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. :)

[@defstar1774]

The Mcfarlane figures got me into Warhammer.

[@jonhahn6557]

The Warhammer 40k book series is awesome

[@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.

[@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.

[@imperialseiryu6989]

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

[@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.

[@SpiderS2099]

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

[@TheFwoosh]

Hehe, I said the same thing.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Arrowdodger]

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

[@pivotmaster4394]

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

[@veekleek7535]

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

[@VenomSnake00]

Someone could make a really badass Doppelgänger with this figure

[@PrimarisBlackTemplaDraven]

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

[@TheVardon90]

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

[@Jamesotronart]

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

[@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.

[@Tcstewie]

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

[@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.

[@MadMax76er]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@DtLS]

It's neutral stance is supposed to be hunched over more at the legs, so the torso is closer parallel to the ground.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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)

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@totojayr]

The best intro of all time!!!

[@doeyboy9106]

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

[@Solkahnart2]

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

[@etenibris13]

Awesome figure, displaying mines with Necas Predators.

[@Jolyne-collects]

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

[@rsaaland]

Hugely appreciate the review. Nice to see this line get a video with Fwoosh's production values and Robo's insights. The line itself really does have releases that feel like McFarlane's bringing their A-game. For the price point, the Necrons are great and even the Space Marines can compete with the Bandai release with just some quick painting and a minor modification for ankle rocking; the sculpt has far more appealing proportions too.

[@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.

[@Jeddostotle7]

After the frustration at Todd's WTF thing about "scaling back but not getting rid of side eye, not going back to looking forward cuz 'it looks like a mannequin'" you mentioned in the weekly a few days ago, it's really nice to see just a really truly pleasing figure from McFarlane Toys. This thing's got great sculpt and paint, nice articulation integrated very well into the sculpt, just wonderful.

[@mrgoner.loinheart5597]

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

[@charlesgallant9774]

I ordered 4 gonna use them in my knull symbiote display

[@Surge04-u7y]

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.

[@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

[@omararellano4045]

It does look awesome and I thought the same thing when I ordered it. It goes well with other figures

[@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.

[@wayoutcustoms2531]

I started collecting them a month ago the artist proof are 👌

[@whzthmstr]

"HEY!...Hey!...Stop pointing that thing at me." 😂

[@SentinelPrimal]

My stand-in for White Martian is ML Caliban and this would be a good alternate form for him.

[@miklawson211]

I repainted my figure to the original colours used by Games Workshop. It's Tan/Bone Coloured with fleshing parts under the exoskeleton although i'd be tempted to add a red wash to it to bring it up to modern games Workshop colours. These are basically soldier Ants with a hive mind that can infect their victims or kill them and appear in swarms to overpower their prey.

[@wraith1701]

I have one of the artist proof Cthulhu- headed versions & two of the standard on order with Amazon. I have a feeling that I’ll be picking up 2 or 3 more.

[@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.

[@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

[@markknox1194]

awesome looking alien. robo ... dude, you are cool man. i think i want this in my collection. i was in target sunday, but didn't see it. maybe my local comic book retail store or big bad toys may have it. keep rockin' dude.

[@hewiy33]

Wasn't sure if I wanted this.... now I'm sure I WANT!

[@ghostwithknife416]

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

[@richardtreat7955]

Ever since you mentioned the “D”, I can’t unsee it.

[@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!

[@je2409]

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

[@brandonamezquita4501]

Very cool. I wish McFarlane would do a new monster line.

[@jessehcreative]

GUS IS BACK! YES!!!!

[@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 👍

[@ArtKing3000]

That opening with DBZ, you read my mind! 🤣

[@chosen-wan2188]

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

[@Des-rh9zn]

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

[@kimrice394]

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

[@brianng8350]

McFarlane has great sculpt, but I think Hasbro might to a better job with the articulations. They definintely can do some ball joints on the tail so enable articulation so it does not look like the male organ. And same with the arms and back - have a deeper cut to have a bigger range and more creepy positions.

[@Lantern72]

Excellent. About to grab afew from bbts

[@matthewcharles3200]

I also thought of him as 4th form Frieza and possibly a white Martian. All are on the table for me lol

[@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. 😉

[@Gundam_JAY]

No joke this would seriously make a good custom for a 5th form king cold or freiza.

[@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.

[@McFlyGuy05]

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

[@jamesrodriguez3667]

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

[@CLEM4135]

This is an amazing figure!!!

[@AtomicAtom88]

I enjoyed the Sir Mix-a-lot reference lol.

[@answeris746]

Kinda surprised by the articulation on this fig, at first was gonna leave it to chance but I might hunt this one down now

[@Wortwort-Spooderbat]

I know ya don't love warhammer the way I do but I'm really glad you review these any way. Can't wait to get this. You should check out the ork mech

[@erikhernandezzz]

So much heresy on one video it hurts

[@Wortwort-Spooderbat]

@@erikhernandezzz lmao but what do ya expect mate? He's not into warhammer 40k. I'm personally a big fan of him and his channel but also happen to be a huge 40k fan so I still had a great time watching. If i want vids from guys that know the more I'll just watch other ppl lmao. Although tbh as far as 40k I've been watching more so lore videos lately from majorkill and stuff from Gamza. Was binging alot of 40k figure stuff but I watched it all 😂 anyway mate nice to see a fellow 40k fan here ay

[@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.

[@tallguy7093]

This is a good figure to army build!

[@loganrodgers9291]

I have been waiting for so long

[@johnthompkins9593]

Wow just got three from Amazon yesterday.

[@kylelewis9110]

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

[@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.

[@jonkane1312]

Wow! He really does have a hard on! 🤣 want to army build these to go up against my Joe’s.

[@Fenrizfur]

Would look SUPER next to Cosmic Legions!!!!

[@baxterstockman2191]

I don't collect this line, but after watching this it's making me want to.

[@sploogemccallister]

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

[@thepkeezy]

I wonder if you can pop off the legs and turn the pelvis around and pop the legs back in? That way he has a tail instead?

[@tfitzge]

Well, I just bought that.

[@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.

[@DavidGonzalez-rb5kh]

Could be a good base for a custom marvel doppelganger or man-spider

[@chargers24ag]

Great review 🔥🔥

[@amazingworldofjeffery3620]

Freezer looks like he got affected by the G virus

[@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.

[@roberthinson1899]

Can't wait until McFarlane does primarchs

[@mrgoner.loinheart5597]

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

[@bluevenom4709]

I feel like he would make a really cool custom of the alien Boba Fett chokes with his slave chains in BOBF