Anything else specified in the effect creating the token (such as tapped, attacking, or "Exile that token at end of combat") applies to both the original tokens and the Thopter
Me: For starters, you don't have to pay much for it
Its even better if you can find a cool way to copy it for cheap
It makes sense as these are both cheap and reusable ways to give vigilance
Theres also Thundercloud Shaman, a five-mana red 4/4 that reads, When Thundercloud Shaman enters the battlefield, it deals damage equal to the number of Giants you control to each non-Giant creature. Even if you only control a handful of Giants, thats usually going to deal enough damage to wipe the board
Righteous Aura You can sink mana into Righteous Aura to lose as much life as you like