Action Figure – Steel Ride Corps Assaulter Karl 1/25 – JOYTOY Dark Source

Character Identification: The Frontline Vanguard

This highly detailed, incredibly articulated collectible represents Steel Ride Corps Assaulter Karl, an elite tactical operator specializing in rapid assault and frontline combat. Set in the gritty, original sci-fi military universe of Dark Source created and manufactured by JOYTOY, this figure stands at a compact yet highly detailed 7.6 cm (3.0 inches) tall. Karl is built to push the line, utilizing advanced mobility gear to outmaneuver enemy forces.

Specific Name and Visual Details

Specific Name: Dark Source Steel Ride Corps Assaulter Karl

• Vanguard Tactical Armor: Karl is outfitted in a highly modular combat suit featuring a deep olive-green tactical undersuit layered with heavily reinforced outer armor plates. The armor is highlighted by striking yellow and orange tactical accents, including distinct orange warning triangles on his shin guards.

• The Crimson Visor & Unmasked Sculpt: He comes equipped with a fully enclosed, heavy-duty combat helmet featuring a menacing, wide red optical visor. Uniquely, this set also includes an unmasked alternate head sculpt, revealing the battle-hardened face of the operative beneath the armor.

• The Assaulter’s Loadout: Designed for maximum lethality and speed, Karl’s arsenal includes a heavy-duty Assault Rifle and a Defense Pistol. For close-quarters engagements, a Tactical Dagger is sheathed directly on his upper chest plate for a lightning-fast draw. His back is fitted with a specialized Mobility Thruster, allowing for rapid repositioning and elevated assault tactics on the battlefield.

Historical Background (Dark Source IP Lore)

• The Franchise: Dark Source is a massive, original science-fiction mecha and military universe created by JoyToy. It depicts a dystopian, war-torn future where various human factions, corporations, and military alliances battle for planetary supremacy, relying heavily on advanced infantry and towering mechanized units.

• The Steel Ride Corps: Within the Dark Source universe, the Steel Ride Corps is a highly prestigious, heavily mechanized infantry faction. They are known for their flawless coordination between towering mechas and elite human operatives.

• The Assaulter’s Role: Operatives bearing the “Assaulter” designation, like Karl, are the aggressive spearhead of the Steel Ride Corps. Utilizing their mobility thrusters, they leap across war-torn ruins, bypassing defensive choke points to strike at the enemy’s flanks. They pave the way for heavy mechas to advance, securing critical objectives with overwhelming, rapid-fire aggression.

Product Specifications & Details

Prepare for a rapid assault! Add this elite Steel Ride Corps operative to your Dark Source collection today.

Product Details:

• Product Name: Steel Ride Corps Assaulter Karl

• Series: Dark Source (Original IP by JOYTOY)

• Product Scale: 1:25

• Product Size: 7.6 x 2.8 cm (Approx. 3.0 x 1.1 inches)

• Material: Premium high-quality ABS and PVC plastics.

• Release Time: Scheduled for August 2025 (2025/08).

Package Contents (Assembly and Weapon System Details):

• Figure Body × 1

• Unmasked Head Sculpt × 1

• Assault Rifle × 1

• Defense Pistol × 1

• Pistol Holster × 1

• Tactical Dagger × 1

• Tactical Backpack × 1

• Multi-function Pouches × 4

• Mobility Thruster (Jetpack module) × 1

• Wearable Tactical Armor × 12 (Modular plates for chest, shoulders, arms, and legs)

• Tactical Belt × 1

• Military Dog Tag × 1

• Alternate Hands × 2

• Display Base (Diorama Platform) × 1