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By Ron, on August 4th, 2010 I’ve been jonesing for the Warthog ever since McFarlane made the Mongoose set. I never got past the second game in the Halo franchise, but the Reach Warthog is close enough for me. Very cool!
‘HALO: REACH’ WARTHOG AND GHOST PHOTOS
Video Game Vehicles Drive into Stores This Fall
You’ve seen Halo: Reach Series 1, from the Comic-Con exclusive to the full assortment. You’ve seen the single figures, the two-packs, and the four-pack. But there are still two items Reach fans have been waiting to see: the most popular UNSC vehicle and the most iconic Covenant vehicle. That’s right — it’s time to reveal the Warthog and the Ghost. Enjoy the photos!
Warthog with Light Anti-Aircraft Gun
As recognizable as Master Chief himself, the UNSC Warthog has been featured in every Halo game. This large, Jeep-like vehicle can carry up to three five-inch Halo figures into battle. This version features the classic Light Anti-Aircraft Gun turret. Play action includes rolling wheels, turning steering wheel, spinning gun turret, and elevating Light Anti-Aircraft Gun.
Ghost Rapid Assault Vehicle
The Ghost vehicle has been in every Halo game, and is a definite fan-favorite. This small, one-man enemy vehicle is the perfect antagonist for the Warthog deluxe vehicle. Features pivoting nose guns, moving wing flaps, rotating grip controls, and a sliding seat to accommodate figures of various sizes.
Halo: Reach Series 1 Vehicles will be in stores everywhere by October.
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By Ron, on July 14th, 2010  
At the end of last week we had a preview of what was to appear in Toyfare #157, the San Diego Comic-Con pre-show issue, and that issue is on news stands today.
I think the editorial staff at Toyfare is trying to dominate the search engine results for “WORLD PREMIERE” and “WORLD PREMIERING” – there’s going to be a lot to see in this issue, including a new 12-inch Star Wars line from Gentle Giant that I had heard nothing about before today. Cool!
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By Ron, on July 14th, 2010 Here’s another SDCC exclusive available at the Entertainment Earth booth – from the new Halo Reach line from McFarlane.
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE ‘HALO: REACH’ FIGURE ANNOUNCED
‘Noble Seven’ Leads the Charge This July
McFarlane Toys and Toys ‘R’ Us team up to bring you “Noble Seven,” the first action figure available from the upcoming video game Halo®: Reach.
This fall, players will get the chance to join Noble Team and fight alongside the core members as Noble Six. Today, we’d like to introduce a new member of the team: “Noble Seven.”
No, Bungie hasn’t added a new Spartan to Noble Team — but they did help us create a unique figure for San Diego Comic Con 2010.
   
“Noble Seven” comes complete with an assault rifle, frag grenade, custom armor loadout, and studio-inspired paint job, designed by a team of artists from inside Bungie Studios’ top secret lair. This five-inch, fully-posable, limited-edition action figure will be available at the Entertainment Earth booth (#2343), during San Diego Comic-Con, July 22-25, 2010.
Don’t miss your chance to get your “Noble Seven” figure signed by Todd McFarlane — Friday, July 23 from 5 to 6:30PM at the Entertainment Earth Booth (#2343).
Be sure to check out the rest of McFarlane Toys’ Halo: Reach action figures and vehicles, arriving in stores everywhere this September.
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By Ron, on April 12th, 2010 When I win the lottery, I’ll buy every action figure I want. For now, these ones were Left on the Shelves.
In this edition, Hasbro Iron Man 2 6-Inch Exclusives, McFarlane Playmakers, and NECA Clash of the Titans.
Hasbro Iron Man 2 Mission Tech Armor (Toys R Us Exclusive)
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By Ron, on February 15th, 2010 
Here’s some booth pics of the Halo, Playmakers, and Prince of Persia lines from McFarlane. I didn’t speak to anyone at the booth, but it was interesting to see Todd McFarlane working the booth. He’s participated in special events at Toy Fair before, but I can’t remember him actively manning the booth and talking to buyers and media.
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By Ron, on February 6th, 2010
By Ron, on January 30th, 2010   
With new models for the space marines, monsters, and vehicles, Halo: Reach should breathe some new life into McFarlane’s Halo action figure franchise. I’m hoping that we’ll finally get an in-scale Warthog for the 5-inch line. I can dream, right?
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By Ron, on January 16th, 2010 McFarlane has provided a first look at its new 4-inch super-articulated line of figures for Major League Baseball, Playmakers. It looks like there will be different body types (I see subtle differences in the knees and pant legs), so Ramirez will look bigger than Jeter, for example. The articulation looks pretty good to me too, with the biggest limitations in the hips and ankles.
Still no indication of whether figures will include interchangeable heads and hands to switch between fielding and batting or what the suggested retail price will be.
FIRST LOOK AT MLB PLAYMAKERS ACTION FIGURES
Brand New Action Figure Line and Format Coming to Stores this March
McFarlane Toys is excited to reveal a first look at the highly anticipated addition to our sports action figure lines — MLB Playmakers. As announced last November, Playmakers is a completely new type of McFarlane Toys product based on our existing sports licenses. These new action figures include the high level of detail McFarlane Toys is known for in a newly developed 4-inch scale figure. The addition of tremendous articulation, more than 20 moving parts, allows for complete playability and enables consumers to recreate countless sports action poses. All figures come in either a batter or fielder pose, except for pitchers.
While we aren’t ready to show you the entire line, you can take a “seventh inning stretch” from what you are doing and check out this sampling from Series 1 and see the playability and detail this great new line has to offer.
MLB PLAYMAKERS SERIES 1
  
