Space Dwarves - Availability and Comparisons

[Tofty]

The two main lists above have been updated.

I've come across a few more Space Dwarf options worth sharing:

Traders Galaxy (AUS) - https://tradersgalaxy.com.au/product-category/sci-fi/space-dwarfs/
11 metal models. Mostly in power armour, which is of great interest to me. These miniatures look really good if perhaps a little tall.
They also have some digital files for printing.

L72's Metal Miniature Musings (UK) - https://l72smetalminiaturesmusings.wordpress.com/2023/11/26/space-dwarfs/
Lots of resin models. They have a large collection of dwarf models based on popular culture characters, like Marvel and DC super heroes. They have also recently been showing off some new sculpts of Space Dwarves that look like Squats of old, specifically models similar to the Iron Claw Hover Car and a squad of Irn Bonce armoured models. These don't appear ready for purchase yet, but I'm looking forward to them and any other new models coming out.

Antediluvian miniatures (UK) - https://antediluvianminiatures.wordpress.com/2018/10/07/shop-sci-fi-range/
1 metal model. Cool looking short miner, who is also a bounty hunter.

Ginfritter's Gnomish Workshop (US) - https://ginfritter.com/gfsd100-the-seven-space-dwarfs/
7 metal? Models. Not all of these models would likely work in a Squat army, but they are sold separately and there are a few other dwarves that might fit as ancillary units.

Rapier Miniatures (UK) - https://rapierminiatures.com/product-category/28mm/general-fantasy/
2 metal models. Not sure their weapons look entirely scifi, but maybe a good fit as an actual Dwarf Rogue Trader or Space Pirate Captain.

Wargames Foundry (UK) - https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/products/fc11-alice-white-the-slippery-dwarves-preorder?_pos=1&_sid=f49c012e3&_ss=r
8 metal models. Not really right, but if painted differently, perhaps some of them could blend in with other Squat units, or make up a penal squad.

A couple of digital options of the Votann-esque type:
Hivemind Minis: Droidkyn - https://www.myminifactory.com/users/Hivemind%20Minis?show=objects#google_vignette
Gaz Minis (includes a NSFW option) - https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-miranda-ironblood-328490

[Tofty]

I finally got round to taking some comparison photos of a few of my Space Dwarves.





From left to right: Bob Olley - Scrunt, Simtek Dwarf from MSD Games, Cromlech - Dvergr Commando, GW Squat - Warrior 3.




From left to right: Ontos Games - Roknauts, Bad Squiddo - Barb the Space Dwarf, Satyr Art Studio - Teamster, Hegan Miniatures - Retro Space Dwarf, Macrocasm - Commissar.

I plan to take many more photos of my various models, while hopefully improving my miniature photography skills.

[Tofty]

The two main lists above have been updated again.

Kickstarters:
Magglet are currently running a Kickstarter campaign for their Squat proxy Dwarves: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maggletminis/space-dwarfs-operation-army-3?ref=discovery_newest

Physical Models:
RPE Miniatures & Games (UK) - https://www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk/shop/old-school-scifi-28mm-c-271/
3 metal dwarf models, plus a squad of Ratling Snipers. I haven't gotten hold of any of these yet.

Antediluvian Miniatures (UK) - https://antediluvianminiatures.wordpress.com/2018/10/07/shop-sci-fi-range/
1 metal model. I haven't gotten hold of any of these yet.

Mini War Gaming have a new Space Dwarf faction being released soon; as part of their upcoming Ravaged Star game, called the Immari.

Digital Files:
The Exotic Greeble has removed their collection of close Votann proxies from Cults, but are now working on a more unique faction of Space Dwarf miners.

[Tofty]

Sorry for posting again so soon, but there is a new Space Dwarf Kickstarter running currently, with only 10 days left:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warblademiniatures/28mm-space-dwarves?ref=discovery_newest

I really like the look of these miniatures, so I hope the campaign does well.

Warblade Miniatures are running the campaign and it turns out they are the new owners of some Macrocosm sculpts I was hoping to pick up; the Legion of Steel. They recently disappeared from the Macrocosm site, so I'm happy to see them for sale again.
https://warblademiniatures.com/collections/28mm-space-dwarves

[Tofty]

Bit of housekeeping....

