Fantasy to AOS - Which model is which?

[Mikeasaurus]

Hi,

I have some old lizardmen I'd like to use to start an AOS army but not sure how some of the models would fit in. I'm not sure what they where called before either as didn't really stick with it.

I have -

Saurus with a big flagpole and skull on head
Saurus with big plume on head, scimitar and sheild
Saurus with drum

Skink with big flagpole with semi circle on top
Skink with big froggy throat, scimitar and spears.
Skink with drum

Also, I have 30 saurus with clubs, 6 with spears, 8 skink with spears, 34 skink with bows.

What would you advise being my next buys to get a decent enough list together?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Lizards of Renown]

Hi,

I have some old lizardmen I'd like to use to start an AOS army but not sure how some of the models would fit in. I'm not sure what they where called before either as didn't really stick with it.

I have -

Saurus with a big flagpole and skull on head
Saurus with big plume on head, scimitar and sheild
Saurus with drum

Skink with big flagpole with semi circle on top
Skink with big froggy throat, scimitar and spears.
Skink with drum

Also, I have 30 saurus with clubs, 6 with spears, 8 skink with spears, 34 skink with bows.

What would you advise being my next buys to get a decent enough list together?

Thanks in advance!

Looks to me like all your miniatures are 6th Edition Warhammer Fantasy models.

But someone who knows AoS will have to advise you on what to get next I am an 8th edition purist.

 

[Imrahil]

These are the 6th edition models alright.

To me it looks like 2 Saurus Guards, Banner and Drummer (the ones with the skulls on their head) and a Saurus Alpha.
Those can still be used in AoS if you put them on a properly sized base (32mm round)

The Skinks are a banner, drummer and an Alpha.
Of those only the Alpha remained in AoS so you might convert them to a normal skink.
Those go on 25mm round bases

For next steps you could look to the Start Collecting Boxes, either Seraphon or Skinks. Both are a pretty decent start. Most lists consist of either Saurus or skinks to maximize buffs from heroes like starpriests or sunblood etc.

if you pick a SCB Seraphon be sure to check the tutorial over here

Grrr, Imrahil

 

[Mikeasaurus]

Awesome, thanks both.

So the Saurus Banner and Drummer can fit in with Saurus units, but the skink banner and drummer not (unless they just proxy as normal skinks)?

If that's the case I could convert the banner into a star priest maybe?

 

[Imrahil]

Awesome, thanks both.

You're welcome

So the Saurus Banner and Drummer can fit in with Saurus units, but the skink banner and drummer not (unless they just proxy as normal skinks)?

Yes indeed, they might mix nice with the newer models for some diversion.

If that's the case I could convert the banner into a star priest maybe?

You definitely should do that

Make sure to start a hobby/painting blog in the Painting and Conversion subforum.
That way you can share your work with us and ask any questions you have

Grrr, Imrahil

 

[Mikeasaurus]

Excellent thanks