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 bullyboy wrote:
Lilith is not thicc, the main image is compressing her body due to angle.
I so far have liked all 4 new plastic aeldari...jain zar, druzhar, Kyganil and now Lilith. Hopefully more to come.

Ah yes, the first harlequin model since 7th edition who could not be in a harlequin army...gw just loves slapping eldar players in the face this past edition.

I really believe that most of the good designers at GW are working on AOS right now. I hate the setting of AOS, but even I have to admit that they have absolutely spectacular models and the new slaanesh models are evidence of that.

The 40k release on the other hand is a complete farce, almost the same BS as with the blood of the Phoenix box. One new model for dark eldar and even that one looks terrible. Really disappointed with the new lelith...at least with the eavy metal paint job, maybe the sculpt of her face looks better when painted by a more competent person. And I do not understand what that stupid christmas calender was for when they don't show any of those teased models....what kind of marketing strategy is that supposed to be?

Really like the new Lelith model and will probably buy the box set to get her and the Sisters stuff.

I do wish they'd make plastic grotesques though. The DE line needs so little to be fully plastic that at this point it's a bit embarrassing how much they've avoided making those sculpts into plastic.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
I am again blown away by the Slaaneshi stuff.

Just absolutely amazing stuff. Dynamic, ostentatious, but without being overly busy.

I’m blown by Slaanesh.
What a Christmas indeed.

The Slaanesh stuff is very nice. I adore the Slaangors, however I worry greatly that they are the only three poses in the box, and that every Slaangor unit is going to be that repeated over and over again. The same problem applies to the Archers on foot. Wonderful dynamic poses that are going to look quite odd when repeated en masse. Oh well, whatever makes it difficult/pointless for 3rd parties to steal money from you, right GW?

The new "Battlebox" is a real dud. Couldn't even get a basic squad of Sisters in there. At least it means the market will be full of cheap Wyches/Scourges for a while.

Can't wait for them to try and charge as much as they did for the Jain Zarr big box.

 Arbitrator wrote:
The boxset is a disappointment considering we'd already seen the Sister and Lilith isn't a big surprise.

 dan2026 wrote:
One new Dark Eldar model, that we already knew was coming is a bit lame.

GW's ability to create previews that show off things they've already revealed previously knows no equal.

Although the Sister’s side of that box dovetails nicely with their release box. That one was a bit of frenzied chop, with one troop pick and not a lot of long range firepower.

This box is a nice little firebase to back that up.

 Nevelon wrote:
This box is a nice little firebase to back that up.

Back up a box that was limited edition and that most people don't have? The Sisters side of this box has eight models. They're going to charge a mint for this.

If this really is GW's attempt to "back up" the original release box, then this sets a new record for striking whilst the iron is frozen.

I suspect/hope both the Slaangor and Blissbarb Archers will have 'duel' sets of loadouts per model, as with the Idoneth kits, this does seem like a set of models that will fit in a similar way on the sprue, so it makes sense in my mind.

warl0rdb0b wrote:
I suspect/hope both the Slaangor and Blissbarb Archers will have 'duel' sets of loadouts per model, as with the Idoneth kits, this does seem like a set of models that will fit in a similar way on the sprue, so it makes sense in my mind.

Would be great, some of the poses seem rather fixed but I guees anything is possible.Maybe if the head and left arms are a single bit?

But I think they would have revealed the alternative build if there was one...

The awesomeness of these models honestly depresses the gak out of me. It's going to be YEARS before GW gives attention to the factions I collect. This hobby needs to come with a disclaimer for how abysmally slow GW is at pumping out new models. And for how twinkle-toes excited they are to put 40k on the backburner for an assortment of other projects that the fan base really seems to have much less interest in. We're all going to be driving electric cars before my 40k wishes get fullfilled.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:

Can't wait for them to try and charge as much as they did for the Jain Zarr big box.

My guess is this is their response to boxes like Blood of the Phoenix and Catacombs being too high - put less models in the box for the round-about £100 cost and let the white knights hork how 'generously priced' it is.

Today we see the 100th rendition of 'elf jumping off rock.' You can taste the dynamic posing in the back of your throat. No, wait, that's just stomach acid.

But its OK, because she (and her generic Sisters counterpart) are sealed away behind a pricey box of generic stuff, with a small, tepid collection of random kits.

Hedonites look like so much more time and energy were invested in them. Not to my taste, but very good for people who want them. Did a much better job with these seeker riders, which makes me wonder about the viability of the old ones (which ate so much space in the box set that just happened this year)

I'm digging those new Slaanesh models, especially the steeds. 40K ones, not so much.

All in all a rather bland "reveal"

Wow this reveal was AMAZING for me. So excited for the new slaanesh stuff, and I'd love that box set but it really depends on the price... love the new lelith model, but love the old one too. I hadn't gotten round to ordering it yet as I was going to order it after Christmas - guess that means no finecast lelith for me! I dont know if that's good or bad.

I like the new lelith, she looks more like someone who's in combat/in a dangerous place, and i prefer her armour over the previous one's bare butt.

I have a small Drukhari and Sisters army. All the stuff seems useful, tbh. Hell, the unique Palatine is probably the least interesting, as it could easily be converted from a spare Repentia Superior or some such.

