Halo is a trilogy of video games for Microsoft's Xbox 360 created by Bungie Studios and has quickly become one of the fastest selling games ever. The original Halo game was launched on November 15, 2001.

The Halo Action Figures have been available since the release of Halo 2 was released in 2004 but it is only since March, 2008 that they really took off and fans have been clamouring out for them ever since.

Many retailers have reported phenomenal sales. Wal-Mart, Toys 'R' Us, KB Toys and GameStop all report that the figures are disappearing off the shelves almost as soon as they reach the stores in scenes reminiscent of the 70's and Star Wars, and they're demanding more, More, MORE!

Why are they so popular?

There are two major factors that have come in to play recently that have influenced the market and thus the demand for these figures

First, on September 25th 2007 Halo 3, the third and last installment of the game was officially released and within the first 24 HOURS it had grossed an estimated $170 million in sales in the US alone, making it the biggest ever entertainment event in history, surpassing such events as the release of the new Harry Potter book and the release of the Spiderman 3 movie.

The second factor, and probably more important, was that Microsoft awarded McFarlane Toys the license to produce the Halo 3 Action Figures.

McFarlane are one of the biggest and most respected of all the action figure manufacturers and as well as being well established they are also well respected by fans and collectors alike.

McFarlane Toys hav a very well established collector's base and reputation within collectors market giving them the double whammy of being able to market the Halo Action figures to the mass market and collectors market.

McFarlane also has well established relationships with the likes of Toys-R-Us, Wal-Mart, Gamestop, EB enabling them to get the "toys" into the hands of the fans across the nation and internationally. This also meant that many fans, gamers and collectors, despite the fact that the game and figures had been out for some time, were able to get their hands on the Halo action figures for the first time.

McFarlane's experience, understanding and knowledge of the collectors market has also given them a huge advantage over other companies and has allowed them to create a hunger and need for these figures by limiting their production, keeping a constant supply of new figures available and ensuring there are exclusive, variant, and chase figures available to cater to the collectors market.

There have been three "main" series of Halo Action Figures released, each with a base set of approx six figures. These "base" sets are the figures that are mass produced and readily available through mass retailers such as Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, EB, Gamestop etc.

But each series has also has a number of exclusive and variant figures available, e.g. in series 2 there are as many as 18 (Yes, EIGHTEEN) different variant and exclusive Spartan figures available! These chase or variant action figures are very limited in numbers and are either excusive to certain shops or retailers or special event figures.

As a result many of the series 1 Halo Figures Action Figures are already becoming particularly sought after and rare, especially the grunts which are already selling for up to double their original price on the secondary market

And there's more to come…

In 2009 McFarlane Toys will be releasing a number of new Halo 3 products including a range of 12-inch Halo Action Figures, statues, interchangeable armor and helmets, 3 inch tradable figures and a range of Halo Wars figures based on the highly anticipated new Halo strategy game.

Have you bought any Halo action figures?

Then why not write a review and let others know what you think?

Don't have the time to write a full review? Then just skip to the bottom and rate it for the six categories listed, it's that simple!

At the end of the year I will list each figures rating and make a TOP TEN list using YOUR ratings.

Halo Figures

Halo: The Movie

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Halo Figures To Buy

Halo Online Store- Everything Halo from Halo figures to Halo gmes, comics to DVDs, lego to statues, it's ALL here

McFarlane Halo Action Figures

2009 Releases

2008 Releases

Halo Points

What are Halo Points?

Halo Points is a reward program for buying McFarlane Toys' Halo 3 action figures and vehicles. Every figure and vehicle comes with a number of points. Simply save these points and redeem them for free Halo products. Halo Points are located on the figure or vehicle packaging, on the UPC bar code, as shown to the right. You must be 17 or older to participate.

The Halo Points program officially begins Winter 2008. We are not yet accepting points or mailing rewards. We just want you to know what you have to look forward to!

For more information click here

Halo 3 PDF Checklists

Halo 3 Series 2 PDF Checklist

Halo 3 Series 1 PDF Checklist

Halo Exclusive Action Figures

McFarlane 2010 Releases

Halo Figures Series 8

Halo Figures Series 7

McFarlane 2009 Releases

'HALO' 2009 PRODUCT RELEASES

When it comes to Halo action figures, we've got you covered. Here's an at-a-glance look at scheduled 2009 releases.*

IN STORES JANUARY 2009

'HALO' HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 1

Halo 3 favorites in an all-new size. Three figures per package to collect and trade.

