Beloved role-playing game designer, Erick Wujcik, age 57, passed away Saturday evening, June 7, 2008. He died from complications related to pancreatic and liver cancer. Kathryn Kozora, his sweetheart of more than 30 years, and other loved ones were at his side.
Erick was diagnosed with cancer in late November, 2007 and given 6-8 weeks to live. True to Erick’s indomitable spirit and zest for life, he proved the doctors wrong by lasting more than six months. Most of that time was spent with friends and loved ones.
For more details see the June 8, 2008, Press Release.
The impact of Erick Wujcik’s death has affected everyone at Palladium Books in a deep and personal way. Erick Wujcik and Kevin Siembieda were as close as brothers, and Erick was a good friend and a frequent friendly face at the Palladium offices. He meant something special to Alex, Julius, Wayne and Kathy, and each and every one of us has been affected, in some way, by his passing.
Our sincere appreciation and thanks to the multitude of Palladium fans who have sent us emails, private messages, cards, flowers and telephone calls, and to the even greater multitude who have posted online, expressing their sorrow at the passing of this brilliant, gentle and kind human being.
Regrettably, the death of Erick and its effect on us all will cause a delay in the release of some products by 1-3 weeks, as work was been severely slowed as we all deal with our grief. Erick Wujcik will be missed.
Every Book in this auction was owned and used by Erick Wujcik. Each is also signed by Erick Wujcik, Kevin Siembieda, and in many cases, other Palladium staff members.
This auction was planned in advance of Erick Wujcik’s passing away. As a result, Kevin Siembieda thought about cancelling it. However, several other people who knew and loved Erick insisted that he go forward with the auction. They noted that Erick would like numerous “fans” to own his books and enjoy knowing they get special pleasure from them.
All books were signed by Erick Wujcik during his visit to Palladium Books in January, 2008, specifically for this (and future) auctions. It was Erick who asked that these items be sold at auction to help Palladium Books. Many are first printings but definitely in “used” condition. Each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity stating they come from the personal collection of Erick Wujcik.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® & Other Strangeness RPG; first printing. Signed.
- Four TMNT® sourcebooks; some first or second printings. Each signed.
- Transdimensional TMNT®; first printing. Signed.
- The Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy (1981 & 1982; 3 books). Signed.
- The Mechanoids® (1985). Signed.
- The Palladium Fantasy RPG®; first printing. Signed.
- The Palladium Fantasy RPG® Game Shield; first printing. Signed.
- Heroes Unlimited™, Revised, first printing. Signed.
- Justice Machine™, first printing. Signed.
- Weapons and Assassins™; three different printings. Signed.
- Revised RECON®; Signed.
- Amberzine™ #11 and #12-15. Signed by Erick Wujcik. And a 11x14 Nine Princes in Amber™ Audio-Book Poster signed by Roger Zelazny!
– Amberzine™ #11 & #12-15; unsigned.
– Rifts® Sourcebook One proofreader copy (signed).
– Japanese Pokemon card packs (never opened).
- The Rifter® #1 proofreader copy (signed).
- The Rifter® #2 proofreader copy (signed), weird keepsakes and more.
Auction starts Saturday, June 14, 2008. Click here for more details.
As a tribute to Erick Wujcik, Kevin Siembieda and 17 other artists say goodbye and good gaming by drawing inspiration for their pinup pages from the many RPG settings created by Erick. Each femme fatale is statted out for various Palladium RPG settings by one of Palladium’s many freelance authors.
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. A collection of short stories for Rifts® centered around the Chi-Town ‘Burbs.
Each story delves into the lives of the people who live in the shadowy no-man’s land of the Chi-Town ‘Burbs. Some are heroes, some are villains, others are adventurers, and some innocent bystanders.
The ‘Burbs are a collection of people waiting for admission into one of the fortified city havens of the Coalition States, and the opportunists who prey upon them. The Chi-Town ‘Burbs are the most famous of these shanty towns, tent cities and sprawling megalopolises that officially do not exist, and therefore have no formal government or laws. Refugees, D-Bees, fugitives, and outlaws of every stripe make their home in the ‘Burbs or visit to sell their wares, get a little R&R, or cause some trouble.
Robotech®: The Shadow Chronicles® RPG – 8˝ x 11 inch Hardcover Deluxe Edition is done and at the printers.
It offers larger page size for larger illustrations and greater clarity, some new artwork, and some additional text.
A number of people asked us to do it, so we are doing a very limited edition of 500 signed and numbered “Gold” editions of Robotech®: The Shadow Chronicles® RPG. The text and art in the book is exactly the same as the $30.95 mass market, but it is signed, numbered and has a special cover. Note: All previous Palladium “gold editions” have become collector items, many worth $100 to $500 on the collector’s market. Robotech is sure to follow suit.
Robotech® The Shadow Chronicles® is the newest, hot selling RPG from Palladium Books. Appeals to Robotech® fans and role-players of all generations. Check it out!
The mecha, vehicles, weapons and characters that made Robotech® famous. Packed with giant mecha, weapons, heroes, villains and fun.
In-depth coverage and updated information with fresh new artwork, including never-before-published mecha designs. Veteran RPG contributor Jason Marker has already begun research and development for this sourcebook.
Black printing on a Grey T-shirt. Nice.
Yellow/gold triangle with the word Triax in red on a black T-shirt. The first in a series of shirts that will offer company logos. (Naruni Enterprises, Northern Gun, Wilk’s, and others will be coming.)
It is up, fun, and selling well (over 400 copies sold in just a few weeks). Have you gotten your digital copy yet? If you have, and you enjoyed it, spread the word! Available only as a digital download! A must for ALL fans of The Rifter®.
The Rifter® #43 – Summer
Rifts® Anthology: Tales of the Chi-Town ‘Burbs™ – Summer
Robotech® The Macross Saga™ – Summer
Robotech® The Masters Saga™ – Summer
Robotech® The Shadow Chronicles® RPG “Deluxe Edition” – Summer
Robotech® The Shadow Chronicles® RPG “Deluxe Gold Edition” – Summer
Rifts® Dimension Book™ 11: Dyval™, Hell Unleashed – Summer
Rifts® Dimension Book™ 12: Dimensional Outbreak™ – Summer
Rifts® Heroes of the Megaverse® (Minion War) – Summer or Fall
Heroes Unlimited™/Rifts®: Armageddon Unlimited™ (Minion War) – Fall
Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames™ – Fall
Dead Reign™ RPG – Fall
Mysteries of Magic™ – Summer or Fall
Nightbane® Sourcebook – Fall
And More!
Robotech® and Robotech® The Shadow Chronicles® are Registered Trademarks of Harmony Gold USA, Inc.
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