Price increases are coming from Games Workshop soon on the majority of their Warhammer products – here’s the latest from GW.
For the fourth year in a row, another wave of GW price increases are on the way for Warhammer and while not everything is going up the timing could not be worse.
GW Announces Sweeping Price Increases for Warhammer
GW’s stock price is on the rocks as consumer confidence in their offerings is what many stores and hobbyists consider to be an all-time low. We’ll talk about that later, but let’s get into the details as revealed so far by GW:
In most cases, this will be about 5%. So, as an example of what you can expect on most kits, a box of Space Marine Intercessors will go up just £1 from £35 to £36.*
A few things are going up about 10% (e.g. books, scenery, resin miniatures), and there are a couple of outliers (e.g. Blood Bowl teams and metal miniatures) which are going up around 20%.
The price change will come into effect on the 7th of March.
So items GW makes “in-house” are getting the lowest increase while the items they traditionally farmed out to China for cheap production (books and scenery) are getting hit the hardest.
Forge World Resin is rumored to be the top-of-the-line Smooth-On brand imported from here in the states, which also may explain the higher increase as well.
Products Not Getting An Increase:
Here are the Warhammer products not getting a price increase according to GW:
- Paints
- Brushes
- Paint sets
- Tools
- The majority of Starter Sets:
• Getting Started With Warhammer Age of Sigmar
• Getting Started with Warhammer 40,000
• Warhammer Age of Sigmar Warrior Starter Set
• Warhammer Age of Sigmar Harbinger Starter Set
• Warhammer 40,000 Elite Edition
• Warhammer 40,000 Recruit Edition
• Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team: Starter Set
• Warhammer Underworlds: Starter Set
• Warhammer Underworlds: Harrowdeep
Paints already had a stealth increase in 2019 when GW browbeat stores into buying their $5k paint rack system that included the rollout of Contrast paint, in the slowest time of the year retail-wise (ask your LGS they’ll tell you all about it).
The price of Citadel Brushes already went up last year in 2021 (see below).
It’s also worth mentioning that the hairs for some of these brushes have also become harder to get for more than one reason with COVID shutdowns so an increase was almost unavoidable for these.
Another bit of good news too is that these countries (typically hammered on retail price conversions or arbitrage from GW) are not getting any increases:
- Australia dollar
- New Zealand dollar
- Japan yen
- China RMB
However, we should mention that there have been plenty of other “increases” in 2021 that you may have not noticed.
While we haven’t seen them increase older products, they have been slowly creeping the prices up on all new releases. If you look at something like the new Beast Snagga Boyz, they are now $50 for an infantry box, makes sense “in GW money” when you see staples like Ad Mech, Guard, and Tactical Marines from $44-45 now.
However, with their 2021 releases, GW has basically just increased the standard price of new boxes (Cadians $45, Boyz $45, etc…) So we suspect any new units that come out going forward to be similar prices, that we talk about more in our $60 a box is the new normal from GW article you can click on here.
The List of Over 3000 New GW Price Increases for Warhammer
Here is the list of all 3145 price increases that go into effect on March 7th, 2022.
You can see the current price, new price, and percent increase in the last column.
Let’s take a look at some of the highlights:
The first thing is it looks like GW is raising codex prices again. This sucks because you can no longer just get the online version, so you pretty much have no choice in this one.
They are also raising prices on a lot of troop choices. As you can see both the Boyz from the Combat Patrol and Fire Warriors are going up. However, $50 for Boyz without all the options is liable to upset some players we imagine…
AoS battletomes are also going up by 5 bucks, so it looks like 40k isn’t the only system hit by rules price increases.
They are also raising the prices on a lot of boxed sets, so don’t be surprised if $195 is the new price moving forward for the two army sets, and makes Eldritch Omens (now $210) sorta make more sense.
Two things here, pretty much the entire Orks line is increasing, but also the Combat Patrol price. So again, expect this $150 price moving forward.
