Warhammer 40,000 Tyranid Genestealer McFarlane Toys Action Figure Review

[@angrycrusader7047]

For a bit of information of what a genestealer and what the tyranids are. Tyranids are an alien race in warhammer 40k that devour planets and "biomass" to make their species stronger, using the biomass to produce more, stronger tyranids Genestealers are a form of tyranids that they send onto plants via asteroids or they infiltrate ships that are heading towards a planet. They are basically scouts who destroy and scout anything that'll "stop" the rest of the tyirands from invading the planet That's what I can remember, I'm probably wrong, I love warhammer 40k and i love your vids

[@kvoltti]

additionally Genestealers infect other races so their children are human genestealer hybrids and psychically dominated by the Genestealers. they hid in the fringes of society fermenting unrest and waiting for the tyranid Hive Fleets to arrive and prior to the invasion they rise up to attack the world from within.

[@bluerath]

From what I remember the figure in the video is a pure strain gene stealer which usually come about after several generations of gene stealer cultist reproducing on the planet and they're basically the ultimate life form for gene stealers able to take on space marines and defeat them in 1 on 1 combat.

[@markknox1194]

are there females of the species and do you think in a battle, they can stand up to alien xenomorphs?

[@angrycrusader7047]

@@markknox1194 tyirands don't have a gender, they don't need gender to survive because they produce via other means And it'd depend on the xenomorph and tyranid, but most likely the tyranid would win, tyranids are the "perfect" life form, they're whole thing is whatever kills them makes them stronger, and they've been killed countless times but they always come back stronger

[@markknox1194]

@@angrycrusader7047 i just ordered one from big bad toys ... fits in perfect with my chrysalis alien andsilver surfer figure.

[@graefx]

This was perfect for McFarlane to tackle. Their warhammer line is starting to shape up nicely

[@undying_artv2]

Don't say that!!, they'll cancel the line

[@noirerequiemii101]

Here’s hoping to getting More xenos armies and chaos marines (personal hope is a Grey Knight)

[@TheBlackBrickStudios]

I'd love to get into the line, but I am a devoted Space Marine player. The fact that I can only reliably find Hellblasters despite hating the unit really kills my interest. I'll see what happens when the Reiver gets released, but if it's impossible to find like the artist proof Intercessor, then I'm just going to forget the line.

[@undying_artv2]

@@TheBlackBrickStudios go the customising root there is a huge community based on customising the marines. I've currently made a retributor, a doom marine crossover , and currently doing a vader crossover and a black templar

[@graefx]

I'm really hoping for some "vehicles" the Batmobeast is about the same size as a og Dreadnought. Though they're focusing on primaris stuff.

[@MoonshineAnimations]

Damn, I usually pass up on McFarlane Warhammer shit, but I just ordered 6 of these after watching your review.

[@chickenkneez9537]

MOONSHINE I love your channel keep up the amazing animations

[@benddy1050]

OMG ITS YOU I LOVE YOU i just made a custom out of a fortnite figure I took a lot of inspiration from your characters

[@y0ungbl0od]

Oh you're here senpai!😁

[@benddy1050]

@@y0ungbl0od yes it’s a discovery we love them and will be our senpai oh and take a baguette 🥖

[@TheBlackBrickStudios]

Bro, you watch Robo? That's awesome. :)

[@AndresDavidCalvache]

Imagine if ML used this kind of tech to make a Doppelganger figure... One can only wish.

[@Shinmsl]

Or a Man-Spider

[@sigerlion8608]

ML can't even give most of their figs toe bends while other lines, including mcfarlane, had them forever lol.

[@angelnaranjo6546]

Yes keep dreaming

[@SpiderS2099]

Could be used as DC’s white Martian army builder.

[@TheFwoosh]

Hehe, I said the same thing.

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

I saw a review of this figure a few days ago and the second I saw the notification for this review I thought 'I'm willing to bet Robo don't know Warhammer, but it's a cool looking figure'. Glad I was right, it shows off Robo's passion for the hobby not being at all restricted. It really does look awesome, your comparisons to DC, Marvel and Star Wars make sense (Book of Boba Fett episode 1 creature anyone?), but I could see it alongside NECA's Pinhead figure as a hell demon, or someone could repaint it into some kind of Symbiote type creature, or it's something for Hellboy or Spawn to fight.

