Via mightyape.co.nz:
Some great stuff showing there. The “blueprint” of the spartan armor looks particularly good. I can’t wait to see everything else fully revealed.
Note the TWO discs. It’s a guess as to what the two discs may include.
Campaign/Multiplayer
Campaign and Forge/Multiplayer and Spartan ops
Who knows?
Have you pre-ordered? If no, what are you waiting for???
-Sal
German site Halobase.de has posted a gallery of pics showing the Jackals in Halo 4.
Other than the head they looks the same. It’s the head though that really makes the difference. The beak is really stunted. They look more vicious to me.
I’m guessing the 343 wants to make Halo it’s own so much that they feel the need to change each of the Covies look. The Elites also have stunted heads. The Grunts are really different with larger heads, nose breathing tubes instead of over the mouth, 4 toes instead of 3, scaley skin instead of exoskeleton type skin.
Back to the Jackals though.
Here are some select pics from the gallery (go to the link to see the full gallery):
I do like the look as they seem more fierce. I doubt 343 will explain in-game why the Covie races have changed. We’ll just have to chalk it up to developer design choice.
Okay, Steve Downes the voice of Master Chief is on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/SteveDownes117
Also, he has a radio show from Chicago. If you care to listen to it (and his familiar voice) here’s the link:
Listen to him LIVE here from 5am-10 central time: Master Chief’s live radio feed
YES!! It’s getting closer folks. We’re now down to TWO digits instead of three for the remaining days until Halo 4. That’s means just a short time more than 3 months away.
Woot, woot!
I was out and about this morning and stopped into my local Target for some headache medicine. Decided to check the toys and lo’ and behold, there was a TON of new McFarlane Halo toys.
Every Micro Ops set except for the High Ground Tower (which I’m not sure is supposed to be out right now atm anyway).
As well the ODST Drop pod (Gorgeous), and Halo Avatar minifigs. On that note, I need a regular Master Chief and Warthog if anyone can help?
Also there was the exclusive 4-pack of figures. In the set are: Master Chief, Elite Zealot, Grunt, and Blue Spartan. Good looking set.
Unfortunately, I had to pass on all of this for the time being as I’m low on funds. Doesn’t mean you have to though. If you were waiting to hear about these toys hitting shelves, they are! Well, at Target anyway.
Image for reference only.
Slated for release in January 2013 at a cost of $34 (give or take depending on where you buy it from)
Following text from spawn.com
“The fan-favorite final chapter of the 2010 animated movie, Halo Legends, was a short film by Casio Entertainment titled “The Package.” In this segment, a team of elite Spartan-II soldiers is sent to retrieve a critical “package” from the depths of a massive enemy spaceship. As their team members fall to the overwhelming alien force, the success of the mission depends on the three remaining soldiers: the Master Chief, Frederic-104, and Kelly-087. This three-pack brings that heroic trio of Spartans to your action figure collection, just as seen on the poster for the thrilling conclusion of Halo Legends.
This set includes the most famous Spartan of them all, the Master Chief, as previously seen in our Halo Anniversary Series 2 figure line. This version of John-117 is our first figure from the larger Halo universe of animation, novels, and comic books. Showcasing a more animated-style sculpt and updated paint, the Master Chief includes the distinctive white stripes and numbering seen in this thrilling adventure. The Master Chief comes equipped for battle with his trusty Assault Rifle.
Lieutenant Frederic-104 — often deployed with the Master Chief, usually on the most dangerous and important missions. A veteran of over 120 campaigns, this high-ranking, natural leader comes in his slate gray armor with custom white striping and Spartan number. Fred’s armor features his unique helmet, and the shoulder-mounted combat knives that he uses with lethal efficiency during the mission to retrieve their objective from the Covenant. Figure also includes his signature weapon, the Spartan Laser. Fred’s two combat knives are removable, and can be stored in his shoulder armor, just as seen in “The Package.”
Petty Officer Kelly-087 — is the fastest of all the Spartan-II soldiers, with quick reflexes and reaction times far greater than any other human. Our Kelly figure is an all-NEW sculpt, capturing the lightning-fast Spartan exactly as she appeared in the animated film Halo Legends. Figure features Kelly in her white Mark IV EVA armor with yellow stripes and black Spartan number. Kelly comes equipped with a Shotgun, the perfect weapon for the close-quarters combat of fighting through a Covenant capital ship.”
