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August 2, 2013: Munchkin Pathfinder Dice In China!

Sam and I visited the plastics factory where we had a chance to see many, many games in production. While walking through the tooling department, we ran across two sprues of tests they ran a few months ago when the Munchkin Pathfinder d6 was being designed. Look closely at the photos to catch the goblin head that replaces the Munchkin on this new die design. Yes, we created an entirely new d6 for Munchkin Pathfinder .




Later, after exploring the injection and compression machines, we ran across thousands of Munchkin Pathfinder dice in the inking room. That translucent purple d6 turned out amazing and I loved seeing them work on so many of the dice. If you're at Gen Con make sure to swing by early; we will have a limited number of copies for sale.




It's now time for the visit to the primary printing and assembly factory. We get to check out thousands of Ogres preparing for their long journey to America. And no, I cannot bring your copy back with me; it won't fit in the overhead compartment!



– Phil Reed



Warehouse 23 News: The Sights You Will See...



From Badgers with Bagpipes to Snake Wizards with magic wands .



But that's not all, Katana Kats in Samurai armor are here!



And Something Fishy with Archerfish !



We've got more of the Off the Wall Armies miniatures sculpted by Richard Kerr

August 3, 2013: Cool Photos From SDCC 2013

We have updated our Flickr account with a bunch of photos we took at San Diego Comic Con this year.



I am told that it was as fun as it looked.



– Leonard Balsera



Warehouse 23 News: Christmas In July!



We've got a special Holiday Surprise for you this summer.



We're bringing back all of our holiday themed boosters in this special set.



We've also included two new Christmas Munchkin dice and a special holiday Munchkin Kill-O-Meter to track your combat, because of course the holidays are all about bashing monsters and taking their stuff . . .

August 1, 2013: Ogre Update Roundup

We've got a couple of updates on the Ogre front for you.



First, the latest from Phil and Sam's trip to Hong Kong. They got to look at the first production copies. Good news: they are awesome!



Second, a demonstration of how enormous the Ogre box really is. We told you!



– Leonard Balsera



Warehouse 23 News: Stop That Ogre Before It Gets Started!



Lay down massive firepower even at the longest ranges.



Howitzers can stop the heaviest armor attack - even an Ogre !



Paneuropean Set 6 contains two "Arquebus" howitzers and three "Eisenfaust" mobile howitzers for the Paneuropean armies, and is worth 60 points.



Get this set and other Ogre Miniatures HERE!

July 31, 2013: Twice The Conventions, Twice The Fun!

It's the height (and heat) of summer, and that means it's heavy convention season. In fact, there are TWO great conventions this weekend – both in the Lone Star State!



Houston hosts SpaceCityCon, with lots of nifty media guests and a healthy gaming space (heh heh) as well. Closer to home – in fact, right here in Austin! – is Board Game Bash, now in its third year of giving central Texas gamers a 24-hour full-weekend gaming experience.



SJ Games will, of course, have staff at both events, ready to show off Munchkin and Castellan and lots of other games. We hope to see you there! . . . or here!



– Andrew Hackard



 



Warehouse 23 News: Bookmarks



Love 'em or hate 'em, they are deliciously evil in any Munchkin game.



Get your own Bookmark Collection and take the advantage.



This set includes 10 of our favorites and two new bookmarks created especially for this set!



Grab them today!



 

July 30, 2013: Hello, Hong Kong!

Sam and I are in Hong Kong for, as I write this, three more hours . . . and then we head into China for a look at the Ogre Designer's Edition in assembly. Yesterday we spent time in the Hong Kong office reviewing the first production copy of the game and everything is looking fantastic; find pics and details in this Kickstarter update. I'm very happy with how the game has turned out and I cannot explain how good it feels to know that we're reaching the finish line.



During our visit yesterday we also got a very close look at Munchkin Pathfinder and confirmed that we will have copies for sale at Gen Con in August. Hurray! So between Munchkin Pathfinder at the booth and Munchkin Tricky Treats at the official Munchkin Tavern (not to mention the exclusive Munchkin Tavern goodies) there will be plenty of new Munchkin fun for all!



And on the "I'm a giant geek!" front, I've managed to get a little time to shop for toys and even introduced Sam and David to some of the fun toy shops in Hong Kong. As always, my www.battlegrip.com site is packed with photos and random nonsense for the toy fans who want to know more.



With luck I'll have a strong enough net connection that my next report will be after we see the factory in China. And maybe I won't be quite as tired once I get a solid night of sleep in the incredible hotel we stay in when we're in China; it may very well be the nicest hotel I've stayed at anywhere in the world!



– Phil Reed



Warehouse 23 News: With Great Power Comes Great Stories.



