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I keep going back and forth with getting the atherakhia symbol. I think I'll just have it put on a hat or something instead.

I also think you should rethink the wording. I think in 10 years you'll really regret having Khorne written on the tattoo. I also think you should rethink the wording down your spine. If you want something, get a column of skulls similar to the ones the decapitator is standing on in the dark eldar book.

Muhr wrote:Be careful about showing them in any Games Workshop because I once heard about a guy who had a tale of woe that I think you guy's should take heed of and it goes like this.

He decided to have a tattoo of an Aquila on the top of his arm and went to show it off at his local GW where he attended regular gaming events and somehow GW ended up taking him to court for copyright infringement! They were successful as well.

So if you decide to get some ink to show the world your love then be careful who you show it to.

That is anecdotal and not true. Peole have tried to su others for duplicating tattoos or getting. logos but none have ever been successfull. It falls under fair use.

yeah, you think GW would actually like the Tats.


its free advertising for a company that does almost none itself.

coolyo294 wrote:

Omegus wrote:My eyes are rolling so hard right now, I fear they will fall out of their sockets.

As are mine.

God forbid someone gets a tattoo of something they like. *Eyeroll*

there are far worse things to get tattoos of.


40k tattoos at least will have some taste to them.

not like some tacky cards, naked women, or awful illegible writing of satanic script.

Never found an image I thought "wow! must permanently engrave this into my skin!" about. But that's just me, nothing against anyone else having a tat, MoK and Ork Gylph look cool, as does Crux Terminatus.

mwbeardpride wrote:

Muhr wrote:Be careful about showing them in any Games Workshop because I once heard about a guy who had a tale of woe that I think you guy's should take heed of and it goes like this.

He decided to have a tattoo of an Aquila on the top of his arm and went to show it off at his local GW where he attended regular gaming events and somehow GW ended up taking him to court for copyright infringement! They were successful as well.

So if you decide to get some ink to show the world your love then be careful who you show it to.

That is anecdotal and not true. Peole have tried to su others for duplicating tattoos or getting. logos but none have ever been successfull. It falls under fair use.

Unfortunately, this is completely false. It all falls under intellectual property laws and is not exempted by the VERY few reasons you can get around these laws (mostly education related). "Fair use" is not some magical thing that allows you to do whatever you want with other people's IP. A few examples of things that cannot be copied: books (of any kind), professional photographs (such as wedding photos or school photos), trademarks and logos (such as the Nike swish), or intellectual property (such as Mikey Mouse). Just about all of the product range (including artwork) produced by GW is OWNED by GW. For example: wedding photos are owned wholly by the photographer who took the photos. You cannot make copies of them, t-shirts, tattoos, anything that portrays the image of the photo. The handful of exemptions to this law include, but are not necessarily limited to, educational use (and even here it is extremely limited to what can and cannot be copied), and... that's about it! The moment a party other than GW makes money on GW's intellectual property, that party is breaking copyright laws. So are YOU going to get sued? Probably not, but you can be. Is the third party? Probably not, but they can be. In fact, Games Workshop specifically forbids the use of their IP for items such as tattoos and T-shirts.

Finally, there does not have to be a monetary transaction to break these laws. All that GW would have to show is a potential loss. This loss doesn't even have to be a product that is currently produced, but can include loss of market share for future products (such as T-shirts, tattoos, etc.).

That being said. There can be some awesome GW related tattoos. I've seen a few myself. The likelihood of any negative consequences (aside from the normal ones that come with getting a tattoo) are rather negligible. The one thing always to remember is "is that Aquila on my chest going to look awesome when I'm 30? 40? 50?"

Shrike325 wrote:

mwbeardpride wrote:

Muhr wrote:Be careful about showing them in any Games Workshop because I once heard about a guy who had a tale of woe that I think you guy's should take heed of and it goes like this.

He decided to have a tattoo of an Aquila on the top of his arm and went to show it off at his local GW where he attended regular gaming events and somehow GW ended up taking him to court for copyright infringement! They were successful as well.

So if you decide to get some ink to show the world your love then be careful who you show it to.

That is anecdotal and not true. Peole have tried to su others for duplicating tattoos or getting. logos but none have ever been successfull. It falls under fair use.

