With a relatively limited output of Warhammer 40k Space Marines from McFarlane, there is no significant scope for squad or army building - a key part of the miniatures hobby - unless you are proficient in painting and sculpting using the base figures or the 'artists' proofs'
However, two of the early Space Marine releases from the Ultramarines and Blood Angels did feature coloured heads which it seems could be swapped across the pair to create some slightly different squad members for your Space Marine team.
Both heads are hollow and held on by an internal socket that clicks into a ball joint neck. Heating up the headpiece allows these to be clipped off easily and then swapped over to the corresponding figure. The red head is not a perfect colour match to the Blood Angels Hellblaster while the blue head is much closer for the Ultramarines body.
By picking up both figures you will have a choice of weaponry for the figures to use. While the Plasma Cannon will fit both figures, the Ultramarines doesn't have the supporting left hand - but it works to an extent. The Blood Angel only has one gripping hand so unless you are having him as another Hellblaster, he can use the Ultramarines Bolter or Chainsword.
If you choose to customise or kit-bash your figures please be careful when handling knives or sharp objects or when using hot water or when heating up the plastics. Customizing figures can cause damage to the donor figures.
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