Black Tree Design have started selling the old Harlequin Space Dwarf miniatures again - https://eoeorbisuk.com/

Resin Lab Models Dwarf Titan and several other models are back for sale on ebay: https://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=henrich5

Ontos Games have a upcoming Kickstarter for more of their Roknaut dwarves: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curis/roknaut-space-dwarf-bikers-for-28mm-sci-fi-wargames-and-rpgs?ref=discovery_newest?ref=discovery
It's not clear when it will launch, but the teaser image of a bike is intriguing.

Wereweevil Miniatures is currently selling all of their miniatures at half price this June: https://www.wereweevilminiatures.com/shop

[aliensurfer]

Bit of housekeeping....

Black Tree Design have started selling the old Harlequin Space Dwarf miniatures again - https://eoeorbisuk.com/

Resin Lab Models Dwarf Titan and several other models are back for sale on ebay: https://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=henrich5

Ontos Games have a upcoming Kickstarter for more of their Roknaut dwarves: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curis/roknaut-space-dwarf-bikers-for-28mm-sci-fi-wargames-and-rpgs?ref=discovery_newest?ref=discovery
It's not clear when it will launch, but the teaser image of a bike is intriguing.

Wereweevil Miniatures is currently selling all of their miniatures at half price this June: https://www.wereweevilminiatures.com/shop

Nice to see the Harlequin ones back, I managed to get a bulk load of Harlequin blisters ages back (squats, eldar, humans in light armour and power armour) and would be nice to be able to add some more to them.

[Tofty]

Just a heads up that the Ontos Games Kickstarter has launched:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curis/roknaut-space-dwarf-bikers-for-28mm-sci-fi-wargames-and-rpgs?ref=discovery_newest

Offerings include a three unit bike squad, as well as some new infantry, including two female dwarf sculpts; a sergeant and heavy weapons unit.

The bikes appear to be modelled loosely off the Squat Bikes seen in 6mm Epic and I think look great.

[Battle Brush Sigur]

Thanks for the comparison picture, Tofty! The Rötnauts sure stand out among these. Still a big fan of the Scrunts range. Still got a whole lot of them lying around and thus far I painted ONE over the past years.

[Tofty]

Nice to see the Harlequin ones back, I managed to get a bulk load of Harlequin blisters ages back (squats, eldar, humans in light armour and power armour) and would be nice to be able to add some more to them.

Really happy they're back.
From what I've seen when a model range is discontinued or a company closes down; the moulds are often not sold as a single lot, so the moulds get spread around, making finding who has them and whether they plan to sell them again difficult. I sent EOE Orbis an email months ago asking if they planned on bringing those models back but didn't receive a reply. No idea if my email helped in any way, but it probably didn't hurt the chances.

How do you show interest to someone you don't know, about a model you don't know they have?

Hopefully more of the Harlequin range becomes available. Do you know if Black Tree Design/EOE Orbis got all of it?

Thanks for the comparison picture, Tofty! The Rötnauts sure stand out among these. Still a big fan of the Scrunts range. Still got a whole lot of them lying around and thus far I painted ONE over the past years.

No worries, I need to do more of those, but I need to improve my lens and lighting first.
The Röknauts really buck the recent trend of making Dwarves taller and the resin is so crisp and sharp. Looking forward to seeing the bikes for sure.

The Scrunts are great but so far have only come across one (as seen in the above photos). I made the mistake of not buying a set of the Exo-armour ones on ebay a while ago. Lots of money, but they would have been worth it.

I haven't started my painting journey yet, but it will likely be years before I get to any of the "good" models. I want to do those models justice, so I plan to spend far too long practicing on the cheaper (but still good) models from Atlantic, Mantic and the oh so many digital model files I've accumulated.


There was a recent Kickstarter that I was tempted to back, despite not covering Space Dwarves, just because the sculpts screamed 2nd edition so hard and it the best way: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redbardgames/space-fantasy-miniatures/description
However, when I went back to look at it again, after it had finished, I saw that there were in fact some Space Dwarves as stretch goals and they look great. I'm hoping all the models from this Kickstarter will find there way onto their main website: https://redbardgames.com/