{"title":"BA Starter Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you are starting fresh in Bolt Action or just trying a new army for the new edition look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pre-order-bolt-action-battle-of-the-bulge-starter-set-3rd-edition","title":"Bolt Action 3: Battle of the Bulge Starter Set (2025)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWelcome to the Third Edition of Bolt Action, the world’s greatest World War II wargame! This starter set is the best way to start your Bolt Action journey, containing everything you need to jump right into the action!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlongside an A5 softback rulebook containing all the rules you’ll need to play fast-paced, fun games of Bolt Action, you’ll also find enough incredibly detailed plastic miniatures to get you started on your hobby journey and playing games in no time at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTake command of the hard-bitten German \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger \u003c\/em\u003eparatroopers, or the dogged and determined US Army infantry as the two sides clash in the frozen forests of the Battle of the Bulge. These miniatures are the perfect starting point for a Bolt Action collection themed around winter warfare, bundled up in cold-weather gear and armed with a wide variety of weapons, and are a brilliant opportunity for new and veteran hobbyists alike!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe plastic German and American sprues can be assembled in a vast number of ways, enabling you to build everything from infantry squads to machine gun teams, officers, observers, medics, snipers, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s not just infantry, either! Inside this box, you’ll also find a plastic American M8 armoured car kit, which can also be assembled as the M20 variant – the perfect reinforcement for the US troops as the German veterans attack – as well as a plastic ruined farmhouse for your troops to take cover in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Battle of the Bulge starter set nets you everything you need to start playing Bolt Action: Third Edition – simply assemble your models, and let battle commence! Once you’ve played your first games using the included introductory booklet, you can begin expanding your collection, and dive headfirst into the awesome world of World War II wargaming!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s not just infantry, either! Inside this box, you’ll also find a plastic American M8 armoured car kit, which can also be assembled as the M20 variant – the perfect reinforcement for the US troops as the German veterans attack – as well as a plastic ruined farmhouse for your troops to take cover in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of the Bulge starter set nets you everything you need to start playing \u003cem\u003eBolt Action: Third Edition\u003c\/em\u003e – simply assemble your models, and let battle commence! Once you’ve played your first games using the included introductory booklet, you can begin expanding your collection, and dive headfirst into the awesome world of World War II wargaming!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBattle of the Bulge contains:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBolt Action A5 rulebook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBattle of the Bulge scenario and assembly booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e24 hard plastic US Army (Winter) infantry (4 sprues)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e18 hard plastic German Fallschirmjäger (Winter) paratroopers (3 sprues)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1x hard plastic M8 Greyhound\/M20 armoured car\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1x hard plastic Ruined Farmhouse terrain piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFull colour waterslide decal sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1x M8 Greyhound\/M20 armoured car stat card\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVehicle Damage Markers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlastic Bolt Action templates and tokens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlastic Pin markers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e10x Six-sided dice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8x Bolt Action Order Dice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolt Action","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186921775389,"sku":"WGB-401510005","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3212\/2200\/files\/WG-401510005_c28b523d-c0f5-4279-bcb9-9980ce8ab38c.jpg?v=1783629861"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-starter-set","title":"Bolt Action Starter Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eWage World War II on your tabletop!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBolt Action Starter Set\u003c\/em\u003e guides you through your very first steps into the world of tabletop wargaming, and welcomes you to the world of \u003cem\u003eBolt Action\u003c\/em\u003e, the ultimate World War Two wargame! Designed specifically to introduce the fundamentals of the hobby in fun, simple steps, you’ll learn how to assemble and paint your first models, play your first games, and introduces you to the wider world of \u003cem\u003eBolt Action.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the box, you’ll discover finely detailed, plastic miniatures – tough German Grenadiers and fearless US Rangers – and a double-sided battle mat with plastic scenery to set the stage for your games. The included \u003cem\u003eBolt Action Field Manual\u003c\/em\u003e takes you through every stage of the hobby with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Learn how to build your new models, then take them straight into the action! Through a series of fun, introductory missions, you’ll familiarise yourself with the key mechanics of \u003cem\u003eBolt Action.\u003c\/em\u003e In no time at all, you’ll be leading your forces into battle!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBolt Action Starter Set\u003c\/em\u003e contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull colour, 68 page book - \u003cem\u003eThe Bolt Action Field Manual\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Plastic German Grenadiers (28mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Plastic US Rangers (28mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Ruined Farmhouse Scenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame Token Punchboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided Gaming Mat (30” x 22.4” approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix \u003cem\u003eBolt Action\u003c\/em\u003e Order Dice (3 Grey \/ 3 Olive Drab)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight six-sided dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard Insert that doubles as an in-game Bunker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can find a great introduction to Bolt Action \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3rdedition.boltaction.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolt Action","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50094614315293,"sku":"WGB-401510006","price":99.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3212\/2200\/files\/401510006_Bolt-Action-Starter-Set1_20_1.jpg?v=1758185392"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-german-winter-fallschirmjager-starter-army","title":"Bolt Action 3: German Winter Fallschirmjager Starter Army","description":"\u003cp\u003eClad in their thick winter gear, ready to fight the Allies in the snowy forests of the Ardennes, these die-hard German paratroopers are a force to be reckoned with!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis starter army gives you everything you need to field a battle-ready force of \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e in winter equipment for games of Bolt Action. At its core is a strong Rifle Platoon with three full squads of paratroopers, backed up by Sniper and \u003cem\u003ePanzerschreck\u003c\/em\u003e teams – this flexible formation is capable of taking and holding objectives, and is the heart of any \u003cem\u003eBolt Action\u003c\/em\u003e force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacking up the Rifle Platoon is a trio of powerful supporting formations. The Heavy Weapons Platoon provides both direct fire in the form of a brace of Medium Machine Guns, and high-explosive death from on high with its Medium Mortar, while the small but powerful Artillery Platoon gives the force some serious anti-tank punch from the PaK 40 anti-tank gun!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRounding out the force is the Armoured Platoon, bringing both wheels and tracks to the battlefield. The Sd.Kfz 223 command armoured car has excellent mobility, and leads the way for the mighty StuG III G assault gun, equally capable of blasting enemy infantry and vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith these four platoons, you get a great core force that can be used on the tabletop right away, and serve as the basis for a large and versatile collection. The \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e are a powerful, determined army in Bolt Action, and can make use of a wide variety of tactics and units – this set is the perfect way to start your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Starter Army contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 multi-pose hard plastic \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) officer (Warlord Resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) NCO (Warlord Resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Medic (Warlord Resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Radio operator (Warlord Resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Sniper Team (Warlord Resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Panzerschreck Team (Warlord Resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Medium Machine Gun Teams (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Medium Mortar Team (Metal Gun with Warlord resin Crew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e (Winter) Pak 40 Anti-tank Gun (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Sd.Kfz 222\/223 Armoured Car (Hard Plastic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne StuG III Ausf. 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