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