40k is getting wild this summer with shocking new reveals and previews for the game in 2025.
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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:
- 00:02 – Hosts Rob Bear, Kenny Boucher, and Mike Haspil with a lighthearted eulogy to “Lord Kaldor Drago,” joking about his legendary status in Fifth Edition lore.
- 01:32 – Mike shares a leaked sneak peek of the Grey Knights codex, including stats for Drago and Stern, spurring excitement—and skepticism—about potential preview tears.
- 02:27 – They lament recent baffling decisions by Games Workshop (GW), noting the overwhelming market variety and competition from third-party 3D printed models.
- 07:39 – Mike previews a new Grey Knights Dreadknight boxed set, mentions GW’s upcoming earnings report, and notes the discontinuation of Ukrainian codex localization.
- 10:47 – A rumored $50 Kill Team starter set with Space Marine heroes (incl. Captain, Sorcerer) appears at Barnes & Noble, offering strong value and appealing especially to parents/kids.
- 13:42 – Hobby segment highlights include Monument’s revamped “Jentastic Brush Cleaner 2.0” and recognition of Cincinnati’s vibrant “Bolters of Dawn” game club, and its growing “Bolter Con”.
- 19:00 – GW sues 164 global sellers over bootlegs, pursuing up to $2M per defendant but reportedly settling for ~$60K or forfeited profits—primarily targeting UK, China vendors.
- 25:05 – Discussion on Magic: The Gathering’s 23% sales uptick fueled by its Final Fantasy crossover, contrasting with GW’s slower release schedule for 40k products.
- 30:20 – Talk on stale meta: Death Guard remain unchanged and dominant, Knights got minor tweaks, but broader balance shifts are needed; major upcoming events like NOVA and Challenger Cup may influence this.
- 34:08 – New JOYTOY Titus helmet preorders go live ($249–$295) with wearable LED feature—highlighting escalating prices in collectible Warhammer merchandise.
- 41:36 – Previews unveiled include Leagues of Votann and Space Marine combat patrols, Old World’s Chaos Dwarfs (Hellmiths of Hashut) and lore journals, Age of Darkness releases, and Kill Team Necron boxes—all spurring praise and debate.
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