Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks Collector’s Edition Pack

Posted on 11/13/2013 by Sal

Mega Bloks Collector’s Edition Pack: Set #97205

Technical Specifications:
Build Time: N/A
Set Piece Count: 59
Minifigs: Spartan Mark V [B] GOLD, Spartan Grenadier GOLD, Spartan HAZOP GOLD, Spartan Air Assault (Active Camo); Elite General Blue, Elite Commando Blue X2, Grunt Minor Blue
Weapons: Pink energy sword, Focus Beam, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Launcher; SMG (Active Camo), DMR, Assault Rifle, Grenade launcher
Accessories: 2X3 figure stands (8 pieces)
Price: $20. Target Exclusive
Special Features: N/A

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This packaging is quite different than anything else that we’ve gotten from Mega Bloks. It’s pretty cool.

The back of the box shows the figures off very nicely. As well, it shows two of the Blue series sets.

Here are the minifigs pre-assemebled in separate baggies.

The weapons included. Nice assortment here. Not really a fan of the Pink energy sword, but not a detractor though.

Minifigure stands.

Covenant minifigs. I didn’t show the additional Elite Commando here as it’s the same. The Elite general is a great color.

Here are the gold Spartans. SHINY!

Oh that sweet active camo effect!

Here’s the whole gang hanging out and waving to the crowd.

Is a battle about to ensue? Hmm, looks like the Air Assault Spartan is getting the drop on one of the Elite Commandos.

Summary: No time needed to build this as it’s just the figures, weapons and their stands. The figs came pre-assembled. This is a nice set. The Gold color is very nice. I do wonder why there were two of the same style elite in this one, especially since it wasn’t the common Elite minor (most common in the game). Still, the Covenant figures are great for army building. Of course I LOVE the active camo figure. As a fan of clear figures anytime one of these is offered I’m always glad to add it to my collection.

The valur is decent enough. At $20, it puts each figure at $2.50 each, which is less than the single blind pack figures.

Overall Rating: I give this set 9 out for 10 medals. It would have got a 10 had it had a different figure other than the duplicate.

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think of the review. If you have this set yourself, please give me your thoughts on it too!

-Sal

NECA and 343 Industries announce partnership for new line of Halo Merchandise

Posted on 11/13/2013 by Sal

Text taken directly from source link.

Hillside, NJ – November 12, 2013 – National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), entertainment conglomerate and global leader in licensed consumer goods, has partnered with 343 Industries for a new worldwide merchandise program for “Halo®”, the award-winning franchise that has shaped video game and entertainment history.

“We are thrilled to be part of a franchise with such wide-reaching impact,” said Joel Weinshanker, president and COO of NECA. “Bringing the rich universe of Halo to tangible form is an honor, and we’ll be working closely with 343 Industries to ensure Halo’s loyal fans around the world are pleased with the result.”

The new line will be available to consumers beginning in April 2014, and will include a wide assortment of products, including 1:4 scale action figures, mini figures, DOT-approved motorcycle helmets, prop replicas, board games, and HeroClix miniatures games for a variety of platforms.

“We love seeing the Halo worlds and aspects of its universe being translated into new forms and functions, but it’s rare that we get the chance to see its rules, modes of play and strategies reinterpreted through another lens, so we couldn’t be happier to return to the world of HeroClix and Halo with our old friends at NECA and the broader partnership, with replicas, large scale action figures and more is going to bear some amazing fruit. But I won’t lie, the idea of cruising around on my motorbike with a Halo-inspired DOT approved helmet gives me goose bumps,” said Frank O’Connor, Franchise Development Director of 343 Industries.

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HFFL: Hmm, yet more action figures? I wonder what McFarlane and Mega Bloks think of this partnership???

I just hope I have money by the time this stuff shows up at retail. I can just imagine one of those Spartan bike helmets now….

Oh and more HeroClix? COOL! I have all of those to date and really enjoyed the line. I wish more had been done. So this looks like that opportunity.

Prop Replicas? Oh my, might we expect some weapons props???? Let me pick my jaw up off the floor for a second…

-Sal

Spartan Assault NEW XBOX 360/One Achievements revealed!

Posted on 11/13/2013 by Sal

Text from HaloWaypoint:

Halo: Spartan Assault is coming to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 this December with a new online Co-op mode that brings the Flood into the fray. But with new content comes new achievements, and below you’ll find the achievement lists for Xbox One and Xbox 360. We’ve broken up the Gamerscore points for which achievements are new to Halo: Spartan Assault, which are exclusive to the Xbox One version, and the original Halo: Spartan Assault achievements from the Windows 8/Windows Phone version making their way over to the console versions.

For additional information including videos, screenshots and more, check out the official Halo: Spartan Assault page.

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