The Astra Militarum box has several virtues – Russes are generically “good” especially as Tank Commanders, Commissars are ok, and basic Guardsmen can’t really be argued with as an effective unit. But as I have gotten older I realize that model is unsustainable. The Broodlord and Genestealers are a solid core to build around, and helpful whether you’re building a full Tyranids army or just adding a Kraken Detachment of Genestealers to your Forces of the Hive Mind army. And lots of overwatch You don’t ever really want Tactical Marines and Baal Predators don’t offer much either. When I got into the game in 2006 there were around 14 Warhammer 40K armies. A starter that’s a little more about unique Space Wolves units. There are ~26 Warhammer 40K armies to choose from. 10 Breachers and 2*5 Strike as my Troops. Unknown Availability. If you want to get some Scions on the table there’s basically no better way to do it than this – turn the Commissars into terrain statues or convert them into other things. The Necron box is an odd one because it is stuffed full of models – you get an Overlord, two Troops choices (or an Elites, if you build Deathmarks), some Scarabs, and a flexible Heavy Support or secondary HQ option in the Barge (and if you build the Annihilation variant, you get another Lord too). Tactical Marines just don’t have much value when you’d rather run Scouts or Intercessors, the Terminator Captain doesn’t bring much to the table when you have other, more mobile, better-equipped, cheaper options, and the Venerable Dreadnought is only OK. You’re better off skipping this one for the Marine half of the Dark Imperium Starter. Squads of Scions and Tauroxes are pretty much all there is to have for the Tempestus, and the Scion kit is a dual one which lets you build the Tempestor Prime and a Command Squad too, and is full of cool bits. Though the box savings more than offset Ahriman’s cost, and if you can convert your second copy of him into a regular sorcerer, it’s worth it to buy two so you can make a battalion, and of course there’s the fringe use of having one version of him on foot and another on the disk. Before I talk about the new army I will be building I really need to point out how good value these boxed sets … The Orks box has the dubious honour of being the only Start Collecting without a legal HQ choice in it, thanks to force organisational changes in 8th edition. If you’re thinking about a Deathwatch army, this is a great place to get that started – just remember that storm bolters and storm shields are in critically short supply. Now we had some unofficial pricing leaks that put these Battleforce Boxes between $170-$200. So to my new goal of playing with painted models I decided to start back into Tau with a painted 500 points list, and then expand from there, with each new block being painted before I move onto the next, just like I’m doing with Dropzone Commander. Change ). The only stinkers in here are the Crisis Suits and while they likely still won’t see much competitive play, they’re a lot more forgiving to play with in casual games now that their points have dropped a bit in Chapter Approved 2019. When a game is being set up, both players agree on a total point value for each of their armies, then you construct an army based on that point limitation. Amid the darkness of the far future, the Tau Empire is a relatively recently emerged threat. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. As a final “buying guide” please find below three tables, showing the savings on offer in £ and $ respectively (and yes, this does make a difference), and then ranking each box in order of most points to least. You get 2 Overlords, 10 warriors, 5 Immortals, 3 scarabs, and an Annihilation Barge Kit. However, someone completely new will need to buy everything.Rulebook – Free to $50. Aggressors are a surprisingly good pick for Space Wolves, who really like using the Lone Wolf Stratagem on them when opponents can only wipe out 2/3 of the squad with their new profiles. Well, two out of three ain’t bad. Savings-wise this is decent, but the contents are rubbish. Check the price on just a box of XV8 crisis then again at the start collecting box. The Nurgle box is pretty good value. So, if your limited on funds start with a base and add a layer or a shade to see what happens. The most dubious unit in the set is the Burning Chariot, but depending on how you want to roll, you can use the Exalted Flamer from it separately instead. Tau Empire box set that gives you an immediate army of Tau Empire miniatures, which you can use right away in games of Warhammer 