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February 29, 2016: Guest Artist Spotlight: Edwin Huang

We love our Munchkin Guest Artist Edition artists and we love to highlight some of their other projects, as well as spotlight the new Munchkin editions they have illustrated. So without further ado, let's meet Edwin Huang!







Edwin has actually worked with Steve Jackson Games before, on Munchkin Skullkickers .  Based on the acclaimed Image comic title of the same name and written by Jim Zub, it injects amazing action and great comedy into the fantasy setting. What you may not know is that Huang is one of the preeminent artists for Udon Entertainment's Street Fighter series. Many of the canonical character designs that fans of the Street Fighter games recognize are Edwin's doing. His pieces are even immortalized as official sculptures based on the series! More recently, he has collaborated with Jim Zub on Street Fighter Unlimited, the franchise's newest comic series.



In addition to Street Fighter, he's worked with DC, IDW, and other Image titles, all with his signature smooth, yet frenetic, style. Whether it's Street Fighter, Superman, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, when Edwin touches a series his work becomes the definitive version of each and every character.



His polished style shows throughout the Munchkin Guest Artist Edition, giving the cover and each newly illustrated card a distinct, action-oriented look that we're extremely excited about. Look forward to it later this year!



– Hunter Shelburne



Warehouse 23 News: Get Your Maniacal Laugh Ready!



Grab your lab coat and polish your laser gun; you're heading to Mad Scientist University ! You and your classmates have assignments to complete. Can you come up with the best method to use squirrels to tunnel to the center of the earth? The student who comes up with the best schemes for finishing the assignments wins. The rest get sent home . . . in boxes . . . one piece at a time. Available from Warehouse 23 today!

February 28, 2016: Generational Gaming

People who weren't even born when I wrote Munchkin are now playing it. Some of them have beaten me.



People who were born after the first release of GURPS are now playing it with their kids. This is known.



Here's the question: has anybody out there who wasn't born when I wrote Ogre (1977) played it with their grand kids?



Let me know!



– Steve Jackson



Warehouse 23 News: Come Celebrate With Us!



Celebrate 15 years of Munchkin with special Guest Artist Editions !



We're kicking off the jubilee with the Munchkin Guest Artist Edition , illustrated by Ian McGinty. Known for his work on the Munchkin comics, Ian put his own slant on some of our favorite cards and completely re-illustrated all 168 cards. Grab a copy from your local FLGS or from Warehouse 23 today!

February 27, 2016: Legendary Loot At Your Fingertips!

Every GURPS Dungeon Fantasy adventurer dreams of finding treasure on their quests. And sometimes, those dreams pay off . . . big time. GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Treasures 2: Epic Treasures is a collection of powerful, interesting, and – well – epic items, which can form the basis for an adventure or a suitably amazing reward for a mighty deed.



GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 8: Treasure Tables author Matt Riggsby presents an assortment of memorable items, including the Sky-Breaking Halberd, the Armor of Perfect Suitability, the Sun Chariot, and much more.



Gold is great, but sometimes you want something extra exciting. And Epic Treasures is your one-stop trove for giving heroes what they want . . . if they can prove suitably epic. Download it today, only from Warehouse 23!



– Steven Marsh



Warehouse 23 News: An Adventure Worth Sinking Into



Gathered in one volume for the first time, The Sinking: Complete Serial contains an entire Pathfinder Roleplaying Game campaign full of intrigue, mystery, adventure, and danger. Sink your teeth into this download today, at Warehouse 23!

February 26, 2016: Munchkin Comic #14 Out Now!

Spyke's getting center stage in this month's issue of


This issue also has a special offer for the Bookmark of Chained Attacks, along with a 5 card promo pack! The code allows you to get the pack for only a penny, plus shipping and handling. You can also order the comic through Warehouse 23 and the promo pack will be included automatically with your order! So whether you have a friendly local comic store or not, you can still snag some sweet loot. Pick it up today!



– Hunter Shelburne



Warehouse 23 News: A Classic Among The Stars Is Back



A fan-favorite universe is back – and the cosmos may never be the same! The entire range of GURPS Traveller supplements are available again to download, thanks to Warehouse 23.

February 25, 2016: SJ Games & Friends In Retail Merchandiser

It's always nice to see Munchkin in magazines, but it's even cooler when we can share the page with our friends and collaborators. The January/February issue of Retail Merchandiser features products with our licenses through brands like Funko,


And don't forget about the amazingly talented artists featured in our Munchkin Guest Artist Editions ! Thanks to all of you for helping us make the 15th anniversary of Munchkin very, very special. 



– Hunter Shelburne



Warehouse 23 News: Get Ready For The End Times!



Mistakes were made; long story short, whoops, the world ended – but the fun is just beginning! Pyramid #3/88: The End Is Nigh gives you GURPS goodness for all your post-apocalyptic games, with info for wasteland warriors on firearms, mass combat, improvised weapons, and more. Download it individually or subscribe today – only from Warehouse 23!

February 24, 2016: Munchkin Guest Artist Edition Celebration Recap

Whew, what a weekend! Our Munchkin Guest Artist Edition Celebration day was a success, and we have you folks to thank for that! Gamers are sharing pictures playing Munchkin Guest Artist Edition at their friendly local game stores this weekend, and getting some sweet promo loot. Our own live stream event from Wonko's Toys and Games was a ton of fun, thanks to some superfans and the gracious shopkeeps. There was a 6 person tie at Level 9, a come from behind winner, and a signed copy of Guest Artist Edition given away to the winner! You can find the archived recording on our YouTube channel. 



