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**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

Well spin my nipple nuts and send me to Alaska!

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Gimgamgoo wrote:
In other news... GW finally discovers the secret to milking nostalgic whales.

Show me on the doll where other people enjoying their hobby hurt you.

**Shakalooloo**

The armour looks very 'Gears of War'. Maybe just because the GoW musclemen are pretty squat-esque in proportion anyway, being wider than they are tall!

**DarkStarSabre**

DarkStarSabre wrote:
The greatest April Fools joke would be if this was actually a legitimate reveal.

Damn, I hate the fact I called this a number of pages back.

Hats off to GW.

**Mentlegen324**

Rinkydink wrote:
To quote the article "Although their civilisation shares common roots with Humanity, the Leagues of Votann have an uneasy relationship with the Imperium of Man. Unlike their superstitious Human cousins, the Leagues emerged from the Age of Strife with far more of their ancient technology intact, including some infamous advances the Imperium would consider extremely heretical." Does this mean AI robots etc? I imagine that's the way these may differentiate from Guard etc.

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To quote the article "Although their civilisation shares common roots with Humanity, the Leagues of Votann have an uneasy relationship with the Imperium of Man. Unlike their superstitious Human cousins, the Leagues emerged from the Age of Strife with far more of their ancient technology intact, including some infamous advances the Imperium would consider extremely heretical." -

Does this mean AI robots etc? I imagine that's the way these may differentiate from Guard etc.

It's a little worrying because there was a rumour of "Squats returning with Men of Iron" - which out of all the Age of Strife Technology may perhaps be some of the most "Infamous" and "Heretical". I don't want to see Men of Iron turned into another part of the setting that's at the forefront as a pretty normal thing for a faction, UR-025 isn't too bad because he's a one-off and disguised, but to have them re-appear and be just "there" again would take away some of that mystery and importance to their backstory.

**zedmeister**

In some old lore, they used stable warp fusion technology. Wonder if they’ll weave that in somehow. Warp fusion rifles anyone?

**KillerAngel**

I for one am stoked, and loving the new ascetic and hint at more advanced tech. About time we got some "good guys" that weren't up their own butts with ~~Catholic~~ Imperium guilt. A complete new faction? Jumping for joy, and already negotiating with the wife (who is currently rolling her eyes

)

**Mad Doc Grotsnik**

Interestingly, I’m seeing design commonalities with these guys and Van Saar.

**MonkeyBallistic**

Feels like a missed opportunity to do something more interesting to me.

Happy for those who like them though. Not everything has to be for everyone.

**Toofast**

ImAGeek wrote:
Gimgamgoo wrote:
In other news... GW finally discovers the secret to milking nostalgic whales.

I don’t feel like that’s a particularly new discovery of theirs.

I currently have a Black Templars army just because of the army box that was released with the artwork from the cover of the old rulebook on the front of the box and special edition codex. GW knows what they're doing by hooking people with nostalgia.

**H.B.M.C.**

Kanluwen wrote:
I didn't want Squats to be true.

Why?

**NinthMusketeer**

Surprised so many thought this was Fools--GW broke the Squat timer a few years back so this is just as expected.

**Inquisitor Gideon**

I know it's only one model, but i'm sitting in the thoroughly underwhelmed category. It's not a particularly interesting model. The Necromundan squats are a much better interpretation.

**H.B.M.C.**

ceorron wrote:
I'm hoping this is kill-team only really.

Why? You're opposed to fun?

ceorron wrote:
Don't think anyone will be buying a full army of these.

You honestly think that?

**CMLR**

Man, that poll aged real bad...

**petrov27**

Like this first guy quite a lot, maybe a little unsure of the boots/feet detail but otherwise cool.

Looking forward with mixed optimism and dread at what the rest of the line will bring

**MaCa**

So what are we thinking? I'm thinking - A bit weaker than Tau shooting with Ork-level close combat, really slow delivery and powerful armored vehicles.

**zedmeister**

Dare I hope. Land trains and mole mortars?

**Mentlegen324**

Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
I know it's only one model, but i'm sitting in the thoroughly underwhelmed category. It's not a particularly interesting model. The Necromundan squats are a much better interpretation.