40,000! On the downside you have to contend with the mold lines on the truly ancient Necron Warriors, and Warriors themselves are just not that great on the table, but time can change all things and maybe one day you’ll want a silver tide again – at which point you and your high-value Start Collecting box are laughing, robotically. Because of this setup, army sizes can vary wildly, but 10 or more is generally a good starting point for small games. ( Log Out /  It comes with XV8 crisis suits, a fire warrior squad and an ethereal (that you can convert into a Frieblade or just build one with extra parts). One of these is a fantastic near must-buy for someone who wants to start their own Thousand sons army. 500pts (w Start Collecting set) - posted in TauVa Army Lists: Hi, Ive recently picked up the Tau codex as Im interested in building an army. There’s only two elves, even, and one of them is piloting a War Walker. Since Markerlights aren’t Sept locked, this is a great way to access Markerlights for his Tau Sept units. While the set only amounts to around 500 points, it has a diverse range of models which gives you a good grasp on the basics of the game. So after however many years of not going to a tournament, jumping into one straight away for 8th. Some of them are a fantastic start to an army, and some of them almost are an army – the Chaos Space Marines box especially is something that could form the core of a 1,000pt list quite happily. If you’re wondering what an Exalted Seeker Chariot is, it’s just two Seeker Chariots slammed together. That said, these are still amazing deals! 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Built using WordPress, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Eye of Horras Report: Pro Tabletop The Atlanta Open, incredibly official Goonhammer store on RebBubble, Contents: 1 Commissar (HQ or Elites), 10 Cadian Shock Troops (Troops), 1 Heavy Weapons Team (Heavy Support), 1 Leman Russ Battle Tank (Heavy Support), Contents: 1 Terminator Captain (HQ), 10 Blood Angels Tactical Marines (Troops), 1 Baal Predator (Fast Attack), Contents: 1 Master of Possession (HQ), 10 Chaos Space Marines (Troops), 2 Greater Possessed (Elites), 1 Venomcrawler (Heavy Support), 2 Obliterators (Heavy Support), Contents RRP: n/a (most parts can’t be bought separately at time of writing), Contents: 1 Farseer (HQ), 5 Wraithguard/Wraithblades (Elites), 1 Wraithlord (Heavy Support), 1 War Walker (Heavy Support), Contents: 1 Herald on Blood Throne/Skullcannon (HQ or Heavy Support), 10 Bloodletters (Troops), 3 Bloodcrushers (Elites), Contents: 1 Poxbringer (HQ), 10 Plaguebearers (Troops), 3 Nurgling bases (Troops), 3 Plague Drones (Fast Attack), Contents: 1 Exalted Seeker Chariot (HQ), 10 Daemonettes (Troops), 5 Seekers (Fast Attack), Contents: 1 Burning Chariot of Tzeentch (HQ), 1 Changecaster, 10 Pink Horrors (Troops), 3 Flamers of Tzeentch (Elites), 3 Screamers of Tzeentch (Fast Attack), Contents: 1 Watch Captain Artemis (HQ), 10 Deathwatch Veterans (Troops), 1 Venerable Dreadnought (Elites), 1 Deathwatch upgrade sprue, Contents: 1 Succubus (HQ), 10 Wyches (Troops), 3 Reavers (Fast Attack), 1 Venom (Dedicated Transport), Contents: 1 Commissar (HQ), 10 Scions (Troops), 1 Taurox Prime (Dedicated Transport), Contents: 1 Necron Overlord (HQ), 12 Necron Warriors (Troops), 5 Immortals/Deathmarks (Troops or Elites), 3 Scarab bases (Fast Attack), 1 Annihilation Barge/Catacomb Command Barge (Heavy Support or HQ), Contents: 1 Painboy (Elites), 11 Ork Boyz (Troops), 5 Nobz and ammo runt (Elites), 1 Deff Dread (Heavy Support), Contents: 1 Primaris Battle Leader (HQ), 10 Intercessors (Troops), 3 Aggressors (Elites), 1 Space Wolves Primaris upgrade sprue, Contents: 1 Tech-priest Dominus (HQ), 10 Skitarii Vanguard/Rangers (Troops), 1 Onager Dunecrawler (Heavy Support), Contents: 1 Terminator Captain (HQ), 10 Tactical Marines (Troops), 1 Venerable Dreadnought (Elites), Contents: 1 Space Marine Commander (HQ), 10 Space Wolves Pack (Troops), 3 Thunderwolf Cavalry (Fast Attack), Contents: 1 Ethereal on Hover Drone (HQ), 10 Fire Warriors + DS8 Support Turret (Troops), 3 Crisis Suits (Elites), 8 Tactical Drones (Fast Attack), Contents RRP: £75+/$125+ (Ethereal not sold separately), Contents: 1 Ahriman (HQ), 10 Tzaangors (Troops), 10 Rubric Marines (Troops), 2 Tzaangor upgrade packs (to convert Tzaangors from AoS to 40k), Contents: 1 Broodlord (HQ), 8 Genestealers (Troops), 1 Trygon/Mawloc (Heavy Support), Contents: 1 Lieutenant in Phobos armour (HQ), 10 Infiltrators (Troops), 3 Suppressors (Fast Attack), 3 Eliminators (Heavy Support), Contents RRP: £85+/$145+ (Suppressors not sold separately, values used are multipart – models included are monopose). 