Jada Toys is taking its Scooby-Doo 1:12 scale action figure line into even stranger territory with Wave 2, and this assortment is arguably more important than the first. The new wave brings collectors the character the line has been waiting for—Scooby-Doo himself—alongside two classic villains, the Sea Demon and the Spooky Space Kook.
Pre-orders are scheduled to open on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST and 9:00 a.m. PT. With Wave 1 establishing Jada’s approach to the classic animated series, the second assortment gives the line a much stronger identity: one essential Mystery Inc. character paired with two recognizable monsters from Scooby-Doo’s original rogues’ gallery.
Scooby-Doo Finally Joins the Lineup
The headline figure is, naturally, Scooby-Doo. While Shaggy led the first wave, the absence of his cowardly canine companion was immediately noticeable. Wave 2 corrects that gap with a 1:12 scale Scooby designed around the exaggerated proportions, expressive face, and animated personality that collectors expect from the classic series.
According to the announced specifications, Scooby includes multiple interchangeable heads and paws, along with a sandwich accessory. That selection should give the figure a useful range of display options, from a nervous, wide-eyed reaction to a more playful pose. The sandwich is particularly appropriate for a character whose appetite is almost as famous as his fear of ghosts.
The blue collar and SD tag are also called out as key details, helping the figure read immediately as the classic Hanna-Barbera version rather than one of the many later redesigns. From a shelf perspective, Scooby should be one of the most versatile releases in the line, functioning equally well as a standalone character or alongside Shaggy and the Wave 1 monsters.
Two Classic Monsters With Storytelling Potential
The Sea Demon is a particularly strong choice for the second wave. Its aquatic design gives the assortment some visual variety, with webbed claws, fin details, and a much more monstrous silhouette than the human characters from Wave 1. The figure is also listed with alternate head sculpts representing Rosey Crans and Gilly Stern, allowing collectors to recreate the unmasking element that was central to the original Scooby-Doo formula.
That feature makes the Sea Demon more than a conventional monster figure. It becomes a small character set in one package, offering both the costumed threat and the identities behind the disguise. For collectors who enjoy recreating specific scenes or building compact narrative displays, the alternate portraits may be among the most appealing inclusions in the assortment.
The Spooky Space Kook takes the line in a different direction. Its space-suited design, skull-like face, and glowing-eye appearance make it one of the most visually distinctive villains from the early series. Jada’s presentation emphasizes the character’s eerie cosmic theme, while the inclusion of an alternate Henry Bascomb head gives the figure the same mystery-solving versatility as the Sea Demon.
Additional interchangeable hands are listed for the Spooky Space Kook, which should help with poses ranging from stiff, intimidating stalking stances to more animated chase-scene gestures. At least from the promotional imagery, the character appears positioned to be one of the wave’s major display pieces, especially for collectors who prefer the stranger and more theatrical Scooby-Doo villains.
What Wave 1 Tells Us About the Engineering
Although Wave 2 has not yet received detailed hands-on reviews, published coverage of Jada’s first assortment offers useful context. Reviews of the Shaggy, Creeper, and Mummy of Ankha figures praised the character likenesses and the way the designs translated into articulated 1:12 scale collectibles. The first wave was reported to feature ball-jointed heads and torsos, articulated shoulders, double-hinged elbows and knees, swivel thighs, and hinged rocker ankles, with some figures also using butterfly shoulder joints.
That engineering approach is encouraging for Wave 2, particularly where Scooby is concerned. An articulated animal character has different challenges from a humanoid figure, and the usefulness of the release will depend heavily on how well the joints are integrated without disrupting Scooby’s rounded cartoon silhouette. The announced interchangeable paws suggest Jada is treating posing and expression as important parts of the figure rather than relying on a single static sculpt.
It is worth separating confirmed information from expectation here. Jada has promoted Wave 2 as featuring premium articulation, but detailed joint breakdowns, production materials, and final factory samples have not been fully documented in the available announcement material. Collectors should wait for in-hand coverage before drawing conclusions about range of motion, joint tolerances, paint consistency, or the durability of the smaller accessories.
A Stronger Direction for the Collection
Wave 1 established a useful formula by pairing Shaggy with two monsters, but Wave 2 makes the overall collection feel more complete. Scooby and Shaggy can finally be displayed together, while the Sea Demon and Spooky Space Kook broaden the visual roster beyond the first assortment’s haunted and bandaged character designs.
The choice to continue mixing core cast members with villains is also a smart one from a collector’s standpoint. A wave made up entirely of Mystery Inc. characters would be essential for fans, but the monsters are what give the line its personality. Scooby-Doo has one of the deepest and most recognizable libraries of costumed villains in animation, and these releases show that Jada is willing to explore beyond the most obvious hero characters.
There is, however, a potential concern for collectors building the complete gang. With only one central Mystery Inc. character arriving in this wave, completing Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne will depend on the long-term health and consistency of the line. That is not a confirmed problem, but it is a factor worth considering before committing to an ongoing character-based collection.
The pricing situation should also be watched closely. No official U.S. MSRP was included in the supplied announcement, although Wave 1 listings have appeared around the thirty-dollar range at major specialty retailers. That provides a rough point of reference for collectors, but Wave 2 pricing should be confirmed through individual retailers once pre-orders go live.
Collector verdict: Wave 2 looks like a considerably more essential assortment than the initial release. Scooby-Doo is the obvious priority for fans building a complete cast, while the Sea Demon and Spooky Space Kook offer the kind of distinctive monster designs that can give a 1:12 display real personality. Dedicated Scooby-Doo collectors will likely want the full wave, while general action figure fans may find the Spooky Space Kook to be the standout based on its unusual silhouette and strong shelf presence.
With pre-orders opening July 20, 2026, the next step will be seeing how the final production figures compare with the displayed samples. If Jada can maintain the sculpt quality and articulation standards established by Wave 1, this could become one of the more appealing animated retro lines in the current 1:12 scale market.
Sources
- toyark.com
- toynewsi.com
- toyhypeusa.com
- toyhabits.com
- bigbadtoystore.com
