Games Workshop’s infamous anti‑hero Da Red Gobbo is set to make a seasonal appearance with a brand‑new festive miniature. The model, dubbed the Squigmobile, is described as a noisy, clanking contraption built to deliver presents at “exceptionally high speed,” a design that channels the chaotic energy of the Wazdakka Gutsmek archetype.
Design details and safety quirks
The Squigmobile features a bomb‑shaped sidecar that houses Gobbo’s long‑suffering “elf” assistant, who is portrayed looking “frankly miserable.” The sidecar’s appearance suggests it could be a live bomb, though the narrative tone implies Gobbo’s over‑reaction rather than an actual explosive threat. In a tongue‑in‑cheek nod to workplace safety, Gobbo himself is shown wearing a helmet, underscoring his “safety‑conscious” nature – a detail the release notes humorously label with an asterisk, noting that “health and safety isn’t just for the Iron Warriors.”
Availability and gaming integration
The Squigmobile miniature will be available for pre‑order in the coming weeks. Players who wish to field the model in casual games are encouraged to obtain the year’s Festive Activities Guide, which will be stocked in local Warhammer stores starting in November. The guide supplies Legends rules for Warhammer 40,000, Nemesis Operatives rules for Kill Team, and even Blood Bowl rules, allowing the Squigmobile to be used across a range of hobby gaming formats.
Companion novella: Da Red Gobbo’s Reckoning
Accompanying the miniature is a new novella titled “Da Red Gobbo’s Reckoning,” written by Chem Dog author Callum Davis. The story follows ratling fixer Ector Flynn and his sniper squad as they are dispatched by irate Catachan commanders into a snow‑cloaked wasteland. Their mission is to track down Da Red Gobbo after months of harassment by Jungle Fighters. Flynn’s team sees the assignment as a chance to prove themselves, but the narrative takes a turn when Gobbo intervenes, potentially teaching the squad a lesson about vengeance.
Fans can stay updated on release dates by monitoring the Warhammer Community website. In the interim, the Black Library app offers access to previous Gobbo titles, including “Long Live Da Red Gobbo,” “Da Gobbo’s Demise,” “Da Gobbo’s Revenge,” and “Da Gobbo Rides Again.” These stories provide additional context for Gobbo’s chaotic antics and set the stage for the upcoming festive release.
Overall, the Squigmobile and its accompanying novella aim to blend the humor and high‑octane energy that have defined Da Red Gobbo’s previous appearances, while giving hobbyists new material for tabletop play during the holiday season.
Steve Lopez is a Senior Editorial Columnist and Health & Public Policy reporter for News Raise. Steve focuses on healthcare advancements, medical technologies, and public health policies.
