Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Starter Set (44 Miniatures)

Your First Army. Your First Battle. Everything in One Box.

There is a moment every Warhammer 40,000 player remembers — the first time two armies faced off across a table, dice in hand, terrain between them. The Ultimate Starter Set is built to give you that moment as fast as possible. Forty-four miniatures, two iconic factions, and everything you need to learn the game are packed into a single box. No hunting for separate purchases, no wondering what else you need. Just open the box and start the hobby.

Two Armies, One Box

The Ultimate Starter Set pits the legendary Space Marines against the relentless alien swarm of the Tyranids — two of the most recognisable and well-supported factions in Warhammer 40,000. The Space Marines are humanity's ultimate warriors: heavily armoured, tactically flexible, and an ideal first army to learn and paint. The Tyranids are a ravenous biological horde from beyond the stars, with fast-moving hunters and terrifying monstrous creatures that reward aggressive play. The forces in this box are structured as full Combat Patrols, meaning they are game-legal for the Combat Patrol format right out of the box — you are not just getting a taste of the hobby, you are getting a complete entry point into the full game. Included among the Tyranid force are three Von Ryan's Leapers: mantis-like ambush hunters that strike from concealment to tear apart isolated prey. On the push-fit assembly front, these models snap together without glue, making them genuinely accessible for first-time hobbyists and younger players.

Who Should Pick This Up

This set is built for new players first. If you have been curious about Warhammer 40,000 and want to start without buying piecemeal, this is the right box. It is equally strong as a gift — the model count, faction variety, and self-contained nature make it one of the most complete introductory products in the hobby. Experienced players with an eye on the Space Marine or Tyranid rosters will find the Combat Patrol-legal contents useful for expanding existing collections. Paints and brushes are not included, so plan to grab those separately — Boreal Gaming carries the full Citadel range to get your models table-ready.

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