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Explore the Warhammer 40,000: Introductory Set (2026) , featuring Space Marines, Orks, paints, terrain, gaming accessories, and a beginner handbook. Warhammer 40,000 Introductory Set – Space Marines vs Tyranids In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. The Warhammer 40,000 Introductory Set provides a complete beginner-friendly introduction to building, painting, and playing Warhammer 40K. This version features the genetically enhanced Space Marines battling the relentless Tyranids in the war-torn 41st Millennium. Across the far-flung worlds of the Imperium of Mankind, Humanity fights for survival against enemies on every front. As Tyranid hive fleets emerge from the darkness between the stars, the Space Marines stand as a final line of defense against a force driven to consume all life. Designed for new players and miniature painters, this boxed set includes 16 push-fit Citadel miniatures, a beginner handbook, gaming mat, dice, range ruler, terrain markers, hobby tools, and five Citadel Colour paints. The push-fit models are designed for straightforward assembly without glue, making the set an accessible starting point for the Warhammer 40,000 hobby . Warhammer 40K Introductory Set Contents 1 48-page softcover Introductory Set Handbook with construction guides, rules tutorials, and training missions 16 push-fit Citadel miniatures supplied with their appropriate bases 1 double-sided gaming mat measuring approximately 30 inches by 22.4 inches 1 range ruler 6 dice 22 cardboard tokens and terrain markers 1 Citadel Starter Clippers 1 Citadel Colour Starter Brush 5 Citadel Colour paints, 12ml each Space Marine Miniatures The Space Marines are genetically enhanced warriors equipped with power armor and powerful weapons. Their disciplined appearance makes them an excellent introduction to painting clean armor panels, metallic details, chapter colors, and battlefield equipment. 5 Infernus Marines armed with flame weapons designed to hold back groups of advancing enemies Tyranid Miniatures Tyranids are alien creatures controlled by a vast hive mind. Their organic armor, claws, living weapons, and varied textures provide a very different painting experience from the clean, armored appearance of the Space Marines. 10 Termagants armed with weapons that fire living ammunition 1 Ripper Swarm made up of smaller Tyranid organisms Learn to Play Warhammer 40,000 The included 48-page handbook introduces the basic rules through guided tutorials and training missions. The double-sided gaming mat, range ruler, dice, terrain markers, and tokens provide the main accessories needed to learn movement, shooting, close combat, objectives, and turn tracking. Build and Paint Your First Miniatures Citadel Starter Clippers are included to help remove the models from their plastic frames. The Citadel Colour Starter Brush and five included paints provide a practical starting point for painting the Space Marines and Tyranids. Abaddon Black Wraithbone Balthasar Gold Naggaroth Night Macragge Blue Expand your available colors, shades, and finishing options with additional products from the Citadel Paint collection . Who Is This Set For? This version of the Warhammer 40K Introductory Set is suitable for new players, first-time miniature painters, Space Marine fans, Tyranid collectors, gift shoppers, and hobbyists looking for a compact two-force starter experience. Important Assembly Information The miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly. The push-fit design allows the models to be assembled without glue, although hobby tools may still be helpful when cleaning and preparing the parts. 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