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Who cares though? The rules are good. And there is absolutely no need to use the model.
I never said the rules weren't good (in fact, I've been completely unable to find the rules for the Kislev ranger!).
My point was that the model was *completely* wrong for what it is supposed to be.
I mean, since when have kislevites had pointy ears and upturned, elfy eyes?
The other thing that bothers me is that it's a female model. I don't mind female models if they fit in thematically, or if they're supposed to be an unusualy character of some time, but as the sole representation of all kislev rangers it seems highly illogical that a female should be chosen.
I mean if there were 5 ranger models, and one was a woman, okay, that's reasonable. Even a 50-50 split might be doable if the fluff supported. Heck, I might even tolerate an exclusevely female ranger corps if somebody could come up with a convincing reason for it. But kislev has always impressed me as a male oriented military.
Honestly, the ony place I can really see this mini fitting in is maybe as a Talisman miniature (the Elf, of course!) or perhaps in heroquest or something similar.
Of course, if you want a cheesecake model, the Elf... excuse me *Kislev* Ranger is not exactly the prettiest pig in the blanket. It looks like a transvestite with those gorilla arms and hands (and the fake boob job just adds to the impression). There are some amazing female sculpts out there, some of which are actually tasteful and modestly attired (if that's your thing...
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Also, by going with a nicer model, made by some other company, you can buy two or three much nicer models for the price of the hideous kislev ranger. Seriously, $13.25 is highway robbery for a mini that ugly.
And to think, this abomination is hogging up retail space that could have gone toward one of those beatiful classic mordheim models that have now been discontinued.