e143 - WH40k Through the ages - is GW Nostalgia Farming?

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of Warhammer 40k starter sets and the nostalgia surrounding them.

In this episode, With Warhammer 40k 11th edition releasing soon, filled with nods to the 2nd edition starter box (the one we started with!), we take the opportunity to walk through 40k starters and miniature vibes through the ages - which ones we loved, which ones were only okay, and why Orks are the best thing from the 41st millennium.

People in this episode

Host: aylwong

Topics covered

• Warhammer 40k
• nostalgia
• miniatures
• gaming history
• Orks

Keywords

• Warhammer 40k
• Games Workshop
• nostalgia farming
• miniatures
• Orks
• gaming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Games Workshop

Products: Warhammer 40k

Books & works: 2nd edition starter box

Places: 41st millennium

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