For 1/18-scale collectors who've long felt the pinch of barely any articulated zombie options at this scale, JoyToy's LifeAfter Infected line was a genuine turning point. Released in the early 2020s as an officially licensed tie-in to NetEase Games' post-apocalyptic mobile survival title LifeAfter (明日之后), the range marked JoyToy's deliberate move beyond their military roots into horror gaming IP — and the community took notice immediately. The LAI001 Hoodie Zombie is the anchor entry of the numbered Infected series, carrying extra weight for set completists chasing the full roster.
This example is factory sealed in its original shrink-wrap, presented in the line's signature windowless black box with atmospheric zombie artwork across the front panel. The ABS/PVC figure stands approximately 10 cm tall and features full-body articulation (全身可动) — a key callout JoyToy prominently badges on the rear panel alongside multi-angle renders showing off the figure's range of motion. The sculpt captures the Hoodie variant's ragged open zip-front hoodie, exposed torso with glowing blue infection detail, tattered jeans, and the lurching, outstretched-arm silhouette faithful to the in-game enemy design. Item number JT1606; manufactured to GB/T 26701-2011 standard.
What earned the LifeAfter Infected range its reputation — described by the 1/18 community as sitting "right near the top of the tree" among zombie offerings — is the combination of genuine articulation depth, variety of sculpts across the numbered variants, and a horror gaming IP that had never before received this treatment at scale. LAI001 pairs naturally with the wider Infected roster and integrates seamlessly alongside JoyToy's military figures for diorama builders. Recommended for collectors aged 17 and up.