I feel at odds with myself over the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Khazalite Holds army. This new duardin faction brings us back to classic fantasy dwarves in all their grudge-holding glory, and on the one hand, they look incredible. Actually, they feel like the best versions of that trope rolled into one heavily-armored force. But on the other, they seem safer and more familiar than the outrageously creative designs this game is known for.

Don't take that as an insult worthy of putting in your own book of grudges; I adore these models. Going hands-on with the new Army Set made me fall in love with the faction in a way I haven't since last year's Helsmiths of Hashut, and I cannot wait to paint and take them for a test-drive in battle. If anything, they only strengthen my opinion that Warhammer Age of Sigmar produces some of the company's best models – period. However, when you're used to steampunk sky pirate dwarves and underwater elves without any eyes who ride sea monsters into battle, the Khazalite Holds feel somewhat… well, pedestrian.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, of course. These may well be my favorite 'classic' dwarf models in any game. They manage to capture the species' stocky, redoubtable nature in a dynamic way, with an original armor design that still pays homage to all that's come before. ) The robotic Gholems of Gazul and cannon are equally evocative, playing on the "genius smiths" trope with drop-dead gorgeous miniatures that you can tell from the off are going to look fantastic if you dedicate some time to them.

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