[@defstar1774]

The Mcfarlane figures got me into Warhammer.

[@jonhahn6557]

The Warhammer 40k book series is awesome

[@Agaminmon]

And at the $19.99 price point nothing on the market comes even close. The recent Hasbro price increase and use of the word "Deluxe" to hike it even more means fewer Hasbro figures on my shelf this year. And leaves more room for figures like this one.. The whole Warhammer 40k line are well built well painted and great figures. I do a bit of my own touch up to weather the armor and they turn out fantastic.

[@alejandromolinac]

Ahhhhh…. You can always wait for Amazon/GameStop/Walmart to slash prices…… they do it all the time…..

[@Agaminmon]

I'll cherry pick the ones I want but won't waste money on BAFs unless the whole wave is solid, which they usually aren't. Other than that, I collect other brands that I will support instead.

[@pinoycuz125]

Kinda feel like a talented customizer could probably turn this guy into like an MCU outrider in case they’re more int Marvel Legends than war hammer

[@ben_ovr9230]

Exactly why I’m considering getting these haha

[@TheFwoosh]

I forgot all about the Outriders, I knew there was something four armed in the MCU but couldn't remember.

[@undying_artv2]

Wouldn't take much tbh

[@stateovzehn4292]

Or maybe, on the DC side, a White Martian

[@godzillaprimekingkaiju2193]

This figure is really menacing

[@Jamesotronart]

I wasn't really bothered in getting the Genestealer but it looks pretty damn good from your review.

[@Arrowdodger]

I really do dig the look of this thing. For the price, yeah, this is a home run.

[@PunkRJH90]

They're basically the aliens from the Alien films. Warhammer also have a team called the Cadians, who look very similar to the Colonial Marines.

[@TheFwoosh]

Oh yeah, that makes sense, given the look.

[@undying_artv2]

How dare you

[@VenomSnake00]

Someone could make a really badass Doppelgänger with this figure

[@pivotmaster4394]

Its awesome to see people who havent been introduced find warhammer through the new figures! also great review.

[@scottskene8387]

This is what I was most excited for when MacFarlane got the license. Tyranids and Orks are right in his wheelhouse. Now we need some hormagaunts so I can build a sizable swarm

[@stevenschneider2455]

Tyranid Genestealer: Exists Robo: "Robo don't know." I'm actually collecting this line. Thanks for covering it! Love the intro btw. Keep up the great work, bud.

[@AJsFigures]

Gotta have a predator hunting one of these down

[@undying_artv2]

The reason the tail is not a dick is because you are supposed to have him hunched over its why the head moves up so far

[@imperialseiryu6989]

0:06 Frieza : this is my 6th form . Prepare yourself FOR TOTAL PAIN !!!

[@raymondhahn739]

The figure is another reason why McFarlane needs ti do D'vorah, Kollector and Sheeva in his mk line

[@veekleek7535]

Looks absolutely amazing, the articulation looks a lot of fun.

[@taliksanis1608]

Your initial comments on their function as moderately generic aliens was spot on. I actually picked up a pair of them to serve as "White Martians" in a display alongside Martian Manhunter. Edit: Ah, having reached that part of the video, I see that I'm not alone in that.

[@sergiodiego64]

I bought multiples, and the first one out of the box the arm peg broke as soon as I tried to rotate the arm, also the hips joints are now loose after 30 minutes of posing. I left the others in the box

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

Sorry to hear about the breakage. I hate when that happens. Re: the loose joints. Have you tried painting on some Pledge Floor Gloss. If one coat doesn't do the trick then apply more.

[@chosen-wan2188]

I thought it was Doom Eternal Enemy Action figure when I first saw it in my notification

[@MATTYOGLE77]

Been waiting for a trusted reviewer to look at one of these.. not normally a McFarlane guy but these look like great army builders to go against pretty much any line.

[@ericscrogham210]

Okay, warhammer 40k figures are great. I have 3 of them. Now McFarlane toys needs to buy the godzilla figure rights. The articulation would be crazy.

