scrubkai:
I would prefer prepainted as my painting skills have waned over the years. I did get a few from Ebay before, but I got tired of supporting a secondary market for WOTC (the whole rare/common thing). It looks like the store/online-store is where I would prefer to purchase them, but I wouldn't rule out Ebay. As for brand, I'm not picky as long as it looks good.
kumagroo:
Yes, the arcane heroes 2 eladrin looks better. It has a whole watery theme about her. The one I am using right now has an axe and shield, but has red hair. The new Handbook Heroes come out next week. I'll give them a look and look for a replacement. If not, I'll fall back to your suggestion If I don't get anymore leads. I guess she could have her hair dyed when she runs off in Scenes 5 & 6 and comes back with white hair. And yes, I would have to explain this as some of my group would want an explanation as to why I changed minis. (I have 2 in my group who are a bit snarky and they both play dwarves, go figure).