Hype for the Double Double LVO event is real as we give away a free ticket to an event of choice, talk Saturnine flop, and what Games Workshop does next.
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Show Summary:
This week, the crew talks LVO and more, including a potential free ticket! Here are the key takeaways, section by section:
- (00:01) Introductions
- Hosts Rob Bear, Kenny Boucher, and Jake Jacobson kick off the show with casual banter, including a hilarious throwback to a “Jake from State Farm” joke and a discussion about the 5‑second rule and convention-floor salad eating.
- (02:09) They introduce the topic:
- Two Las Vegas Open (LVO) events in 2025 and how it affects ITC rankings and World Championships of Warhammer (WCW) qualification.
- (04:23) The hosts explain changes to the ITC season:
- LVO in January, another in October, and WCW in November—giving players three major scoring opportunities, including two LVOs, in one year.
- (08:21) News round-up:
- Games Workshop’s upcoming preview (July 18), new Combat Patrol bundles for Space Wolves, Tyranids, Black Templars, and an app for tracking Chaos Knights rules from J15 Games.
- (10:19) Hobby Tools
- Discussion of new hobby tools from War Games Atlantic—compact clippers and glass nano files—with pros and cons based on early use.
- (13:33) Deep dive into the Horus Heresy “Saturn 9” box release
- Priced at $315: offers a great miniature value (~50 models), but is criticized for forced bundle promotions and poor forecasting, which have caused retailer stock issues.
- (24:00) Launch of a live contest
- “Describe your last paint job in five words or less.” Winning phrase: “Brush work makes my ass twerk.” The winner receives a foil-stamped, collectible LVO ticket usable at the October event.
- (55:09) Q&A on LVO logistical updates
- Venue move to Golden Nugget (no on-site hotel), but secure army storage is provided; improvements for future events.
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