Red Team

• Mark VI (with assault rifle)
• Mark VI (with battle rifle)
• Mark VI (with dual magnums)

Blue Team

• Mark VI (with assault rifle)
• Mark VI (with battle rifle)
• Mark VI (with dual spike rifles)

Lone Wolves Pack 1

• EOD - Steel (with assault rifle)
• Rogue - Olive (with carbine rifle)
• Mark VI - Blue (with dual magnums)

Lone Wolves Pack 2

• Mark VI - White (with battle rifle)
• EVA - Violet (with Spartan laser)
• Hayabusa - Red (with dual SMGs)

IN STORES FEBRUARY 2009

'HALO' 2009, WAVE 1 - EQUIPMENT EDITION

5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts detail and articulation

• Master Chief (with rocket launcher and bubble shield)
• Arbiter - Active Camo (with plasma sword and bubble shield)
• Elite Combat - Tan (with carbine rifle and gravity lift)
• Spartan Soldier EOD - Red (with dual SMGs and trip mine)
• Spartan Soldier Security - Olive (with dual maulers and radar jammer)

'HALO' HELMET 3-PACKS 2009, WAVE 1

Custom designed to fit any 12-inch McFarlane Toys Spartan figure, each helmet includes a stand for flat surface or wall-mount display; stands interlock for dynamic display possibilities.

• Mark VI (Red), EOD (Red), CQB (Red)
• Hayabusa (White), EVA (Cyan), Rogue (Crimson)
• Master Chief, CQB (Orange), Rogue (Silver)
• EVA (Yellow), Hayabusa (Red), EOD (Blue)

'HALO' HUNTER DELUXE ACTION FIGURE

In scale with our 5-inch Halo 3 figures, the Hunter stands more than 8 inches tall and has more than 28 moving parts.

IN STORES MARCH 2009

'HALO' WARS HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 1

Each 3-pack features 2½-inch figures with different poses and colors, and includes Halo weapons.

SET 1: UNSC TROOPS (Campaign)

• 3 Spartan soldiers (with assault rifles)

SET 2: UNSC TROOPS (Blue)

• 1 Spartan soldier (with assault rifle)
• 1 Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)
• 1 Spartan (with dual magnums)

SET 3: UNSC TROOPS (Red)

• 1 Spartan (with dual magnums)
• 1 Spartan (with assault rifle)
• 1 Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)

SET 4: COVENANT TROOPS (Purple)

• 2 Elites (with Plasma rifles)
• 1 Grunt (with Needler)

IN STORES APRIL 2009

'HALO' HELMET 3-PACKS 2009, WAVE 2

Custom designed to fit any 12-inch McFarlane Toys Spartan figure, each helmet includes a stand for flat surface or wall-mount display; stands interlock for dynamic display possibilities.

• Scout (White), Mark VI (Blue) and EVA (Red)
• CQB, Rogue and EOD (all Blue)
• Scout (Red), Master Chief and EVA (Brown)
• EOD (Sage), Hayabusa (Violet), CQB (Yellow)

IN STORES MAY 2009

'HALO' 2009, WAVE 2 (Series 5)- EQUIPMENT EDITION

5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts articulation and detail

MASTER CHIEF (Active Camo)- with dual SMGs and gravity lift

SGT. AVERY JOHNSON, UNSC - with Spartan Laser and Trip Mine

JUMP PACK BRUTE - with dual Spike Rifles and Radar Jammer

ELITE ASSAULT (Silver)- with Battle Rifle and Drainer

SPARTAN SOLDIER SCOUT (Cyan)- with Shotgun and Flare

HALO WARS WEAPONS PACK - includes 16 Covenant and UNSC weapons

SPARTAN SOLDIER HAYABUSA (White)- with Assault Rifle and Drainer. Available at specialty retailers only.

