At Adepticon several years ago, Jes Goodwin said that when he first drew up the space marine, it was only 7 ft tall. He also said that originally, 40k was intended to last only 6 months.
Let us not get into a female Space Marines argument... again...
Red like roses, fills my dreams and brings me to the place where you rest...
I agree with TDA. Instead, lets argue why there isn't a "Space Chihuahuas" chapter. If Smurfs can get a chapter, why not Chihuahuas?!!
Necron2.0 (a.k.a. me) - "I used to wrestle with inner demons. Now we just sit for tea and scones, and argue over the weather."