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K2/Brass Eagle/WGP fordert Action Markers in einem Brief vom 11.Juni dazu auf den Verkauf ihres AM-P Illusion Markierers zu stoppen (die AM-P Illusion ist ein Clone der WGP Autosniper Pumpe).Nach Informationen von Flagpull.com hat auch die Jackal Machine (aka G3pb.com) eine ähnliche Aufforderung von K2/Brass Eagle/WGP erhalten.Ein Vertreter von Action Markers hat eine Presseerklärung zu Unterfassungsaufforderung verfasst:We received a letter from the lawyers for K2/Brass Eagle/WGP on June 11, 2004. They are demanding that we „immediately cease and desist“ from selling the AM-P Illusion marker. As we sat and discussed our options at Action Markers, it occurred to me that one of the things that made Bud Orr a respected leader in the industry was that he didn't go around threatening to sue everyone like Smart Parts has done. While Smart Parts has been referred to as „Nazi's“ because of their strong-arm tactics, I have read many posts and articles citing much respect and praise for Bud Orr and Tom Kaye. A large part of the respect given them was due to the fact that over the years they probably could have sued other companies, but chose not to. Many people have given them credit for encouraging innovation and growth in the paintball industry as a result of refraining from suing everyone.So, what has changed with WGP? I suppose the fact that a large, multi-national company now owns them is what has made the difference. So… all this time was it just the lack of financial resources that prevented WGP from suing everyone that used the term „Autococker“(r)? I'd like to think not, but only Bud Orr knows the answer to that.The letter we received is quite vague. It alludes to „patents, trademarks and/or trade dresses“ but doesn't reference any. It states that they were „shocked“ to discover that Action Markers currently sells markers that „infringe“ their properties, and has caused „excessive customer confusion“. Really? People are mistaking the Illusion for an AutoCocker(r) or a Sniper? I highly doubt it. I suppose it has been „compared“ to a Sniper, but, causing excessive customer confusion? Huh? Give the players more credit than that… We have not received a single call from a customer asking to buy an Autococker(r) or Sniper from us. I wonder how many calls they have received confusing the Illusion with their guns?Their letter also states that they plan to aggressively protect their „intellectual“ rights, but the letter never mentions exactly what those intellectual rights are. The letter finishes by reminding us that litigation in Federal Court „can be very expensive“. In other words, K2/Brass Eagle/WGP has a lot more money than puny Action Markers, so you may as well just give in.Their threat of action is really too bad for the players. When we introduced the Illusion pump marker, we introduced several innovative designs. The Illusion is the only marker in the world to offer the pump player five types of interchangeable feed options. It also has an entirely different trigger system than the AutoCocker(r). It has an entirely different body and includes dual push rods which are flush with the body. In fact, there have been several articles written which explain that the Illusion is not a „Cocker“ or a Sniper. I recall Bud Orr, as well as numerous WGP employees, stopping by our booth at the Hell's Survivor's game in 2002. Bud took a good look at the Illusion and complimented us on it. „Nice gun“ was his exact comment. If it was so obviously violating their „intellectual rights“, shouldn't he have put us on notice then?Because of the innovative features of the Illusion, it became a big hit with serious pump players. Is K2/Brass Eagle/WGP afraid of a small, new-comer like Action Markers? Obviously, rather than encourage competition, as we do, they would rather stomp out any competition with all of their might and financial power.The only positive thing in this is that we take it as a compliment that they sent us their threatening letter. That means that they recognize us as a serious competitor and a company that they need to stop. As a player, you may think; „what's the big deal…. so what if AM and other companies can't make a particular model?“ Well, with Brass Eagle and WGP being bought by the same company, and now Tippmann being bought by a huge company, the industry is headed towards monopolies. With monopolies come fewer choices, less innovation and higher prices. And, where will they stop? If our Illusion which only resembles their guns, is fair game, are they going to go after barrel companies that make barrels with Autococker(r) threads? After all, by K2's definition, they are infringing upon WGP's intellectual rights too.While I think it's a mistake for K2 to take these actions, just as I think Smart Parts has made a big mistake, K2/Brass Eagle/WGP is right about one thing. We don't have the resources to fight them. Our only choice is to „cease and desist“!If you are the type to keep score, this is (1) win for K2/Brass Eagle/WGP and (1) big loss for consumers and players. You now have one less choice. Undoubtedly, because of their huge resources K2 will score many more points in the near future, with paintball players being the losers! As you may know, Action Markers' slogan is „Welcome to Tomorrow!“ It signifies that our goal is to give players innovative products. Well paint-ballers: Welcome to K2/Brass Eagle/WGP… Note: The viewpoint expressed herein is strictly my personal opinion. I invite readers and paintball players to form their own opinion on the subject. „Autococker“ is a registered trademark of WGP. The full text of K2's demand letter will soon be posted on the AM web site.Sincerely,Steven Deam, Sr.Action Markers, Inc.www.actionmarkers.com

Sacha ist das neue Spokesmodel für PBFanatics. Wir wollten die junge Dame ausNew Orleans nicht vorenthalten und präsentieren hier zwei Bilder von ihr.

Sacha ist das neue Spokesmodel für PBFanatics. Wir wollten die junge Dame ausNew Orleans nicht vorenthalten und präsentieren hier zwei Bilder von ihr.

Im 5 Man Format wurde heute auf dem 7 Man Xtrem'Air Feld in Bockel der Frontline Summer Billing gespielt. Es waren dreizehn Teams vor Ort und am Ende des Tagesgab es diese Rangfolge:

1. Warped Sportz Traineez
2. Bad Ballz
3. Hamburg Highlander
4. Hamburg Highlander
5. Dynamic Fusion
6. Bad Ballz
7. Speedfreaks
8. Frontline Haze
9. Bad Ballz
10. Oetti007
11. Painthers
12. Raptors
13. TCDD

Die ersten Cobra Mamba Angel 4 sind jetzt für 1.595 $ zu erwerben. Im Gegensatz zur normalen Angel 4 hat diese Custom Variante von Cobra Paintball folgende Features:

– Cobra Barrel
– Cobra Volume Chamber
– Cobra Flat Trigger
– Cobra Back Plate
– Cobra Fierce Frame
– Cobra Bolt
– Cobra Exhaust Valve Kit
– AngelEyez
– Low Rise Locking Feed

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NXe ist eine Ende 2003 gegründete Firma die sofort verstanden hat das es drauf ankommt das die Pros ihre Produkte tragen und spielen. Darum spielen diese Seasion sehr viele große Pro-Team wie Strange, Trauma oder Joy Division die Battelpacks von NXe. Nun hat NXe einen weiteren Schritt zu ständigen Präsenz in den Paintballmedien getan und wird Silver Sponsor der NPPL.Dazu John Bosch, President vom NXe:“We are extremely pleased and excited to become a part of the NPPL. When we entered the paintball industry in late 2003, we realized in order for us to become one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers in this industry, we needed to make a long-term commitment. In order for NXe to lead, that commitment is not limited to our business model only, but more importantly to enhance the overall growth of the sport and the industry. With the NPPL, we have a true partner whose philosophy mirrors our own. We look forward to a long-term relationship where we can get more involved not only in increasing our sponsorship activity, but also assisting when possible to help to continue making the NPPL the premier event. We would like to thank the NPPL for welcoming us, and supporting our Company. We look forward to working closely with Chuck, Bart and the entire NPPL staff.”