ELITE COMBAT (Brown)- with dual Plasma Rifles and Bubble Shield. Toys 'R' Us exclusive

SPARTAN SOLDIER ODST (Violet)- with Assault Rifle and Flare. Big Bad Toy Store exclusive

SPARTAN SOLDIER EVA (Pale)- with Needler and Flare. Entertainment Earth exclusive

SPARTAN SOLDIER EVA (Crimson)- with Brute Shot and Bubble Shield. Diamond Distributors exclusive

SPARTAN SOLDIER CQB (Gold)- with Brute Shot and Radar Jammer. Transworld (FYE) exclusive

HALO ODD PODS STYLIZED FIGURES, WAVE 1 (SERIES 1)*

Odd Pods are the new stylized variation of our highly successful Halo figures, with special appeal for the vast "urban" figure collector market.

Odd Pods have interchangeable heads, torsos and arms for countless customization possibilities.

The first series includes four fan-favorite Halo characters with weapons.

• Master Chief
• Brute Chieftain
• Spartan Soldier EVA (Red)
• Spartan Soldier EOD (Steel)

'HALO' WARS HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 2

2½-inch figures with different poses and colors; each set includes three figures with Halo weapons.

SET 1: UNSC TROOPS (Campaign)

• 1 - Marine Flame Unit
• 1 - Spartan Soldier (with dual magnums)
• 1 - Spartan Soldiers (with assault rifle)

SET 2: UNSC TROOPS (Blue)

• 1 - Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)
• 1 - Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)
• 1 - Spartan Soldier (with dual magnums)

SET 3: Alpha Base Pack (Campaign)

• 2 - Snow Marines (with assault rifles)
• 1 - Forge (snow marine camo) with shotgun

SET 4: COVENANT TROOPS (Campaign)

• 1 - Arbiter (with plasma sword)
• 2 - Grunts (with plasma rifles)

IN STORES JULY 2009

EXCLUSIVE 'HALO' ACTION FIGURE AVAILABLE DURING SAN DIEGO CONVENTION

McFarlane Toys will be offering a Toys "R" Us Grifball Spartan to be sold during San Diego Comic-Con 2009.

This Spartan features the highly coveted Recon armor, plus a Bomb, Gravity Hammer and Sword Hilt.

The McFarlane Toys Grifball Spartan marks the first time an action figure has been created based on the Grifball game. Created by Rooster Teeth, Grifball is an intense, fast-paced sport video game that's played on an open court between two teams of four players.

The object is to take the ball in the middle of the court and put it in the other team's goal. Learn all about it at the official Grifball site.

The Grifball Spartan is limited to 6,000 pieces and will sell for $15.

This exclusive will be available during San Diego Comic-Con

HALO SCOUT DELUXE ARMOR PACK

Includes: Red Scout base body with interchangeable CQB, ODST and EVA head, shoulder and chest armor, plus an Assault Rifle, dual SMGs, Shotgun and Frag Grenade

HALO MARK VI DELUXE ARMOR PACK

Includes: Teal Mark VI base body with interchangeable Security, EOD and CQB armor, plus an Assault Rifle, dual SMGs, Shotgun and Frag Grenade

'HALO' 2009, WAVE 3 - MEDAL EDITION

5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts articulation and detail

• Master Chief (with battle rifle, dual magnums, a plasma grenade and Head Shot Medal)
• Elite Flight (with carbine rifle and Stealth Kill! Medal)
• Sergeant Johnson (with Spartan laser and Laser Kill Medal)
• Flood Pure Form: Stalker (with Flood infection forms and Multi Kill Medal)
• Jump-pack Brute (with dual spike rifles and Multi Kill Medal)
• Spartan Soldier Security - Red (with battle rifle and Beat Down Medal)

'HALO' DELUXE BOXED SETS

HALO TEAM SLAYER 'GUARDIAN' 2-PACK

Includes:

• Elite Combat (Red) with Carbine Rifle and Plasma Grenade
• Spartan Mark VI (Blue) with Battle Rifle and Frag Grenade
• Extras: Gravity Hammer and Bubble Shield

HALO WARS HEROIC COLLECTION, WAVE 2 (SERIES 2)*

2.5" FIGURE 3-PACKS

Three figures per package to collect and trade.

