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AoS eBay question

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Hopefully this is in the right place. I'm looking to get into the hobby, but I must admit that shelling out ~$800 for new models for a 2000 pt list is a bit intimidating. Looking thru eBay there seem to be some good deals, but I'm unsure of what specifically to look out for. Meaning square bases, out of print models, etc. Any tips on what to avoid and what to panic and buy now?

Tks!
 
Welcome to lustria!

To buy List:
  • Slann
  • Razordons
  • Skinks
  • Engine of the Gods
  • Terradons/Ripperdactyls
  • Saurus Astrolith Bearer
To Avoid:
  • Skink Chief
  • Skinks with Bows
  • Skinks ridding Cold Ones
Most of the Lizermen units from WHFBs made it into Seraphon. Several units didn't however. Skinks with Bows, Skink Chiefs, Skink Cold One Riders and Jungle Swarms all got left behind. If you find lots with these models they can still be worth buying though. Most players would not be upset with your skinks not being wysiwyg, ect.
 
It is event and group specific. Officially AoS is on round bases. Most players won't mind you have squares in my experience. You can find a full list of base sizes here. Bases are pretty cheap though. So I would worry about the content of the lot more than what it is based on.
 
One thing to keep in mind is that we ARE getting a new book soon. What is and is not competitive may be shaken up soon. With that in mind, it may be best to hold off on buying anything until the new army book comes out and seeing how things change.
 
Schwaaah said:
One thing to keep in mind is that we ARE getting a new book soon. What is and is not competitive may be shaken up soon. With that in mind, it may be best to hold off on buying anything until the new army book comes out and seeing how things change.
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That being said. Stuff with be cheaper before it release vs after.
 
Ok, so rebase anything on squares, got it. If worst comes to worse I can always 3d print out a few and go from there.

I do know there is a new Tome coming out, and that's why I haven't gone as far as to buy one yet. I won't go wild buying stuff, just stick with the SC box, some Skinks, and maybe an Astrolith. Will wait on the rest for the book. I need at least this to get started on learning painting and such as the last time I picked up a paint brush for minis Checkpoint Charlie was still in use.
 
Schwaaah said:
If you pick up the start collecting box, check out the guide by @Crowsfoot here. In it, he tells you how to kit bash an Astrolith bearer, which will save you chunk of change.
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Thanks, I saw that. Right now it may be a bit beyond my skills, and I just bought one off of eBay for ~$18. The real pain is going to be the Razors. $30 per!?!?
 
I think just about everyone on this forum is hoping that the new tome will bring about new plastic razordons. As of right now, they are damn expensive AND you have to fight with finecast.

Personally, if GW doesnt come out with plastic razordons, I am going to try converting some Khorne Flesh Hounds. They're about the right size, and with some greenstuff I figure I can make a decent enough stand-in
 
Schwaaah said:
I think just about everyone on this forum is hoping that the new tome will bring about new plastic razordons. As of right now, they are damn expensive AND you have to fight with finecast.
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Yes, I am that new and completely missed that reference. Ok, good to know. Have to be careful with what I get.

Cuetzpal Pilli said:
If you're okay with proxis, the following ones came up a while back when I was perusing the eBays:
3x Salamander Razordon Seraphon, Lizardmen - Proxies Age Of Sigmar

They look a bit more like the official razordon design, but the same seller has some more "spikey/razor"-looking ones here.
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I appreciate the thought, but while I'm still learning I'd kind of like to keep to a wysiwyg format. I can already see my confusion, "Ok moving the Razor to, wait... Was this the razor or was it the sallie..." I am that scatterbrained.

Erta Wanderer said:
you can kitbash knight into them fairly easy. not as hard as one would think
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Thank you for the confidence in my abilities. Nice to know one of us has a high opinion of me. I probably will at some point, but think I have enough on my plate just relearning painting. And back in the 80s we never cared about this level of detail. Testors paint on lead miniatures, so I have a lot of stuff to unlearn so I can relearn. Going to be an adventure, that's for certain!
 
PadawanNinja said:
<Googles "finecast">
Yes, I am that new and completely missed that reference. Ok, good to know. Have to be careful with what I get.


I appreciate the thought, but while I'm still learning I'd kind of like to keep to a wysiwyg format. I can already see my confusion, "Ok moving the Razor to, wait... Was this the razor or was it the sallie..." I am that scatterbrained.


Thank you for the confidence in my abilities. Nice to know one of us has a high opinion of me. I probably will at some point, but think I have enough on my plate just relearning painting. And back in the 80s we never cared about this level of detail. Testors paint on lead miniatures, so I have a lot of stuff to unlearn so I can relearn. Going to be an adventure, that's for certain!
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well more luck to ya if you need help just give us a yell
 
Oi, who has something against skinks with bows!?

Just give them shields and say they're blowpipes. That's what I'm doing with mine, since I'm more of a fan of the older sculpt than the new ones.
 
Carnikang said:
Oi, who has something against skinks with bows!?

Just give them shields and say they're blowpipes. That's what I'm doing with mine, since I'm more of a fan of the older sculpt than the new ones.
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Oh, sure, that's a totally valid way to play. It just helps me with immersion to have the model be what it is. WYSIWYG and all that.

I may pick them up just to do a recreation of the Battle of Thermopylae with the Seraphon playing the part of the Persians, just dunno yet.
 
A lot of older units have compendium rules, and are still playable in open play or casual games. If you don't want to use those, you can always play them as similar units, like using a skink chief model for a skink priest. If you aren't using them for base decorations, the snakes from the Cold Ones kit can be used to make jungle swarms. If you really want to save money, you should use Blue Stuff. It may take a little practice before you get used to it, but I can't praise this enough!
 
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