If you're new to Warhammer 40,000, the first question is usually not “Which faction should I collect?” It’s much simpler: Which starter box should I buy?
For the current 11th Edition, Reindeer Games & Hobby has two entry points in stock: the Warhammer 40,000 Introductory Set and the Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set.
Choose the Introductory Set if you want to try Warhammer first
The Introductory Set is the lower-cost way to get hands-on with Warhammer 40,000. It includes push-fit Space Marine and Ork miniatures along with beginner materials and play components designed to help a new player learn the basics.
This is the better fit if you're buying for someone who is curious about the hobby, you're not yet sure whether you want to build a full army, or you simply want a smaller first project before committing to a larger box.
At Reindeer Games & Hobby, the current price is $65.45 while stock lasts.
Choose the Starter Set if you already know you want to play
The 11th Edition Starter Set is the more substantial entry point. It gives you significantly more miniatures and a much stronger foundation for actual games, with Space Marines facing Orks.
It's the better choice for two people who want to start together, a new player who already knows they want to build a force, or someone who would rather make one larger purchase than immediately outgrow a small introductory box.
The current Reindeer Games & Hobby price is $212.50, and qualifying U.S. orders over $100 receive free standard shipping.
So which one should you buy?
Buy the Introductory Set if your goal is to test the hobby with a smaller investment.
Buy the Starter Set if your goal is to begin playing Warhammer 40,000 and you want a larger collection to build from.
Neither is automatically “better.” The right box depends on whether you are exploring the hobby or already ready to commit to it.
What comes next?
Once you've built and played with your first models, the next step is usually choosing the army or faction you want to expand. Reindeer Games & Hobby carries in-stock Warhammer 40,000 units, characters, vehicles, Combat Patrols and hobby supplies, so you can build from the starter box without having to sort through products from every game system.
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