The current Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set (2026) review maps its two complete Space Marines and Orks Combat Patrols, 46-model project load, terrain, rules, and faction-specific alternatives before a beginner commits the workbench space.

Older starter boxes still turn up on store shelves and resale listings. The Leviathan , Ultimate Starter Set , Indomitus , Elite Edition and Recruit Edition reviews explain what each retired box contains and when it is still worth buying. For tools, see the X-ACTO X3201 hobby knife review .