Okay, I have to say I think I might have just peed a little when I saw this…(well not really, but I could have).
Circulating around is a supposed leak of a new Halo Mega Bloks set. It’s the UNSC Mammoth!
Sorry for the fuzzy pic. It’s the best I could find at the moment.
[UPDATE] Better pic found. Thanks to “HaloBloksAddict” on the Bloks forums for finding it.
Let’s go over the finer points of this pic (as best as I can tell from the fuzziness…):
• 2877 pieces (bottom left corner)
• set number 13 of current line (bottom right corner)
• set number 97136 of overall line (though two others say the set number is actually 97174 as confirmed through Toys R Us)
• 6 minifigs: 2 Marines, 4 Spartans (bottom center)
• Not to scale. The biggest clue is the minifig by the door at the bottom of the Mammoth by the front wheel. As well, the ramp in the front bottom of the Mammoth. A Warthog should be able to fit easily under that ramp. From the pic, it doesn’t look like it will be able to.
• New 2013 White branding (graphics)
• LIGHTS and SOUNDS (near top right)
• Price is $219.99 Canadian. Price may vary for USA and overseas.
• UPC is 0-65541-97174-5
Okay, so let me tell you how excited I am about this if it’s true. I personally know one of the Vice Presidents of Mega Brands. His nickname is Sparky. I’ve mentioned him on the blog many times before. When I first heard about the Mammoth, just before E3 this time last year, I started asking/begging/badgering… him to make this set. We joked about how big the wheels would need to be. I do recall saying that I’d be fine if this were not totally to scale given the pricing of such a massive er… mammoth set for so many pieces.
Of course he isn’t privy to telling me about this set specifically as it needed to remain a secret until they officially released information on it. Again, the above photo is not confirmed as true…yet. So please take this with a grain of salt.
However, that being said, the way the graphics are laid out, it’s at least believable.
No doubt this set will run close to the $250 price that last years Signature Series ship (The Forward unto Dawn) did.
You can see my build and review of the Forward unto Dawn set here (very picture intensive, allow for them to load):
Mega Bloks Forward Unto Dawn set. Part 1: Unboxing and sorting.
Mega Bloks Forward Unto Dawn set. Part 2 Aft body section and base.
Mega Bloks Forward Unto Dawn set. Part 3 Aft Roof
Mega Bloks Forward Unto Dawn set: Part 4 front section
Mega Bloks Forward Unto Dawn set: Part 5 Front Roof
Mega Bloks Forward Unto Dawn set: Part 6 Stickers, Final Assembly and extra parts, OH MY.
So, how about it, do you think the Mammoth pic is real? Even if not real, do you want to see this set made? I know I do!!!
-Sal
I think it’s a little small for having the same amount of pcs as the FORWARD UNTO DAWN set, but if its true than this is fantastic and I can’t wait.
It’s smaller than scale to the other sets. Not due to piece count though. Rather to size. The wheels should be MUCH larger. The bottom ramp should be able to fit a normal warthog easily. I’m not complaining though. I’m VERY happy about this set. All hopes for it being REAL!
Yes, this would the coolest set and I would love to put it with my elephant.