StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game October Wave: New Releases Explained
StarCraft: The Miniatures Game has a substantial group of products listed for October 5, 2026 at Tistaminis: a Starter Set for each faction, heavyweight units, a Protoss hero, terrain, and a rulebook. If you are deciding what to preorder in Canada, the useful distinction is between products with live store listings and flying units mentioned in the broader roadmap. They are not the same confirmed shopping list.
This guide covers what the listed boxes actually contain, who each release is for, and the simplest way to build a first force without buying every expansion at once. Dates and availability can change, so check each product page for its current preorder status.
October releases at a glance
| Product | Best starting point for |
|---|---|
| Terran Starter Set | Combined-arms infantry and a Goliath |
| Zerg Starter Set | A swarm with Zerglings, Roaches, Hydralisks, and a Queen |
| Protoss Starter Set | Zealots, Adepts, Sentries, and Stalkers |
| Siege Tank, Ravagers, Immortal | Expanding an existing faction force |
| Zeratul | Protoss players who want a named hero |
| Lost Temple Ramp and Rulebook | Building a battlefield or learning the rules |
Which Starter Set should you choose?
All three October Starter Set listings describe a 1,000-mineral force. Choose by faction and play style first; add specialist expansions after you have played some games.
Terran: familiar combined arms
The Terran Starter Set lists nine Marines, four Marauders, three Medics, and one Goliath, plus cards, tokens, a rules reference, and assembly material. It is the direct route to a Terran infantry core backed by a larger mechanical unit. Pick it if you want a balanced mix of troops, support, and heavier firepower.
Zerg: start with a swarm
The Zerg Starter Set lists 18 Zerglings, four Hydralisks, three Roaches, and a Queen, with cards, tokens, a rules reference, and assembly material. It is the strongest thematic choice if you want a large group of organisms rather than a compact force of individual heavy models.
Protoss: an elite core
The Protoss Starter Set lists six Zealots, four Adepts, two Sentries, and two Stalkers, plus cards, tokens, a rules reference, and assembly material. This October listing does not list Artanis or a Pylon. Choose it if you want to build around a focused Protoss force, then add a hero or heavy unit separately.
Terran Siege Tank: heavy support
The Siege Tank Expansion Set lists one tank miniature, a blast template, a Siege Mode token, a 150mm base, two cards, and assembly material. The listing describes combined-arms support and long-range artillery in one vehicle. It is a logical next purchase for a Terran player who already has an infantry core and wants a centerpiece with a distinct battlefield role.
Zerg Ravagers: ranged pressure
The Ravager Expansion Set lists two Ravager miniatures, burrow and Corrosive Bile components, bases, two cards, and assembly material. The product description positions Ravagers as a way to threaten entrenched positions. For Zerg players, that makes this a purposeful expansion rather than simply more bodies for the swarm.
Protoss Immortal: a heavyweight model
The Immortal Expansion Set lists one Immortal miniature, a 100mm base, two cards, and assembly material. It offers Protoss players a substantial single-model addition after establishing their core troops. Check its cards and the current rules before assuming exactly how it will perform in your own army.
Zeratul: a Protoss hero option
The Zeratul Hero Expansion Set lists two versions of Zeratul, one standard and one clear, plus six cards and assembly material. The clear miniature is a particularly appealing display choice for fans of the Dark Prelate. If you want a named Protoss hero, this is a separate purchase from the October Protoss Starter Set.
Lost Temple Ramp and the Rulebook
The Lost Temple Ramp Expansion Set lists one ramp and assembly material. It is intended to connect high-ground terrain at different elevations, which makes it most useful to players building out a Lost Temple battlefield rather than someone who still needs a first army.
The StarCraft Rulebook is listed as a 128-page softcover with first-game tutorials. Consider it if you want a dedicated rules reference; check what rules materials your chosen starter already includes before adding it to the cart.
What about Banshees, Mutalisks, and Scouts?
The draft roadmap names a Terran Banshee, Zerg Mutalisk, and Protoss Scout as prospective flying-unit releases. Do not confuse that roadmap with the October 5 products linked above. I could identify store listings for the starters, ground-unit expansions, Zeratul, terrain, and rulebook, but not exact product pages for these three flying units. Treat their timing and availability as unconfirmed until final listings appear.
What should you buy first?
- New to the game? Choose one Terran, Zerg, or Protoss Starter Set. Play it before deciding which battlefield role you are missing.
- Already play Terran? Consider the Siege Tank if you want a heavy support option.
- Already play Zerg? Look at the Ravagers for a different sort of threat.
- Already play Protoss? Decide whether a heavy Immortal or hero-focused Zeratul better fits your collection.
- Have two forces already? Consider the Lost Temple Ramp to change the battlefield before adding yet another unit.
Final verdict
The October listings make it easier to begin with the faction you actually want and then expand deliberately. The three Starter Sets establish distinct Terran, Zerg, and Protoss forces; the Siege Tank, Ravagers, Immortal, and Zeratul offer more focused next steps. The flying-unit roadmap is worth watching, but it is not a reason to treat unlisted products as confirmed October 5 preorders.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Starter Sets for all three StarCraft factions?
Yes. Tistaminis has October preorder listings for Terran, Zerg, and Protoss Starter Sets, each described as a 1,000-mineral starting force.
Does the Protoss Starter Set include Artanis or a Pylon?
Not according to the October Protoss Starter Set product listing. It lists Zealots, Adepts, Sentries, and Stalkers.
Does the Ravager expansion include one model or two?
The product listing specifies two Ravager miniatures.
Are the flying units available to preorder here?
No exact product listing for the Banshee, Mutalisk, or Scout was identified in this review. Check for confirmed listings and dates before making purchase plans.