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Post by sedge on Aug 9, 2020 18:23:17 GMT
A couple of already-previewed Underworlds teams are up for pre-order next weekend: I want the Dark Elves as that's a great alternate Death Hag, and the two Witch Elves and Sister of Slaughter offer some variety in poses to bulk out units. The Snake Lady can probably be converted with a weapon + head swap into a Bloodwrack Medusa. The Black (Yellow?) Orc Brutes warband isn't of interest. There's a much better existing Black Orc warband that fits in with WFB Black Orc aesthetics.
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Post by sirsteve on Aug 9, 2020 19:46:57 GMT
A couple of already-previewed Underworlds teams are up for pre-order next weekend: I want the Dark Elves as that's a great alternate Death Hag, and the two Witch Elves and Sister of Slaughter offer some variety in poses to bulk out units. The Snake Lady can probably be converted with a weapon + head swap into a Bloodwrack Medusa. The Black (Yellow?) Orc Brutes warband isn't of interest. There's a much better existing Black Orc warband that fits in with WFB Black Orc aesthetics. Saw these and I need another sorceress for my Dark Elves. If I take the top of the spear off and replace it with something more staff like
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Post by Sweet_Totally on Aug 9, 2020 20:33:16 GMT
The Black (Yellow?) Orc Brutes warband isn't of interest. There's a much better existing Black Orc warband that fits in with WFB Black Orc aesthetics. The one with the bird skull-mask would make a neat big 'un imo.
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Post by mottdon on Aug 11, 2020 16:28:13 GMT
Okay, that DE set is ace for rounding out a unit or pushing it up to the next level a bit. I can totally see me getting one of those.
Question: Has GW quit on offering the limited run throwback models? I was really hoping they'd continue that. There are some old models I'd love to get my hands on (Eltharion, Markus Wulfheart, etc.).
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Post by sedge on Aug 11, 2020 17:17:48 GMT
There's been nothing to say that they've stopped doing Made to Order. I'd imagine the factory shutdown during coronavirus messed up a lot of their plans, and Made to Order is an easy thing to put off (it's not going to be featured in White Dwarf for example, which would have been prepared months in advance; they also don't need to produce any in advance).
There was talk of them undergoing a massive expansion - bigger factory in the UK plus a new one in the US. I'd imagine once they are caught back up and their new production facilities are online that they'll be able to resume Made to Order.
They've also had long gaps between previous ones before.
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Post by mottdon on Aug 11, 2020 21:50:55 GMT
Good to hear about the factory expansions. I was planning a trip to Memphis before all this C-Virus stuff started and I called the factory to see if and when I could take a tour with my family (I really wanted my kids to see the process) as well as visit their store at the factory. I was told that they no longer do tours and the store had been shut down. I asked if there was another GW store somewhere in Memphis and she said "No". Really felt like the US base wasn't doing very well, especially considering that Memphis is the US headquarters locale. I figured if any location would have a draw, that'd be it.
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Post by sirsteve on Aug 16, 2020 17:59:14 GMT
Snotlings are coming!!!
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Post by sedge on Aug 22, 2020 15:20:19 GMT
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Post by sedge on Aug 22, 2020 15:29:05 GMT
Verdict - the Dark-Shadow-Elf warcry team, as before, is overdone. There are some really cool Druchii elements to it, but the stupid shadow cloaks and bondage trousers ruin things. The masked one with the whip (and its alternate build) could be cool Beastmasters, but the rest need too much work to rescue. You can quote me on this in a year or two's time when it turns out I've bought and started converting them The Chamaeleon Skink is great. I hate the old ones, and this one is brilliant (spot the frog with darts in its mouth on his belt). This is the first new Lizardmen model since AoS hit; hopefully more are coming, and hopefully they don't screw up the rest of the team. New Slaaneshi character is cool and I'll probably get him one day. The new snake elf lady is also cool... might get it for a 2nd Bloodwrack Medusa, useless though they are.
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Post by mottdon on Aug 22, 2020 18:58:35 GMT
Well, I have agree with you, Sedge. Those Witch Elves are beyond saving. Just too different from the originals and lack the feel. I get what they're trying to do, combine Witch Elves and Assassins together, but it just comes off awkward as though they can't decide what they want to be. The last guy with double crossbows looks kinda cool, but STILL would need much bashing.
The Chameleon Skink is cool, but nothing I'm gonna rush out to get.
The demon-dude is...well...okay for a demon-dude. I guess.
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Post by Horace on Aug 22, 2020 20:19:21 GMT
I think there's some really nice underworld models but they work out horribly expensive to buy for fantasy purposes
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Post by Sweet_Totally on Aug 23, 2020 20:16:36 GMT
I actually quite like the Dark Elf warband. I'm no Delf-player though so I'm likely not as bother with them being a best of both worlds-attempt.
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Post by knoffles on Aug 23, 2020 21:58:34 GMT
I really like the chameleon. It’s about time GW released a decent sculpt. I really dislike the current ones which is why I don’t own any. I hope there’s more than one in the warband and I might be tempted. About the best alternatives I e seen are the lost kingdom ones. I do like the duel xbow DE, though more as a dnd character
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Post by sedge on Oct 4, 2020 19:10:54 GMT
The Bonegrinder Giants are finally up for pre-order next weekend: www.warhammer-community.com/2020/10/04/sunday-preview-huge-news-for-the-mortal-realms/ In case you've forgotten how awesome they are: Regular giants are being released in a two-pack, so unless they've just doubled the price it might make them slightly cheaper (if you actually want two): And a couple of characters from an AoS boxed set up available separately. I won't bother with a picture of the sky dwarf, but there's this Tzeentchian Disclord, which got mixed opinions when it was first shown:
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Post by Darnok on Oct 4, 2020 19:40:07 GMT
At last! I was waiting for the giant giants to be released sice their first preview back in... April? Good to finally get them.
The kit should have enough leftovers to pimp at least one or two regular giants, so that double box should come in handy. Not sure if I really need it though, already sitting on half a dozen giants...
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