Ork Model Evolution: Weirdboys, Kommandos, and More

Welcome back to Newbhammer40k!
This week, we’re exploring the fascinating evolution of Ork models through the years. Join me as we dive into the changes in some iconic units, from the unpredictable Weirdboys, who have transformed from humble psykers to powerhouses, to the sneaky Kommandos with their tactical gear and strategies. We’ll also look at the Deff Dread, those mechanical monstrosities that have seen serious upgrades over time. Don’t miss the journey of Ghazghkull Thraka, the legendary warboss, from early models to his current imposing figure.
We’ll also check out the fan-favorite Grot Tanks, small but fierce, and how they’ve influenced Ork tactics. The Ork Boyz, the backbone of any Ork army, have evolved while keeping their classic Orky charm. Finally, we’ll explore the progression of Wagons and Buggies, from ramshackle vehicles to powerful battlefield units.
There’s something for everyone in this nostalgic journey through Ork history. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Warhammer content! WAAAGH! #warhammer #orks #40k

[@MLee0584]

Cool deep dive into the Orks range

[@ernestorodriguez3637]

Doz ain’t axes doz iz choppaz yuh zogin’ umie!

[@Deeplands]

I loved old space orks as a kid. Intense stuff on the ghazghkull banner. Hoping for GSC models next :)

[@CherokeeWill]

Every kit is an ork kit, even a $5 monster truck from the dollar store can be an Ork battlewagon in fact that's what I have done!

[@NewbHammer40K]

Ork kitbashes are always the best. The messier the better!

[@MattB-es2zo]

Only the 2020 model for Ghaz is plastic, the others were white metal, pewter or whatever alloy GW was using at the time.

[@DanielVisOneCade]

Good man is threw me right away when we started talking plastics so much of GW's history is kids time as Citadel Miniatures and spin casting metals not plastic kits as the tooling was prohibitively expensive for many years.

[@NewbHammer40K]

Yeah I realized that once I was editing the video, thanks for catching it!

[@McFatson]

I still have a couple Ork Trukks from 1998. I'm thinking of converting them into something nice. Maybe strap a rhino to the back of one and calling it a Battlewagon. I also have the parts for a '99 Killa Kan and I have to say building with metal models is absolute ass. You think finecast is bad? This is every reason it sucks, amplified twice over. Fun fact: back in 3rd edition, pretty much every model that wasn't a trukk or 10 boyz (no free nob with that, btw) were metal. Green Tide was never a good strat back then but it's the way I went because it was the only thing I could reasonably build.

[@NewbHammer40K]

Wow I do not envy the early ork collectors. Everything about working with metal seems like a huge pain

[@JosephJoseph-l6l]

First!!