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bhsman wrote:

Alpharius wrote:

JohnHwangDD wrote:If you can't afford it, perhaps the GW Hobby is not for you.

Well, I can afford it, but I choose not to at those prices. There is a subtle difference there.

Plus, not adding more fuel to the Beancounters fire of "See, I told you they'd sell at that price!" is a nice side benefit.

I mean, I know it won't matter, but it makes me feel better!

Again, it's actually cheaper with the new kits than before. Why are you complaining about the prices?

Exactly.

It's not like GW pulled a Space Marine Terminators and charged the same as what the metal minis being replaced.

Be all that as it may, $41+ for ten models just isn't doing it for me!

Please note, at NO point in time did I complain about the new models being MORE expensive...

Alpharius wrote:Be all that as it may, $41+ for ten models just isn't doing it for me!

Please note, at NO point in time did I complain about the new models being MORE expensive...

One of the benefits of elite armies: lighter wallets, heavier balls.

What army are you playing then, if this is such a non-starter for you?

On second inspection, I don't care for the White Lions either.

LunaHound wrote:I was hoping the Elves would be slender and thinner like their art work in the Army Book , but thats just me T-T

Uh, they are?

The problem is they're still heavy infantry, and wearing plate armor.

GW isn't Mantic. Their Elves don't have a bad case of Kate Moss syndrome.

Anyways I think the new plastics actually may make some good Eldar conversions!

they love OTT stuff

kenshin620 wrote:Anyways I think the new plastics actually may make some good Eldar conversions!

they love OTT stuff

No. This is my idea. Only I have thought of combining non-space elf bits with space elf bits.

plastictrees wrote:

kenshin620 wrote:Anyways I think the new plastics actually may make some good Eldar conversions!

they love OTT stuff

No. This is my idea. Only I have thought of combining non-space elf bits with space elf bits.

Were you the one with exodite eldar with the carnosaur then?

Kanluwen wrote:
Uh, they are?

Uh no they arnt , get your eye checked.

Kanluwen wrote:
The problem is they're still heavy infantry, and wearing plate armor.
GW isn't Mantic. Their Elves don't have a bad case of Kate Moss syndrome.

So? thats my preference , so i like elegant slender looking Elves like the way it is in the book , whats the deal with you?

You're better off beating your head against the wall then arguing with Kan.

LunaHound wrote:

Kanluwen wrote:
Uh, they are?

Uh no they arnt , get your eye checked.

I'm not seeing the problem here, Luna.

Who ever said there was a problem?

BrookM wrote:You're better off beating your head against the wall then arguing with Kan.

Um, Brook, even if it's true (several times over, and amply supported by evidence in the Dakka archives), you're not supposed to post it...

LunaHound wrote:Who ever said there was a problem?

The new White Lion models look suitably skinny, which agrees with the artwork?

JohnHwangDD wrote:

BrookM wrote:You're better off beating your head against the wall then arguing with Kan.

Um, Brook, even if it's true (several times over, and amply supported by evidence in the Dakka archives), you're not supposed to post it...

Well, you're better off beating your head against a wall than arguing with me over matters of opinion. If you have actual facts and it's not a matter of personal preference(in which case--I ignore yours in favor of mine. Because mine's better. So NYAH!), I'd be more than willing to come around.

JohnHwangDD wrote:

BrookM wrote:You're better off beating your head against the wall then arguing with Kan.

Um, Brook, even if it's true (several times over, and amply supported by evidence in the Dakka archives), you're not supposed to post it...

Well i guess his behavior would have made Mao and his Red Army proud huh

Kanluwen wrote:

JohnHwangDD wrote:

BrookM wrote:You're better off beating your head against the wall then arguing with Kan.

Um, Brook, even if it's true (several times over, and amply supported by evidence in the Dakka archives), you're not supposed to post it...

Well, you're better off beating your head against a wall than arguing with me over matters of opinion. If you have actual facts and it's not a matter of personal preference(in which case--I ignore yours in favor of mine. Because mine's better. So NYAH!), I'd be more than willing to come around.

Indeed. Note that Kan's not alone in being inarguable - I have a similar stubborn streak.

Kirasu wrote:Im so happy phoenix guard wont be dressed in mini skirts now!

For all people complaining that in medieval times people wore chain shirts as armour:
Sorry folks, but manly chain jeans weren't invented back in those times

JohnHwangDD wrote:

Kanluwen wrote:

JohnHwangDD wrote:

BrookM wrote:You're better off beating your head against the wall then arguing with Kan.

Um, Brook, even if it's true (several times over, and amply supported by evidence in the Dakka archives), you're not supposed to post it...

Well, you're better off beating your head against a wall than arguing with me over matters of opinion. If you have actual facts and it's not a matter of personal preference(in which case--I ignore yours in favor of mine. Because mine's better. So NYAH!), I'd be more than willing to come around.