The boxed games are not safe either as a lot of them are going up in price as well.
As we said, pretty much all the product lines down to LoTR are getting hit…
To round it up, overall there is some bad, and there is some good to this round of price increases. However, with the way consumer confidence is as of late with GW, the optics on this announcement are terrible.
Please take a moment and click on any of these articles which outline a lot of the issues hobbyists have had with Games Workshop over the past year, along with the price increases (some over 50%) since 2019.
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- Games Workshop NDA Leak More Damaging Than Their IP Policy
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- Boycotts Don’t Work, Do This Instead to Games Workshop
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- Where GW Fan Creativity Ends & IP Infringement Starts
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Updated Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol boxes Pricing & Values
So we’ve seen quite a few of these Combat Patrol box sets value so far, but now the pricing is $150 with the increases (up from $140). From that, we hope now that they will all stay at that price until the next increase of the full line happens.
Overall based on the pricing, they are trying to give about $50-$60 of value in their Combat Patrol boxes, however, some have more than that as we’ll show you below.
Deathwatch Combat Patrol Box Pricing & Value
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The Combat Patrol kits are an entire army in a box. As the name implies, each one contains a complete Combat Patrol-sized force of 25 Power or 500 points. That makes them perfect for getting started with the smaller-sized games of Warhammer 40,000, which are full of fast-paced action and a great way to learn the rules for your new army.
Basically, each of the boxes comes with 500 points. Nothing too crazy, about a similar amount of points in the old style, start collecting boxes. This can help you get started on a new Deathwatch army or add to your existing forces. Let’s look at everything you get:
- 10 Intercessors: $60
- 3 Aggressors: $55
- Primaris Lieutenant with Power Sword: $35
- Primaris Apothecary: $38
- Deathwatch Upgrade Sprue $15 (at least one included)
Total MSRP: $203
Savings Versus Box Price: $53
Not a terrible value, but if you don’t want or need the characters, it doesn’t really save you any money. $70 of the kit value comes in the way of two characters, so if you have them already, this probably isn’t worth the pickup.
Space Wolves Combat Patrol
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Combat Patrol sets are also ideal as a base for building a larger army. So, once you’ve played a few games at Combat Patrol level, you can easily expand to an Incursion-sized force and beyond.
Just like the Deathwatch box, this one comes with 500 points. It also includes a 5 man unit that can right now only be bought in ten-man increments. Let’s see the value in this box.
- 10 Intercessors: $60
- 5 Reivers: $35 (Normally $60 for 10)
- Invictor Warsuit: $65
- Primaris Space Wolves Lieutenant: $35
- At least one Space Wolves Upgrade Sprue $15 (previous price when sold separately)
Total MSRP: $210
Savings Versus Box Price: $60
With this kit only having one character, the value comes more in the units. For starting an army, this is a way better value than the Deathwatch one.
Blood Angels Combat Patrol Box
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- Space Marines Impulsor: $80
- Space Marines Primaris Aggressors: $55
- Combat Patrol (pun intended) of Intercessors: $35
- Combat Patrol (pun intended) of Infilitrators: $35
- Primaris Librarian: $38
- Two Blood Angels Upgrade Sprues: $30 ($15 previous price when sold separately)
Total MSRP: $273
Savings Versus Box Price: $123
This has been the best value by far in terms of dollars. They just really put a ton of stuff into this one! Basically more than doubling the other Marine values. If you play Blood Angels this has a ton of value in it.
Death Guard Combat Patrol
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The chosen of Nurgle arrive in force to spread the virulent plagues of their devoted grandfather with a brand new Combat Patrol boxed set packed with everything you need to begin your campaign of contagion in the 41st Millennium.
The box comes with Typhus, Plague Marines, Poxwalkers, and a Biologus Putrifier. People were a little upset about the Poxwalkers getting such a big feature in this. Because most times people mainly only want one unit to sit on objectives.