This will be a must buy for me. Given that this version of armor is near exact to what we’ll see in the Forward Unto Dawn live action series, I can’t see how I could pass it up.
It’s a long way off from getting into our hands. That time will come soon enough though.
-HFFL
Today, I’ve closed one of the chapters on Reach. I have been working on commendations in hopes of getting my percentage to 97% before Halo 4 comes out. While all of my campaign commendations are already Onyx, there were two that were close to being maxed out. So, I took it upon myself to push further on them and max them out. Now all but four of my campaign commendations are maxed.
Next up is the “Grounded” commendation in Firefight. I’m less than 120 vehicle kills away from getting that one to Gold. Once I do that, I’ll be done with Firefight and will have closed that chapter. That will mean that all but two of my Firefight commendations will be Onyx and those two last ones will be Gold.
The final chapter will be to get my “Small Arms” commendation to Gold. Then all but four Matchmaking commendations will be Onyx, with those remaining Gold.
Hitting those levels should get me to my desired 97% complete.
I’ve loved playing the campaign. I have no need to go back an play it anymore. If I ever feel the need to visit it, I can always pick one of my film clips I’ve saved to view it.
Whew, it’s been a long road and I’m almost at the end of it for Reach. Halo 4 just can’t get here soon enough!
-HFFL
With the new video release, I take a detailed look into this amazing, massive, and epic set.
First up is my friend, Andrew Sparkes. He’s an amazing fellow, whom I’ve had the pleasure to game with on a continuing regular basis. I met him in person months after gaming with him for the first time at this year’s New York Toy Fair. I can tell you that “Sparky” is a genuine fellow who loves these toys and more importantly for we Halo fans, he loves Halo.
These next three shots take me back to a time when I was a kid watching Star Wars for the first time. That epic scene when the Star Destroyer slowly envelopes the screen as it’s chasing the rebel ship. Except in this case, it’s the good guys ship coming toward you!
Just look at that incredible amount of detail that the Mega Bloks designers put into the model!
These next four show the interior. A tight fit yes, but it’s packed with a lot of Halo goodness!
At the middle of the ship where it separates, there lurks an Elite, ready top pounce.
The middle section of the interior shows us a UNSC Technician and Officer.
Check out those details in there. Count them, SIX work stations!
Lastly of the interior, but MOST certainly not least is Master Chief in his cryo tube.
Master Chief in a cryo tube with Light Up Cortana looking on.
As you can see in that pic above, Cortana is lit. Here is a gif showing her lit and unlit:
Next we see how the ship separates in the middle to reveal the scene from the first Halo 4 trailer where Master Chief is looking out toward the shield world.
Some of the fantastic detailing on the hull of the model:
And finally another shot of my friend Sparky with the full model in front of him. He looks pleased as punch with the outcome of the model.
Okay, so I added the text in the bubble, LOL.
This is Mega Bloks 117th Halo set and they’ve gone all out. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I’ve reported on this set before but only in small detail as there wasn’t much known about the set before now.
The “FUD” comes with a special light up Cortana (Mega Bloks first ever light up figure). As well there are four other figures. A blue Elite Zealot, Grey UNSC Technician, Green UNSC Officer, and Master Chief in his Mark VII Mjolnir armor.
This impressive set is more than 2800 bloks. The set has three top sections that come off to reveal an armory, control station, and Master Chief’s Cryo tube. The ship also splits apart to reveal the broken surface area that Master Chief stands at in the first Halo 4 trailer. (How cool is that!!!)
Take a look at this set from the side:
At nearly 100 “dots” long, not including the front antennae and jutting out engines, it’s roughly more than 80cm/31.5 inches long. Include those antennae and engines and you’re looking at a set that is easily 3 feet long.
See for yourself the epicness that is the MEGA Bloks “Forward Unto Dawn” Signature series set:
The set is due out holiday 2012, from what I understand. No word on cost, but considering the blok count, I’d easily guess this is a $300 set.
If you’re a fan like me of the MEGA Bloks Halo sets, then this is a must purchase set.
Pre-Order yours online August 1st at Toys R Us.
Great job MEGA!!!
-HFFL
Frank O’Conner discusses the live action series and Spartan Ops.
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/in-game/48308707
Not much new, but it’s still good to here Frank talk about the game.
-HFFL