in a Palladium’s files for 15 years! Now it can be yours. A one-of-a-kind item! Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff. All items sold in “as is” condition. The paper of the xerox copy so some signs of aged and there are some corrections in red.
14. Robotech® VHS Box Color Art Proof (1990) – Kevin Fales – Matted – Signed by Siembieda. T-Rex and Cyclones, how can you go wrong? This is a color proof file copy of the artwork done for the Robotech New Generation VHS videotape, Volume Three, by artist, Kevin Fales. Matted and bagged. Size: 4 1/2 x 7 3/4 inch image, 9 x 12 inches in matt. Nice. Signed by Publisher and Robotech RPG creator, Kevin Siembieda. It is the larger of two color proof prints. Sold in “as is” condition.
15. Robotech II® The Sentinels – Original Animation Cel (1989) Purchased from Harmony Gold – Framed. This is one of the actual animation cels used in the animated feature, Robotech® II: The Sentinels; rare. It features a pair of Bioroid Pilots on hover sleds. Nice. Framed. Size: 9 x 7 inch image, 12 x 10 inch in frame. Rare. Sold in “as is” condition, which we grade as mint.
16. Mike Wilson – Robotech® “Invid Scout” original Art (2008). This original artwork by Mike Wilson is from the new Robotech® RPG (2008). It depicts an Invid Scout. It is pen and ink illustration with many small dabs of white out (not visible from a distance). Size: 8 1/2 x 11 inches and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
17. Mike Wilson – Robotech® “Invid Overlord” original Art (2008). This original artwork by Mike Wilson is from the new Robotech® RPG (2008). It depicts an Invid Overlord. It is pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 6 x 10 inch image on an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of bristol board and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
18. The Rifter® 1-15 “Out of Print” Set – All books are autographed. 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. Sold in “as is” condition, which we’d classify as excellent to mint.
19. The Rifter® #16-Present Set – All books are autographed. 20 issues total ranging from #16 to present. Each book is signed by Kevin Siembieda and the Palladium staff. Note: MISSING many out of print issues including #21, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37 and others; 20 issues total. Sold in “as is” condition, which we’d classify as excellent to mint.
20. The Rifter® #28 “Out of Print” – Signed. 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.
21. The Rifter® #31 “Out of Print” – Singed. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include new aliens and monsters for Heroes Unlimited, Splicers®, Preparing Mega-Damage Food, Phase World® Sunhammer Consolidated Freightways, Triax & NGR adventure and weapons, Fantasy Adventure: Quest for Castlerake Part One, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
22. The Rifter® #32 “Out of Print” – Signed. 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.
23. The Rifter® #33 “Out of Print” – Signed. 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.
24. The Rifter® #37 “Out of Print” – Signed. A coveted out of print issue of The Rifter®. Articles include Rifts® Fort Larado, the Devil’s Gate and Abernathy Pass (a New West boomtown), a story set in the New West, Splicer® official source material, HU2 Mega-Hero expanded, fiction, news and more. Signed by Kevin Siembieda and staff.
25. The Rifter® #50 – Three Items – ALL signed – The Rifter® 50 proofreader copy, The Rifter® 50 printer’s digital proof, The Rifter® 50 book. A unique set of items, all signed, that presents two different proof copies and the actual printed book; all signed. The book has 18 autographs and a little sketch by Nick Bradshaw.
26. Kevin Siembieda – Fantasy “Detroit Gaming Center” Poster (1980) – Rare – Less than 50 posters were ever made (1980) – Signed. This is one of Kevin Siembieda’s first professional illustrations. It is a poster created for Erick Wujcik to advertise the Detroit Gaming Center’s FIRST Octoberfest, an annual mini-convention event. The monsters depicted are the villains from Kevin Siembieda’s famous Lord De Silca tournament that he’s run off and on for 30 years! Only a few dozen posters were made and MOST were hung up in stores and on college campuses to advertise the event. When it was over, the posters were torn down and thrown away! Kevin didn’t even know any existed until he discovered SIX in mint condition packed away. That’s about as rare as you can get. This is one of them.
A piece of Erick Wujcik/Kevin Siembieda, Detroit and gaming history. Framed. Black, white and red printing on a heavy paper stock. Size: 12 x 15 framed. One-of-six-of-a-kind printed posters from 1980. Sold in “as is” condition, which is near mint or mint!
27. Kevin Siembieda – Lord De Silca Print with Pencil Sketch – Rare – Less than 100 prints were ever made (1980) – Signed. The DGC allowed Kevin Siembieda to make a limited run of 100 prints from the art used in the Detroit Gaming Center (DGC) poster advertising the FIRST DGC Octoberfest, an annual mini-convention event. The monsters depicted are Lord DeSilca and his evil henchmen from Kevin Siembieda’s well known Lord De Silca tournament, which he’s run off and on for 30 years! Only a 100 prints were made (not numbered), and Kevin has only a dozen or two copies of this print left.
This one is made more special by the original sketch added to the gang monster horde, penciled by Kevin Siembieda special for this auction. This is the first time he’s ever done something like this.
Black and white print on a heavy paper stock. Size: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 poster, suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind sketch on a limited edition print from 1980. Signed by Kevin Siembieda. Mint condition.
28. Kevin Siembieda – Fantasy “Winged Woman” original Art (1980) – Published by Judges Guild for D&D adventures. This original artwork by Palladium founder Kevin Siembieda was an illustration done during Kevin’s freelance days and published by legendary Judges Guild for Dungeons and Dragon sourcebooks and adventures. It is an elegant illustration depicting a winged woman taking flight. It is black and white ink illustration done inked with a brush. 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 are he created for Judges Guild and D&D. Signed. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
29. Ramon Perez – Rifts® “Coalition Navy” original Art (2008). This original artwork by fan favorite artist Ramon Perezfrom the Rifts® Coalition Navy Sourcebook. It depicts a Coalition Navy Seal on a underwater sled. Gorgeous. It is pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 13 3/4 x 10 inches on bristol board and suitable for framing. There is not much Ramon Perez artwork on the market these days.One-of-a-kind original artwork.
30. Mike Wilson – Rifts® “Tolkeen Street Scene” original Art (2008). This original artwork by Mike Wilson is from the Rifts® Coalition War series/Siege on Tolkeen. It depicts an adventurer looking at a Techno-Wizard Iron Juggernaut. It is pen and ink illustration of excellent quality. Size: 4 1/2 x 10 inch image on an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of bristol board and suitable for framing. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
31. Kevin Long – Weapons & Armor original Art (2000). This original artwork by fan fave Kevin Long is from the Compendium of Weapons, Armor & Castles. Image area is 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches on a sheet of Duo-Shade board; suitable for framing. Kevin Long artwork is rare, and this is a beauty. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
32. Kevin Long – Weapons & Armor original Art (2000). This original artwork of an Egyptian warrior by fan fave Kevin Long is from the Compendium of Weapons, Armor & Castles. Image area is 6 x 9 1/2 inches on a sheet of Duo-Shade board; suitable for framing. Kevin Long artwork is rare, and this is a beauty. One-of-a-kind original artwork.
Here's the link:
http://shop.ebay.com/kevins9469/m.html? ... ksid=p4340
This auction ENDS June 27.
Our next auction should start July 4, 2010.
Enjoy these old titles while you wait for the many new books and products coming in 2010. Lots of them. Game on!
Sincerely,
Kevin Siembieda
Publisher, Writer, and Game Designer
Palladium Books, 29 years of publishing role-playing games
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