- 30 Poxwalkers $105 ($35 for a box of ten this week)
- 7 Plague Marines $50
- Typhus $40
- Biologus Putrifier $32
Total MSRP: $227
Savings Versus Box Price: $77
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So the value looks pretty good, but it basically all comes in the form of Poxwalkers. If you need them, get this box! But not many people play Death Guard for the Poxwalkers, so it is what it is on that front.
Dark Angels Combat Patrol:
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The Primaris Chaplain, Redemptor Dreadnought, Inceptors, and Intercessors in this set provide you with a budding Dark Angels army with a Power Level of around 25 – perfect for Combat Patrol-sized battles. Whether you’re looking to start a new collection of the Unforgiven or you already have a Dark Angels army that you’re looking to expand, Combat Patrol: Dark Angels is a great way to pick up a handy selection of units while saving yourself a few pennies.
Since this one doesn’t come with too many characters, the value is actually in the units. Let’s look at everything you get:
- 5 Intercessors $35 ($60 for 10)
- 3 Inceptors $55
- Primaris Chaplain $38
- Redemptor Dreadnought $70
- At least One Dark Angels Upgrade Sprue $15
Total: $213
Savings Versus Box Price: $63
The value of this box is a little below what we’ve seen before. But still, if you need all the minis in the set, it will save you some cash. If you’re just getting into the faction, it is a quick way to get 500 points in one buy.
Drukhari Combat Patrol
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This boxed set contains 18 plastic models, making up a force that’s perfect as an army for Combat Patrol-sized games or the start of a Crusade force. Top tip: adding the Drukhari half of Piety and Pain would be an awesome move. Combat Patrol: Drukhari is themed around the Kabals, with an Archon leading 10 Kabalite Warriors and five Incubi into battle. Every raid needs speed and firepower, and that’s where the Raider and Ravager come in.
The box comes with some actually useful units! Everything in the box is generally fielded in most games. So even if the value isn’t too giant, it’s still useful. While it doesn’t come with transports for everything, it’s a start. Also, when the book releases, we assume things like Ravagers and Incubi will be hard to find. Let’s check out the value.
- 10 Kabalite Warriors $38
- 1 Raider $55
- 1 Ravager $55
- 5 Incubi $60
- Archon $32
Total MSRP: $240
Savings Versus Box Price: $90
So, with the value and what’s in this, it’s hard to pass up. Overall, this is a pretty solid box and worth it for most new or seasoned DE players. This is definitely one of the most useful and desirable Combat Patrols they’ve come out with up to this point.
Adeptus Mechanicus Combat Patrol
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The good thing about this box, Rangers, Breachers, and a Dunecralwer can never be that bad. The only thing that’s a little unfortunate is it’s another box with an Enginseer, most people seem to have way too many of them laying around.
- Dunecrawler $80
- 10 Rangers $50
- 3 Breachers $58
- Tech-Priest Enginseer $35
Total MSRP: $223
Savings Versus Box Price: $73
This doesn’t have quite as good of a value as some of the other boxes but is better than some of the marine boxes and has more useful units than the DG box. If you need the minis inside, it’s totally worthwhile, because it basically gives you the Dunecrawler for free.
Space Marines Combat Patrol
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Just going to say it, not really the best mixture of units we’ve seen, but the value in terms of dollars is really there. Just the fact that none of the units included really make great use of the Impulsor makes this a strange mix. We were hoping for something a little different than before, but hey, it ain’t happening! Anyway, let’s see how many hobby dollars it can save you.
- Impulsor $80
- Ten-man Infiltrator Squad $60 (Multi-part kit price)
- Eliminators $55 (Multi-part kit price)
- Phobos Lieutenant $35
- Suppressors $55? Does not have an individual kit yet…Following the price for Eliminators
Total MSRP: $285ish…
Savings Versus Box Price: $100 (same as old Start Collecting box) plus a discounted Impulsor
Again, it’s the same value as the old box but with an Impulsor for $45. It’s also a little hard to figure because the Infiltrators aren’t multi-part and can’t be built into the Incursors either. So the $60 on them isn’t really what that kit would go for (maybe).
