GW 40-03 Warhammer 40k - Warhammer 40000: Starter Set

Starter Set – your first step into the world of Warhammer 40,000

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Across a galaxy torn by warp storms and eternal conflict, the Imperium of Mankind struggles for survival. Facing extinction, humanity relies on the superhuman Space Marines to hold the line against the ravenous Tyranids emerging from the cold void between the stars.

The Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set provides an accessible and exciting entry point into the hobby. Inside you'll find two full starter armies, an English-language handbook, a gaming mat, reference sheets, rulers, and dice — everything you need to begin your first battles. The push-fit miniatures are easy to assemble, making this box perfect for newcomers and a great addition to existing collections.

Set contents

• 38 plastic push-fit miniatures
• 64-page Starter Set Handbook (English)
• 30" × 22.4" double-sided gaming mat
• 2 reference sheets (one for each army)
• 2 range rulers and 10 six-sided dice
• All required Citadel bases included
• Models are push-fit and require no glue

Included miniatures – Space Marines (11)

• 1× Captain in Terminator Armour
• 5× Terminators
• 5× Infernus Marines

Included miniatures – Tyranids (27)

• 1× Winged Tyranid Prime
• 1× Psychophage
• 3× Von Ryan’s Leapers
• 20× Termagants
• 2× Ripper Swarms

Assembly and building

This Citadel kit contains push-fit models ideal for fast assembly and for learning the basics of modelling and painting. All miniatures come unpainted and are best finished using Citadel Colour acrylic paints.

Required tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Citadel Colour acrylic paints (or equivalents from other brands)

About the Space Marines

The Space Marines are genetically enhanced super-soldiers, each trained and equipped to battle the deadliest foes of the Imperium. Their Terminators and Infernus Marines deliver overwhelming strength, discipline, and firepower.

About the Tyranids

Tyranids are an extragalactic species driven by the Hive Mind – an all-consuming intelligence guiding each creature toward the total consumption of biomass. From swarming Termagants to deadly ambush predators, they adapt and evolve to overcome any challenge.

About Warhammer 40,000

Warhammer 40,000 is a tabletop wargame set in a brutal, dystopian far future. Players command armies of detailed Citadel miniatures across dynamic battlefields, using tactical movement, powerful abilities, and thematic scenarios. The Starter Set offers the perfect foundation to learn and grow within the hobby.

About the manufacturer

Games Workshop is the global leader in tabletop wargaming, creating immersive universes and highly detailed miniatures enjoyed by hobbyists and players around the world.