Here’s the new Space Marines Warhammer 40k Kill Team Starter Set contents list, release date, rules, value, and pricing in our updated savings breakdown!
Updated November 16th, 2024, by Rob Baer with the latest pre-order and pricing information, along with the confirmed release date announcement from Games Workshop.
If you are looking for comparisons to the other Kill Team starter sets over the years, be sure to read our articles on 2024’s Hivestorm, 2021’s Octarius, and 2019’s Kill Team starter with Tau and Space Wolves.
The rumors were true! After months of speculation, whispers, and online chatter, the new Kill Team Starter Set featuring Space Marines and Plague Marines is here, and it’s everything we hoped for. If you’ve been lurking in the dark corners of the Warhammer Community, you might have noticed the series 3 and 4 Space Marine Heroes miniatures creeping back into the spotlight.
Now, they return with a bang, front and center in this shiny new starter set, much to the delight of hobbyists! Perhaps best of all, this new Kill Team Starter set solves two massive problems for Games Workshop with one single release.
The Space Marines Warhammer 40k Kill Team Starter Set will have a release date of November 9th, 2024.
Value & Pricing:
So, you’re eyeing that starter set, huh? Good choice! These boxes are basically the VIP pass to starting a killer Warhammer 40k Kill Team force. You get a solid mix of units – from the tough-as-nails troops to those snazzy specialist units. It’s like assembling an all-star team right out of the gate.
| Models | Unit Name | Value |
| 1 | Primaris Captain Justain* | $37 |
| 6 | Space Marine Heroes | $48 ($8 each) |
| 1 | Pustus the Vile* | $37 |
| 6 | Plague Marine Heroes | $48 ($8 each) |
| Two sets | MDF Terrain Packs | $70 ($35 each) |
| 6 | Rulebook | $30 (not the full KT book) |
| Blood Angels Combat Patrol | ||
| Total MSRP: | $270 | |
| Savings Versus Box Price: | $158 | |
*To note, these have never been sold outside of the Heroes format, so we are using common prices for the value of the minis. We substituted a character box price for the Pustus the Vile, and Primaris Captain Justain, both of which are “chase rares” and sell for more on the secondary market. Only time will tell how much these two models will be worth.
Starter Set & Battleforce Warhammer 40k Comparisons:
Check out how the new box stacks up against other bundle box releases, including the new Adepta Sororitas Combat Patrol box from 2024.
| Box Set Name | Price | Qty of Minis | Value |
| Deathwing Assault | $220 | 22 | $124 |
| Kill Team Starter Set | $112 | 14 | $158 |
| New Adepta Sororitas Combat Patrol | $168 | 26 | $59 |
| Dread Talons Battleforce | $230 | 35 | $140 |
| Stompa Boyz Battleforce | $210 | 23 | $166 |
40k Kill Team Starter Set YouTube Unboxing Reviews:
If you’re looking for the new Warhammer 40k Kill Team Starter Set unboxing reviews on YouTube, be sure to watch your favorite presenters talk about their take on the new box set with a release date of November 9th, 2024 at the links below:
Space Marines Warhammer 40k Kill Team Starter Set List Price: $112 CAD$135
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- Base Size: Varies
- Height: Varies
- Alignment: Adeptus Astartes and Chaos Space Marines
- Faction: Space Marines and Death Guard
- Role: Troops, HQ
- Material: Plastic
- Number of Minis: 14
- Release Year: 2024
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Space Marines Warhammer 40k Kill Team Starter Set Pricing By Country
| Country | Price |
| United States | $112 |
| Canada | CAD$135 |
| United Kingdom | £85 |
| Europe | €100 |
Warhammer 40k Kill Team Starter Set Contents & Description
The centerpiece of this box is the showdown between the noble Space Marines and the heretical Plague Marines. These aren’t just any miniatures, mind you – these are the elusive Space Marine Heroes from both the Series Three and Series Four releases, miniatures once thought lost to the void of limited releases.