Hermetic magi grow powerful in their age.



They can defeat mundane armies single-handed, challenge spirits of fire in their lair, and drive the servants of Hell from their strongholds.



No place in Mythic Europe is too distant, and no barrier can keep them out.



Why, then, would magi stay closeted in their laboratories?



When your magi need something more than another vis hunt to motivate them, Tales of Power has the answer.

July 29, 2013: The Heavy-Hitters Of The Autoduelling World

The plastic-protected vehicles of the world of Car Wars have something new to fear: the big guns of the military. With the Car Wars Military Vehicle Guide – newly arrived at e23 – you'll get over six dozen vehicles for keeping (or disrupting) order in the tumultuous world of tomorrow. It also includes 150 counters depicting the tanks, armored cars, helicopters, and more (including damaged versions), ready to print and inflict on the world. What are you waiting for? The roar of tanks and choppers is closer than ever!



– Steven Marsh



Warehouse 23 News: Down 10 Degrees, Ready, FIRE!



Pound the Ogre from a distance with artillery.



The Eisenfaust Mobile Howitzer gives you power and mobility for long range attacks.



Each Paneuropean howitzer is worth 12 points.



This same model was included in Deluxe G.E.V. and Paneuropean Set 6 .



Get this and other Ogre Miniatures HERE!

July 28, 2013: Ogres Of Unusual Size

Joseph Bloch, known to the Secret Masters as Man in Black #[REDACTED], has reported in about his experiences at DexCon.



He ran an Ogre game using "macrotures" and got to hang out with Steve (the original Secret Master) in a marathon event where Steve played twelve simultaneous games of Ogre .



I imagine that when you're a Secret Master, you can play an infinite number of Ogre games at the same time.



– Leonard Balsera



Warehouse 23 News: Animals With Culture?



You heard right, we have some classy animals in the Off the Wall Armies miniatures collection sculpted by Richard Kerr.



Sculpted in 28mm scale, each set features anthropomorphic animal figures – sometimes known as "furries" – with weapons and gear from different historical periods.



Badgers from the Scottish Highlands


Turkish River Otters


British Colonial Dogs


Some very Fishy Europeans
Get these and other great miniatures here .

July 26, 2013: T.A.B.L.E. Is Happening!

The T.A.B.L.E. Kickstarter project has hit its $10K goal, so there will definitely be a game convention near Dallas on March 29 and 30 of next year . . . a convention that aims to draw in non-gamers!



I just recorded a little video for them. It will burn your eyes out, but other than that, no problem. They've still got about a day to go, so if you think you might like to come (or if you just like the idea) - support them!



– Steve Jackson



Warehouse 23 News: Winter Is Coming...



All the hunters boasted of their prowess, but you boasted the loudest.



Now you have to deliver . . .



In Nanuk every hunter boasts about how much he can hunt and how long he can stay out, but every boast must be greater than the last.



Until one hunter refuses to raise the bid, saying "You're doomed!" Then the hunt begins.



Do you have the courage to face Nanuk, the great polar bear?

July 27, 2013: Off To China!

I'm leaving early Saturday morning for Hong Kong, landing there nearly 24 hours later (it's a brutal trip!). I've been working on Ogre since Steve hired me, and I can't wait to be one of the first people to see the final game as it's being printed and assembled. It's hard to believe it's really happening!



Phil is threatening to introduce me to all kinds of new, exotic food, and while I think he's kidding about some of them, I guess I'll find out soon enough!



Thanks to Steve, Phil, and to our partners at Grand Prix International for this great opportunity. Maybe we can make this an annual trip!



– Samuel Mitschke



Warehouse 23 News: Get The Job Done...



With the Paneuropean Heavy Infantry !



In cities and forests where the terrain can slow down armor, the infantry does its best work.



Each figure represents a squad of heavy infantry and is worth 4 points.



Get this and other Ogre miniatures HERE!

July 26, 2013: T.A.B.L.E Is Happening!

The T.A.B.L.E. Kickstarter project has hit its $10K goal, so there will definitely be a game convention near Dallas on March 29 and 30 of next year . . . a convention that aims to draw in non-gamers!



I just recorded a little video for them. It will burn your eyes out, but other than that, no problem. They've still got about a day to go, so if you think you might like to come (or if you just like the idea) - support them!



– Steve Jackson



Warehouse 23 News: Winter Is Coming...



All the hunters boasted of their prowess, but you boasted the loudest.



Now you have to deliver . . .



In Nanuk every hunter boasts about how much he can hunt and how long he can stay out, but every boast must be greater than the last.



Until one hunter refuses to raise the bid, saying "You're doomed!" Then the hunt begins.



Do you have the courage to face Nanuk, the great polar bear?