We address the 800 lb gorilla in the room, an important message from the 40k Motor City Major, and GW takes down 280 sellers worldwide.
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Gorillas & News On The Motor City Major
Show Summary:
This week brought the newest debate hitting the internet by storm and two weeks’ worth of hobby news. Here are the key takeaways:
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[00:01–02:20] The episode kicks off with the crew (Rob, Kenny, Wyatt) discussing new Warhammer models and hobby fatigue—especially from too many new kits and lack of uniqueness in recent 40k releases.
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[03:12–27:39] Gorilla Debate: Could 100 men defeat a gorilla in a fight?
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They analyze gorilla stats: ~370 lbs, 8.5 ft arm span, massive bite, and endurance.
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Eventually, they agree that with a strategic team (e.g., NFL linemen, MMA fighters, SEALs), humans could win with minimal losses.
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[29:48–32:25] Motor City Major GT (Michigan) needs support:
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A June 6th Warhammer 40K event hosted by the “40k Lorecast.”
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They need players and sponsors; shoutout to Brad Chester for organizing.
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[36:12–38:00] LVO Tickets are going on sale around May 12. The team urges listeners to grab theirs soon.
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[38:08–41:00] YouTube Fan Animation Takedowns:
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Multiple Warhammer fan projects recently struck down, possibly by automated copyright enforcement.
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[51:42–59:01] Major Legal Operation Against 3D Print Sellers:
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30+ legal filings, asset freezes, and seller shutdowns across Etsy and eBay.
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$2.8M in bond money was paid, though it’s unclear if GW initiated it directly or through a legal firm in Miami.
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[1:01:03–1:09:00] Speculation on GW’s use of AI tools for enforcement and concerns about the fairness of mass legal actions, especially affecting small sellers and international operations.
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[1:11:32–End] Final thoughts on IP enforcement and how it could negatively impact the community if not handled with transparency and care.
Games Workshop Freezes Assets Amid Worldwide Seller Takedown
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