But the value is really there when you just look at the numbers. So if you want or need the minis in this set, it’s really worth it dollar-wise. It’s actually one of the highest values we’ve seen so far, just again, a strange smattering of units. Still, the value is really there if you don’t have any of these yet!
Necrons Combat Patrol
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We thought they would be getting Necrons Indomitus version #52 for a combat patrol as their codex suggested, but it looks like we’re getting something a little bit fresher that contains all these multi-part kits. Nothing wrong with more bits! Let’s look at everything inside:
- 10 Immortals or Deathmarks $84 ($42 ea)
- Night Scythe or Doom Scythe $65
- Tomb Blades $55
- Overlord $32
Total MSRP: $236
Savings Versus Box Price: $86
This kit is a little underwhelming as it has such a random assortment of minis and doesn’t really help too much if you are just starting the army. But if you were able to get in on Indomitus, that was such a good deal it’s hard to complain.
Still, if you need the minis, it’s basically like getting the Doom Scythe and overlord for free.
Sisters of Battle Combat Patrol
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Before we go too much further though, this is basically exactly what was inside the old box, just with a Rhino added and the codex was taken out. Plus, there are some tiny units inside, which basically will do nothing for your collection, so just a little strange overall.
Let’s get into the value!
- Canoness $38
- Battle Sisters Squad $60
- Repentia Squad $30 ($55 for 10)
- 1x Penitent Engine $35 ($60 for 2)
- 3x Arco Flagellants $17 ($55 for 10)
- Rhino $60
- Seraphim Squad $60
Total MSRP: $300
Savings Versus Box Price: $150
Normally the value on these is under $100, but this one is a bit better due to the split squads from the army box. Still, they aren’t super helpful. Because who wants to field one Penitent Engine or 3 Arco Flagellants? Again though, if you need the minis, it saves you a decent amount of cash.
Orks Combat Patrol
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This is honestly a pretty fun box because you get Deffkoptas, a Dread, 20 of the new Boyz, and the new Warboss. So whether you’ve played for a while, or are just starting an army it is a good smattering of mostly new units. Plus the value though might be the highest yet, now that we’ve seen how much prices are going to be on similar unit kits that are sold separately.
So if you do need the units inside, this is probably more than worth the pickup (yes even with the limited weapon options in our opinion).
- 20 Ork Boyz $100 ($50 each)
- 3 Deffkoptas $60
- Deff Dread $60
- Warboss in Mega Armor $38
Total MSRP: $258
Savings Versus Box Price: $108
Again this is one of the higher boxes we’ve seen in terms of value, so even though they are push-fit without all the weapon options, this is hard to beat. Most of the time combat patrol values are in the $70-$80 range, so this going up to $100 is pretty solid now that three of the four units inside have been released on their own even.
That gives it some even more intrinsic early access value, plus in theory veterans can just mix in some of the new models into their existing squads too.
Black Templars 40k Combat Patrol Box
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Don’t forget too, this box also comes with the upgrade sprues set as well- which we suspected based on the bits shown on the Impulsor and some of the regular intercessors.
Let’s get into the value
- 5 man Primaris Combat Squad $35 ($60 for 10)
- 10 Man Crusader Squad $60
- Black Templars Marshal $35
- Impulsor Kit $80
- Upgrade Sprue kit x1 $35
Total MSRP: $245
Savings Versus Box Price: $95
From this, the value seems to be lining up with the values and pricing that we would normally expect to see from a Combat Patrol Box offering. However, it’s worth noting that it is not as “portable” over to use with generic Space Marine factions outside of Templars.
