I've been mulling this release over. I have plenty of Abrams, M60s, and T64s. But the Brads, T80s, and the BMPs… that's 8 models that I really want for $50 USD-60s. That's pretty tempting. The Russians especially would be nice to have.
I think this is a great starting point for a new player, but be aware that the forces in this pack, especially the Americans, are really brittle from a morale standpoint. Any of the US platoon can disappear if a single vehicle is knocked out or even suffers a bailout result. US morale is usually a 4+, so flip a coin to see if your expensive and small platoon sticks around.
Now if you get TWO starter sets then you have a more solid force! But you still need a blister of infantry to turn the Brads to mechs.I would also build the M1s as M1A1s. The IP, as packaged, is 9pt vs the A1's 14 points, but you do get a lot for the extra 5 points (a much better gun and better armor). The M68 105 just doesn't cut it with the T80 and it struggles with the T64. The M256 on the other hand will kill either headon.
The Soviet force is less brittle with bigger platoons. Two starter sets, again, would really bulk this force out. Just be aware that the T80 is WAAAAAYYYYY more expensive than the T64 or T72. Fortunately they have a good Last Stand value (3+)