Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks Fireteam Stingray

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Mega Bloks Fireteam Stingray

Technical Specifications:
Build Time: 2 minutes sort, 3 minutes build
Set Piece Count: 150
Minifigs: All are UNSC Spartans: Warrior, Recon, Copperhead, Oceanic
Weapons: Hydra, Shotgun, Magnum, SAW, Frag Grenades X4
Accessories: N/A
Special Features: Turret stand’s “legs” can fold up a little. Turret spins 360°
Cost: $15

Before I start with the pics, let me apologize for the not-so-good quality of the first half of the pics. I wasn’t feeling well when I took them. End up taking pics of them while I was in bed, under poor lighting. So again, apologies…

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

The front box art shows off the figures in a neat action situation. Note the Recon Spartan in the window.MB Fireteam Stingray BOX

This is what you get in the box. See that the other 3 spartans are not yet built.MB Fireteam Stingray contents

The pieces sorted out and the Spartans built.MB Fireteam Stingray sorted

It might be a little hard to tell, with the poor lighting I used during this part of the review, but the base is mostly dark green.MB Fireteam Stingray step 1

You make FOUR of these stabilizing legs.MB Fireteam Stingray step 2

Attach them and the base is near complete. MB Fireteam Stingray step 3

A fairly standard matching gun turret is built next.MB Fireteam Stingray step 4

Let’s take a look at the figs before the final shot of the set.

Spartan Oceanic – Note that on the box art, the cross section on the visor is much thinner than the actual figure. You will find that most Oceanic figs are thicker lines than what is shown on the box.MB Fireteam Stingray Ortho Oceanic

Spartan Recon – Recons are always great choices for Fireteams as you need a scout to go ahead and report back what’s ahead.MB Fireteam Stingray Ortho Recon

Spartan Warrior – This is a pretty standard Spartan by now. Nice choice.MB Fireteam Stingray Ortho Warrior

Spartan Copperhead – Okay first, don’t let this one fool you. It’s NOT Spartan Vale from Fireteam Osiris. One big reason is that the shoulder pads are WAY too big for Vale. There actually is an official Spartan Vale figure out right now in stores as part of the Halo Heroes Mega Bloks series. Still, if you can’t find that one, this is definitely a great stand-in!MB Fireteam Stingray Ortho Copperhead

And finally, the whole set! A good figure choice all around. Only one oh so small thing about the set that I wish would have been included is a flag stand. Other than that, this is a pretty darn good set! I definitely want more of that turret/base!MB Fireteam Stingray Final Set

Summary: The build time is extremely quick. You can easily build this during your lunch. Figure choice is good and the base is a good addition to your UNSC forces.

Overall Rating: I give this set 9.75 out for 10 medals.

Why did I give it a 9.75 out of 10?
• Just that one little piece for a flag stand. Other than that, this set is spectacular!

Do I recommend it?  MOST Definitely!

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-Sal

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2 thoughts on “Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks Fireteam Stingray

  1. I really like that turret. Reminds me of the turrets in Halo: Spartan Assault/Strike.

    • Yeah, I dig it a lot. Much more sturdy than the standard turret, with a hefty base like that.

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