HaloFanForLife at Mega Bloks display at New York Toy Fair 2012, Part 1 – The BLOKS

I had the pleasure and honor of visiting the Mega Brands display at New York Toy Fair this year. The night before, my wife Emily (staff writer and photographer here at HFFL), went to ToysRUs in Times Square and got a few pics of the Mega Bloks section.

Handsome fella huh? (I mean Master Chief, not me, LOL)

The next day I got ready and my wife and I went to our first Toy Fair. Below is the board showing Mega Brands Inc. logos for their respective product lines.

Master Chief was guarding the entrance to the exhibit.

Below, I’m being videoed for a Mega Bloks promotion spot (now on their Blog: http://blog.megabloks.com/posts/halo-sneak-peek-at-new-york-toy-fair/). The fellow to the right of the pic taking the video is Brendon Sera-Shriar, Senior Community Manager of Mega Brands Inc. (Note that Andrew “Sparky” Sparkes is watching from the video in the top right corner of the pic…LOL)

And now for the great new stuff, some available now, some coming VERY soon!

The following pic shows packaging that has not been fully approved yet. So the box art may change between now and when the sets are released.

And the armory board!

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Coming shortly the Mega Bloks Die-Cast pics!

And we’re back! (From Toy Fair 2012)

We just got home from New York Toy Fair. What an amazing day we had. During the next 24 hours I will be a flurry of activity. Between editing photos fit to post as well as finishing writing my critiques and interviews, it’s going to be busy.

So look for many posts to come by tomorrow about HFFL’s coverage of New York Toy Fair 2012…

Halo Anniversary Series 2 a more detailed look: Spirit of Fire Red Team

This special Halo Wars boxed set features three heroic Spartan-IIs: Jerome, Douglas, and Alice, collectively known as Red Team. This trio of super-soldiers fought alongside the crew of the Spirit of Fire, defending them from the dangers encountered on Shield 0459. Our Red Team 3-pack brings back the leader, Jerome-092, and completes the team with two never-before-released figures of Douglas-042 and Alice-130. Each includes some serious firepower to help them carry out their mission: Jerome comes with a Spartan Laser, Alice comes with dual SMGs, and Douglas comes with a Shotgun. One Spartan is a force to be reckoned with, but a coordinated team of them is virtually unstoppable. Go back to 2531, before the fall of Reach, and get the complete Red Team, all in one box! (text from Spawn.com)

Jerome-092

Douglas-042

Alice-130

Where to buy:
Barnes & Noble
Fred Meyer
Meijer
Target
Toys ‘R’ Us
Walgreens
Walmart

Thoughts from HaloFanForLife:
At first I thought the two non-squad leader spartans were the same figure. While in sculpt they are, it’s on the right shoulder pad where the difference is made. As you can see in the above composition photos, they each have their own distinctive shoulder emblem to further denote who they are. I’m glad to have Red team. Here’s hoping we’ll see at least one of them in Halo 4…

Halo Anniversary Series 2 a more detailed look: Mickey (ODST)

The demolitions expert and pilot of Buck’s ODST squad joins our action figure lineup: Private First Class Michael Crespo, better known as “Mickey.” This NEW figure, clad in black ODST armor with red accents, is in scale with our previous Halo 3: ODST figures, so Mickey won’t look out of place with his teammates. Figure comes with Mickey’s signature weapon, the Rocket Launcher. Mickey also comes with the eagle body piece of the UNSC Logo. (text from Spawn.com)

Where to buy:
Barnes & Noble
Fred Meyer
Meijer
Target
Toys ‘R’ Us
Walgreens
Walmart

Thoughts from HaloFanForLife:
This marks another entry for the ODST squad of the same name of the game. I happen to like the color markings on this particular ODST. With Mickey we are now just one shy of having the complete squad.