[@Tcstewie]

I'm such a sucker for obscure alien molds. I'll be getting 2 of these for sure.

[@Valiant008]

When Pennywise meets Xenomorph.....

[@mrgoner.loinheart5597]

Original Genestealers are best in blue purple armour and Original Cultists but New visions would be welcome from Mcfarlane.

[@je2409]

Looks like a white Martian figure to me!!! Imagine army building these for the DC collection!

[@etenibris13]

Awesome figure, displaying mines with Necas Predators.

[@karlmeisterfilms9112]

Henry Cavill is a Biiig Warhammer Fan as well but I bet he's digging one of those! Hahahaha

[@manifestman132]

I need this figure. In 40k every table top game that will or already has is lore. Also I belive Warhamer was created so people had something to do with all the painted miniatures they had.

[@sal7149]

I bought the artist proof and love it so much I don’t only plan on buying a couple more, but sent some pics to friends and they bought it. None of us collect the warhammer line, and one of my friends doesn’t even collect mcfarlane. This figure is so badass, and fun.

[@mrgoner.loinheart5597]

Would be Great to see release for Genestealers Cult Characters magus, Primus, & Brood etc in future from Mcfarlan

[@saifnussair4153]

Mcfarlane should release the 3 ultramarines from the space marine 2 video game and make them look as much as possible to they way they appeared from the trailer

[@gigashock237wilde7]

The Necrons are pretty good too. I got a few of the Flayed Ones and two warriors. To me they are worth getting. The Orks are also interesting for big bruisers if you want more creatures for your shelves.

[@chrisgrinstead8861]

I don’t play WH 40k anymore but this thing is really good representation. I recently got one and I love it. It’s been hunting my GI Joes. Thinking about picking up another one too.

[@tfitzge]

Well, I just bought that.

[@theghostfnaffan]

Thank you so much I wanted to no if he could turn up or get out of a crouching position

[@kylelewis9110]

Looks like I found the base for my Custom Dire Wraiths.

[@PrimarisBlackTemplaDraven]

I wish they released other Genestealers as well cause I got an entire set of the cult of the 4 armed Emperor.

[@georgemitri1171]

Unpopular opinion, but imagine mcfarlane toys having just the Spiderman license. They would've nailed 6 arm Spidey, or heck even Man Spider.

[@TheFwoosh]

But would have waited 4 years before giving us a regular, classic Spidey. BOOM!

[@georgemitri1171]

@@TheFwoosh Haha Also true, but I can wait since I got plenty of those already. Though a classic Mcfarlane Spidey figure would be awesome.

[@georgemitri1171]

@@TheFwoosh It would also be better than releasing the same body with a cheap paint job. The new retro body is great but some sculpted details and better paint would've been nice. In the meantime I'll stick with Diamond Select for my Spidey figures, the hasbro stuff just isn't for me.

[@amazingworldofjeffery3620]

Freezer looks like he got affected by the G virus

[@ricmurp4577]

Lol made me laugh so hard 🤣😂😂 he can 🤣😂😂 thanks

[@Lantern72]

Excellent. About to grab afew from bbts

[@2ndShiftSupremeOverlord546]

Laughed out loud. These guys are great. I knew you would get one, heretic.

[@doeyboy9106]

That intro was awesome 🔥🤣 it does look like some monstrous evil form Frieza has been hiding lol

[@thebarbariansasquatch8108]

Is it wrong of me that I know little to nothing about Warhammer, and the only reason I want this guy is to pose him with my 1000toys Hellboy as some kind of demon beast?

[@TheFwoosh]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@derrickmiller9776]

Ever since I watched that short film Astartes, I fell in love with the W40k universe. Glad to see Mcfarlane making action figures based off of it, hope to see more aliens/monsters in the future.

[@wheresmysword5678]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏😎👊👊

[@ghostwithknife416]

I'd 100% recommend looking into info on genestealers. In an incredibly dark setting, these are one of the most insidious creatures around.

[@MiguelHernandez-bz6so]

Remindme freezer from dragon ball 😅

[@youcantalwaysgetwhatyouwan8419]

Just got the mcfarlane raven guard marine today, feeling like I need a couple of these for a chunky plastic rumble. Their heresy will not stand!

