McFarlane Announces Halo: Reach 5-inch Line of Action Figures and Vehicles

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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McFarlane Announces Two Deluxe Halo Sets for March 2010

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

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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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Do Your Black Friday Shopping From Home!

In today’s installment of “the universe loves a good play on words,” I found a Forager while out hitting a couple of Wal-Marts.  I usually don’t like going to Wal-Mart, because where we live I never find anything, but we’re on the road celebrating her birthday and Thanksgiving, so I was tagging along.

But Black Friday – forget it.  These days I don’t have the willpower to put together a plan of attack and brave the crowds, so I’m much happier staying away from the stores.

That doesn’t mean I’ll be missing out on all the deals though.  Here’s a list of toy-related deals that the retailers have put together for guys like me.  If you’d rather shop from the comfort of your own home, check them out!

OK, I think that should keep us homebodies busy for a couple hours early Friday morning. Happy shopping!

Halo Series 7 Press Pics

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

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  • 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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Halo Series 6 Medal Edition in Stores This Month

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I really like how the Halo figures from McFarlane look and pose, and if they had been in either the 6-inch or 3.75-inch scale I probably would have bought a lot more than the couple that I have.  But alas, these are in an odd 5-inch scale that allows a tremendous amount of detail but with a lot less cost.

Series 6 comes with Medals from Halo 3 and should be hitting stores this month.  Also due this month, the Mongoose with Spartan set.  I may not be able to resist picking up that set.

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