If these were more like the Necromunda miniature that would have been awesome, it's a shame if quite generic sci-fi is what they went for instead.

**Dread Master**

Glad for those faithful squat fans. The model shown seem pretty generic, but that isn’t an indictment. Definitely interested in seeing more.

**Sunny Side Up**

Dunno. GSC is kinda sitting on the mining/tunneling theme (not that Genestealer Cults would have to be from mining-operations). Maybe GW doesn't care and just doubles up on it?

**Crimson**

I really disagree with those who prefer the Necromunda squat design over this. This is actually an interesting looking redesign, instead of just a kitbash of fantasy dwarves with the IG.

Now, I've never been a huge fan of GWs dwarf anatomy, and whilst these look much better than some of the older Fantasy dwarf models, they still look a tad awkward. The arms look too massive. Also, the flimsy looking ankles is a weird choice, it emphasises the top heaviness of the model. I hope it is just a feature of this particular squat, and the others wear big sturdy boots.

In any case, definitely a welcome addition that broadens the 40K universe.

**GoatboyBeta**

Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Interestingly, I’m seeing design commonalities with these guys and Van Saar.

Definitely in the gun. Wonder if the Votann(need to get used to calling them that

) have exo rigs and hover boards as well?

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Pleased to see them back, not loving the new look although it's fine, but interested to see where the go with the rest of them

Hope we get some exo-armour in the first wave

**Racerguy180**

Too bad they don't feel like Squats to me. Unless the Bikers and hearthguard look great I'm not too terribly interested in these. It could just be the paintjob but ill hold off judgement till i see bare plastic. I was really hoping that they would retain more of the old-school esthetic (like Grendl & Ragnir). These rotundus feel less Squatty & more Tau-y which does not bode well if I'm gonna pick up new models for my favorite army.

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Mentlegen324 wrote:
Inquisitor Gideon wrote:
I know it's only one model, but i'm sitting in the thoroughly underwhelmed category. It's not a particularly interesting model. The Necromundan squats are a much better interpretation.

If these were more like the Necromunda miniature that would have been awesome, it's a shame if quite generic sci-fi is what they went for instead.

Ditto

**Catulle**

tauist wrote:That was a great April Fools They had me

Seriously though, 2022 is turning out to be a MAD year for us Rogue Trader fans. Corsairs, Beakies, and now these little guys.. Best GW year ever

Agreed, seconded and cracked open a celebratory bottle chez old man!

Gimgamgoo wrote:In other news... GW finally discovers the secret to milking nostalgic whales.

Is there a German word for failing the Thumper maxim?

**BrianDavion**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
ceorron wrote:
I'm hoping this is kill-team only really.
Why? You're opposed to fun?

ceorron wrote:
Don't think anyone will be buying a full army of these.
You honestly think that?

40k has so many factions some people might think another will inevitably step on the toes of other factions.

**Eldarsif**

I am just going to wish all the dwarf lovers congratulations with Squats coming back. Not my cup of tea(I am an elf lover), but happy that others are getting something they will enjoy for years to come.

At this point the only clock left on the GW wall is the plastic Thunderhawk one.

**skeleton**

Oke give me the stuff. I realy like them, you could even make dome helmets for them. decent armour and a good looking gun

**DreadfullyHopeful**

Wha-Mu-077 wrote:
...it kinda looks like a StarCraft Marine, just squatter and less armoured.

Kinda. Must be the shoulder pads

. But I think we should all wait a little before casting a judgment on the army's aesthetic. After all, we literally only saw one model of it.

**Sunny Side Up**

BrianDavion wrote:

40k has so many factions some people might think another will inevitably step on the toes of other factions.

Do they?

I mean, if they end up being slightly shorter Marines, they'll probably sell like hot cakes. That design space keeps adding more and more and more and more armies from Grey Knights to Custodes to Chaos-spin-offs to up-buffed Sisters Paragons and still FW is churning out 10.000% more Marines-stuff than .. dunno ... Eldar or Orks stuff to capture the unsatisfied excess demand. Seems there is lots of room to expand that direction.