S'Cipio wrote:
I really don't understand this. What do they hope to accomplish?
Are they afraid someone may start making models with the words "Imperial Guard" on them? Stop worrying. People have been doing that for ages. (Largely in the historical section, but still….)
Are they afraid people may make sic-fi figures that can be *used* as Imperial Guard? They still can, no matter what you call your figures. You can't prevent other people from making "sic-fi soldier with a ray gun".
Are they afraid other people may make parts/figures advertised as "compatible with GW's Imperial Guard figures"? Didn't the Chapterhouse lawsuit just prove that people can still do that even with a unique new name?
This seems like a lot of time, effort, expense, and fluff-wrecking that changes absolutely nothing.
Besides, GW performed the cardinal sin of picking a new name that I can't say three times fast. So I'll keep using the old name. (How many times do you *really* say "Adeptes Astartes" in casual conversation?)
-S'Cipio
Actually, I think the case that triggered the name changes was the book "Spots the Space Marine". GW tried to assert that Space Marine was non-generic and was their IP. They got slapped down IIRC. Hence the need to wrap everything in non-generic names. They also don't want derived content or fan fic diluting their grip on the game.
I don't believe the "GW is trying to get bought out" rumor, but if it were true, it would make sense to have a clear series of trademarks associated with everything in their product line to help improve the book value of their IP.
Finally, just for the record, the new Taurox is awful. I'm used to GW figures getting better over time. This seems like part of a sustained slide for them.