40k Aeldari Beginners blood angels chaos chaos space marines Corrode Daemons Deathwatch drukhari featured guides hobby Necrons Orks Review reviews Space Marines space wolves Start Collecting tau Tempestus Scions thechirurgeon tyranids, ©  2020 Goonhammer. Start Collecting Tau Empire Warhammer 40K Games Workshop NIB Flipside. Enter your email to get the very latest - news, promotions, hobby tips and more from Games Workshop. Earn enough points and you can claim free gift cards or cash. So to my new goal of playing with painted models I decided to start back into Tau with a painted 500 points list, and then expand from there, with each new block being painted before I move onto the next, just like I’m doing with Dropzone Commander. You can always pick up more paints and go over it again to change the color. If you disagree with any part of our listing please do not bid/buy.This is a brand new Warhammer 40,000 Start Collecting! Also note that the Pack box is full of great bitz which are still compatible with Primaris models, so if you do find yourself wanting a cheap HQ, some small Marines, and a pile of bitz to work with, this isn’t the worst place to look. You can download the core rules for free from Games Workshop. The value of the individual boxes varies pretty wildly – both in terms of the savings on offer and in terms of the in-game points they represent. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. In the past I would start a project, assemble, and play games with loads of unpainted and half painted models. One of the nice things about Militarum Tempestus being 4 units in 3 kits is that you get all of them right here in this box. The Changecaster went up substantial in cost to account for how useful he is, but is still worth looking at. I found myself playing more with my Necrons, an army that is nearly all painted. I feel Tau are lacking somewhat in 8th but I’m also waiting on an order for some of the models I want for my Marine armies and Tyranids (while Eldar haven’t really pricked me with the 8th edition bite yet) so what better way than to review that in a tournament setting. I’ve been slowly moving to a new paradigm in how I approach my hobby. A very good way to start shopping and playing is to buy a Battleforce … I had invested in some Forge World large vehicles such as the Tiger Sharks and the Orca and it seemed silly to just sell off the army especially since the Orca is out of print now. Warhammer 40000 40k Raven Guard Space Marine Army w/ Forgeworld - … Points: About 350; The Start Collecting box that gets our vote for “the next one to be discontinued,” there’s not a ton this particular box has to offer. The Trygon/Mawloc is the standard pack-in for a lot of GW Tyranid bundles it appears, but you’re probably going to build it as a Mawloc, the more useful option of the two and a unit that’s pretty cheap for how disruptive it can be. Still a lot, but a far more manageable amount to look through. I decided to take a  similar approach to my Tau, one of my favorite armies since their initial release. Warhammer Age of Sigmar is more than a game – it’s a hobby. Box Sets goes they actually have a really good one. Call and reserve CLOSED Call and reserve 2072 Burton Ln, Martinsville, IN 46151. Tau Empire. In today’s article, we’re looking at the different Start Collecting boxes that Games Workshop offers and evaluating them both in terms of their contents and how useful those units are, their savings to the purchaser, and the amount of points they give players for their investment. I’ve gone through several armies of Tau in the past but then about 10 years ago after I started collecting a new army, I never really made significant progress on them. To that end, with Dropzone Commander I started with the starter boxed set, and when I finish that I will then select a model or two to slowly expand that force over time. Like the generic Militarum set this comes with the plastic Commissar (a bit like Tech-priests Dominus in Ad Mech, if you have any interest in buying Tempestus at all you will end up drowning in these guys), but also two squads of Scions and a Taurox. Overall, it’s an OK box for anyone looking to start a Daemons army, and more bang for your buck than most of the others, even with less in savings. The Heavy Weapons Team is also flexible, although you only get 1 base rather than the 3 that come in the squad box. This item: GAMES WORKSHOP 99120113055" Warhammer 40,000 Tau Empire Start Collecting Game $84.44 Only 6 left in stock - order