Defend Humanity or Devour It Whole

In the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium, the Imperium stands on the brink of total annihilation. Warp storms rage across countless worlds, and ravenous Tyranid hive fleets emerge from the shadows between stars, eager to consume all life. Only the Space Marines—gene-forged super-soldiers armed with deadly weaponry—can stem the oncoming tide. Now, it’s your turn to choose a side and decide the fate of the galaxy in Warhammer 40,000.

An Epic Introduction to War

This Starter Set plunges you straight into the action, packing everything you need for your first battles—including stunning miniatures, a game mat, and all the dice and reference tools required. Lead the noble Space Marines or guide the swarming Tyranids, challenge a friend, and immerse yourselves in hours of thrilling conflict. Whether you’re brand-new to Warhammer or growing an existing collection, this box is your gateway to endless war.

What’s in the Box?

• 64-page Softcover Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set Handbook
  Includes building guides, rules tutorials, and training missions so you can hit the ground running.
• 38 Plastic Push-Fit Citadel Miniatures
  Easy to assemble (no glue required), easy to paint, and ready to unleash on the battlefield. You’ll get:
  • 11x Space Marines
    Genetically modified warriors equipped with power armour and brutal weaponry:
    • 1x Captain in Terminator Armour
    • 5x Terminators
    • 5x Infernus Marines
  • 27x Tyranids
    Bio-engineered monstrosities guided by a single Hive Mind:
    • 1x Winged Tyranid Prime
    • 1x Psychophage
    • 3x Von Ryan’s Leapers
    • 20x Termagants
    • 2x Ripper Swarms
• 2x Reference Sheets
  Simplified datasheets for both armies—because no one wants to pause mid-battle to flip through rulebooks.
• 30" x 22.4" Double-Sided Gaming Mat
  Foldable and printed with atmospheric artwork, perfect for your first skirmishes.
• 2x Range Rulers & 10x Six-Sided Dice
  Essential tools for measuring movement, resolving attacks, and deciding fate in the heat of battle.

Assemble, Paint, and Play

All miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly—so grab your Citadel Colour paints and prepare to forge legends of valour or nightmares of bio-savagery. The galaxy’s future is in your hands. Are you ready to take command?