On the far-flung worlds of the Imperium of Mankind, in a galaxy plagued by warp storms and never-ending conflict, the armies of humanity struggle for survival. The Empire is already on the brink of annihilation and Tyranid swarm fleets are bursting forth from the empty cold between the stars. The Space Marines form the last line of defence between the insatiable xenos threat and the beleaguered worlds of the Emperor's realm.

Take your first steps into the 41st millennium with the Beginner's Set for Warhammer 40,000. This box is a great way to introduce you to this great hobby, as you can assemble and paint incredible models and then play out your first games. Choose between the noble Space Marines and the swarms of Tyranids, leave the command of the other army to a friend or family member and have hours of fun competing against each other. If you want to try Warhammer 40,000, this is your opportunity - and this box is also a great way to expand your existing collections.

This box contains:

1x 48-page softcover Beginner's Set Manual for Warhammer 40,000 - with building instructions, rules tutorials and first missions to help you learn everything you need to know without hassle or headaches.

16x Citadel plastic snap-together miniatures - this box contains two sets of miniatures for you to assemble, paint and play with - all designed to be assembled without glue so you can get started with as little hassle as possible. All miniatures come with the accompanying base and the box features in detail:

5x Space Marines

Genetically enhanced soldiers made for war. Their already lethal abilities are enhanced by their servo armour, which increases their strength and endurance, and brutal weapons to obliterate any enemy.

- 5x Infernus Marines: Armoured warriors who carry powerful flame weapons to keep swarms of the enemy at bay.

11x Tyranids.

Completely alien creatures from a distant galaxy, guided by a swarm consciousness. Their sole quest is to devour all life, absorbing it and moulding its biomass into new, ever more hideous creatures.

- 10x Termagants: Swarming hordes of simple Tyranid creatures whose weapons shoot live ammunition.

- 1x Absorber Swarm: Small creatures whose job is to finish off weakened enemies and gnaw off their bones.

1x rangefinder and 6 six-sided dice - you'll need these basic accessories for all Warhammer 40,000 games for moving, shooting, close combat and more.

22x cardboard markers and terrain markers - these markers represent walls and mission objectives, as well as activation markers to keep track of your moves.

1x Citadel Starter Side Cutter - The perfect tool to release your new models from the casting frame.

1x Citadel Colour Starter Brush - A great all-round brush to help you get your models ready for battle.

5x Citadel Colour paint pots (12ml) - the ideal paints to get your models battle ready in the colours of the Ultramarines and the Leviathan Swarm Fleet:

- 1x Abaddon Black

- 1x Wraithbone

- 1x Balthazar Gold

- 1x Naggaroth Night

- 1x Macragge Blue