Guthrie Female Heads vs Cthood Alien Heads: Which to Choose

Quick answer

For human female Guard squads in 28mm heroic scale, choose Guthrie Female Heads: they are hand cast in high quality resin and sculpted by Julie Guthrie. For alien-themed squads or xenos conversions, choose Cthood Alien Heads: they are resin conversion parts compatible with Victoria Miniatures Guard and popular plastic kits. If you want both human and alien variety, buy both packs.

What each head pack actually gives you

Guthrie Female Heads x5 is a five-head resin pack sculpted by Julie Guthrie. The heads are hand cast in high quality resin and scaled for 28mm heroic troops. Because they are multi-part miniatures, some assembly skill is required, and the product is recommended for experienced hobbyists.

Cthood Alien Heads is a six-head resin conversion pack. The heads are designed for creating your own Guard Squads and are compatible with Victoria Miniatures Guard and popular plastic kits. The pack contains six alien heads, which gives you one more head than the Guthrie set.

Scale, style, and assembly reality

Both packs are intended for 28mm heroic scale, so they will look proportionate on standard Guard-style bodies. The main difference is aesthetic: Guthrie heads read as human female troops, while Cthood heads read as alien. That choice drives the rest of your squad's look, including paint scheme and gear.

Assembly effort differs. Guthrie heads are multi-part and require some skill to assemble, and the manufacturer recommends them for experienced hobbyists. Cthood heads are described as conversion parts rather than multi-part kits, so they are the simpler starting point if you want to swap heads without building a full figure.

Compatibility and fit guidance

Cthood Alien Heads are explicitly compatible with Victoria Miniatures Guard and popular plastic kits. That makes them a low-risk choice for mixed squads where you are combining resin heads with plastic bodies. Guthrie Female Heads are scaled for 28mm heroic troops, but the supplied facts do not list specific kit compatibility, so test-fit one head before committing to a full squad.

When test-fitting, dry-fit the head to the neck socket without glue. If the neck is too wide, remove material from the neck stub rather than the head. If the head sits too low, add a small amount of gap-filling glue or putty to raise it. Work on one model first, then batch the rest.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Head count: Cthood gives six heads; Guthrie gives five. Choose Cthood if you need one more head for a squad.
• Assembly difficulty: Guthrie heads are multi-part and recommended for experienced hobbyists; Cthood heads are conversion parts. Beginners should start with Cthood or plan extra time for Guthrie.
• Compatibility: Cthood is stated compatible with Victoria Miniatures Guard and popular plastic kits; Guthrie is scaled for 28mm heroic troops but specific kit compatibility is not listed. Test-fit Guthrie heads before batch assembly.

Product facts

• Cthood Alien Heads: 6 Cthood Alien Heads. Resin conversion parts for creating your own Guard Squads. Compatible with Victoria Miniatures Guard and popular plastic kits. Six heads give you a full squad or several characters, and the stated compatibility reduces guesswork when mixing with plastic kits.
• Guthrie Female Heads x5: Guthrie Female Heads x5. Includes 5x female heads sculpted by Julie Guthrie. Hand cast in high quality resin. 28mm heroic scale troops. Multi part miniatures require some skill to assemble. Recommended for experienced hobbyists. The 28mm heroic scale and resin casting suit Guard-style bodies, but the multi-part assembly and experienced-hobbyist recommendation mean beginners should plan extra build time.

Which pack should you buy?

Best for

• Hobbyists building human female Guard squads in 28mm heroic scale
• Experienced modelers who want resin heads sculpted by Julie Guthrie

Not for

• Hobbyists who want alien-themed squads or xenos conversions
• Beginners who want the simplest head swap without multi-part assembly