Are the reprints worth it? Well to an anl retentive completionist like me, yes. For you, maybe. The 2nd print has a few rules corrections and additions, most of which can be downloaded from the Mongoose website, none of which are necessary really to use the book. If you just want to have an up to date version then buy the pocket edition which is a concise print of the 2nd print of the hardback. It has all the text and rules, hjust less pictures so if you already have the main book but want the reprint info the Pocket ios the way to go.
I just did the search Matt suggested, very useful for planning my fiscal year!
As for getting the books signed, sometimes you have to remind them what they wrote, converstaion went something like this (in person):
LBH:"Hey Matt, can you sign my B5 RPG 2nd printing for me?"
Msprange:"Of course (confused look)"
LBH:"Thanks. (Nips off to get it)"
Msprange:"So why do you want me to sign this?"
LBH:"Cos you wrote it . . ."
Msprange:"Oh yeah, so I did!
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:roll:
Obviously Mongoose can't get the staff
LBH