JoyToy Titus vs. Aquilon Terminator: Which to Buy First
By Warhammer Officially Licensed Merchandise | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: 購入ガイド
Compare the JoyToy Titus figure and the Aquilon Terminator for your first 1/18 scale Warhammer purchase, with stock timing, price, and display trade-offs.
Quick answer
Buy the JoyToy Titus with Laurels of Victory first if you want a lower-cost, recognizable centerpiece and can wait for the April 2026 stock update; choose the Aquilon Terminator with Infernus Firepike first only if the Legio Custodes silhouette and heavier visual presence matter more than price and immediate availability.
Why the price gap changes the first-figure decision
The Aquilon Terminator carries a higher catalog price than Titus, so it is not the low-risk trial purchase if you are still deciding whether 1/18 scale Warhammer figures fit your shelf. Titus costs less upfront, which leaves more budget for a second figure or display materials later.
That does not make the Aquilon a worse figure. It means the Aquilon is better treated as a deliberate centerpiece purchase once you know you like the scale and the JoyToy articulation style.
Stock timing is the hidden trade-off
The Titus listing notes an expected stock arrival in April 2026, while the Aquilon listing states an expected shipping time from March 2025. If you are buying now, check the current product page before ordering because these dates are supply updates, not permanent guarantees.
A first figure that arrives sooner lets you test scale and posing before committing to a larger squad. A first figure that arrives later may be worth the wait if it is the model you actually want on display.
Display impact versus shelf space
Terminator armor is visually broader and heavier in silhouette than standard power armor, so the Aquilon will likely dominate a small shelf. Titus with the Laurels of Victory reads as a more compact, character-focused display piece.
If your shelf is shallow or shared with other collectibles, measure the footprint before choosing the Aquilon. If you want a figure that anchors a larger Warhammer display, the Aquilon's presence is the reason to pay more.
Decision rules for your first JoyToy purchase
- If budget is the deciding factor: Choose Titus with Laurels of Victory. Its lower catalog price makes it the safer first 1/18 scale Warhammer figure and leaves room for a second purchase. Set a total budget for figure plus display space before ordering.
- If you need it soon: Check both product pages for current stock updates. The Aquilon lists shipping from March 2025, while Titus lists an April 2026 stock arrival, so neither is a guaranteed immediate dispatch. Treat listed dates as supply estimates, not promises.
- If you want a display centerpiece: Choose the Aquilon Terminator with Infernus Firepike. Its Terminator silhouette gives a broader, heavier presence that suits a dedicated Warhammer shelf. Measure shelf depth before committing to Terminator armor.
- If you are buying from the USA: The Titus listing states that US orders ship from a USA facility with USA tax, which simplifies delivery; confirm the same for the Aquilon on its product page before ordering. Check the shipping origin line on each product page, not just the price.
Product facts at a glance
- JoyToy Warhammer The Horus Heresy Action Figure - Legio Custodes, Aquilon Terminator Squad, Aquilon Terminator with Infernus Firepike (1/18 Scale): Expected shipping time is from March 2025, and the figure ships from the UK with UK tax included. UK buyers get a clear shipping origin, but anyone ordering now should confirm the current dispatch estimate before checkout.
JoyToy Warhammer The Horus Heresy Action Figure - Legio Custodes, Aquilon Terminator Squad, Aquilon Terminator with Infernus Firepike (1/18 Scale) - JoyToy Warhammer 40,000 Action Figure - Titus with Laurels of Victory (1/18 Scale): Stock is expected in April 2026, and orders from within the USA ship from a USA facility with USA tax. US buyers avoid cross-border shipping on this item, but the wait makes it a poor choice if you need a figure immediately.
JoyToy Warhammer 40,000 Action Figure - Titus with Laurels of Victory (1/18 Scale)
Who should choose which
Best for
- New collectors who want a lower-cost first 1/18 scale Warhammer figure
- Space Marine 2 fans who want the Titus with Laurels of Victory look
- Buyers who prefer a compact, character-focused display piece
Not for
- Buyers who need a figure shipped immediately
- Collectors who want the broadest, heaviest silhouette on the shelf
- Anyone who has not confirmed the current stock estimate on the product page