Unfortunately, this is completely false. It all falls under intellectual property laws and is not exempted by the VERY few reasons you can get around these laws (mostly education related). "Fair use" is not some magical thing that allows you to do whatever you want with other people's IP. A few examples of things that cannot be copied: books (of any kind), professional photographs (such as wedding photos or school photos), trademarks and logos (such as the Nike swish), or intellectual property (such as Mikey Mouse). Just about all of the product range (including artwork) produced by GW is OWNED by GW. For example: wedding photos are owned wholly by the photographer who took the photos. You cannot make copies of them, t-shirts, tattoos, anything that portrays the image of the photo. The handful of exemptions to this law include, but are not necessarily limited to, educational use (and even here it is extremely limited to what can and cannot be copied), and... that's about it! The moment a party other than GW makes money on GW's intellectual property, that party is breaking copyright laws. So are YOU going to get sued? Probably not, but you can be. Is the third party? Probably not, but they can be. In fact, Games Workshop specifically forbids the use of their IP for items such as tattoos and T-shirts.

Finally, there does not have to be a monetary transaction to break these laws. All that GW would have to show is a potential loss. This loss doesn't even have to be a product that is currently produced, but can include loss of market share for future products (such as T-shirts, tattoos, etc.).

That being said. There can be some awesome GW related tattoos. I've seen a few myself. The likelihood of any negative consequences (aside from the normal ones that come with getting a tattoo) are rather negligible. The one thing always to remember is "is that Aquila on my chest going to look awesome when I'm 30? 40? 50?"

No, the story is anecdotal.

Can you provide a single case of a lawsuit over copyrighted materials being tattooed and the plaintiff winning? Ultimately the the company is receiving a boots in advertising so it benefit to them.

Also tattoos done in a traditional style age very well.

One of the staffers at my local GW store has an Aquila on his wrist. I've never heard of him coping any flak over it and he's had it since before working there.
Anyway back to tats.

Id love to have the courage to get the DA logo inked somewhere. But i just dont.
I was awestuck the first time i saw this Warhammer tat.

Grey Templar wrote:there are far worse things to get tattoos of.


40k tattoos at least will have some taste to them.

not like some tacky cards, naked women, or awful illegible writing of satanic script.

So I assume

Burn the Heretic
Kill the Mutant
Purge the Unclean
is just fine . All kidding aside I don't think I would get a 40k tattoo largely for the fact of when you have grandchildren enjoy explaining what that fethed up symbol is, however this is personal taste for me, not something I expect others to adhere to. XD

Grey Templar wrote:

Griever wrote:Anybody have any 40k tattoos? Considering getting one/some?

I've just scheduled to get a Mark of Khorne with Khorne in small letters underneath on my chest (left pectoral) and Blood For The Blood God down the center of my back. Pretty excited, and I've already rehearsed my answers to "what is that?" to cover up my geek-ness Which should be quite often, since it's summer!

Sounds cool, but I would consider the potential impact it could have on my love life first if I was you.


there was a guy that had an Aquila Tattoo. he lost a girl because of it. she thought it was some sort of Nazi symbol.

I remember that guy. She was probably Jewish. Besides that, lacking the ability to simply explain a concept of fairly niche relevance in the context of a relationship is a sign of destructively poor intercommunication.

Muhr, I personally know GW staff members with aquila tattoos. I don't think they're running around suing themselves. Although the law would differ around the world generally only the design of the tattoo will have any relevance, and I don't know what damages could possibly be claimed. Unless you're somehow profiting from your personally commissioned body art it's about the most minimal issue I can imagine when considering actually getting such a tattoo..

I am getting a Blood Drop soon.

Shrike325 wrote:Unfortunately, this is completely false. It all falls under intellectual property laws and is not exempted by the VERY few reasons you can get around these laws (mostly education related). "Fair use" is not some magical thing that allows you to do whatever you want with other people's IP. A few examples of things that cannot be copied: books (of any kind), professional photographs (such as wedding photos or school photos), trademarks and logos (such as the Nike swish), or intellectual property (such as Mikey Mouse). Just about all of the product range (including artwork) produced by GW is OWNED by GW. For example: wedding photos are owned wholly by the photographer who took the photos. You cannot make copies of them, t-shirts, tattoos, anything that portrays the image of the photo. The handful of exemptions to this law include, but are not necessarily limited to, educational use (and even here it is extremely limited to what can and cannot be copied), and... that's about it! The moment a party other than GW makes money on GW's intellectual property, that party is breaking copyright laws. So are YOU going to get sued? Probably not, but you can be. Is the third party? Probably not, but they can be. In fact, Games Workshop specifically forbids the use of their IP for items such as tattoos and T-shirts.

