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Updated · ixbt.games · Jul 6
Games Workshop Opens July 11 Pre-Orders for 2 Warhammer 40,000 Starter Sets
Updated
Updated · ixbt.games · Jul 6

Games Workshop Opens July 11 Pre-Orders for 2 Warhammer 40,000 Starter Sets

3 articles · Updated · ixbt.games · Jul 6

Summary

  • July 11 pre-orders will add a new Warhammer 40,000 Combat Patrol starter set built around Space Marines and Orks, plus an introductory box, paint packs and several books.
  • The main starter set includes two full armies, a rules book, 15 unpainted terrain pieces, a double-sided board, dice, rulers, a beginner guide and reference sheets.
  • A smaller intro set packs 12 miniatures, six paints, a mat, cardboard terrain, a brush, ruler, six dice and a 48-page guide, while two beginner Getting Started boxes each include a full Combat Patrol force.
  • Three paint-focused sets cover Space Marines, Orks and tools, and the book lineup adds Rob Young's "Ghosts of Cadia" sequel alongside new hardcover editions of "Longshot" and Guy Haley's "The Devastation of Baal".

Insights

Can Warhammer's cheaper starter sets succeed where the pricey 'Armageddon' box might fail to attract newcomers?
Why is Games Workshop now selling pre-painted terrain but expects players to still paint every soldier themselves?
Are the new Ork models revolutionary enough to finally challenge the long-standing dominance of the Space Marines?