- DEREK JETER (fielding) — New York Yankees
- ALBERT PUJOLS (batting) — St. Louis Cardinals
- MANNY RAMIREZ (batting) — Los Angeles Dodgers
Other players in Series 1 include:
- David Ortiz
- Ryan Howard
- Alex Rodriguez
- Dustin Pedroia
- David Wright
- Josh Beckett
- Chipper Jones
- Ichiro Suzuki
- Tim Lincecum
Playmakers are scheduled to release to retailers nationwide this March. To find a retailer near you, please check our Where to Buy section.
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By Ron, on December 16th, 2009 With the flamethrower, katana, and the first character from Halo Wars, Halo fans will not want to miss these two sets.
NEW PHOTOGRAPHY OF ‘HALO’ ACTION FIGURE BOXED SETS
Action Figures and Armor Packs Are Coming to Stores March 2010
2010 is quickly becoming a good year for Halo fans. In addition to our ongoing action figure assortments, McFarlane Toys has plenty of exciting Halo products in store for the rapidly growing video game action figure fan base.
Releasing to retailers nationwide in March of 2010, both Halo deluxe boxed sets are sure to whet Halo fans’ appetites. Featuring the debut of a fan-favorite UNSC weapon, the second Halo Wars 5-inch scale figure, plus our first nationwide release of additional white Spartan armor and the coveted Katana sword, these two deluxe boxed sets are not to be missed.
RED TEAM LEADER AND MASTER CHIEF 2-PACK
This limited edition boxed set features McFarlane Toys’ first-ever fully articulated Halo Wars Spartan figure in 5-inch scale, as well as the debut of the highly anticipated flamethrower.
- RED TEAM LEADER (Mark IV Mjolnir armor) – comes equipped with UNSC Assault Rifle
- MASTER CHIEF (Mark VI Mjolnir armor) – comes equipped with M7057 Flamethrower
     
HALO ROGUE DELUXE ARMOR PACK (White)
Includes a Spartan Rogue base body with interchangeable Scout, Hayabusa and CQB head, shoulder and chest armor sets. Pack also includes Battle Rifle, Katana Sword, two Magnums and two Frag Grenades.
- SPARTAN ROGUE
- SPARTAN SCOUT
- SPARTAN HAYABUSA
- SPARTAN CQB
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By Ron, on November 22nd, 2009 I wouldn’t quite say that I was on pins and needles for this McFarlane announcement, as the McF PR people would suggest. Even though Halo is probably the best McFarlane line ever, I stopped playing the video game franchise at Halo 2. But because it’s so good, I’m still cherry-picking the toys.
I just picked up the Toys R Us exclusive Mongoose set, but it’s been relegated to the new pile of unopened toys that I hope to one day photograph. My wife won’t allow me to call it “New Staging Area One” so I’ll take suggestions on what to christen it, even though I know I’ll have to dismantle it really soon.
‘HALO’ SERIES 7 PHOTOGRAPHY REVEALED
Seventh Figure Assortment Coming to Target and Other Stores Early January
The wait is finally over. McFarlane Toys is excited to present this first look at our seventh Halo action figure assortment. Based on the popular Halo video game universe, this assortment includes characters from the Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo Wars video games.
Halo Series 7 will release to stores nationwide in January 2010. We hope the photography will help you cope with having to wait a bit longer before you can own these fantastic action figures.
HALO SERIES 7
       
- SGT. FORGE – Halo Wars figure comes with UNSC Shotgun, pistol (removable) and two frag grenades.
- ONI OPERATIVE DARE – Halo 3: ODST figure comes with UNSC suppressed magnum and suppressed SMG.
- TARTARUS – Halo 2 figure comes with Fist of Rukt (Gravity Hammer).
- ELITE FLIGHT (yellow) – Halo 3 figure comes with Covenant beam rifle.
- SPARTAN HAYABUSA (steel) – Halo 3 figure comes with UNSC Rocket Launcher. Exclusive to GameStop.
- SPARTAN SECURITY (orange) – Halo 3 figure comes with two Brute Maulers. Exclusive to Toys R’ Us and Toys R’ Us Canada.
- SPARTAN ROGUE (blue) – Halo 3 figure comes with UNSC Sniper rifle and two plasma grenades.
- WEAPONS PACK – Pack includes Fuel Rod Gun, Spartan Laser, two Spike Rifles, two SMGs, two Shotguns, two Plasma Rifles, two Plasma Pistols, two Frag Grenades and two Plasma Grenades. Exclusive to Target.
And we still have a few more Halo surprises planned that are guaranteed to “drive” up your excitement in the coming weeks.
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