>>11627727The $60 HD special collectors edition Titus is very good value, as it has extra parts for the jetpack, helmet, and a full load out of a rifle, pistol, and chain sword, as well as the extra paint work. I don't have that particular figure, but from what I can tell, it has just as good articulation as any other, which is to say really good.
1.0 marines are the victims of size creep, so they're the smallest, but I think it manifests as like, an inch when compared to the videogame line? Arguably they have the worst articulation, because they have shoulder swivels that pop out for increased range, but besides that, pretty much all normal space marines have the same articulation range.
You can tell 1.0s from the others by their knees and edge highlights, as their knee armor trim is flatter, whereas later sculpts have a shape that curves around the sides a lot more. Due to their edge highlights, 1.0s are still very good figures.
2.0s are contentious, and the worst of the series, due to their VERY stiff hands that make holding and removing items risky. They also had shoulder popping issues. But if your a one time pose, then leave it on the shelf, guy, then they should be fine. You can tell something is a 2.0 if it comes with the two finger pointer hand, and sprawled open hand. I'd recommend any other version.
3.0 and later are all very good figures, as they changed the hand plastic to something softer, and a better overall sculpt, but be mindful that newer marines, plus hours heresy marines, have experienced additional size creep and stand slightly taller.
I'd recommend starting with a basic intercessor, commonly available for like $20 or less (even on Amazon!), as it's a low risk investment, and should be the latest versions (just check for those hands that I said to be weary of), and they come with a good load out as well (rifle, pistol, chain sword).
After that I'd recommend a (or multiple) terminators.
A termagant is like, $20-28? Love em.
