Don’t miss our unboxing of the latest Warhammer 40k JOYTOY Space Marines and Tau action figures, plus all the new changes in their design.
JOYTOY has been pumping out a ton of 40k action figures lately, and Rob wanted to see how the second wave of them is looking. He will show you the size compared to regular minis, how articulate they are, and just how they look. That way, you can decide if these are worth your hard-earned hobby dollars!
Warhammer 40k JOYTOY Action Figures: Unboxing & Review
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Unboxing
They all come in really cool boxes with a bunch of extra bits (but some have much more than others).
Then, you get all the bits and everything in these cool plastic clam-packs, and they keep everything safe.
Don’t worry, though; we’ll also be looking at the new Tau stuff as well. This one will take a little bit of assembly, as some of the parts don’t come on the model.
JOYTOY Invader ATV
The ATV is about a foot long and actually just looks fantastic!
Just look how giant this is to a normal mini. The wheels move (roll and side to side), the bolters move, and so does the Gatling gun! Overall, this is just a super fun figure.
Also, when you compare these to the McFarlane figures, they are about $30 more expensive and are smaller, but they are just so much more detailed.
Outrider Bike
The bike is also just super well-painted and really fun. Remember, the bikes and ATVs come without riders, so you will have to grab another figure to put on top.
If you have a wave one figure, he doesn’t fit on perfectly, but if you have stuff from the second wave, they will sit on fine. Either way, though, it will look great on the shelf.
This is the wave two action figure made for the bike, so probably worth picking it up if you’re getting the bike.
Primaris Company Champion
He has a lot of articulation and can be posed in a bunch of ways, but he can’t look like the exact mini since you can’t have him double-hand the sword.
Captain
This is just a really cool kit, and the sword actually comes out of the scabbard! The only issue is that the little clasp was a little out of place, but there were no real significant issues.
Shadowsun
This is just an incredible figure with a lot of parts!
Rob would recommend using the flying stand even if it’s just on your shelf because it’s a heavy model that can tip over easily.
This model has an insane amount of movement, as you can move the hips, weapons, legs, arms, hands, and head!
You should be aware of attaching the back weapons. They have a somewhat thin plastic connector; Rob isn’t apprehensive about it, just something to keep in mind.
Feature Differences Between JOYTOY Space Marines Wave 1 & Wave 2
The new 2.0 versions have very tight hands and joints. This means they hold the weapons very firmly, but it can be a little harder to actually get the weapons in there.
You might have to use some heat in the beginning to get everything how you want it, as Rob did with the figure above.
He just used a heat gun on low, but you could use a hair dryer; however, be careful, as you don’t want to burn your models!
If you have a hard time with the actual joints, you can apply a tiny bit of heat to the smaller bit. However, once you move them around a little, they loosen up.
Version 1 VS Version 2 Joytoy Action Figures
The chests are slightly different between the versions, but nothing too crazy, and your collections should work together.
The joints are also a little better now with a sort of double butterfly joint; overall, it just gives you more options.
One last option, to make the joints fit a little easier, you can grab some pliers and a paper towel. Then, wrap the paper towel over the joint you’re working on and use the pliers over the top so you don’t mess up the plastic, but you can manipulate it a little.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