Indeed. Note that Kan's not alone in being inarguable - I have a similar stubborn streak.

To be fair, we're both inarguable in our personal opinions. When debating issues where there can be a right or wrong I'd like to think we both can be swayed with facts and logic and reason, not "YOUR OPINION IS WRONG AND YOU'RE WRONG FOR HAVING IT!".
Plus we both understand the difference between "opinion and personal preferences" versus "inarguable fact".


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Kroothawk wrote:

Kirasu wrote:Im so happy phoenix guard wont be dressed in mini skirts now!

For all people complaining that in medieval times people wore chain shirts as armour:
Sorry folks, but manly chain jeans weren't invented back in those times

Chain jeans still aren't invented.

For good reason. They chafe all the wrong parts...

Kanluwen wrote:
For good reason. They chafe all the wrong parts...

Imagine getting the key to your castle stuck in there!

Oi... those PG must have some sore necks after each battle. I wonder how many casualties get racked up to broken necks. GW seriously needs to back off this whole "My hat is larger than your tank!" business. The models all look decent otherwise, though perhaps the white lions have rather large axes...

Pft. Their helmets are Ithilmar. That stuff's lighter than hell.

My personal theory is High Elves have their huge helmets made out of Ithilmar just to show off to the other races "Hey suckers, we can make these huge helmets and never get neckstrain! SUCK IT!".

Ive gotta say these new models have sparked my interest in fantasy again.....

Guess its time to go dig out some of my high elves and start painting them up .

Kanluwen wrote:Pft. Their helmets are Ithilmar. That stuff's lighter than hell.

My personal theory is High Elves have their huge helmets made out of Ithilmar just to show off to the other races "Hey suckers, we can make these huge helmets and never get neckstrain! SUCK IT!".

But surely it's not a good idea to make a unit of guys who refuse to speak and then give everyone in the front row giant helmets that block the second rank's entire field of view. Dragon Princes can at least shout "Watch out for the cannon ball!" at each other. What are Pheonix Guard going to do? Sign language with a halberd in their hands? Drum Morse code?

JOHIRA wrote:

Kanluwen wrote:Pft. Their helmets are Ithilmar. That stuff's lighter than hell.

My personal theory is High Elves have their huge helmets made out of Ithilmar just to show off to the other races "Hey suckers, we can make these huge helmets and never get neckstrain! SUCK IT!".

But surely it's not a good idea to make a unit of guys who refuse to speak and then give everyone in the front row giant helmets that block the second rank's entire field of view. Dragon Princes can at least shout "Watch out for the cannon ball!" at each other. What are Pheonix Guard going to do? Sign language with a halberd in their hands? Drum Morse code?

They still have musicians!

They kind of look like the elite guard for the Gondor army with those wing helms. I wonder if the same sculptor worked on them. Some similar poses and design work.

I dont use HE, sold off two box worth of IoB. I can see the complaints on both sides. If I played them I wouldnt be happy with the white lion sculpts. It looks like they just took the metal molds and re-used them for plastic. Heck at this point I would just buy Lord of the Ring elves, they look better, I think are cheaper too.

Alpharius wrote:Be all that as it may, $41+ for ten models just isn't doing it for me!

Please note, at NO point in time did I complain about the new models being MORE expensive...

$4 a model isn't that horrible... If you smoke, your spending that much a day on cigarettes, and these last longer, and are a hell of a lot less damaging to your health.

djones520 wrote:

Alpharius wrote:Be all that as it may, $41+ for ten models just isn't doing it for me!

Please note, at NO point in time did I complain about the new models being MORE expensive...

$4 a model isn't that horrible... If you smoke, your spending that much a day on cigarettes, and these last longer, and are a hell of a lot less damaging to your health.

Only until your wife finds out how much you are spending on them...

vitki wrote:

djones520 wrote:

Alpharius wrote:Be all that as it may, $41+ for ten models just isn't doing it for me!

Please note, at NO point in time did I complain about the new models being MORE expensive...

$4 a model isn't that horrible... If you smoke, your spending that much a day on cigarettes, and these last longer, and are a hell of a lot less damaging to your health.

Only until your wife finds out how much you are spending on them...

Well my wife buys them for me, so can't sympathize with you there.

djones520 wrote:

Alpharius wrote:Be all that as it may, $41+ for ten models just isn't doing it for me!

Please note, at NO point in time did I complain about the new models being MORE expensive...

$4 a model isn't that horrible... If you smoke, your spending that much a day on cigarettes, and these last longer, and are a hell of a lot less damaging to your health.

Mister mister , can i interest you to buy some of my painted pebbles for $1 each? You can game with it , use it as paper weight , checker pieces , paper weight , fake candy ,