Halo Anniversary Series 2 a more detailed look: 343 Guilty Spark/Sentinel

The legacy of the most technologically-advanced species in the Halo games, the Forerunners, can be seen in everywhere you turn. For the first time, Halo: Anniversary Series 2 brings a pair of these ancient machines to your collection: 343 Guilty Spark and a Sentinel. The Sentinel is ‘action figure’ sized and features articulated appendages, while the Guilty Spark features a reversible eye that can be changed from blue to red. Figures include a base and poles so they can hover near your figures, along with the right wing piece of the UNSC Logo. (text from Spawn.com)

Where to buy:
Barnes & Noble
Fred Meyer
Meijer
Target
Toys ‘R’ Us
Walgreens
Walmart

Thoughts from HaloFanForLife:
I’m looking forward to this two-pack very much. I’ll be getting a few extras for the Sentinels, and will keep two or the Sparks (one to show with blue eye, the other with red eye). The other Sparks left over I’ll either use as a prize here or to trade with. The sculpts look well done and I’m happy that the Sentinel has articulation.

Halo Anniversary Series 2 a more detailed look: Multiplayer White w/Blue markings Spartan

Back in Halo 2, Master Chief’s MJOLNIR Mark VI armor was the basis for all multiplayer Spartans. Our first Halo 2 multiplayer Spartan action figure takes collectors back to those days — when all you could do to customize yourself was change your primary and secondary armor color. Our multiplayer Spartan Mark VI features bright white armor with cool blue accents and comes equipped with the ever-popular Battle Rifle, a Frag Grenade, and the left wing piece of the UNSC Logo. (text from Spawn.com)

Where to buy:
Barnes & Noble
Fred Meyer
Meijer
Target
Toys ‘R’ Us
Walgreens
Walmart

Thoughts from HaloFanForLife:
I’ve quite had my fill of multiplayer Mark VI Spartans. This one however harkens back to when JoyRide had the license during the Halo 2 days. I’ll get it, but really mostly for the build part to complete the UNSC emblem.

Halo Anniversary Series 2 a more detailed look: Jacob Keyes

Our first UNSC officer figure is the first person players ever see in the original Halo video game: the commanding officer of the Pillar of Autumn, Captain Jacob Keyes. This all-NEW figure features Keyes as he appears in this fall’s Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, in sharp gray military uniform. Figure comes with the fan-favorite Magnum pistol and the banner piece of the UNSC Logo. (text from Spawn.com)

Where to buy:
Barnes & Noble
Fred Meyer
Meijer
Target
Toys ‘R’ Us
Walgreens
Walmart

Thoughts from HaloFanForLife:
The only main detractor here is the elbow and knee joints. They stand out. However, as with most crisp uniformed figures this is near impossible to hide. So we should take that into account. The head of the figure should have gray hair at the temple if we are to go by the Reach sample, which this figure is clearly taken from. Still, not a big deal and can easily be customized. I loo forward to not just having one of this figure but possibly a couple more for customs. Just pop the head off and replace. I might use Carter’s unhelmeted head for a younger looking Keyes.

Halo Anniversary Series 2 a more detailed look: Master Chief

This all-new version of John-117 shows the hero as he appeared in the 2010 animated movie, Halo Legends, and is our first figure inspired by the Halo “expanded universe” of animation, novels, and comic books. Figure comes with Assault Rifle, Frag Grenade, and the globe piece of the UNSC Logo. (text from Spawn.com)

Where to buy:
Barnes & Noble
Fred Meyer
Meijer
Target
Toys ‘R’ Us
Walgreens
Walmart

Thoughts from HaloFanForLife:
This is an excellent sculpt of Master Chief from the Legends cartoon. Since Legends is considered canon to the Halo Universe timeline, I’d have to assume this is an earlier version of the Mjolnir armor, possibly Mk III. Regardless, it’s well done and I look forward to owning it.

Mega Bloks shows off some cool stuff at Nuremburg Toy Fair.

Nuremburg Toy Fair in Germany is going on now and Mega Bloks was kind enough to post some images of their display.

Wow, the Gold Ascetic Elite and Gold Elite General are awesome. Can’t wait to find out when and where these will be available.

The Brute chopper is a neat little set and comes with the new Brute Chieftan and Gravity hammer! I hope to acquire 8 of those hammers as I want to make a Griffball set.

The full display of their die cast line is nice to look at. Looks like a huge battlefield!

Woot, more to come soon and more to come in less than two weeks when HFFL goes to New York Toy Fair!