Warhammer 40k 9th Edition Starter Sets

August 10, 2020

The latest edition of Warhammer 40k has dropped, and with it a number of new starter sets for new and old players alike to choose from. Let us help you decide which suits you best!

Recruit Edition: If you’re just beginning your experience with Warhammer 40k, or if you’d like to teach someone the basics, this is the edition for you!

This set contains:

  • 20 Models: 1x Royal Warden, 10x Necron Warriors, 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarms, 1x Primaris Lieutenant, 5x Assault Intercessors
  • The Warhammer 40,000: Recruit Manual (your 64-page guide to battle in the 41st Millennium).
  • A heavyweight paper gaming mat (plus a gloss-finished cardboard tray that can be used to provide scenery for your first battles). 
  • Range rulers and dice
  • Datasheets – providing you with rules for all the models in the set, plus a set of expansion options for when you want to branch out with new kits.
  • A Space Marines Transfer Sheet with over 600 transfers

Elite Edition: This can be considered the “Intermediate” edition. It expands upon the Recruit edition by adding a larger selection of units, including the awesome new Necron Overlord and Primaris Captain miniatures! 

This set contains:

  • 27 Models: 1x Overlord, 10x Necron Warriors, 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarms, 3x Skorpekh Destroyers, 1x Canoptek Plasmacyte, 1x Primaris Captain, 5x Assault Intercessors, 3x Outriders
  • The Warhammer 40,000: Elite Manual 
  • A heavyweight paper gaming mat, plus a gloss-finished cardboard tray that can be used to provide scenery for your first battles 
  • Range rulers and dice
  • Datasheets provide you with rules for all the models in the set, plus a set of expansion options for when you want to branch out with new kits.
  • A Space Marines Transfer Sheet 

Command Edition: The most comprehensive edition offered – great for experienced players ready to dive into 9th edition with full force! It includes everything from the Elite edition, plus the new 40k 9th Edition Rules book, as well as a fold out double sided gaming board and battle terrain!

This set contains:

  • 27 Models: 1x Overlord, 10x Necron Warriors, 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarms, 3x Skorpekh Destroyers, 1x Canoptek Plasmacyte, 1x Primaris Captain, 5x Assault Intercessors, 3x Outriders
  • The Warhammer 40,000: Command Manual 
  • A 30″ by 22.4″ gaming board 
  • Push fit plastic terrain
  • Range rulers and dice 
  • Datasheets
  • A Space Marines Transfer Sheet with over 600 transfers
  • Warhammer 40,000: The Rules book, your complete guide to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame. Taking all the rules content from the Core Book (available separately), this book is ideal for when you’re ready to expand your army and battle other players, including options for narrative, matched and open play, loads of missions to get stuck into, and more!

Also just released are new paint sets! The Space Marines: Assault Intercessors + Paints Set box comes with three plastic Assault Intercessors in different poses and the paints needed to properly dress them for battle. The six 12 ml paints included are Macragge Blue, Balthasar Gold, Corax White, Abaddon Black, Agrax Earthshade, and the ever-popular base color Astrogranite. The models are push-fit, only requiring clippers to assemble, and the kit comes with a Citadel Starter Brush to apply the paints.  

The second set, Necrons: Warriors + Paints Set, features three Necron Warrior miniatures and paint color associated with the Szarekhan Dynasty.  The six 12 ml paints included will be Runelord Brass,  Abaddon Black,  Runefang Steel,  Agrax Earthshade, Astrogranite, and Tesseract Glow. These models are also push-fit, and the box includes a Citadel Brush as well.

It’s a fantastic time to start playing Warhammer 40k or rekindle your hobby! Drop on by and check out these new items – they’re sure to keep you occupied for some time to come!

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