WH40K Space Marines Combat Patrol – Details, Price & Discounts

The new Warhammer 40,000 Combat Patrol for the Space Marines is now available on shelves. With the number of models in it, some players may find it a good box to start with. Or is it? In this article, we compile the savings, discounts, and other details that you need to know before you purchase this combat patrol.

Space Marines Combat Patrol Details

Box Contents

Total of 13 Models in the Space Marines Combat Patrol, including the Teleport Homer for the Terminators.

The box is led by two characters, a Captain in Terminator Armor and a Librarian in Terminator Armor.

Monopose Models

Unlike the boxed version of the models inside the Space Marines Combat Patrol, the models included in the kit are all monopose. This means that their poses cannot be altered, their weapons are pre-configured, and you cannot introduce any variety unless you do some customization.

Just Buy The Starter Kit

Oddly enough, the Starter Kit, which contains more models, a rulebook, and tools for you to start your WH40K journey, has more value than the Space Marine Combat Patrol and IS ACTUALLY CHEAPER. What it lacks though is a Librarian in Terminator Armor. But then again, you’re getting everything with significantly less price and if you don’t like Tyranids, you can sell them to get enough cash for a Librarian in Terminator Armor. The pricing is weird but if you can get a Starter Kit, get it instead of this Combat Patrol.

Price Per Model

The table below calculates each of the box contents and compares to how much you can save by buying the Combat Patrol. Compared to buying each model separately, you get to save 6.15% ($179.00 vs. $168) if you buy the Space Marines Combat Patrol in the US or 11.97% (£113.60 vs. £100.00) if you buy it in the UK.

Buying Tips

1. Get it from your LGS – your Local Game Store can offer discounts that are lower than the prices on GW’s official webstore. If you can buy from these stores, best do as not only you do you get a discount but you also support them as well.
2. Look for second-hand models – in some cases, you may have some of the models inside these boxes. If you don’t fancy having more of them, your best bet would be to look out for those selling them. Although you do get them from a lower price, you also have to consider the logistics on getting the models, how to repaint them, and you have to watch out for fakes too.
3. Paint old models – if you’re like me that collects a lot of Warhammer 40,000, chances are you also have loads of boxes on your shelves. In my case, I have years of backlogs that I would like to paint too (looking at you Indomitus box). If you can still be patient, best paint those old models first. Maybe, just maybe, a more discounted box (like Battleforces), may come out for you to just grab and store on your shelf again for it to gather dust.

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What Are Combat Patrols?

Discount Boxes

Combat Patrols are what we can call “discount” boxes in the hobby. They contain a good amount of models that would cost more if you buy each one of them separately. Combat Patrols are also a good way to enter the hobby as it gives you the minimum amount of units to play the smallest game in Warhammer 40,000. For painters and collectors, these boxes are also godsend given that they contain a good variety of things to paint and collect.