[@tycondrius23]

great review. have a few of these pre-ordered on bbts but they are not in yet so thanks for the amazon heads up. Genestealers are pretty much shock troops for the Tyranid army like the others have said they are sent in a head of the main forces to infiltrate and consume and hybridize with the inhabitants , they are definitely meant to have that crouched look over the standing upright. in addition there is also a grey Artist proof paint yourself figure with bladed arms (aka scything talons ) and chutuluesque style head ( I think called feeder tendrils)

[@AlquimiaLoteria]

This is a great fig..... thats my problem with Todd Mcfarlane toys.. when they nail they do great figs like that.. Dont know.. if I had this fig and conan mezco.. I will put them together... dont know why.. but..

[@jessehcreative]

GUS IS BACK! YES!!!!

[@totojayr]

The best intro of all time!!!

[@NecoLumi]

Dude, pick up their Battle Sister, it is HELLA articulated compared to the bulky McFarlane space marines and super cheap

[@RobZomBOfficial]

Don’t know shit about war hammer but his creature looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@djvincent2138]

no reson why but this kinda gives me vibes of the martian manters' true form

[@djvincent2138]

lmao just got to you mentioning it hahaa😅

[@loganrodgers9291]

I have been waiting for so long

[@MadMax76er]

Ooh this takes me back to painting the lead figures back in the 90s

[@brainlock72]

My first thought for variants/other lines would be a Symbiote. I fully expect McF to do a black variant to fit in with Venom. I can totally see White Martians, tho. (Less so for John Carter’s Tars Tarkas, tho.) And MCU Outriders. And Xenomorphs. Among other alien races. Savage Land Mutates had a four-armed guy (Barbarus?) and a dwarf with giant cranium (Brainulo?). Also, disappointed you don’t have a Doppelgänger, four armed Spidey (that hasn’t “donated” the extra arms), or Sugar Man to compare. 😉

[@Des-rh9zn]

God I can’t wait for the artist proof version of this figure

[@caprisun2k1]

I know nothing about Warhammer, but this is a badass Alien/Monster/Mutant-whatever your imagination can come up with- type of figure, and I dig it! I got 2 of these (more would be cool, but I don't army build) and the "Artist Proof" version with a different head sculpt. And $19.99 is Fan-F'n-Tastic! People are hating on McFarlane a lot these days, but personally, I've been buying a lot more McFarlane figures than anything else lately...

[@williamlydon2554]

Still waiting on an Imperial Guardsman in this line. I know a 1/6 scale one is on market, but I want one in this scale.

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Picked this up off Amazon for $17 on sale and it's become my favorite figure of the year! I currently have mine sitting in a throne, reading the (Marvel Select Doom accessories) Darkhold and Book of The Vashanti. The open books fit perfectly into the Genestealer's bigger open claws. As an evil extradimensional horror to fight Doctor Strange, it's perfect.

[@nhyar]

Ok, if McFarlane can make this thing for $20 then Hasbro should also be able to release a proper Doppelganger/Six-Arm Spidey/Man-Spider. There's no excuse.

[@drewkremer2609]

This figure is not homoerectus. Its more like xenocaninerunicus. If that’s a thing. Yeah, Genestealers don’t stand up. They run (and FAST) into battle down on all 6 legs. Think, the alien dogs that Thanos used in the end of Infinity War. Or, just google “warhammer 40k genestealer” and seitch to images. 😁😁😁

[@stevewegling8070]

Robo, I really like this guy. I also know nothing about the property but the figure looks awesome. I even got the artist proof and I almost always pass. The artist proof with the different head( cthluhu-ish) and appearance/ weapons is going to battling my Mezco Conan!! Conan is up against demons, sorcerers, or aliens this guy could be any of them(minding I have no knowledge of the source material )forgive me fans 🙏 McFarlane added some fantastic fodder for pics and poses. Great review 👍

[@jonhahn6557]

How is it that Hasbro has raised their prices because they said plastic is more expensive but McFarland is able to make very heavy Warhammer figures for only $20. I like Hasbro better than McFarlane but I like Warhammer 40k much more than Hasbro. I have to give it to McFarlane these are really cool for $20.

