Privateer Press announces Voltron expansion for Monsterpocalypse.

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**Dice Monkey**

Nerd senses tingling.

From days of long ago...

VOLTRON JOINS THE FIGHT
Privateer Press Announces VOLTRON: Defender of the universe Edition of MONSTERPOCALYPSE

Seattle WA. April 13th, 2009—Privateer Press, Inc. and World Event Productions, Ltd. are proud to announce an agreement giving Privateer Press rights to license the widely popular Voltron Defender of the Universe for Privateer’s hit collectible miniatures game Monsterpocalypse. The new set is expected to release in early 2010 and will feature iconic characters from the classic Voltron animated series.

Matt Wilson, Privateer Press’ Chief Creative Officer and Monsterpocalypse creator, said about the agreement, “Monsterpocalypse was created with the goal of being able to feature guest stars from our favorite films and TV shows that have done so much to inspire the creation of the game. Along with millions of other fans since Voltron hit our airwaves in the 80s, we at Privateer have all been in love with that indomitable Defender of the Universe, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see Voltron as the very first media celebrity to be featured in Monsterpocalypse.”

Tiffany Ilardi, Managing Director of World Events, added, “WEP is excited to bring fans of both Monsterpocalypse and Voltron together exclusively to further immerse themselves in the mythology and magic of Voltron. It’s a perfect fit.”

Jeremy Corray, Creative Director for WEP and head geek, concluded, “Privateer Press’ passion for play and devotion to detail will deliver, for the first time ever, a Voltron-themed tabletop game that will allow anyone behind the Lion to ‘Form Blazing Sword’ on wild new Robeast creations that fit perfectly in the Monsterpocalypse world. We can’t wait!”

The announcement comes as Voltron celebrates its 25th anniversary as a global animated icon and the brand builds towards new entertainment announcements, including a big-budget live-action movie on the scale of Transformers. Join the celebration at www.voltron.com

More information regarding pricing and release dates, as well as news regarding the Monsterpocalypse: Voltron set, will be announced as it becomes available on www.monsterpocalypse.com.

**Mattlov**

That is pretty awesome. I think I still have a complete Voltron Toy in my storage room.

**Uriels_Flame**

Now is this going to be just the 5 lions version, the 3 fighter version, or the 26 car version of Voltron?

And can we get all the bad guys with their best cheesy lines printed on the bases?!

"Oh, No! Voltron destroyed Monster (X) again!"

**TimHuckelbery**

This should be a really fun expansion for the game. Hope it brings further properties into it as well!

**Belphegor**

... holy bottom feeding GOD-CARP!
That's just, well, awesome.

**Kirika**

This sounds really awesome. I liked Voltron as a kid and I been playing Monsterpocalypse since it came out with Rise.

**Scottywan82**

God damn! I thought you were kidding. Tha's sweet! I LOVE Voltron.

My mom ambushed me just a couple Chirstmases ago with the re-released plastic set. SO wicked.

**Alpharius**

Isn't this announcement about 12 days too late?

**lord_blackfang**

Having never seen Voltron, I'm not really excited about this. But anime-style models might be nice.

Were there any cool-looking bad guys in the show that would fit into the existing M-poc agendas?

**malfred**

If you see the press release on their site, it looks like it's going to be five lions.

**malfred**

Lol, if you go to the monsterpocalypse site, they have the theme song playing.

http://monsterpocalypse.com/from-days-of-long-ago

**whitedragon**

FORM BLAZING SWORD!

It's on, I may actually have to play this game. Either that, or Voltron is going to be my new farsight!

**greenskin lynn**

man, that music reminds me of why 80's cartoons were awesome. and that open voice is awesome

**Jive Professor**

greenskin lynn wrote:man, that music reminds me of why 80's cartoons were awesome. and that open voice is awesome

Peter Cullen my friend, a god amongst men. Also, see my avatar.

**barlio**

I guess I'm going to have to try it out now.

Why didn't they ever send more than two monsters to attack Voltron. They always seemed to pull something out when there was one. Wouldn't five Monsters be a better matchup then one Chump? I think Lotor needs to get his act together.

**Gavin Thorne**

I was interested in Monsterpocolypse before, but not enough to bite. Now though... five lions, blazing sword! I got my boy hooked on Voltron episodes I was able to tape when I was a mere lad - I wonder if we'll be able to play Voltron vs. Voltron?

**Lorek**

I love that my generation is numerous and relatively prosperous; it means that companies can make money pandering to our nostalgia, and we can still retain a bit of our "man-boy"hood.

I don't have time for a new game, but this is fantastic.