May 27, 2005 (Renton, Wash.) — Malhavoc Press is happy to announce that it is partnering with Magnificent Egos to produce official miniatures based on its forthcoming Monte Cook Presents: Iron Heroes variant player's handbook.
Magnificent Egos plans an initial release of five miniatures for August 2005, with a special limited-edition figure available only at the Gen Con Game Fair this August in Indianapolis. The new figures will be brought to life by sculptors Bobby Jackson and Gene Van Horne, based on designs by notable fantasy artists Kev Crossley and Jason Engle.
Malhavoc Press founder Monte Cook said that Magnificent Egos' brand of high-quality, imaginative sculpts is just the thing for the high-energy Iron Heroes variant rules. "I couldn't be happier than to be working with Magnificent Egos on this," he said. "I love their work!"
"Magnificent Egos is very excited to be involved with the Iron Heroes project," said company President Chris Clark. "The product design is groundbreaking, and the art is simply amazing. With the amount of talent involved here, we are going to produce a set of figures that will truly stand apart."
Monte Cook Presents: Iron Heroes by popular game designer Mike Mearls offers a collection of new classes, feats, equipment, variant rules, and innovative subsystems to make high-action roleplaying more exciting than ever before. You can integrate this material into your d20 System games or use it as a stand-alone, open-gaming system. This 256-page hardcover is suitable for characters of all levels and will be available in print and PDF editions from Malhavoc Press. Read about the book's development in Mike's ongoing Design Diary at the Malhavoc Press website: montecook.com.
Monte Cook Presents: Iron Heroes hits store shelves in August. Following this launch, Malhavoc Press offers the 96-page Mastering Iron Heroes supplement in October, and a creature design book of similar length - titled The Iron Heroes Bestiary - in January 2006.
With this partnership, Magnificent Egos joins Goodman Games and Fiery Dragon Productions as official Iron Heroes licensees. Goodman plans to release Iron Heroes adventures in print and PDF editions, while Fiery Dragon will publish PDF-exclusive adventures and the Iron Heroes Battle Box with counters and other game aids.
Magnificent Egos is a Texas-based corporation with a growing line of pewter and resin fantasy figures dedicated to unique characters and creatures. This year will see the release of their 100th miniature design. For more information on Magnificent Egos or to find out where to buy their products, visit magnificentegos.com or e-mail Randell Coffman at nigerianoilminister@magnificentegos.com.
Malhavoc Press is the publisher of the award-winning Book of Eldritch Might, Arcana Evolved, and other d20 System titles by authors including Monte Cook, co-creator of the 3rd edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Hallmarks of Malhavoc products include unusual magic, monsters, and evocative game elements that go beyond traditional fantasy, as well as a mastery of the d20 System rules. The Monte Cook's Arcana Unearthed variant player's handbook was named Best d20 Game at the EN World d20 System Award ceremony held at Gen Con 2004. Malhavoc Press titles are available at montecook.com , along with free game articles and downloads. Print versions are published by Sword & Sorcery.