Bryan Blaire Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/08/29/breaking-news-sisters-psykers-and-skeletonsgw-homepage-post-4/ I'm totally doing a little dance here! I can't wait, I can't wait! Wonder how many of them they will be releasing at once? Exarch Images: Jain Zar! New Banshees as a whole unit: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 GIMMEH My Wraithdar will finally not just be pure Wraiths! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5376343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Good stuff! About time too! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5376537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 I’m not sure a dual kit would work with these, and that sort of bothers me - I’m worried we are going to end up with 10 bodies (or even just 5) that will just sort of eternally repeat in each of the Aspects. Then again, I’m contemplating “raven” style paint scheme Banshees vs “ghostly green lasses with bright red hair paint” scheme Banshees. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5376549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yesssssssss.... Gimme all the Banshees.. Would kill for a Banana helm for the guardians as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5376570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibeKing Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I'll use them even if it puts me at a disadvantage. Here's hoping Fire Dragons and Striking Scorpions are on the horizone too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5376722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowseer Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 This is pure awesome, both for fielding them and all the conversion potential Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5376944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Debonair Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I'm not really a howling banshees guy, but I am super excited to see if there's going to be more aspect warriors recreated in glorious plastic down the road. And I do have to admit, that banshee looks a lot cooler than the current ones do - it's an exciting time all around, really! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5379706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 If plastic aspects are on the way, hopefully that means rules that make them worth fielding once more. It was the Aspect Warriors that sold me on Eldar way back in 1st edition and these new ones look like a perfect update of Jes Goodwin's original masterpieces. Pass the Ushabti bone please. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5379976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 From the N&R thread: I'm happy that at least one other aspect is finally moving to plastic, but I wish that it had been Scorps or Dragons and if it had to be Banshees, I wish they had changed up the design a little bit. I've always been on team Squid Head... It would not be a miss at all with me if there were not some alternate squid head helms in the Banshee box - actually, it would be pretty damn awesome if instead of Marine a Chapter upgrade sprues, Eldar simply got some “alternate appearance” sprues.I don't completely disagree with BCK that the rounder cone heads have less character than the Squid-helms do, but I don't think they are featureless or bland, just not as characterful. The Squid-heads look more Wraith helms, IMO, which is kinda cool. I still think it would be very cool to have some alternate appearance Aspect Shrine sprues, so if you wanted to show that you have some different shrines being included in a single army, or show the difference between your army and another Craftworld's, etc. They could also either redo the Guardian sprues, or just make an extra Storm Guardian upgrade plastic sprue - I don't think that the Guardians necessarily need a redo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5380001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I'm a man of simple pleasures, I just want alternate banana helms for my guardians. :'( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5381837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ioldanach Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I assume that the exarch is applicable to this discussion (and I'm surprised that it has taken this long for the exarch to be brought up here): Howling Banshee Exarch at Warhammer Community Cool, huh? What’s more, Psychic Awakening: Phoenix Rising includes loads of additional rules that will make this incredible new model even cooler! For example, you can swap out your Exarch’s War Shout ability with one of six different Exarch Powers that are exclusive to the Howling Banshee shrine. For example, if you’re expecting to face some elite infantry such Terminators or Custodian Guards, try taking Piercing Strike, which will enable you to forsake one of your 3 Attacks for hugely empowered killing blows. In fact, if you want your Exarch to represent one of the most dedicated champions of their order, you can use the Exemplar of the Banshee Shrine Stratagem to augment them with an additional Exarch power without having to sacrifice War Shout! There’s another crucial element to the new Howling Banshees kit – check out this variant Exarch. Wait a minute… is that an Exarch without a mask on? Yes, indeed! The kit comes with a maskless head option for depicting an Ynnari Exarch, for they walk a very different path to their Craftworld cousins. We’ll have more on this incredible new kit and its variations soon. (There's more at the linked Warhammer Community post) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5385068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Really like it. Might do a Biel Tan kill team if there are some other models that pull me in, time and finances permitting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5385205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'm definitely down with these even tho the armor doesn't reflect the female figure as. Efore. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5386233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'm definitely down with these even tho the armor doesn't reflect the female figure as. Efore.Wait - what's not reflecting a female figure about the armor? It all looks pretty female to me, except for the helm-less Exarch face, which looks "elfin" male and has been confirmed as such. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5386242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legionnaire of the VIIth Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'm definitely down with these even tho the armor doesn't reflect the female figure as. Efore. I don't now about the regular banshee, but GW confirmed that the Exarch is male. You can find an image of their confirmation here http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358322-new-howling-banshees-exarch-miniature/page-4?do=findComment&comment=5385710 It is possible that they chose to showcase male Banshees for both rather than the female miniatures. Until we see the whole unit together we won't be able to see if there is a difference in armors. I assume that it will be like male and female Wyches and Kabalites for the Dark Eldar where both are represented in the box. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5386244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Debonair Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Both the exarchs appear to be facing the exact same way - I wonder if the back of the head (or at least the hair) is attached to the torso already? Still, exciting stuff. If they've got work of this quality planned for other aspects too, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what comes up next! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5386451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slasher956 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Both the exarchs appear to be facing the exact same way - I wonder if the back of the head (or at least the hair) is attached to the torso already? certainly looks possible... also the left neck guard looks to be part of the left arm.. I'm also wanting the next plastics to be the Shinning Spears! they now look totally out of place along side the newer plastic windriders Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5386469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Can’t wait for new Eldar kits. You make for such good trophies... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5386578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 It is possible that they chose to showcase male Banshees for both rather than the female miniatures. Until we see the whole unit together we won't be able to see if there is a difference in armors. I assume that it will be like male and female Wyches and Kabalites for the Dark Eldar where both are represented in the box.That's the female armor - male Banshees still wear the female Aspect armor - that's the way it's always been. Banshees are a female Aspect, males that follow the Aspect dress in the female appearing Banshee Aspect armor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5386883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Nice conversion work Keirdale. I, myself, have lots of chaos bits on my bases, and I play chaos too. So I have necron bits, ork, tau, yada, yada...keep up the great work. Back on topic...so the nice thing is I won't have to go through so many boxes to show all female like I did for my wyches to be all female. Just in my old way of thinking, male wyches would be warlocks, but that's just me. I hope they're 10 to a box... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5388485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Not only are the Banshees coming but we are getting Jain Zar as well! Take a look at the new artwork. She is dead centre and facing off against an unidentified Drukhari character (Drazhar perhaps?). I am glad she is in proper Banshee colours as I never liked the black-and-white colour scheme the official model was painted in. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5392397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slasher956 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 The picture was originally posted on warhammerart.com as drazhur v Jain Zar before it was taken down..... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5392419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Oh she's a beautiful model, but I still love my metal one so it'll be a bit before i get her but I will. I like the metal one better because if your opponent pisses you off, she'll hurt more when you pop them in the head with her, haha, just kidding. I like the rule they posted for her too, game changer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5395130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekfud Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Apologies if I missed it in links/discussions... have they put any release dates out for these yet? If it's over the next month or two, these might get a look in before buying some scorpions. Not that you should pick units for ease of assembly over tactical ability, but plastic > finecast :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358013-new-plastic-eldar-box-set-pre-order-announced/#findComment-5398681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.