Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Starter Set

Amazing value. Perfect for new players and seasoned veterans alike. Two full combat patrols (albeit pushfit/monopose) and some terrain for the price of one patrol is impossible to beat. What impressed me enough to write this review was the training scenarios. They start small, just two models, and grow in scale as you build more of the box. I was worried the kids would have to build the whole box and get burnt out before getting to try the game but that wasn’t the case. Keep in mind the $100 box has almost all the same models but the librarian and barbs in the ultimate version pay for the difference in themselves. The terrain and higher quality books and mat are all a bonus. The only thing you’re missing are paints which you can get through the $60 starter box and that also completes your infernus and gaunt units.

The Ultimate Starter Set represents the best value for the money currently in Warhammer 40k. It is also the best way to test out the hobby without a major investment. At worst, this is a stand-alone game similar in price to other board games. At best, it’s a cheap way to get your army started using two of the most popular factions in 40k. Space Marines and the dreaded Tyranids. Pros- Models are push-to-fit. Glue is only required for the terrain pieces. Stand-alone game with expanded rules available for free online. Additional kits can be purchased to expand the gaming experience. Cons- The included units are mid-tier and, while popular for casual games, many are not often included in competitive armies. Though this can change. Unlike most games, the box does not accommodate storage of the finished miniatures. Unlike most games, the miniatures need to be assembled before they can be painted or used. The models are mono-pose and do not include optional weapons or additional poses. This set includes small armies for two of the factions in Warhammer 40k, Space Marines and Tyranids. The Space Marine army consists of a 5-man Terminator squad, a 5-man Infernus squad, a Captain in terminator armor and a Librarian in terminator armor. The Tyranid army includes 20 Termagants, 2 Ripper swarms, 5 Barbgaunts, 3 Von Ryan’s Leapers, a Psychophage and a Winged Tyranid Prime. At the time of writing, the current points value for the Space Marines is 420 with 445 points for the Tyranids. The set also includes two, fold-out game boards each measuring 22x30 inches. The boards are heavy cardstock and 2 sided. One side shows an industrial background and the other a natural setting. The terrain is the Battlezone Fronteris STC Hab Bunker and Stockades set. Additionally, there are a couple of 12-inch rulers, a set of 10- 10mm dice, a game book, as well as a pocket-sized 40k rulebook. The set of slide-off transfers (decals) include regalia for 6 of the core Space Marine chapters- The Ultramarines, Dark Angels, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, Raven Guard, and the Imperial Fists. The game book includes assembly instructions for the models, some lore for the 2 factions, and a tutorial that teaches you the rules. The game book includes rules for a single mission that detail the objectives of winning the game. This set can also be used with Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol rules which can be downloaded for free from the Warhammer community website and features additional mission types. Additional Combat Patrols for other factions can be purchased as sets or built from existing armies. With specific rules also available for free through the Warhammer 40k community website or the Warhammer 40k app for each set. Because the game board is half the size of a standard 40K battle, and the armies are modest, gameplay is fast and exciting with most games finishing in under an hour. The rules are intuitive and easy to learn. The models are incredibly detailed, and they're fun and easy to assemble. Painting is optional but is also the highlight of the hobby for many people. There is some speculation that this set may be retired next year when Warhammer 40K receives an anticipated edition update. However, it’s worth noting that Games Workshop has changed this set on their website, renaming it the “Combat Patrol Starter Set”. It seems unlikely that they would rebrand an item that only had 6-8 months left on the shelves. And as a final note, regarding the negative reviews, my set arrived in a large Amazon box and was undamaged. I've never had any trouble returning items so potential damage and/or missing parts doesn't concern me. Do be sure to check the contents upon arrival though.

Great way to start your collections and unfortunately this is about the best GW discount you can get.

Good value. Even better when on sale. Everything was included however 1 model had a piece that was chipped off when I opened the box. The plastic was rolling around the bottom of the box. Luckily I have plastic cement so I could glue it back on which you can do if the damage isn't too bad. Terrrain is sturdy and actually requires some type of glue anyways so you're definitely gonna need glue. Comes with a 10th edition book which is good value but 11th edition is coming out soon so watch out for that depending on the date. With two combat patrols worth of models you can start playing the game right away and the armies are fairly balanced. Overall almost a perfect delivery minus the one broken piece on my box.

Great condition!!!

Just a few scratches but the stuff inside was in perfect condition

I bought this for my husband for his birthday, and his new hobby is painting the pieces. He loves it and can't wait to play the game with his son over Christmas. The pieces are nice quality and very, very detailed.

Great way to get into the hobby for a super reasonable price, however I would not recommend this for anyone other than a beginner because all the models are push-fit so have no customization options or ability to change their poses, so not the best for someone who likes to choose their models’ pose.

It comes with a scenario book with 4 missions to build up the rules, 44 models to have 2 combat patrols that you can then use against other combat patrols outside of this box, a nice boardgame type board to have a thematic background, terrain to give you some cool cover, and a rule book that cuts the fluff so you just have the rules which is all you need in my opinion. It also comes with rulers and dice but I'd just get a cheap tape measure because almost everything shoots further than those rulers and the dice are definitely bargain bin quality, so get a decent set and get alot as you might be rolling up to 30ish dice in a roll. But all in all this is a fantastic way to get into the hobby and I can't recommend it enough.

Venía dañada la caja pero esta completo y muy buena opción para empezar a jugar

ミニチュアを組み立てて色を塗って、さらに、バトルゲームが楽しめる、最高です！ティラニットが カッコいい！買って良かったです！

For those looking to get into the hobby and are NOT worried about the money spending. This is the place to go. It provides enough content for hours of building and painting. It also has in depth guides on how to play the game, and provides two beginner army's that are super easy to play with. However it is a bit pricy. I would personally recommend buying a cheaper starter set that provides nearly the same product for a whole lot cheaper. Otherwise great product, you get what you pay for. Also be wary that the models inside do NOT have paint included. I would recommend buying the paint and tools set along side this in order to get a start into the world of WARHAMMER

Good quality, you can play straight away out of the box, and paint when your ready. The playing board opes out for a much larger area than shown. Very pleased with this item