• Squad 1 -- UNSC Troops (Green):1 Marine Flame Unit and 2 Spartan Soldiers
• Squad 2 -- UNSC Troops (Blue): 2 Marine Infantry and 1 Spartan Soldier
• Squad 3 -- Alpha Base Pack (Snow Gear): 2 Snow Marines and 1 Marine (Forge)
• Squad 4 -- Covenant Troops (Silver and Bronze): 2 Grunts and 1 Arbiter
• Squad 5 -- Covenant Troops (Yellow): 2 Elites and 1 Grunt

HALO DELUXE BOXED SETS, WAVE 1 (SERIES 1)*

• Team Slayer 2 Pack -- Guardian Spartan Mark VI (Blue/White) vs. Elite Combat (Red/Violet)
• Deluxe Armor Pack: Scout Armors -- ODST, EVA, CQB -- (All Red)

SEPTEMBER 2009

HALO HELMET 3-PACKS, WAVE 3 (SERIES 3)*

• Set 1: Security (Yellow), ODST, (Crimson), Scout (Olive)
• Set 2: EOD (Red), Mark VI (White), Rogue (Steel)
• Set 3: CQB (Pink), EVA (Blue), ODST (Sage)
• Set 4: Master Chief, Hayabusa (Cyan), CQB (Silver)

OCTOBER 2009

HALO WARS HEROIC COLLECTION WAVE 3 (SERIES 3)*

2.5-INCH FIGURE 3-PACKS

• Squad 1 -- Red Team (Green): 3 Spartans
• Squad 2 -- Covenant Troops (Red): 2 Elites and 1 Grunt
• Squad 3 -- Covenant Troops (Blue):1 Brute Chieftain and 2 Grunts
• Squad 4 -- UNSC Troops (Orange): 2 Spartans and 1 Marine Flame Unit
• Squad 5 -- Deluxe UNSC Pack: 1 Spartan with Turret and 3 Supply Crates

HALO WAVE 3 (SERIES 6)*

• ODST Soldier -- The Rookie (from new Halo 3: ODST Game)
• Brute Bodyguard
• Spartan Soldier Recon -- White
• Grunt -- Red
• Rtas 'Vadum, Elite Shipmaster
• Flood Pure Form: Stalker

HALO STYLIZED FIGURES, WAVE 2 (SERIES 2)*

• Arbiter
• Cortana
• Spartan Soldier CQB (Olive)
• Spartan Soldier EVA (Blue)

HALO DELUXE BOX SETS, WAVE 2 (SERIES 2)*

• Team Slayer 2-Pack: High Ground Scout (Red/Cobalt) vs. Elite Assault (Blue/Olive)
• Deluxe Armor Pack: Spartan Hayabusa Armors - EVA, Rogue, EOD (All White)

HALO DELUXE BOX VEHICLE WITH FIGURE*

Mongoose with Spartan Soldier Mark VI (Blue)

DECEMBER 2009

HALO HELMET 3-PACKS, WAVE 4 (SERIES 4)*

• Set 1: Mark V (Olive), EVA (Pink), Security (Steel)
• Set 2: Master Chief, Scout (Blue), Hayabusa (Orange)
• Set 3: ODST, Rogue, Security (All White)
• Set 4: CQB (Teal), EOD (Yellow), Scout (Red)

McFarlane HALO 2008 Releases

• MASTER CHIEF
• ARBITER
• BRUTE CHIEFTAIN

Halo Series 3 (due in stores September 2008)
The major characters from HALO 3 assemble in this toy line-up to FINISH THE FIGHT!

• Master Chief
• Elite Combat
• Brute Captain Weapon Class
• Human Flood
• Jackal Major
• Spartan Soldier

Halo Series 3 Vehicles (CANCELLED)

• Scarab
• Wraith
• Mongoose

12-Inch Master Chief (due in stores August 2008)

Halo Series 2 (due in stores June 2008)
Through the fog of war, one man stands as the last hope for victory against the might of the Covenant legions.

• Master Chief (red paint variant)Halo Series 1 (due in stores March 2008)
• Master Chief (red paint variant)
• Cortana
• Brute Chieftain>
• Jackal Sniper
• Grunt
• Spartan Soldier

Halo Series 1 (due in stores March 2008)

Master Chief must take the fight to his enemies, but will he finally put a stop to the Covenant's never-ending onslaught?

• Master Chief
• Brute Stalker
• ODST
• Drone
• Arbiter
• Spartan Soldier

Halo Series 1 Vehicles (due in stores March 2008)

• Brute Chopper
• Ghost
• Warthog>
• Cortana

Halo Series 1 Spartan Soldiers

Exclusive Spartan Figure

Halo Comic-con Exclusives