I wanted to have a change of pace for this article and wanted to show off some old models that will hopefully get a revision. Having seen the new Harlequins I am excited about the future of the Warhammer 40K lineup. People who have been playing for a long time might remember the last time harlequins had a legitimate list. Well, it’s been even longer for my favorite alien race in the 40k universe, the Squats.
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| Some of my collection |
These guys are synonymous with the term of removing all traces of rules and fluff from a game system because for a period of time it happened to this army at the onset of 3rd edition. There are all sorts of theories abounding as to why this happened, but I think it’s a moot point these days since they have been written back into the main rulebook in 6th edition and still remain there in 7th.
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| This mini is called the White Dwarf In Space. Looks an awful lot like a Squat if you ask me |
One thing that I really liked about 40k when I first started was how some “fantasy” archetypes received a sci-fi grimdark makeover. The Squats were evolved humans (mutants) that took on many similarities akin to their dwarven counterparts. Short of stature, tough as nails, and primarily mined for trade goods are a few key descriptors. On top of that they had a long and bitter grudge against anything Orkoid. Nobody knows the specifics, but it is alleged that the Orks betrayed the Squats in the distant past and were never forgiven for it.
Although these models are showing their age I still like them and hope that if the current trend continues they will be given an update similar to the harlequin treatment.
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