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2010/07/17 09:20:10
Subject: Re:Island of Blood - New WHFB Starter Set
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CaliforniaGamer wrote:Found the HE mage, crappy somewhat out of focus shot because I was in a hurry at this point.
He appears to be standing a magic vortex/water/elemental swirl. Very dynamic, very cool. Was probably my favorite overall model outside the griffin.
The poster above me is correct: These models are so good they are incredibly out of place with the current line. Even putting them side by side for example the swordmaster is like 20% more bulky and filled out than the old pewter line version.
An army that is part Blood Island "bling" and part older plastic is would look very strange IMO.
Wow those pics are nice. I might get a couple of boxes and turn one of those rat ogres into a mount for a Warlord. Makes it even easier with the tiny heads. While I'm not too thrilled with the pin headedness they look the same size as regular skaven so headswaps might be possible. I'm still disappointed with the number of High Elves but I guess you'd need a sea of Skaven if you had larger trop blocks. I can see plenty of skavenslave candidates in that troop block. Just need to make a clear distinction with the colour pallet.
Here it is if you would like to see it. The only thing I couldn't find was the Globadier mortar, but I was told it was about $15-$18 USD on BoLS, so it just adds to the value of the box set.
So, here is my cost analysis of the High Elves based on eldargals report of the set being 99USD and what Max_Killfactor from Warseer wrote (pricing will be based on GW US prices before taxes)
"Max_Killfactor/Warseer wrote:
I just saw them.
Unless other stuff was hidden, this is all I think comes in the box:
10 Swordmasters with cmd 10 Sea Guard with cmd 5 Reavers (not sure about the cmd)
Griffon
Mage
10 Swordmasters with cmd = ($24.75 + $27.25 = $52)
10 Sea Guard with cms = ($35, with the idea that you just buy a standard box of 16 spear elves)
5 Reavers = ($61.25)
Griffon = ($35)
Mage = ($13.25)
Grand total worth = @ $196.50
And that's just the High Elves! Not including the Skaven. If this box set is truly $99 USD it's worth way more than $99.
Respectfully,
DarkAngelHopeful
P.S. I plan on buying a lot of extra HE models that anyone wants to ebay or whatever. I'm planning on doing the same with my Skaven.
Sorry for not posting this earlier, but here's the Skaven cost break down.
Based on what Max_Killfactor/Warseer wrote:
"20 Clanrats with hw and shield
20 Clanrats with spears and shield
1 warpfire thrower
1 poisoned wind mortar
2 rat ogres with master moulder (or maybe just a regular beast handler)
Warlord
Engineer"
20 Clanrats with hw and shield = ($33)
20 Clanrats with spears and shield ($33)
1 warpfire thrower = ($15)
1 poisoned wind mortar ($10, I think he may mean poisoned wind globadier?)
2 rat ogres with master moulder (or maybe just a regular beast handler) ($40?, not sure, I just found this http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/ca...Id=prod1040496)
Warlord = ($15)
Engineer = ($13.25)
Grand total = @159.25
This isn't 100% accurate as you have to buy boxes of 16 spear elves not just 10 and I think the Rat Orge box kit has some extras that aren't in the Island of Blood, but it's pretty close.
By my numbers, the Final Grand total for both HE and Skaven in Island of blood is @$355.75 USD.
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I think George Orwell was unknowingly describing 40K.
I must be in the minority here, I do not like the look of that Griffon. The claws are just WAY over the top. The rest of the models are awesome though. Looking forward to getting a set.
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Heh look at all those elves you are gonna get jin them rats are mine
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yeah i noticed that as well.. that was the number one thing (shallow i know) that put me of HE way back. The spearmen looked strange on closer inspection, like there isnt something right about them.. but its more than the hands.. maybe the spears also? New models are amazing though..
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Who reviewed the Griffon as "horrible horrible horrible" or something earlier? Because...seriously, best beast rider GW have ever done, and one of the best I've seen period (allowing for certain restriction for sprue casting in the claws etc.).
There's something wonderfully stylised about it, it reminds me of Tenniel's Jabberwocky.
I imagine it walks awkwardly on the ground and is much more comfortable flying, as it should be.
Love it when you log onto Dakka to find leaked pics. Love most of the models. Hope they do an updated Rat Ogre box set now. Not so won over by the Plague Mortar or Skaven Chieftain, but I'll use them
Griffon rider is amazing. Anyone who says otherwise is a crazy person.
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face--forever." -1984, pg.267
Highelves, Dwarves 
2nd company 
3rd company ravenguard 
House Navaros 
314th pie guard 
warboss 'ed krunchas waaaaaargh This thred needs more cow bell. 
-- $k 
-- 9k 
-- 6k 
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