I checked out the new items and I kind of liked it but I really think the update was unimpressive. They should of released it instead of that stupid Update 1.7.10 ._.
It's pretty good in my opinion, there might me some issues with skyblock though, some parts of it might encourage island farming so there should be something done about that.
I like the temples and new blocks. Also good that fences can be crafted in different wood types. Been waiting fro armour stands for ages too. Overall, I really like this update.
Slime blocks, new redstone mechanics, but there's going to be an issue with the new 1.8 Enchantment system. You must have lapis lazuli to enchant, and as far as I'm concerned lapis is pretty rare in skyblock. It's also the most awaited update, with 18 snapshots, and 306 since 1.7 came out. New mobs (endermites, guardians, bunnies), new potions (leaping), new blocks, and new commands (though not applied to skyblock). New villager breeding mechanics. Villagers now have jobs, and can farm. Villagers turn to witches when struck with lightning. Breaking animations for chests and signs. Different wood colored fences and doors. Armor stands, colored beacon lights. Iron trapdoors, buttons now placeble on the floor. Water temples, new blocks, sponge obtainable in survival. And a lot more that I can't think of. Oh, and some bug fixes. Name changes are available, but no released to the public. And yeah Weit a sec. More stone types, andestite, granite etc. Craftable chiseled and mossy stone brick, and mossy cobblestone. Wait there's also mutton, and rabbit meat, and rabbit fur, and customizable world generation. Oh, and a new default skin thats a girl