soon. The Craftworlds box is extremely weird. Fuelled by the absolute conviction that their cause is just, they bring enlightenment to all at … In my opinion the "start collecting!" As a Starting Thousand Sons player, you want all of these models in your army, and the savings on this box are pretty great. Every single unit in the box got a points drop in Chapter Approved 2019 and the only stinker in the box is the Master of Possession (and you can proxy that as a Sorcerer with most players). A tau commander with an Advanced Targeting System, Fusion Blades, Stims, and 1 Shield Drone (Warscaper). If you’re going to buy those things, you might as well buy this box, and basically get the Plague Drones for free. In general, if you want Fusion Blades or a Warscaper Drone, just take a regular commander so that you can outfit him exactly as you'd like. With the release of the new 'Start Collecting! If you have an interest in learning about tabletop games but are finding it difficult to know where to start, one of the best Warhammer 40K starter sets should hold you in good stead. The reason for this is because every one of my other armies are heavily close combat/range, or Psychic, in nature. Like the new Start Collecting: Chaos Space Marines box, it’s a bit hard to evaluate this one effectively because it’s currently the only place to get Suppressors, which are an insanely good unit for Iron Hands and, to a lesser extent, Imperial Fists armies. Enterprising modelers can repurpose the Herald of Khorne from the Blood Throne to make this a 4-model kit with a Skullcannon and Bloodmaster, which gives the kit a little bit more value. For example, you probably already have dice and a measuring tape. Well, with the release of the new Tau codex last year I found myself wanting to start my Tau army and why not? Warhammer Start Collecting! Using speed, genius tactics and overwhelming firepower to spread their message of the Greater Good across the galaxy, the T'au Empire is a race known for incredibly advanced technology. The 10 Wolf Pack models can be built as either Grey Hunters (tactical) or Blood Claws (melee), the latter of which are likely to be more valuable once Space Wolves get their next rules update. For new players, starting an army can be daunting: There are tons of different army boxes and deals out there, and figuring out how to build an army can be a paralyzing experience for players who want to expand but don’t want to throw money away on bad units or weapon options they won’t use. A box stuffed full of good stuff, with the second-highest cash savings (coming in just behind Craftworlds). So the box is a good value, but you probably won’t want to double up on it, given that you’ll need more Genestealers and not multiple Broodlords and probably not multiple Mawlocs. We’ve also seen the price point for the two Start Collecting Boxes at $95, again unconfirmed officially. 167 sold. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Anything marked with an asterisk includes estimated costs for units not available outside of the box – that means Chaos Space Marines, T’au Empire, and Vanguard Space Marines. Overall a solid value and an OK start for a Space Wolves army, though we suspect most Space Wolves players would prefer to see Wulfen in here. It’s actually better £/model than Orks. Wargaming web-store with low prices, speedy delivery and excellent customer … Tau Orange XV88 – Base Color – ( Light Brown ) Tau Light Ochre – Layer ( Light Orange ) Ushabti Bone – Layer ( Light Tan ) Get Directions Related items. Meanwhile there is no legal way to put Craftworlds or Orks on the table right now, though they at least have the virtue of having otherwise good contents. This box is also fantastically packed with extra bitz you’ll use on future models. The big downside is that because Ahriman is a named character, you don’t really want more than one of these. Consider buying a Battleforce. If you’re collecting Nurgle Daemons you want Plaguebearers and Nurglings en masse, and at least one Poxbringer too. The Start Collecting box that gets our vote for “the next one to be discontinued,” there’s not a ton this particular box has to offer. But even with their points drops in CA19, the Bloodcrushers are excessive here and you’re better off just buying Bloodletters separately or picking up Wrath and Rapture if you can still find it (at time of writing it’s still on the GW site in both the UK and US, though it’s hard to know how long this will last). Next, we have his Vanguard detachment. That does make it easy to slot in to the squad of Shock Troops as a heavy weapon, though.