Warhammer 40,000 is by far the most popular tabletop miniatures game in the world, and has been for decades. Of the far future's many warring factions, the most recognizable are the Space Marines. If, like many players and collectors, you've decided to build your own army of humanity's greatest defenders, there are dozens of products to choose from.

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We've selected the best model kits from the Space Marine line. From essential starting points to figures that are just plain cool, these will make impressive additions to your collection - especially once they're fully painted!

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Space Marine Tactical Squad

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The backbone of any Space Marine army, Tactical Squads are a versatile unit for basic and advanced players. Beginners can easily build their first squads from this kit, and longtime hobbyists will find all the parts they need for a stellar customization job! From a gameplay perspective, nearly every Space Marine player will have at least one Tactical Squad on the board. This kit is a true must-have.

Each Tactical Squad box contains enough parts to build ten Space Marines in a variety of poses and loadouts. Any leftover parts can be easily combined with other Space Marine kits to give your army a unique look. Equip your Marines with standard boltguns, or trick out the squad with specialized weapons like flamers, meltaguns, plasmaguns, and power fists!

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Space Marine Razorback

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The ubiquitous transport vehicle of the Space Marines, these armored troop transports are essential for getting your squads to important positions on the battlefield. They also make a great set piece to pose your models with! Like the Tactical Squad, the Razorback is an excellent model for beginners, and it shares a chassis with several other Space Marine vehicles, meaning you can easily swap parts between kits.

Each kit contains enough parts to build one Razorback troop transport, with a handful of customization options to make the finished product unique. The model can also be constructed as a Rhino-class transport, which is less-heavily-armed but can carry more troops. Since Tactical Squads are often deployed in such a vehicle, the two kits are often purchased together.

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Space Marine Bladeguard Veterans

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Bladeguard Veterans form small, elite squads specializing in close combat. Thanks to the detailed sculpts for the Bladeguards' armor, shields, and weaponry, this is a great model kit for players and collectors who want to really take their time painting a highly-detailed unit.

This kit contains enough parts to build three Bladeguard Veterans, with several posing options for each. The figures can be equipped with boltguns, power swords, and storm shields, and the sergeant has a few pistol options as well.

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Stormraven Gunship

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A Stormraven makes an impressive centerpiece for your collection. Soaring over the battlefield, this aircraft provides the Space Marines with much-needed air support. It's one of the largest models in Warhammer 40K, as well, so it's sure to make a statement whether it's for gameplay, display, or both!

The Stormraven kit includes both a pilot and a gunner, and its turbine engines and missile launchers can give players a break from painting armored shoulderpads and helmets. There's plenty of space on the body and wings of the model for ambitious painters to try their hand at nose art and other decorations, or you can use the included decals to easily give your Stormraven a unique look.

This kit contains enough components to assemble one Stormraven Gunship. It includes a special transparent stem to give the model the appearance of flight - we recommend assembling and painting the model and base separately before attaching the stem.

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Space Marine Terminator Squad

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Some foes are too powerful even for the mighty Space Marines. That's where the Terminators come in! The best of the best, these soldiers sport the heaviest armor and best gear to ensure that there is no challenge they can't overcome.

Space Marines in Terminator Armor are even more resilient than their battle-brothers - your opponent had better have a plan for dealing with these elite soldiers! Although they're few in number, Terminators are sure to be the pride of your collection, and their kit includes plenty of decoration options to help you show them off.

This kit contains enough parts to build five Space Marine Terminators. While their standard armament of a storm bolter and power fist is impressive on its own, you can further customize the squad's loadout by equipping them with the included missile launchers, assault cannons, and more!

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Venerable Dreadnought

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Dreadnoughts are Space Marines who, despite being too grievously wounded to continue fighting on foot, continue to fight the Imperium's enemies from inside a specialized suit of mechanized armor. There are several Dreadnought kits available, but the Venerable Dreadnoughts - ancient warriors who have been fighting for centuries - are the best-looking of the bunch.

The Venerable Dreadnought kit has all the embellishments and options you'd expect from a quality Warhammer set. You can bedeck his armor with purity seals and engraved armor plates, and customize the suit with several options for heads, legs, and of course, weaponry.

The kit contains enough parts to build one Venerable Dreadnought, and spare parts can be used to modify or decorate other models.

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Land Raider Crusader / Redeemer

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The Land Raider is the most fearsome tank in the Space Marines' extensive arsenal. This classic Warhammer vehicle has been around almost since the beginning, and it's gone through several iterations. The latest Land Raider kit is the largest and most detailed yet!

This heavy tank comes positively bristling with armor and weapons, and on the battlefield it's one of the most resilient vehicles in all of 40K. It's sure to be a staple of your army and a fun project to build and paint, whether it's your first Land Raider or your third.

The kit contains enough parts to construct one Land Raider tank, in one of two variants. The Crusader pattern uses twin assault cannons to fire armor-piercing shots across the battlefield, while the Redeemer pattern uses heavy flamethrowers to deter enemies from getting too close! There are also several options for secondary weapons and decoration, all of which can be used with other kits as well.

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