8th Ed. Looking to build a casual army

[abcdeh]

So I started collecting warhammer about twelve years ago when I was in elementary school. I've recently gotten back into as I found out some of my friends are collectors as well. I've played a few casual games but to have a proper army I need to use a lot of "stand-ins" for missing troops. I'm going to list what I currently own, and what I'm planning on acquiring over the next little while, and I'd really appreciate some advice on how to put together a proper army, as well as how to play them effectively. My most common opponents are dwarves and high elves. We usually play low points games (1200-1500) but are starting to move up.

1 unit of saurus warriors
2 bases of jungle swarms
1 skink priest (staff with skull on top)
1 skink chief? (I think. He is holding javelins and is wearing a large triceratops style skull on his head)
2 skink cold one riders
Saurus temple guard musician and banner
3-4 skinks including 1 chameleon with a blowgun
1 older style stegadon (in the mail)
1 slann mage or lord kroak (pretty sure thats what my lady friend got me for v-day)
1 mystery unit (expecting something cheap, possibly skink unit or saurus, again for v-day)

 

[n810]

A batalion box would fill a lot of the gaps in your army.

 

[Qupakoco]

I agree. The battalion would fill in some stuff for you. You'll get another unit of Saurus, bolster those TG up a bit, and net some more Skinks.

Though Salamanders would be a very welcome addition. Hopefully that's the mystery unit.

 

[skillfull_dan]

Salamanders, give the gift of fire this Valentines Day.

Chocolates can be eaten in a day, but salamanders eat skinks forever.

 

[skillfull_dan]

I just realized Tenehuanin would be extra clever of your significant other, considering he is actually handing you a heart:
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440066a&prodId=prod1091278

It would be thoughtful and only slightly creepy.

 

[Qupakoco]

^^ That would be hilarious.

Chocolates can be eaten in a day, but salamanders eat skinks forever.

LOL!! This should be in your signature.

 

[abcdeh]

I now own Lord Kroak and a Sauus OldBlood mounted on a Cold One!

 

[Arli]

I love the Kroak model! I almost always use him instead of the standard slann (as my slann, not as kroak).

He just looks cooler.