Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks Covenant Commander (Halo 5 style Ghost)

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Mega Bloks Covenant Commander: set # CNH23

Technical Specifications:
Build Time: 2 minutes sorting, 3 minutes building
Set Piece Count: 116
Minifigs: Jul ‘Mdama
Weapons: Energy Sword
Accessories: N/A
Special Features: Front guns pivot up and down
Cost: $10 (US)

And on with the pics! (Click pics to make BIGGER)

This is one of the new style graphics for 2015.

MB CovCom Ghost BOX

There are 5 bags and the instruction manual inside the box.MB CovCom Ghost contents

Here all the pieces are sorted out.MB CovCom Ghost sorted

The Ghost takes shape. A note here. The large arching piece at the front can come off a little easy. I recommend building the wings and placing those on first before that large piece. Makes it easy to put the wings on, without that piece popping off.MB CovCom Ghost steps

Here’s the final model. The wings of this Ghost are unlike any we’ve seen before. This is the Halo 5 Ghost. As for accuracy, it’s decent. Though I still think the wings could have been reworked slightly.MB CovCom Ghost FIN

Jul’s out for a ride looking for Spartan’s to slay!MB CovCom Ghost fin w-fig

This lone 1×1 grey plate was the only leftover piece.MB CovCom Ghost leftover

Here’s Jul form orthogonal views.MB CovCom Ghost fig ortho

Summary: The set has a short build time. Thus, it’s an easy build. Simple to follow instructions.

Overall Rating: I give this set 9 out for 10 medals. This set has good value for $10. I got it on sale at Toys R Us for $7.50. So it was an even better deal for me.

Why did I give it a 9.5 out of 10?
• The half point comes off due to one thing. I would have preferred a small translucent piece atop Jul’s helmet, rather than that being painted on. There also should be hand prints on the shoulder armor. But given that scale, it’s okay that they weren’t put on.

Do I recommend it?  Absolutely YES! This is a good set for the money. Jul makes this a must buy if you want to collect all of the named characters.

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-Sal

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4 thoughts on “Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks Covenant Commander (Halo 5 style Ghost)

  1. Great review Sal!

    That Jul ’Mdama is spectacular! He looks great!
    Oh, he apparently comes with a bonus ghost…….

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