Warhammer 40,000: Introductory Set – Beginner Starter Box (Space Marines vs Orks)

Everything a new hobbyist needs to step into Warhammer 40,000 in a single box — miniatures, paints, dice, terrain, and easy-to-follow guides. The Warhammer 40,000 Introductory Set is the most beginner-friendly way to start the hobby, pitting the genetically enhanced Space Marines against the savage Orks in fast, thrilling tabletop battles.

In the grim darkness of the far future, humanity wages a desperate war for survival against hordes of brutal Orks. This set drops you straight into that galaxy with two ready-to-build forces, the paints to bring them to life, and a 48-page handbook that walks you through assembling, painting, and playing — step by step, with no prior experience required.

What's in the box

12 push-fit miniatures (no glue required)

• 1 Space Marine Lieutenant
• 5 Space Marine Intercessors
• 1 Ork Nob
• 5 Ork Boyz

Space Marines are cast in blue plastic and Orks in green, so both forces look sharp even before you paint them. Every miniature comes supplied with its own sculpted base.

Paints, tools & gaming accessories

• 6 Citadel Colour paints in 12ml pots: Abaddon Black, Macragge Blue, Mournfang Brown, Leadbelcher, Retributor Armour, and Orruk Flesh
• 1 Warhammer Colour Starter Brush
• 48-page softcover handbook with assembly, painting, and narrative guides plus introductory rules
• 1 double-sided playing mat
• 3 sheets of punch-out card terrain
• 1 transparent plastic range ruler
• 6 white D6 dice with black pips

Why start with the Introductory Set?

It is the easiest and most affordable entry point into Warhammer 40,000. Because the miniatures are push-fit, they snap together without glue — perfect for younger and completely new hobbyists. You get a taste of two iconic factions, learn to paint with real Citadel Colour paints and a brush, and can play your first game right out of the box using the included mat, terrain, ruler, dice, and beginner rules. It also makes an ideal gift for anyone curious about the hobby.

Product specifications

• Publisher: Games Workshop
• Factions: Space Marines and Orks
• Miniatures: 12 push-fit plastic models (94 plastic components)
• Assembly: Required — push-fit, no glue needed
• Finish: Supplied unpainted (paints included)
• Players: 2

Frequently asked questions

Is the Warhammer 40,000 Introductory Set good for beginners?

Yes. It is designed as the entry point to the hobby and includes push-fit miniatures, paints, a brush, dice, terrain, and a step-by-step 48-page handbook, so no prior experience is needed.

Do I need glue to assemble the miniatures?

No. All 12 miniatures are push-fit and snap together without glue. A pair of clippers to remove parts from the frames is helpful but not essential.

Does the set come with paint?

Yes. It includes 6 Citadel Colour paints (12ml pots) and a Warhammer Colour Starter Brush — everything you need to paint your first Space Marines and Orks.

How many miniatures are included?

There are 12 miniatures in total: a Space Marine Lieutenant and 5 Intercessors, plus an Ork Nob and 5 Ork Boyz.

Can I play a game straight out of the box?

Yes. The set includes a double-sided playing mat, punch-out card terrain, a range ruler, 6 dice, and introductory rules so two players can battle right away.

Are the models painted and assembled?

No. The miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly, but they are push-fit so no glue is required.

How is the Introductory Set different from the Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set?

The Introductory Set is the smallest, most affordable taster of the hobby, featuring both factions plus paints and tools. The larger Starter Set is aimed at players ready for bigger armies and the full rules experience.