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Is this even possible to achieve with only a measly £100 ?

We all know GW stuff is far more expensive than any other similar game but can we pull off a descent list with this money.......

My opinion as a non pro gamer and just collector I would go with this combo

Space marine strike force or adeptus Astartes strike force rrp £140 each but only £105 from dark sphere

But that's cheating so here's another list

Tactical squad £25
Assault squad £20.50
Dreadnought £28
Razorback £25
Space marines x3 pack £6

Total = £104.50

Let's hear your lists doesn't gave to be space marines

Let's say codex and rules can be borrowed for the time being and it's just cost on minis


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Oh I agree to hit the used stuff on eBay etc or discount job this is just for official reference going down your local GW and paying mug money

 MWHistorian wrote:
Go for a more affordable game?

Good response but we gotta stick to wh40k

Very resourceful responses everyone. It's quite a complex question with not many options at 100 quid. But officially buying and not using discount retailers nor eBay goods this question means to challenge the mere idea of " can I join the game with just a 100 quid - and what would it get me?"

Some good combo lists by some of you and many of you have selected the dark vengeance route as it comes with rule book etc and it does seem the most sensible. but as I stated above I would give leeway to the codex and rules because I would expect a friend to lend a hand since it was them who introduced them to wh40k

I'm going to still try play with some items for alternative lists but more opinions are welcome

Ok how about this for a space marine entry outside the need for codex rule book and a dark vengeance kit.....the nail has been struck where today any literate computer user can can all the rules and codex through pirate portals but dropping this and moving on to hard ware and not worrying about book ware....

Space marine list 2

Tactical squad .....25
Assault marines...20
Assault marines...20
Devastator squad.20.50
Drop pod....22.50

108 quid just slightly over budget but I think it's a possible bring to the table and have a chance list....I'm still thinking for more combos worth the money

Ok so how about this

Space wolves warriors of the fang looks like good value for money but is it considered a starter?

That goes for the blood angels battle force - at 70 quid another 30 can be used for Baal predator, dred, sterns, termies, or vindicator

 Accolade wrote:
Let's just let the DV box go, please. There are *way* more options into 40k.

Some people might not want the Dark Angel iconography all over their units; while the DV box set is quite nice, there is much greater ubiquity in the regular Space Marine kits, hence my questioning the OP on what sort of SM army he was going for.

At this point, I think it is safe to assume the OP is very aware that DV is the cheapest option for starter materials. But if he doesn't want that set because (a) it has two different armies and there is only interest in one (and no one else to trade the other half to) or (b) the iconography isn't to his liking, then I think continuing to offer greater options is the best path.

Nope in no way I am specifying on one type or chapter - as is also a not directed question to aid me since I'm already approaching 6000 point blood angels company. This was merely a question to challenge if indeed it's possible to buy in with £100 with original retail fists at a GW store. Not eBay, not discount shops and non important to use the budget on codex plus rules. This is to have enough hardware to get involved in a game (whether rules are borrowed or pirated) which would contain substance in battle. Then quite simply (paints and glue etc again not needed to be part of budget) what would your shopping list of minis be and to add to it why would you pick these specific items?