{"id":11003,"date":"2013-10-04T09:45:23","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T14:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=11003"},"modified":"2013-10-04T09:45:23","modified_gmt":"2013-10-04T14:45:23","slug":"toy-review-mcfarlane-halo-4-series-2-elite-ranger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=11003","title":{"rendered":"Toy Review: McFarlane Halo 4 series 2 Elite Ranger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/McF-Toys-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-482\" alt=\"McF Toys logo\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/McF-Toys-logo.jpg\" width=\"418\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/McF-Toys-logo.jpg 418w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/McF-Toys-logo-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The following is one of my favorite from the McFarlane Halo 4 series 2 wave of action figures.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the Elite Ranger!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-package.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10988\" alt=\"McF H4s2 Elite Ranger package\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-package-600x446.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-package-600x446.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-package-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-package-403x300.jpg 403w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-package.jpg 936w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>As with the other figures in this series, the Elite Ranger comes in a nice compact &#8216;sleeve&#8217; package. This one however is a little bigger from to back as the Elite is bulkier than the Spartans and Jackal from this series.<\/p>\n<p>Note the &#8216;Chill&#8217; weapon skin for your storm rifle. This series seems to have a pattern of blues and purples for it&#8217;s weapons skins. I think this skin looks great on the storm rifle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-ORTHO.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10989\" alt=\"McF H4s2 Elite Ranger ORTHO\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-ORTHO-600x271.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-ORTHO-600x271.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-ORTHO-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-ORTHO-500x226.jpg 500w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-ORTHO.jpg 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>Here&#8217;s the elite in orthogonal views. Very sturdy figure. You do have to take a minute to position it right as the center of gravity for this figure is different from the spartan figures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Beam-Rifle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10990\" alt=\"McF H4s2 Elite Ranger Beam Rifle\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Beam-Rifle-600x457.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Beam-Rifle-600x457.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Beam-Rifle-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Beam-Rifle-393x300.jpg 393w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Beam-Rifle.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>The Beam rifle (and flipped) is just awesome. Detailing is great, sculpt is spot on, color choice is fantastic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Arm-Back-Detail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10991\" alt=\"McF H4s2 Elite Ranger Arm-Back Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Arm-Back-Detail-600x408.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Arm-Back-Detail-600x408.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Arm-Back-Detail-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Arm-Back-Detail-441x300.jpg 441w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Arm-Back-Detail.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>Above shows the detail of the Elite Ranger&#8217;s arm and back. A ton of detail here. The space suit it wears has these intricate patterns on it that McFarlane captured nicely.<\/p>\n<p>The dorsal &#8216;fins&#8217; are perfect. Note the jump jets attached to the arms, shoulders, top middle back as well as one on the butt. Additional detail as in the greens and yellow graphics really add to this figure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Head-Neck-Detail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10992\" alt=\"McF H4s2 Elite Ranger Head-Neck Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Head-Neck-Detail-600x163.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Head-Neck-Detail-600x163.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Head-Neck-Detail-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Head-Neck-Detail-500x135.jpg 500w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Head-Neck-Detail.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>Here are some shots of the head and upper back. Again the detail is amazing. Squint and you may just be able to see the Elite&#8217;s eyes in the visor (near the bottom of it).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Leg-Detail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10993\" alt=\"McF H4s2 Elite Ranger Leg Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Leg-Detail-600x370.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Leg-Detail-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Leg-Detail-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Leg-Detail-486x300.jpg 486w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Leg-Detail.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>The leg details are just as good as the rest of the figure&#8217;s details. Once again jump jets are prominent on the figure, here on it&#8217;s knees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Articulation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10994\" alt=\"McF H4s2 Elite Ranger Articulation\" src=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Articulation-600x502.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Articulation-600x502.jpg 600w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Articulation-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Articulation-358x300.jpg 358w, https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/McF-H4s2-Elite-Ranger-Articulation.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>The articulation of this figure is on par with the spartans.<\/p>\n<p>The Beam Rifle is a bit heavy and my figure&#8217;s wrist joint on it&#8217;s holding hand is loose. So I can&#8217;t pose mine with the weapon in one hand without it drooping. Good thing though that this is a two-handed weapon anyway.<\/p>\n<p>The color for the Elite&#8217;s suite is excellent.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a great figure and one I HIGHLY recommend if you like campaign figures. Hopefully now we can get the regular Storm Elite.<\/p>\n<p>I give this a 10 out of 10!<\/p>\n<p>The figure runs between $13-16 depending on where you get it from. It&#8217;s worth every penny, IMO.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>-Sal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following is one of my favorite from the McFarlane Halo 4 series 2 wave of action figures. It&#8217;s the Elite Ranger! 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