Some sharp-eyed hobbyists might have caught on to the clues earlier this year when these miniatures appeared in the updated Angels of Death Kill Team ruleset. Coincidence? Well, not much is when it comes to Warhammer 40k teasers.
This set provides everything one needs to grasp the fundamentals of the game before advancing to the complete Core Rules. Both kill teams are straightforward to learn yet challenging to master, and as Space Marines, they are certainly resilient enough to face off against any other faction in the main game.
Kill Team Starter Set Contents List
Here is a list of what comes in the new Warhammer 40k Space Marines Kill Team Starter Set.
- 1x Primaris Captain Justain*
- 6x Space Marine Heroes (From Wave 4)
- 1x Pustus the Vile*
- 6x Plague Marine Heroes (From Wave 3)
- 2x MDF Terrain Sets
- Rulebook (Half the Full Book)
- Accessories (Tokens and Dice)
A Clash of Titans – Space Marines
The Space Marines, with their stoic determination and relentless firepower, face off against the grotesque, pestilent warriors of Nurgle. It’s a classic good versus evil scenario, but with a grimdark twist that only Warhammer can provide.
Each miniature drips with character, from the stalwart Space Marines, who seem ever-ready to purge the heretical filth from the galaxy to the Plague Marines, who look like they’ve just crawled out of the rotting carcass of a long-dead hive world.
Plague Marines
Swollen with corruption and oozing decay, Plague Marines are the backbone of the Death Guard, and unlike other Traitor Legions, their ranks have only grown over the millennia. Loyal to Nurgle, they sport rotting bodies that reek of death and are coated in putrid slime capable of melting armor and flesh alike.
Despite looking like walking compost heaps, these disgusting warriors are as dangerous as they come.
A Rulebook with Bite
But what’s a Kill Team box without a rulebook to get the battle going? The 64-page rulebook is designed to be a newcomer’s best friend while also providing enough challenge for those already familiar with skirmish combat.
It guides you through the mechanics step by step, introducing rules like Conceal Orders and Tac Ops gradually, until you’re ready to leap into that final, all-out brawl between the two teams.
For lore junkies, this book is filled with tasty tidbits of background about both factions, offering plenty of reasons to pick a side (or both). From the Angels of Death’s unswerving loyalty to the Emperor to the revolting, bloated devotion of the Plague Marines to Grandfather Nurgle, you’ll have ample lore to chew on while assembling your miniatures.
MDF Terrain – Flat-Pack Fury
In a surprising twist, the set includes not plastic terrain but printed MDF that assembles in mere moments. It’s sturdy, quick to build, and – for those of us short on hobby time – a lifesaver. The terrain has a distinct wooden feel, which sets it apart from the typical grimdark gothic ruins we’ve come to expect from boxes like the Second Edition 40k starter set.
It’s like IKEA for the 41st millennium but with fewer Allen wrenches.
For hobbyists on the go, the flat-pack nature of the terrain is a godsend. Gone are the days of lugging around heavy plastic walls – you can slide this terrain into your backpack and still have room for your rulebook, dice, and miniatures. Think of it as Warhammer to-go, perfect for those lunch-hour skirmishes in the office break room.
Is the Space Marines Heroes Kill Team Starter Worth It?
It really comes down to whether you bought the Space Marines Heroes sets when they were limited releases. If you did, there isn’t too much point in getting this; however, if you missed out, this is a decent buy! It has a lot of value, but most of it comes in the form of getting the minis cheaper (as the two characters can run upwards of $100 on eBay), but the terrain has some decent value as well.
There’s one question: do you want the Space Marine Heroes? If you answered yes, this is probably the easiest way to get them currently!
Final Thoughts On the New Space Marines Kill Team Starter Set
Kill Team Starter Set is a fantastic way to get in on kill team action or quick games of Warhammer 40k. With easy-to-assemble miniatures, some of the coolest Space Marine Heroes we’ve seen in a while, and MDF terrain that’s basically the flat-packed furniture of the 41st millennium, this box has a little something for everyone.
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