Tau Combat Patrol:
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Just to note, we’re going to assume the new Tau Combat Patrol is a $140 price point as everyone else has been the same price so far. Let’s check out the value
- Fire Warriors: $55
- Fireblade: $32
- Stealth Battlesuits: $35
- Ghostkeel Battlesuit: $85
- Ethereal: $33.50 (the Ethereal pictured is the one from the current Start Collecting box, so this is priced a little higher)
Total MSRP: $240.50
Savings Versus Box Price: $90.50
This doesn’t have the highest value we’ve seen, but pretty close to a lot of the boxes and still decent for the price. If you need the models inside then it does save you a decent amount of cash and will get you a lot of minis for fairly cheap.
Thousand Sons Combat Patrol:
The Thousand Sons one is pretty similar to the Hexfire box, so if you grabbed that one this might still have some value for you. It is a little strange just because it has so many Tzaangors and it’s basically the same as the Hexfire box but with 10 more Tzaangors added in.
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Let’s check out what this will save you:
- 5x Scarab Occult Terminators $60
- Infernal Master $35 (Based on recent characters)
- 20X Tzaangors (with upgrade sprues) $130
Total MSRP: $225
Savings Versus Box Price: $75
Grey Knights Combat Patrol:
The Grey Knights one is pretty similar to the Hexfire box, so if you grabbed that one this might still have some value for you. Because who doesn’t need more minis and they switched out the Crowe for the Terminators. So some pretty decent stuff overall.
Let’s check out what this will save you:
- Terminator Squad: $54
- Dreadknight: $65
- 5x Strike Squad: $40 ($65 for 10)
- Librarian: $35
Total Value: $194
Savings Versus Box Price: $44
Unfortunately, the Grey Knights one has low value… However for a very low model count army, this isn’t a bad pick-up overall.
Adeptus Custodes Combat Patrol:
Following on from the events of Shadow Throne, the perfidious Genestealer Cultists and the Talons of the Emperor are mustering Combat Patrols to continue their respective missions across the Imperium. You’ll be able to prepare for these campaigns with Codex: Adeptus Custodes and Codex: Genestealer Cults, which are both packed full of thematic rules like devastating crossfire, and peerless battle stances.
If you’re in need of the Sisters models, this box is a good buy, but if not, it may be a pass. Let’s check out what this will save you:
- 10x Sisters of Silence: $110
- Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike: $60
- Vexilus Praetors: $60
Total MSRP: $230
Savings Versus Box Price: $80
Genestealer Cults Combat Patrol:
Following on from the events of Shadow Throne, the perfidious Genestealer Cultists and the Talons of the Emperor are mustering Combat Patrols to continue their respective missions across the Imperium. You’ll be able to prepare for these campaigns with Codex: Adeptus Custodes and Codex: Genestealer Cults, which are both packed full of thematic rules like devastating crossfire, and peerless battle stances.
Overall of all the Combat Patrol Boxes, the new Genestealer Cults is a pretty good value in terms of both pricing and selection of models.
Let’s check out what this will save you:
- 20x Neophyte Hybrids: $100
- Magus: $32
- Goliath Rockgrinder: $60
- Aberrants: $42
- Acolyte Hybrids: $42
Total Value: $276
Savings Versus Box Price: $126
Which of The Combat Patrol Boxes Has the Best Pricing & Value?
If you look just at the numbers, the Sister and GSC Combat Patrol boxes come out as winners based on pricing and value. But if you look at the units involved, the Drukahri really come out the winner there, with everything in the box being useful and included in almost every Kabal list.
The Death Guard box does have a ton of value, but it comes mainly in the form of Poxwalkers, so that is hard to gauge. If you want a lot of Poxwalkers, it is the box for you.
The clear loser just on pricing and value along are the Deathwatch and Grey Knights Combat Patrol boxes. That’s because if you don’t need the characters, you basically get no real value. But either way, they all save you some cash and get you a bunch of minis in one buy.
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