WotC 2006 September to December Catalog info, updated with novels

[Mouseferatu]

While I do really like it (a lot), I can see the "waste of space" comments flooding in any time now...

No doubt. But you know, the busier I get, the more I appreciate anything that cuts down on the necessary prep time to run a good game. There's enough material out there that if greater utility for stat blocks, encounter formats, and the like means we don't get quite as many critters or what-not, I'm starting to be okay with that.

(Don't think they'll ever stop being a pain in the posterior to write, though. )

 

[thalmin]

I've added some information about the novels to the original post.

 

[thalmin]

WotC has a preview of the white pieces and a picture of the D&D chess set on the WotC Web Site.
The pieces have the chesspiece name on the back of each base, so you don't have to remember that the Copper is a bishop and the Bronze is a knight.
By placement and size, it look like Red is the king and Tiamat is the queen. The text tells us that Bahamut is king and Gold is the queen.

 

[Jdvn1]

WotC has a preview of the white pieces and a picture of the D&D chess set on the WotC Web Site.

Very cool! I'd like to see close-ups of each, but still cool.

 

[Knightfall]

I figured I'd post these Mini images here, for the two "D&D Icons" dragons, for those that might not have seen them, yet. - KF72

August
D&D Icons Gargantuan Black Dragon
A D&D Miniatures Game Product

A new line of massive monsters debuts with this menacing black dragon.

A fearsome dragon heralds the arrival of the new Dungeons & Dragons Icons product line! Part of the D&D Miniatures Game portfolio, these new, nonrandomized figures portray the larger side of the Dungeons & Dragons creature collection. These limited edition monsters are proportionally sized per D&D roleplaying rules to be either Gargantuan (4”x4” base) or Colossal (6”x6” base). These premium figures will only be available to collect for a limited time after each release.

This debut Gargantuan product contains not only a black dragon, but extensive stats for the figure as well. There is also a full-color map and a playable game scenario, as all the figures in the D&D Icons line are playable in both the D&D Miniatures skirmish game and any roleplaying campaign.

Components:
* One pre-painted black dragon (4”x4” base)
* Double-sided stat card
* Playable encounter
* Full-color poster map

Item Code 969927200
Release Date August 2006
Format Display Box
ISBN 0-7869-4167-7
Price $29.99; C$39.99

September
D&D Icons Colossal Red Dragon
A D&D Miniatures Game Product

A new line of massive monsters is joined by the most iconic Dungeons & Dragons creature.

This intimidating dragon is the second figure in the new Dungeons & Dragons Icons product line! Part of the D&D Miniatures Game portfolio, these new, non-randomized figures portray the larger side of the Dungeons & Dragons creature collection. These limited edition monsters are proportionally sized per D&D roleplaying rules to be either Gargantuan (4”x4” base) or Colossal (6”x6” base). These truly premium figures will only be available to collect for a limited time after each release.

This debut Colossal product contains not only a strikingly painted red dragon, but an accompanying oversized stat card as well. There is a double sided full-color map and a playable game scenario to really get the battle going. Like all the figures in the D&D Icons line, this Red Dragon is playable in both the D&D Miniatures skirmish game and any roleplaying campaign.

Components:
One pre-painted red dragon (6”x6” base)
Double-sided stat card
Playable encounter
Full-color poster map

Item Code 957520000
Release Date September 2006
Format Display Box
ISBN 0-7869-4168-5
Price $74.99

 

[glass]

I wonder if future WotC products will include any OGC?

Unlikely: With one exception, none of their past products have.

They don't put OGC in their products, they put it in the SRD (unless you consider the SRD a product, I suppose).


glass.

 

[Man-thing]

Unlikely: With one exception, none of their past products have.

Two. Unearthed Arcana and d20 Weapon Locker (though I believe it was Green Ronin's OGC that was given out in this instance).

 

[NiTessine]

Two. Unearthed Arcana and d20 Weapon Locker (though I believe it was Green Ronin's OGC that was given out in this instance).

And Monster Manual II, where I think the OGC was from Sword & Sorcery Studios.

This product lineup looks good. I think it's good that WotC is releasing more adventures nowadays, and an in-depth look into star elves is just what we need. Maybe they can even make the reading lamp people cool. My only complaint is that Twilight Tomb seems to be the only Forgotten Realms book coming out for the gaming side.

I'll still be buying all of them.

 

[Mark CMG]

I wonder if future WotC products will include any OGC?

They don't put OGC in their products, they put it in the SRD

Ah, but it is included within their products. They just don't declare it within their products. Most OGC, save for within notable exceptions, they release through the SRD. Though you bring up a good point, my question was phrased, as it was, precisely for that reason.

(unless you consider the SRD a product, I suppose).

As a matter of fact, I do. Check out the free demo while you're there.

 

[Atavar]

Buy Stock in Dragon Minis Now!

Hello All,

Did anyone else notice the rather large increase in price for the Gargantuan Black Dragon and Colossal Red Dragon minis? The black dragon went from the originally-advertised price of $24.95 to $29.95 (about a 20% increase...not TOO bad, I suppose), and the red dragon went from $49.95 to $74.95 (a 50% increase)!

Why such a large increase, especially for the red dragon? Argh!!!

Later,

Ataver

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