You still have a little more time to enter our Guest Artist Edition contest as well! Post a picture of yourself playing Munchkin Guest Artist Edition at your FLGS on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with the hashtag #PlayMunchkin to enter. We'll randomly select winners to get a copy of the game! And remember, you can still get Munchkin Guest Artist Edition, but it is limited edition, so get it while you still can. Thanks for making this a celebration to remember!



– Hunter Shelburne



Warehouse 23 News: Do You Dare Enter The Tomb Of The Lich Lord?



The Lich Lord has returned and is wreaking havoc by raising the dead from their wormy graves. Can your party of adventurers defeat him in Dungeoneer: The Tomb of the Lich Lord ? Explore the dungeon by placing map cards and vanquishing his minions on your way through the tomb. Available from Warehouse 23.

February 23, 2016: JoCo 2016 Announcements: Munchkin Pathfinder Guest Artist Edition And Munchkin Tavern!

This week, some lucky members of SJ Games are basking in the sun and fun of the JoCo 2016 Cruise, playing games with some of the coolest music, gaming, and comedy personalities in the world! But we won't let you guys miss out on the fun announcements being made on the cruise!







The newest announced member of the Guest Artist Edition line, Munchkin Pathfinder Guest Artist Edition takes the goblin fighting, dragon slaying, giant-sword wielding action of the original game, and pairs it with the unique artistic styling of Shane White. Shane is an author and artist who has worked on comics like Pathfinder: Goblins, Bad Karma, and 1 Month 2 Live. His experience with goblins comes in mightily handy considering this game is filled to the brim with them! 







We also teased about our Munchkin Tavern, our HQ at GenCon 2016, August 4th through the 6th. You can come by the Tavern to play the latest Munchkin games and get unique loot, like our Munchkin Tavern tumblers and T-shirts. The Tavern has a special themed menu as well! We'll have more info as the event gets closer, but for now we have a sneak peak of the our Munchkin Tavern 2016 logo.



If all these announcements on a sweet cruise vacation sounds amazing, then you may also be interested in attending JoCo 2017! It's fills up fast, so book early to make sure you can be there. We'll see you on one of the seven seas!



– Hunter Shelburne



Warehouse 23 News: Are You Feeling Super?



Show the world how super you feel with the Super Munchkin Guest Artist T-Shirt ! Featuring an illustration from Art Baltazar, it even comes with a rule for Munchkin games. Available exclusively from Warehouse 23.

February 22, 2016: Get Your Munchkin Guest Artist Edition Signed By Ian McGinty!

Our first Munchkin Guest Artist Edition is flying off of the shelves, thanks to the incredible art of Ian McGinty. You definitely want to visit your Friendly Local Game Store for a copy if you haven't yet. In addition to this, Ian has been working on the


Agamacon - Aiken, SC; March 4th - March 6th



Emerald City Comic Con - Seattle, WA; April 7th - April 10th



Anime St. Louis - St. Louis, MO; May 13th - 15th



Tidewater Comicon - Virginia Beach, VA; May 21st - May 22nd



Kansas City Comic Con - Kansas City, MO; August 12th - August 14th



Ian is also fully authorized to hand out promos: we gave him the secret codewords, handshakes, the whole nine yards. So swing by, get your game signed, and bask in Ian's radiance!



– Hunter Shelburne



Warehouse 23 News: Seeking New Adventure? Check The Captain's Log!



New threats, opportunities, and scenarios await with Captain's Log #41 , the newest PDF magazine edition for Star Fleet Battles . Enhance your game even more with the color SSDs that make that issue's new ships easier than ever to use! Download both today from Warehouse 23!

February 21, 2016: You've Got The Power!

When it comes to crypt-crawling in a GURPS Dungeon Fantasy world, the difference between life and death might hang on how much you've got in reserve with your power item to fuel your spells, powers, and super-secret skills. Fortunately, GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 18: Power Items provides you with the upper hand you need to escape with your hard-earned loot.



Dungeon Fantasy mastermind Sean Punch is your guide, taking you on an exhaustive look at using, abusing, creating, and upgrading power items. You'll learn how to add value to an existing item to amp its reserves, or transfer your bond to a new shiny treasure. You'll also discover new power-ups and hear whispers of quests that may enable you and your allies to supercharge your item.



With Power Items , your adventurer's extra edge has never been sharper. Download it today, only from Warehouse 23!



– Steven Marsh



Warehouse 23 News: See The World Of Munchkin With Spyke And Flower!



Join Spyke and Flower on their adventures and mishaps in the Munchkin Comics ! Enjoy the work of some of our favorite artists, including Ian McGinty and Katie Cook. Head to your local comic shop or get them online at Warehouse 23.

February 20, 2016: Pandemic: It's Not Just For Gamers Any More

Whenever I'm in my Friendly Local Game Store, anyone who is not playing a Steve Jackson game is likely to be playing Pandemic . It has long been a favorite among board gamers, partly because its cooperative nature makes it particularly easy to teach. Not surprisingly, a game that popular is producing sequels and expansions. The latest is Pandemic Legacy . It has become so popular that even TV news reporters are discussing it! But what is really fun is when non-gamers try actually playing a game.



Check out this report where four real-life epidemiologists try out Pandemic Legacy !



– By W. Glenn Kirkconnell, MIB 1617



Warehouse 23 News: Welcome To Al Amarja!



A mysterious island in the Mediterranean beckons those who crave power. Explore the strange locale and meet its inhabitants with the On the Edge Booster POP . In this trading card game of surreal conspiracies, play against your friends and vie for control of Al Amarja! Available from Warehouse 23.