If the price isn't off the chart like the Banshee/Incubi box, this is actually useful, unlike the dumb christmas bundles IMO.

Slaanesh stuff looks amazing, there are so many nice AOS kits now, I only wish I had the time to invest in another game - but I barely am able to keep my 40K hobby going. I agree with the poster above - the AOS team has put out some really nice stuff lately, while there has been quite a few 40K duds (like the SM gocart and those tacticool infiltrator dudes).

Honestly I'd be happy if there are no Ork updates at all in 2021, then I have time to update my Necrons, get my Sisters going, and maybe start painting those Black Templars...

And my condolences, DE fans, although I do actually like the Lilith model, you guys deserve so much more.

hazefrog wrote:
The awesomeness of these models honestly depresses the gak out of me. It's going to be YEARS before GW gives attention to the factions I collect. This hobby needs to come with a disclaimer for how abysmally slow GW is at pumping out new models.

GW pumps out a lot of models.

GW also ignores some factions for a decade or more.

Two different issues.

I really hope they put out a Warcry box for the Hedonites. I don't want a full army, but I want a playable selection. 'cause damn these are sexy.

I don't know why they did the advent calender if they weren't going to reveal those models. That's what I'm disappointed about.

I'd like to buy the sisters half of the boxset, but history shows that only the DE side will be put up on ebay for a "reasonable" price.

Also, I need to see more images of Lelith. She seems a bit off. Look at how massive and fat her foot is

Really like the Lelith model- the hard, cold face really sets her out as a merciless killer. The Slaaneshi stuff looks fantastic as well- especially the mounted units- brilliant sculpts and posed really well. None of it is my thing, I'm guessing there will be a bigger preview around New Year, maybe with some Underworlds/warcry reveals [maybe even some of the sneak peeks from the advent calendar..

Also, the palaquin is going to be massive. This army has a lot of big center pieces, which works for a bunch of hedonistic show-offs. I don't see the statue on it, though. Also wish the lord of pain looked more like the dude on the cover

The palanquin thing looks massive indeed, with perhaps 3 models on it.
More of a war shrine maybe.

I just hope these mounts are specifics (believe they are "exalted" steeds?)
because I for one like the regular ones very much.

It looks like the palanquin carries four models. Three on each of the little balconies, and then a big fat guy. The one on the far right makes me think of the Leviadon drummer. Slaanesh has been lacking a fat guy model forever, so this should be nice. I wonder if its another named hero or just a generic warshrine/chariot.


Also, shout out to Lelith's base, for the first plastic eldar warrior in forever (and one of the first confirmed aeldari skulls)

Lelith must be one of the most "redundantly identical to the old model" releases I've seen in a long time. It reminds of the old LOTR doing several models of Legolas shooting, Legolas running, Legolas taking a crap...
Why they had to prioritize re-doing her perfectly fine old model over characters such as Sliscus, Sathonyx, Malys and, you know, Vect, is beyond me.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
The Slaanesh stuff is very nice. I adore the Slaangors, however I worry greatly that they are the only three poses in the box, and that every Slaangor unit is going to be that repeated over and over again.

Could be like the stone troll box which can build hundreds of combos.

Lelith wears pants now? Disgusting.

The Slaaneshi stuff is great. The Steeds of Slaanesh actually look like somebody who cared sculpted them. So, so superior to the old one. And the style of the warriors is appealing to me and looks well executed. More of that, please.

hazefrog wrote:
The awesomeness of these models honestly depresses the gak out of me. It's going to be YEARS before GW gives attention to the factions I collect. This hobby needs to come with a disclaimer for how abysmally slow GW is at pumping out new models. And for how twinkle-toes excited they are to put 40k on the backburner for an assortment of other projects that the fan base really seems to have much less interest in. We're all going to be driving electric cars before my 40k wishes get fullfilled.

You're not wrong about the the pace GW is moving at, but I doubt it has anything to do with putting 40k on the backburner. Rather, 40k keeps giving us the umpteenth iteration of Space Marine. AoS on the other hand isn't so tied to a single faction or single theme across several factions, so what we do get has a lot more variety. It's not objectively more, though. AoS has no shortage of factions that need new and updated models, and half of the Grand Alliances don't have a lot of factions to speak of.

Those archers are easy the best 2020 kit. Easy!

The Slaanesh stuff is fantastic, what a great release.

The 40k box is a bit of a joke. The Sister’s side has what 8 models?

The Drukhari side has a new mini and the same minis they always put in boxes for Drukhari. Wyches, Venoms, Scourges. Mostly just a start collecting box. Would it hurt them to put some Wracks, a Talos, or even some Kabalites in a box? I’m only assuming they are putting Wyches in everything because they must have half a million kits sitting in storage?

It was kind of a let down they did all those Advent Rumors and showed nothing from them. Would have been neat to see a boxed game or something from Warcry or Underworlds.

 GaroRobe wrote:



Also, the palaquin is going to be massive. This army has a lot of big center pieces, which works for a bunch of hedonistic show-offs. I don't see the statue on it, though. Also wish the lord of pain looked more like the dude on the cover

Actually that dude on the cover is the Symbaresh Twinsouls unit leader, not the Lord of Pain.