This month we saw the re-release of the venerable High Elves, and now it’s time to take a look at the new models.
Today I have for you spankin’ new video unboxings of the sweet new High Elf models; Lothern Skycutter, Flamespyre Phoenix, Shadow Warriors / Sisters of Avelorn, and the Loremaster of Hoeth.
I’m not sure where Games Workshop draws their inspiration for new units from, as this release saw quite a few eclectic designs.
First off the Lothern Skycutter is basically a airborne chariot, pulled by a great eagle. I mean it’s cool looking and all I think, I just never expected to see anything like that on the tabletop. Maybe it’s a Harry Potter / Warhammer World cross-over?
Next up is the Flamespyre / Frostheart Phoenix variants, which I gotta admit seem eerily similar to a couple of legendary birds from a certain kids cartoon back the 90’s. I like the overall design of the kit, and it looks great on the table and all, I just can’t get this image out of my mind when I see them!
The Shadow Warriors/ Sisters of Avelorn dual kit is a nice traditional take on the army look and feel, and I really dig the sisters’ mystical bow design.
Rounding out the release is the Loremaster of Hoeth clampack, which has styling similar to the Island of Blood Swordmaster models.
The one thing I really liked about these kits, was that Games Workshop starting using Adobe InDesign to layout their instruction manuals!
In the past there those things seemed to be nothing but an afterthought, as were constantly riddled with errors and assembly blind spots. Kudos to them for addressing the issue finally!
Overall I think a pretty solid release model-wise, and GW’s designs never cease to impress and inspire.
Please enjoy my video unboxings of the new models below, and be sure to checkout my review of the High Elves Army Book as well! -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