[@QUINNCOMICSHOP]

I really wish McFarlane would get rid of those horrible "import joints" they tend to break very easy... just sayin'

[@anthonyjordanmoviesandmore2470]

I just ordered one of these looking at this review I'm probably going to hit it with a wash it looks too bright and clean

[@charlockprime]

It seems like a very Playmates thing to skip those paint apps on the limbs and the lower back. Not something I'd expect from a McFarlane figure, which is a shame. I guess if you could color match decently, you could just pick out those details yourself. That said, I am hopeful that Todd makes his way over to the T'au and gets some of those units out in this line.

[@jamesrodriguez3667]

Cant wait for the boys from the Warp start popping up, y'know Todd loves his Spiky Bits!

[@Bongman42088]

Anyone else like me and going to use this for a white Martian fig? Be epic to see this fighting the new mcfarlane Martian Manhunter when that comes out.

[@manicmike3952]

Best intro ever. Gove this man the award.. lmfao.. 🤟🏼🤛🏼👍🏽

[@davidcauley9400]

Great review Mr Robo, and wow that's a really nice figure. I may have to get one and paint like the original Genestealers from the 80s, because I am old and sad.

[@Shinmsl]

I know nothing about Warhammer but this could totally be a creature from Frieza's planet

[@jamessnow8512]

I want to get one and make a creepy Spider-Man SO badly... I'd have to probably buy two to add additional arms, but I want to make it happen.

[@kimrice394]

One of the Wickedest looking figures out there… for $20😎 I’m sawing the tail off mine and doing a pin and spin.

[@murder101storytime]

These figures are amazing. This figure is actually why I started getting into Warhammer lore and media. I took mine though and painted it and added custom bits to make it into an Archville to pose in a fight with my Doom Guy figure in a ring of fire.

[@damonburdett5306]

I love this being used as a generic scary creature! Does anyone have any other ideas for figures that could work well for this? I’m thinking the Spawn Violator will be great but wanting to see if there are any other cool scary figs

[@scasimir1000]

I recommend watching a couple of a KZbinr called Arch his videos breaks down so makes it more convenient to understand and digest and the jeans dealers are actually pretty cool but my favorite are the space sharks their space Marines.

[@oscarnollasalvador7033]

Be careful Robo! I just bought one warhammer figure for a friend anniversary and after reading the history of this world , i' m buying all warhammer figures, i recommend you specially the sororitas battle sister action figure.

[@LightHawkAlchemist]

Bought 3 right off the bat, probably gonna get another 6 to army build, wondering when McFarlane is gonna release that Artist Proof with the Cthulhu head in a painted version to collect those also

[@ArtKing3000]

That opening with DBZ, you read my mind! 🤣

[@nerdbot37]

Around the 7:30 mark, in lieu of "he can kick his own ass" I thought you were going to say "he can almost ____ his own..." something else.

[@Fenrizfur]

Would look SUPER next to Cosmic Legions!!!!

[@sploogemccallister]

Yeah, that thing's gonna be fighting my Hellboy and Doc Nocturnal

[@radicalgear391]

Neat

[@hipzilla702]

I do wish the mouth could close. I do love the sculpt! I've thought about turning this into a custom Brood from Marvel.

[@monsterhunter66]

Where can I find a Marvel Select Brood figure? Does anyone know?

[@benjaminburton8135]

Schemin' and ponderin' is correct dear Robo. The genestealers are tricky little boogers.

[@benddy1050]

My dad actually met mcfarlane and got his autographs and talked with him for a while and got free spawn comics from him

[@prophet924]

Kind of like Thanos’ monsters if painted darker. Outriders? I think.

[@theGhostfaceKiller666]

Still grumpy they didn't do a paint job with the Cthulu version 😡

[@therottenapplepk8881]

Ummm some sculpting this could make a sick marvel xmen Brood figure

[@bjpalm1994]

Great review Robo! Your thought process for getting this was the exact same as mine, lol. Don't know much about the Warhammer story but the designs & figures are great. McFarlane is killing it with these and I can't wait to use the genestealer around my collection. I could see him fitting in well with Mythic Legions also.