Daily Archives: 02/28/2013

I have need of “actors” and writers for an ongoing Halo Machinima project.

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If you’ve ever wanted an opportunity to be in a Halo machinima project, here’s your chance.

I can’t give out the complete details yet. However, I’ll state the following:

I need up to 15 people for an ongoing Machinima project I’m creating.
If interested please read the following guidelines I require of each “actor.” As well, I will need people to help write and proofread with me.

• Must be mature. I do not want people goofing off during filming. While the scripts may call for that, I don’t want people just doing their own thing.
• This will require a serious time commitment. At least 2-3 hours every Saturday mid day (Eastern US time). Possibly more if scheduling permits.
• You must have certain armor unlocked as it applies to characters in the series.
• Must be able to take direction and criticism well. No drama please. While I’ll take suggestions, please understand this is my production.
• Your participation is voluntary and unpaid.
• You will be under a non-disclosure agreement (details of which will be stated if selected)
• While American accents are preferred, I will definitely consider other countries/accents if they fit the roles.

Writers will likely need to devote more time to the series as we’ll be writing in advance, editing, proofreading, etc. I don’t have an alotted time nailed down on that as it’s likely to evolve over time. It will be more than 2-3 hours a week though.

I may have more requirements, but for now, the above cover most of what I’m looking for. I have parts for male and female alike. No “kid” voices please. Again, this is a mature project. Character voices require an adult voice.

Should this series succeed, you may have an opportunity for a long term voice-over part.

Interested parties need to e-mail me at sal@halofanforlife.com. Information discussed in those e-mails are to remain private between myself and the interested persons. No reposting any of the e-mail or information there-in. If found, you will be immediately disqualified from consideration.

As I said, this is a serious project that will require people who are willing to put the time in. Big picture: If this succeeds we may be rewarded somehow for it. What reward remains to be seen.

[UPDATE] Whoops, forgot to mention, I’ll need folks who can render video from Halo 4… If you have a capture card and can render video from Halo 4 I NEED you!

-Sal

Custom Halo Grifball set (LEGO)

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While I don’t like to promote LEGO Halo as they do not have the license, I would like to have a Halo Grifball set. Here’s hoping Mega Bloks answers this with an official Grifball set!

Custom LEGO grifball arena

 

I keep saying we need a Grifball Arena set. Here’s proof there is demand for it. It irks me to no end that this custom was done with LEGO instead of Mega Bloks.
This was made for a contest on Flickr. I know Mega Bloks can do MUCH better though.
It would be SO easy to have a Mega Bloks set created.
• Flat set with small walls, capture plates
• 9 minifigs (4 red, 4 blue, 1 orange-the Grifballl carrier)
• 8 Grav Hammers and 8 Swords
• 1 Grifball
Price could be about $35-40
Design the set so it could be reconfigured into another arena design or two. Simple really.
This would be another great way to get Gravity Hammers back into the line too!
-Sal

Awesome custom UNSC Infinity made of Mega Bloks

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Goodwill Hunter (whom I’ve interview on the blog previously) has created yet another fantastic custom Mega Bloks set. This time it’s the UNSC Infinity. And it’s a BEAUT!

In his own words here is GWH’s description of the custom build along with his pics.

I used the last 3 weeks and bloks from a variety of sets, including the Forward Unto Dawn, to put together a custom build of the UNSC Infinity from Halo 4. It was a challenging but satisfying build, and a lot of fun to work on. It comes in at just under 3 feet including the antennae. I like how it turned out, but would enjoy hearing what others think.

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unscinfinity02In terms of size, while the actual body of the Infinity build is longer than the FUD, the extra-long gun/antenna at the front of the FUD gives it the edge in overall length. unscinfinity03

unscinfinity04I used the tall wall pieces from the High Ground set to build the bottom center of the ship, which is why it is much more bare of detail compared to the rest of the ship. I used decals to make up for that, including the 4 white/blue rectangles on each side that are supposed to represent the hangar bays. unscinfinity06

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unscinfinity08unscinfinity09The “UNSC INFINITY” signage was just printed on a laser printer and attached with double-sided tape. I was surprised at how well it blends with the plastic. unscinfinity10unscinfinity13

Regarding proportion, the two angled surfaces at the bottom front of the ship are a bit taller than I would have liked, but couldn’t find a way around that with the pieces I used for those parts….had to make a number of compromises in this build given the bloks I had available. spartanloungeAnd finally, the interior…just “raise the roof” and the “Spartan Lounge” is open all night!

I just hope that Cyan Spartan is paying attention as he reaches for his beer – one false move on Cortana and I’m sure the Chief will be willing to finish the fight!

/End GWH’s text.

I have to say this custom is beyond coolness. How and Why MEGA hasn’t hired him on, I don’t know. (Unless he really is a MEGA employee in disguise… Let the conspiracy begin, LOL.

Seriously, this is the best (and only) custom UNSC Infinity I’ve seen.  While slightly out of proportion, as he stated, for the bloks he had, it turned out GREAT! The only thing I’d like to see changed are the grates on the top front of the ship. If those would become solid tiles instead, that would just shoot it even further over the top. But that’s minor really. As a custom goes, you’d be hard pressed to beat his.

Great job!

-Sal

Preview of McFarlane Halo Avatar minifigs series 2

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Text taken from McFarlane:

The second series of Halo Avatars are invading stores this month! Based on the stylized representations of the Halo characters that are available on the Xbox 360 console, these little guys from the Halo universe are ready to help save the day!

From Halo-themed t-shirts, to Spartan helmets, to full suits of character armor, gamers can make their avatars look like true Halo fans, or even characters from the Halo universe. To represent the customization options available to online avatars, McFarlane Toys’ avatar figures feature interchangeable heads, torsos, and legs. Collectors can mix and match pieces to create their own custom avatar figure, much like they can with their online avatar.

HALO AVATARS SERIES 2

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• Blue EVA Helmet/Legendary Tee

McF Halo avatar s2_Eva

• Emile

McF Halo avatar s2_Emile

• Anniversary Helmet/Tee

McF Halo avatar s2_Anniversary

• Blue JFO Helmet/Black Noble Team Tee

McF Halo avatar s2_JFO

• Brute Costume

McF Halo avatar s2_Brute

• Banshee

McF Halo avatar s2_Banshee

• Red Spartan Mark VI

McF Halo avatar s2_Mark VI

• Metallic Gold ODST

McF Halo avatar s2_Gold ODST

 

In addition to characters and apparel, Halo Avatars series 2 also includes a “prop” items, the ultra-rare Avatar Banshee. Don’t think it will be that easy to find your favorite avatar, because each figure comes disassembled and randomly packaged in a small “blind” foil bag.

The hunt for Halo Avatars Series 2 figures this February at Gamestop, Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart – Canada, Blockbuster – Mexico, Toys R Us – Canada, Fred Meyer, Kroger, HEB, F.Y.E, local comic book stores, and other retailers nationwide.

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Wow, I’m looking forward to these. They are quite affordable at about $3 each. Now trying to get them all will be the issue. The vehicle ones are rare and the gold minifigs are highly desired. I’m surprised AND very happy that McFarlane is making Emile. Here’s hoping they also make the rest of Noble Squad including the default Noble 6.

Source Link: http://spawn.com/news/news2.aspx?id=13910

-Sal