Dragon Princes

The new DP models are really a hat tip to the original Dragon Princes from 4th or 5th Edition. In fact it looks like a mix of the this old edition and the sleeker more refined design of the recent addition. Like the new Reavers from the Island of Blood box set, the feet of the riders are molded in one piece with the horses.

I’m not 100% thrilled with the new design, it is very dynamic for sure, but from a distance it looks like Dragon Princes are sprouting tentacles. They will be a bitch to paint for sure. However I can see where they are coming from by making them look more like the dragons they are supposed to emulate.

Regardless, I’ll be getting my box set as I need to shore up my 5 DP from the previous edition. I’m just not sure if they match…

Check them out at the store!

White Lions

The White Lions are looking more dynamic as well, with the same walking or stomping posture as the original White Lion models. I’m not too fond of the long axe handles, which looks to me like they will be chopping each other and the enemy at the same time.

At this time, I don’t need any White Lions, so I will likely give them a pass, even though I have Korhill in a blister some where.

You can check them out at the store as well.

Phoenix Guard

I actually had high hopes for the Phoenix Guards, especially as I am thinking about getting a unit for my army. 4+ Ward save with always strike first makes them a anvil unit for sure. But this new design looks pretty static and a disappointment for sure. Think about it, if they could make Space Marines more dynamic, I don’t see why this can be the same. At least they lost the skirts! But in return it looks like they got Victorian dresses!

There are at the store as well.

What do you guys think of the new designs?

With the new High Elves just around the corner and the imminent release (September 4th) of The Island of Blood (it contains lots of new High Elf miniatures), the question I’ve been asked the most over the last couple of weeks is ‘which High Elf units are staying the same and which ones are being replaced with a new kit?’ This morning I went in search of an answer. I journeyed to the heart of the Studio, past the cabinets of miniatures and gaming tables, beyond the ‘Eavy Metal area, through the games developers’ area, until I arrived at an ominous room marked ‘management’ (the risks I take for you). Once inside I presented my offering (a nice cup of tea) and emerged moments later with the answer. I’ve listed all of the plastic sets that won’t be changing below. The army book is not changing either. So now you can relax and get on with collecting your High Elf army.

High Elf Lord on Dragon
High Elf Prince and Noble
High Elf Mage
High Elf Spearmen
High Elf Archers
High Elf Chariot
High Elf Silver Helms
High Elf Repeater Bolt Thrower

Above quote from GW.

I’m a little disappointed that the Silver Helms, Spearmen and Archers are not being changed. This means the Lothern Sea Guard in the Island of Blood starter set has become much more desirable. I still feel like crushing my Silver Helms models…

What are we getting?

“This October is devoted to the scions of Asuryan, as we release a series of new High Elf miniatures.”

4 Plastic Box Sets.
White Lions, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard.

The fourth box is a new battalion, including 20 Archers, 20 Spearmen, a Repeater-Bolt-Thrower and a High Elf Chariot. Rumored Battalion Price: 90 €./$100/£55

2 Metal Box Sets – no solid indication what these are.

2 Blisters – GodlessM tells us one is a Prince on foot. This will be a metal sculpt of the very same prince as in Islands of Blood. His name is Althran Stormrider. Nothing on the second blister.

A Spell Cards deck similar to Daemons, Beastmen and the Basic Lores is confirmed.

I am looking forward to the Elites plastic box set. I need some Phoenix Guards and my Dragon Princes unit needs shoring up. Again no mention of Swordmasters, and again this means the SMs in the Island of Blood set will be sought after. Go Ebay go!

Bonus Rumor Edit: One of the Metal box sets seems to be Shadow Warriors.

Games Workshop has a great write up about unboxing the Island of Blood starter set. Looks well made and easy to assemble or put together.

Also check out the ‘Eavy Metal gallery with the high elves prince on a griffin is in its 360 degree glory!

This is what you are going to get from the Island of Blood, a 10 man (or elf) High Elves Seaguard unit. Enjoy its glory. That champion still needs a head swap! Oh check out the Reaver too. Really nice.

Via: GW and here.

Sword Master Champion – Like all of the champion and character models in The Island of Blood, this model has a name: Bladelord Kalaer.

Sword Master Standard Bearer – the detail is sculpted onto this banner, which makes you need only add paint for a great looking banner.

Via: GW

All right, here we go, more new painted figures from the Island of Blood.

Ellyrian Reaver Champion – Eltheus Farsight leads his unit of Ellyrian Reavers, the Dawn Riders, in daring raids against the enemy’s flanks.

Lothern Sea Guard Standard Bearer – the elven runes, waves and sea dragon are actually sculpted onto the Sea Guard’s banner.

If these High Elves Horses are an example of the new horse models to come, I will be really pleased and excited! Hoping really for a plastic Dragon Princes/Silver Helms combo set now.

Via: GW

What just happened here? Ok, the release of the High Elves Island of Blood models were all going so well with the Griffin and all, when suddenly we are hit with this! A vampire looking mage with a fountain pen on his head, and a stunted looking Lothern Seaguard champion with 70’s retro horror movie merman helmet? Or better still, a fish on his head?

Via: GW

We have more Island of Blood High Elves miniatures for you! Check out the ‘Eavy Metal Team’s fully painted High Elves Noble on Griffin and another Lothern Sea Guard. This Noble on Griffin has to be one of my favorite High Elves character models of all time! Just BEAUTIFUL!

Via: GW

Check out this awesome Lothern Sea Guard musician from the Island of Blood boxset painted by ‘Eavy Metal team. That is a really sweet model and a fantastic paint job to boot!

Oh, also before I forget the contents of the Island of Blood Boxset has been confirmed:

Q. What miniatures do you get in The Island of Blood box?
A. The set contains 74 models in total:
a High Elf Prince on Griffon,
a High Elf Mage,
10 High Elf Lothern Sea Guard,
10 High Elf Sword Masters of Hoeth and
five Ellyrian Reavers;

a Skaven Warlord,
a Skaven Warlock Engineer,
40 Skaven Clanrats,
a Skaven Master Moulder,
two Skaven Rat Ogres,
a Skaven Warpfire Thrower and
a Skaven Poisoned Wind Mortar.

Wait a minute, there are just not enough Elves!

Via: GW

Check out this awesome unboxing of the Island of Blood Warhammer 8th edition starter set! The exclusive models, only found in the box set, are some of the best I have seen! Interestingly if you look closely, the swordmasters are one single model. Very interesting indeed!

Ah, looks like the box set also comes with a mini rulebook that has the complete rules but without the pages of painted figures or models. Pre-order it on the 10th of August!

Via: Games Workshop