Dark Elf Shields

Khel · Post by **Khel** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:47 am

Is it just me or does the shield with the wings on it look like a sperm cell but with... well, wings on it?

Oh and I like the Kraken shield better than the Iron Talon.

Nick7356 · Post by **Nick7356** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:41 am

Duffman327 wrote:not only will they be expensive an extra $20 or whatever on top of the price of a warrior box (or 2 if wanting x20), but wont easily attach to the model like the plastic shields would. they will be a heavy part of the model which means if you have to handle the minis a lot you have more chance of breakage. and bugger pinning them it would take ages. i would personally buy 1 set of each and mould and make just the symbols out of plaster and throw them onto plastic shields. yes they look cool but at $1 each (more for some other countries like us in OZ) no way!!! not practical enough for me

I agree a $1 for one isn't worth it.

Silashand · Post by **Silashand** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:24 am

Given that I've spent more on certain bitz for conversions before, I will probably pick up two batches of the kraken ones for a single unit of 20 speareleves. $20 isn't too bad I guess, though they are *way* overpriced for what you're getting. They should be no more than $.25 - $.50 each IMO. Oh well.

Cheers, Gary

Endra divini · Post by **Endra divini** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:42 am

I wish they were plastic for not only would they be cheaper, they wouldn't add that annoying extra weight to the front of the model.

It won't make a difference to me though for I usually paint my own designs on my shields.

cheers

Silashand · Post by **Silashand** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:50 am

I doubt they'd do something as blase as shields in plastic unless they were to accompany a new warrior box set. Too expensive for just a few bitz that most folks probably won't even see.

Cheers, Gary

Mordru · Post by **Mordru** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:43 am

Nick7356 wrote:
Duffman327 wrote:not only will they be expensive an extra $20 or whatever on top of the price of a warrior box (or 2 if wanting x20), but wont easily attach to the model like the plastic shields would. they will be a heavy part of the model which means if you have to handle the minis a lot you have more chance of breakage. and bugger pinning them it would take ages. i would personally buy 1 set of each and mould and make just the symbols out of plaster and throw them onto plastic shields. yes they look cool but at $1 each (more for some other countries like us in OZ) no way!!! not practical enough for me

I agree a $1 for one isn't worth it.

Nice looking designs but I agree.

Kheel · Post by **Kheel** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:52 am

Overpriced indeed, but if you're going for a corsair theme and want warriors, the squid shields might not be a bad idea.

I didnt like these ones more than the plastic any way, but more to choose from is always a good thing.

But I can't help to agree with other posters that we sure would have had more use of other sculpts than new set of metal shields, oh lets say plastic harpies, dark riders or a new malekith!

Lonely shade · Post by **Lonely shade** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:03 am

IMHO: impractical (metal means unbalancing the plastic models you put them on) and overpriced. Period.

- Loney

Voodoochild1985 · Post by **Voodoochild1985** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:24 pm

Kheel wrote:Overpriced indeed, but if you're going for a corsair theme and want warriors, the squid shields might not be a bad idea.

Haha you want to hear overpriced? In the Australian online store after being released a couple of weeks ago the Dark Elf 'Wings of Darkness' shields are STILL listed as being $9999.00 AUD. Have to search for them though.

Malevion · Post by **Malevion** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:55 pm

I would dearly love some plastic chariots with the new coldones, a cauldron of blood or even a new dragon rider model. but instead we get shields..... we already have shields gah. Surely it would be better to make things we dont currently have models for.