The New High Elves Elite Models have Arrived!
I’m sure most of you would have seen this by now, but just in case, Games Workshop has released details of the new High Elves Elite models for their October’s High Elves focus. They are namely the Dragon Princes, Phoenix Guard and White Lions. Click on the images for a larger view.
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?
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Thomas
*Smiling*
Doesn’t look like you like any of the new models, I have to say out of the three I like the Dragon Princes the most. To wrap up, you have to admit to yourself that having plastic kits is nice, especially for conversions.
By the way I believe I have an extra box of the old DP, if you are interested let me know and I’ll check and maybe we can make a deal!?
Sep 10th, 2010
Jon
I can’t believe they’re redoing models that looked great as metal, and ignoring the terribly ugly plastic spear/bow elfs. I like the new models, it’s just that I won’t be buying them to replace the old. I would have, however, bought tons of new spear/bow elves if they would have redone them…
Sep 13th, 2010
Syg
White lions are quite the same as the previous version, but still they look like children compared to my old ones (4th). I like them bigger and with lion head on their helmet.
Phoenix guards aren’t frightening at all. I do not like their helmet, too large (the champion’s one is ok). Their body is also too large.
I do agree with your point of view on Dragon princes.
sigh, i’ll buy theses models in one or two years maybe, just for the collection.
Oct 19th, 2010
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