What the High Elves are getting in October 2010
I can’t wait! You have probably seen some of it by now, but I have listed them here for you just in case. The first quote is from the GW website, and the rest are from various sources.
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 ThrowerAbove 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.
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3 Comments, Comment or Ping
Thomas
Great update on the High Elves. GW actually released images today on the models you listed in your article. With said, what information can you find out about the Dark Elves? What new models are around the corner…? I look forward to your response.
Sep 8th, 2010
Lore Master
Hi Thomas,
Yes, I’ve got a new post up on these new models.
With regard to the Dark Elves, sorry I don’t cavort with the enemy. I suggest you don’t too, or I’ll have to report you to the high Loremaster!
But seriously, I don’t really follow the Dark Elves or are part of their circle of trust so, I will likely not hear or see of much. If I do, I’ll let you know for sure.
Sep 9th, 2010
Thomas
Hi again,
I’ve heard that Games Workshop is going to be releasing new Dark Riders and that’s all I have, would be nice if they came out with a plastic box set of Black Guard.
For the record, I play nice Dark Elves
Shame you can’t snoop around to get some Dark Elves updates on possible releases.
Sep 10th, 2010
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