Take your first steps into the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium or gift a friend the perfect entry point with the Warhammer 40k Recruit Edition Starter Set. This discontinued, highly sought-after starter box is designed from the ground up for absolute beginners, offering a fast, exciting, and budget-friendly way to learn the game.
Featuring two balanced skirmish forces—the heroic Space Marines and the undying Necrons—this legacy set includes everything you need to build, paint, and play your very first narrative combat missions right out of the box.
Why This Starter Set Is Perfect For Beginners
Starting a massive hobby like Warhammer 40,000 can feel intimidating, but the Recruit Edition strips away the complexity to give you pure tabletop fun:
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No-Glue Push-Fit Assembly: Every single miniature in this box features a clever "push-fit" design. The models snap together securely without requiring any plastic glue, making assembly a breeze for new hobbyists.
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Learn-As-You-Play Guide: Includes a dedicated Recruit Manual packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step training missions that introduce the core rules of the game gradually.
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10th Edition Legal: Even though this is a legacy 9th Edition starter set, every single model inside is 100% legal and fully updated for use in modern 10th Edition Warhammer 40,000 games.
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Out of Print (OOP) Value: Officially discontinued by Games Workshop, this factory-sealed box is a fantastic way to secure essential core infantry and exclusive character models at an unbeatable price.
📦 What’s in the Box? (20 Push-Fit Plastic Miniatures)
Space Marines Force
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1x Primaris Lieutenant: A skilled frontline leader to guide your troops and strike down enemy champions.
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5x Assault Intercessors: Aggressive close-support infantry armed with heavy bolt pistols and chainswords.
Necrons Force
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1x Royal Warden: A reliable mechanical commander that coordinates your firing lines with absolute precision.
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10x Necron Warriors: The undying, bipedal core of your legion, armed with devastating gauss flayers.
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3x Canoptek Scarab Swarms: Quick, insectile robotic swarms designed to screen your infantry and tie up enemy units.
Essential Gaming Accessories
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The Recruit Manual: A 64-page handbook featuring background lore, assembly guides, and tutorials.
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Heavyweight Paper Gaming Mat & Cardboard Terrain: Turn any table into a futuristic battleground instantly.
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Range Rulers & Dice: Includes measuring sticks and classic six-sided dice so you can start rolling immediately.
Product Specifications
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Factions: Space Marines & Necrons (Warhammer 40,000)
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Edition: 9th Edition (Legacy Out-of-Print Box)
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Condition: New in Box / Factory Sealed
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Hobby Note: Miniatures are supplied unpainted.