New GW box sets ... thoughts?

[dwarfpower]

GW just released the three largest warhammer fanstasy boxes i have ever seen defenders of ulthuan for high elves, the host of the von carsteins for vampire count and dwarf defenders for dwarfs. although theses all have pretty cool figures im not sure how great of a way it is to start an army ... what do you think of them? (plus they are each around 400-500$)

[johnboo]

I havent seen them, myself.

In something like this, you have to break it down to what you might use out of the models/units, if they are offering you something you cant get anywhere else (limited edition models, etc), and exactly what kind of discount you are getting for dropping that much scratch. Usually, GW army deals range from a plastic regiment set or less for free. Not enough for me to pony up that kind of money, usually.

[MajorSoB]

I just checked out all three box sets you spoke of. I would say they are a good deal for someone who is just starting out any of these three armies but not for a veteran player who has most of his core completed.