About Sal

I’ve got tons of experience with Halo gaming and collecting. I feel I have something to offer to the greater Halo fan community. Posts along the way will be about tips and tricks in the games as well as collecting and many more Halo related things. I’ll also repost interesting articles from the official site, Halowaypoint.com, or from fellow Halo fan sites. As I continue this blog, I hope to help gamers who want advice on the games, as well as any collectors with regards to where to find collectibles as well as deals, coupons and so on. You can also follow me on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/#!/HaloFanForLife or Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/halofanforlife11. Welcome to my blog and I hope you’ll come back again and again. -Sal

New York Toy Fair 2014 Halo toy news: Mega Bloks Flame Warthog!

MB grey logoHere’s something that I didn’t cover yesterday. A Flame Warthog! YES!! This is another of those sets I’ve wanted Mega to make for some time. It’s just cool and fun looking! Pics are from figures.com. I’ve cropped and color corrected for clarity.

Flamehog shelf display 1Once again we see that the new articulation figures are present. No word yet on how many pieces this is. Though by previous Warthog sets and that this has two figs with new articulation, I can see this set going for $25.

I like that both figures are Gungnir Spartans. Oh, on that note, it’s misspelled on the box art. I’ll have to let Mega know about that so they can fix it before it ships (if possible).

Flamehog shelf display 2The set on display on the Mega shelves. The figs look great! Dig those RED seats!!

Flamehog display 1On display with the other sets. Hmm, what’s that in the background? Why it’s an Active Camo FLOOD Elite! It’s not part of this set, so I wonder if it will be part of the blind pack series down the line or another set?

Flamehog display 2Flamehog display 3
I have to say, this set was unanticipated, but VERY much welcomed! I just hope it comes already painted and not stickers we have to put on.

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-Sal

New York Toy Fair 2014 Halo toy news: Mega Bloks Broadsword-more details

MB grey logoHere are some more shots of the Broadsword set. Pics are from figures.com, I’ve cropped and color corrected them for clarity.

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The box shot on display at NYTF.UNSC Broadsword BOX fixed perspectiveHere’s the box shot with the perspective fix. Note the “Super Poseable” over Master Chief. I’m a huge fan of starships. Have been since my Star Wars fan days back in the ’70s. So I took to liking this ship immediately when I used it in Halo 4. I knew immediately I wanted Mega Bloks to make it. SO glad they finally are. And it’s even better that we’re getting the DIdact with it!!!

UNSC Broadsword Didact
Speaking of the Didact, here’s a bigger closer shot of him than previously posted.

UNSC Broadsword DisplayHere is the Broadsword built and on display at NYTF. Looks amazing!

With this set clocking in at 800 pieces and having the new figure articulation as well as the Didact, I can see this set going for $90 easily. Though I hope it’s no more than $80.

So on a scale from 1-10 (10 being best), how excited for this set are you? I’m at a level 10!

-Sal

 

 

New York Toy Fair Halo toy news: Mega Bloks Signature Series…

MB grey logoOkay, not much to see, but Sparky (my friend and VP at Mega Brands (makers of Mega Bloks), tweeted this pic of the Signature Series box.

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Hmm, what can it be???

Why it’s a SCARAB!!!

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I know this has been on the wanted list of MANY a Halo Mega Bloks collector, myself included. I’m SO glad it’s finally being made!!! Also, note the PROPHET mini figure! First time one has been made by Mega Bloks!!! AND Brute Honor Guards!

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-Sal

New York Toy Fair Halo toy news: Mega Bloks DIDACT

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Here’s a much better and closer up shot of the Didact figure coming soon from Mega Bloks! MB Didact Final Battle 2Considering the three characters present, I’d say this will be called, “The final battle” or something along those lines.

That’s a TON of detail on the Didact figure. Cortana is painted differently form the previous release and isn’t translucent. Master Chief is of the new Super Articulated variety with removable armor!

-Sal

New York Toy Fair Halo toy news: McFarlane

McF Toys logoMcFarlane hasn’t stopped making Halo figures, contrary to many people’s opinions.

In fact here are at least two of them begin shown at New York Toy Fair:

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Obviously this is Chief from the XBOX One trailer.

And adding yet MORE fuel to the fire of Halo 2 Anniversary coming out, here is Master Chief in his Halo 2 armor!
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-Sal

 

 

New York Toy Fair 2014 Halo toy news!!! Mega Bloks

MB grey logoFinally we have some news.

Check out this pic from NYTF of some of the new Halo Mega Bloks:

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Here’s what I see in this:
Left side middle: DIDACT figure!!! (Next to Cortana)
Left Side Middle, just under Didact: NMPD Cyclops
CENTER: Remote Controlled Mantis!!! AWESOME!!!
Top Left: Broadsword!
Bottom right corner: NMPD car
Right side middle: New Elephant or is it the Oliphant from Halo3: ODST?

Better view of the Elephant. It’s a TROOP carrying Elephant:

Elephant Troop Carrier

AWESOME STUFF!!!!!

-Sal