Warhammer Combat Patrol Explained: Essential Starter Armies for Retail & Amazon Sellers

Combat Patrol (Warhammer) is Games Workshop’s compact, ready-to-play army box designed for small-scale Warhammer 40K games. Each box contains a balanced force intended for quick setup, streamlined rules, and beginner accessibility.

For retailers and Amazon sellers, Combat Patrol boxes are cornerstone SKUs in the miniature gaming ecosystem. They appear consistently in trending toys lists, perform well as Amazon FBA products, and anchor many Amazon stocklist strategies. Their predictable release schedule and wide faction variety make them attractive to toy wholesale suppliers, who often prioritize them as profitable toys wholesale due to reliable demand and strong community adoption.

Example in practice:

A store bundles a Combat Patrol with dice, templates, and a Battle Mat Terrain square. This increases average order value and meets the needs of new players entering the hobby.

Why does this matter? 

  • Combat Patrol is one of the most important product lines to stock as it supports: Onboarding
  • Drives steady sales
  • Serves as an evergreen entry point for Warhammer customers