Halo Toy Review: McFarlane 10 inch Spartan Locke Statue

Posted on 12/09/2015 by Sal

Ah, finally a new McFarlane piece to add to my collection! This has been out for a little bit. I’ve only just had the chance to pick it up. Thankfully, I got it on sale at Toys R Us. The price is normally $29.99. I got it for $19.99. Read on to see what I think of it.

I know some of you like to keep your collections in the box. This statue looks decent in it’s package. Though you are missing out if you don’t take it out and look at all the detail that went into this. The back of the box might be a little misleading to some. You will NOT get the unhelmeted Locke head with every box. It IS exclusive. Yes, I know it’s printed right there, but undoubtedly, someone is going to miss that fact and be upset about it. So just be forewarned.

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3D Print Your Halo 5 Spartan!

Posted on 11/23/2015 by Sal

This is a follow up to last week’s post about this. Now with a LOT more info!

First the official part from Halo Waypoint:

343 Industries has joined forces with Sandboxr to bring your Spartan to life. With the click of a button, we’ll send your Spartan to Sandboxr where you can choose from a variety of poses and three size options. Then a 3D Print of your personal Spartan will be on its way!

GET YOUR 3D PRINT

Ready to bring your Spartan into the real world with a 3D Print? Log in to your Xbox Live account on Halo Waypoint, hop over to your profile, and customize your Spartan to show off your personality. You’ll have access to all the amazing armor choices that you’ve unlocked in Halo 5: Guardians so make sure to open all your REQ packs before you start. Once you have customized your Spartan to perfection, click the 3D Print button and you’ll be able to complete your order at Sandboxr. Continue reading →

Spartan Games HUGE Halo Fleet Battles Expansion set!

Posted on 11/23/2015 by Sal

This is a reblog from Spartan Games website, with some commentary by me at the end of the article):

Spartan Games Creative Director Neil Fawcett and 343 Industries’ Kenneth Peters provide some more details on the exciting release of the UNSC Punic-class Supercarrier and Covenant Assault Carrier (CAS).

First up is Kenneth Peters from 343 Industries, one of the people tasked with helping Spartan Games keep its Halo tabletop games accurate to canon. Kenneth sets the scene for where these exciting new models fit into the Halo Universe.

CAS ASSAULT CARRIER
Assault carriers are monumental symbols of Covenant power, and among the deadliest implements wielded by the Prophets in their war against humanity. Each assault carrier is a potent instrument of conversion and compliance, capable of deploying thousands of troops and numerous fighter craft, backed by an array of devastating energy projectors that can burn entire continents to ash. A single CAS is sufficient to quell all but the most pernicious heresy, rebellion, or parasite outbreak. Colossally expensive to construct and few in number, the rare loss of an assault carrier is mourned by the entire Covenant.

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Triforce Halo 5 Helmets: Locke and Kelly

Posted on 11/09/2015 by Sal

Triforce has finally revealed pics of their new Spartan Locke and Spartan Kelly helmets! Both helmets will set you back $650 (each). You can pre-order them with a deposit of $162.50 each. (US dollars)

Let’s take a look at each helmet with different views of each as well as the product info direct from Triforce.

Spartan Locke Helmet

SPECS

Item Number : H5_Locke_Helmet
Product Dimensions: 13″ H x 11.9″ W x 13.56″ D
Weight: 15 lbs
Units: 500 pcs.
Estimated Ship Date: Q2 2016

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Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks Flood Infected Cyclops

Posted on 11/04/2015 by Sal

Mega Bloks Flood Infected Cyclops

Technical Specifications:
Build Time: 2 minutes sorting; 5 minutes building.
Set Piece Count: 48
Minifigs: Halo 4 style Spartan Flood
Weapons: None
Accessories: Various Flood ‘bits’ (Explained below)
Special Features: Cockpit opens/closes, arms and legs have limited articulation
Cost: $16 (US)

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Halo Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 5 Guardians Action Figure- Spartan Athlon VARIANT

Posted on 11/03/2015 by Sal

Before I get started with this review, I need to acknowledge someone. A reader, now friend named Bobby (last name held for privacy), bought this for me. He knew that I needed this variant color Athlon figure, found it, bought it and sent it to me. He did this, with no thought of being paid back. Bobby, thank you VERY much!

Technical Specifications:
Articulation:
• Ball Joint Head
• Ball Joint Shoulders
• Ball Joint Elbows
• Ball Joint Wrists
• Swivel Chest
• Limited Ball Joint hips
• Hinge Knees
• Limited Ball Joint Ankles
Accessories: SMG, Magnum
Additional Contents: REQ Pack sheet (Requisition Pack) This sheet has a code on one side that you can redeem for Halo 5 Guardians in-game content. The content redeemed for varies from code to code.
Cost: $13-17 (US) depending on where you buy it at retail
Availability: exclusive to Walgreens

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Halo Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 5 Guardians Action Figure- Spartan Athlon

Posted on 10/08/2015 by Sal

Technical Specifications:
Articulation:
• Ball Joint Head
• Ball Joint Shoulders
• Ball Joint Elbows
• Ball Joint Wrists
• Swivel Chest
• Limited Ball Joint hips
• Hinge Knees
• Limited Ball Joint Ankles
Accessories: Assault Rifle, Magnum
Additional Contents: REQ Pack sheet (Requisition Pack) This sheet has a code on one side that you can redeem for Halo 5 Guardians in-game content. The content redeemed for varies from code to code.
Cost: $13-17 (US) depending on where you buy it at retail
Availability: Mass Retail (There is a Blue/White variant that is exclusive to Walgreens)