Finally, there does not have to be a monetary transaction to break these laws. All that GW would have to show is a potential loss. This loss doesn't even have to be a product that is currently produced, but can include loss of market share for future products (such as T-shirts, tattoos, etc.).

None of which changes the fact that while GW could take legal action over tattoos (although it would be more likely to be aimed at the artist rather than the guy with the tattoo, since the artist is actually the one at fault) to date they have not ever actually done so.

Probably because it would be a legal minefield, not worth the bad press, and because in the very few cases where companies have tried this, they have lost.

So can we please drop the legal discussion, and the rolling of eyeballs, and let those actually interested in the topic carry on their discussion?

mwbeardpride wrote:

Muhr wrote:Be careful about showing them in any Games Workshop because I once heard about a guy who had a tale of woe that I think you guy's should take heed of and it goes like this.

He decided to have a tattoo of an Aquila on the top of his arm and went to show it off at his local GW where he attended regular gaming events and somehow GW ended up taking him to court for copyright infringement! They were successful as well.

So if you decide to get some ink to show the world your love then be careful who you show it to.

That is anecdotal and not true. Peole have tried to su others for duplicating tattoos or getting. logos but none have ever been successfull. It falls under fair use.

My apologies. I guess I'm just gullible then, damn.

mark of khorne would look good. script running down your spine not so much. if it was me I would do just the mark. That guys back piece looks good but to much orange for my tastes.

hemingway wrote:i have a khorne tat in UV ink on my wrist. 'blood for the blood god' says a little too much, imo.

HERESY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hemingway wrote:i have a khorne tat in UV ink on my wrist. 'blood for the blood god' says a little too much, imo.

Whilst cool, I can't help thinking a glowing Tzeentch symbol would be more appropriate. Still, personal preference, glad to see you;re happy with it.

I used to collect pix of 40k tattoos cause I thought it was crazy and cool all at the same time.. I personally will never get one.

My favourite is still this one.. Belongs to a guy on the BnC.







No idea who



LOLOLOLOLOL

Moar
http://s1036.photobucket.com/albums/a445/mabbon/tattoos/?start=all

That one from the BNC is a cut tattoo. The artist takes a razor blade and basically draws into your skin. Somehow they invented a more permanent way of marking yourself than tattoos. Damn

The First tattoo I ever got was a Dark Angels logo when I was 16...
Which is pretty dumb considering I have never played Space Marines, let alone DA. I just thought it "looked coolest" haha.

That carving looks like it hurt. Hope it was worth it.

HOLY FETHING HELL THAT WOULD HURT. I realllllllllly hope she never regrets getting that. Although appropriate that its a Slaanesh symbol i suppose.

...And those folks have gone over the deep end (the last guy would look like a neo nazi to just about anybody who isn't into the game system). Additionally, the khorne symbol around here's somehow became the tag for the local ned gangs, so yeah, the guys that do have them usually have the right to have a few real scars alongside it aswell (...stupid kids like to play with knives it seems).

Wyrmalla wrote:...And those folks have gone over the deep end (the last guy would look like a neo nazi to just about anybody who isn't into the game system). Additionally, the khorne symbol around here's somehow became the tag for the local ned gangs, so yeah, the guys that do have them usually have the right to have a few real scars alongside it aswell (...stupid kids like to play with knives it seems).

....A gang using khornate symbols, whats next a pimp using slaaneshi symbols?

Wardragoon wrote:....A gang using khornate symbols, whats next a pimp using slaaneshi symbols?

...My friend Chris, who may or may not look like said pimp when he's still dressed for his dance classes, might just have a Slaaneshi symbol amongst his Celtic tattoos (he used to be into 40k in a big way when he first discovered the wonder of ink). ...Just...don't tell his wife what it actually is.

LMFAO

Wyrmalla wrote:...And those folks have gone over the deep end (the last guy would look like a neo nazi to just about anybody who isn't into the game system). Additionally, the khorne symbol around here's somehow became the tag for the local ned gangs, so yeah, the guys that do have them usually have the right to have a few real scars alongside it aswell (...stupid kids like to play with knives it seems).

A gang using Khornate symbols.. lol. I would be more impressed if they used slaanesh.

My new one finished today. Yes that nose ring is a nipple ring

Mark of Khorne sounds nice, "blood for the blood god" not so much, besides the mentioned WTF moments when someone sees it, even visually text rarely makes a good tatoo

I just can't imagine getting a 40K tattoo for the same reason I don't get a tattoo of my wife's name, those things are forever!