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HELPING YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR FIGURE(S)! Have You Heard About Halo?
Halo 3? Until recently I would have answered "No" to this question. So what's changed? Well, first there was the news that McFarlane Toys had acquired the license to produce the official action figures. But no big deal there, right? OK, then I got to see the first pictures of the proposed figures, and this pricked my interest. Then as time went on I became more aware of the buzz surrounding Halo 3, and so I being an inquisitive sort of person I began to research and read up on it a little more. And the more I saw and read the more I got sucked in by the excitement and anticipation for the game. So much so that once I can sneak it passed the wife I intend buying myself a Xbox 360 so I can play it too! But "What is it?" I can hear you still asking. Well, in a nutshell Halo is a trilogy of video games for Microsoft's Xbox 360 created by Bungie Studios.
The story centers around a character called Master Chief, ie Master Chief Petty Officer SPARTAN-117. Master Chief is a human super-soldier equipped with many technologically advanced weaponry and body armor. He and his AI companion Cortana are fighting against the alien Covenent in a futuristic universe. The Halo of the game title is a huge mega-structure that is in orbit. This huge orbital structure is similar to that in the Ringworld series of books by Larry Niven. In fact he was approached by Bungie to write the novelization based on the game. All three games have been critically acclaimed and praised as being the best and most influential first person shooters on a game console. Other games trying to exemplify Halo have therefore been classed as "Halo Killer".
Since it's first release the franchise has expanded into other markets with five novels, several graphic novels, action figures, and several other spin off titles and games. The cultural impact of Halo has been compared to the impact that the original Star Wars trilogy had in the 70's and 80's and in fact still has to this day. The term "Halo Nation" refers to the people who play the game. The final episode in the current series of the game was released on Sept 25, 2007 and grossed an incredible $170 MILLION in it's first 24 HOURS! Making it the biggest event ever in entertainment history.
The first instalment of the trilogy takes place on the mysterious Halo mega-structure was released on November 15, 2001. In a timeline before the games beginnings a collection of alien races known as the Covenant, intent on the destruction of mankind, attack the home of human military production, called Reach, and destroy it. But a single starship, the Pillar of Autumn escapes carrying with it the last known SPARTAN-II super soldier referred to as Master Chief. The ships on board AI, Artifical Inteligence, named Cortana initiates a random jump through slip space attempting to draw thew Covenant away from Earth when the ship unexpectedly discovers Halo. It is at this stage that you assume the role of Master Chief and descend to the ring's surface to battle the Covenant and discover Halo's secrets. The game received much critical acclaim on it's release and was ranked as the 14th best game ever by IGN.
Halo IIReleased on Nov 9, 2004 two different editions of Halo 2 were launched. The standard game with traditional Xbox packaging and a single disc with the single and multi-player components and a Collectors Edition which came with a specially designed aluminum case with a bonus DVD, extra booklet and a different user manual. The manual in the collectors edition looked at the game from the perspective of the Covenant military whereas the standard version was from the perspective of the human military. On it's first day of release Halo 2 grossed $124 million making it the biggest entertainment event of all time at that time and has since than gone on to sell over 8 million copies since. With new characters, game mechanics, weapons, vehicles, improved artificial intelligence and a more advanced graphic engine that utilizes normal mapping and bloom effects. For the first time the game also supported online multiplayer games via Xbox Live. Along with its online playability it also has Bungie.net integration with ranking and tracking for every online game. A PC port developed by an internal team composing of Microsoft Games and Bungie Studios has also been developed. Halo 1 PC and Halo 2 Vista include multiplayer maps not available on the Xbox version and has features for custom created content with the Halo Editing Kit.
A New ProjectOn Sept 27, 2006 an untitled Halo project was announced by Microsoft that was to be co-written and co-designed by Peter Jackson, it has since been revealed that this project is in fact a new story arc for the Halo series.
It has also been confirmed that this will be a new episodic series and is likely to be a new trilogy.
McFarlane Halo Action Figures Halo Points What are Halo Points? Halo Points is a reward program for buying McFarlane Toys' HaloŽ 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 Halo points information click here
Downloadable Checklists and InfoHalo 3 PDF Checklists
Halo Product Pages
'HALO' 2009 PRODUCT RELEASESWhen 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 By now you should be well acquainted with McFarlane's awesome Halo 3 action figures. Everyone wants them, and Halo has become one of the most successful licensed lines in McFarlane history. Coming your way early next year: Halo helmets. Sold in packs of three, these helmets are in scale with our 12-inch Halo figures, and custom designed to fit any 12-inch McFarlane Toys Spartan figure. Each helmet includes a custom stand for flat surface or wall-mount display, and individual stands interlock for dynamic display possibilities! Today, we've got photos. SET 1
SET 2
SET 3
SET 4
Halo 2009 Helmet 3-packs, Wave 1 will be in stores February 2009. 'HALO' 2009, WAVE 1 - EQUIPMENT EDITION 5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts detail and articulation
'HALO' HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 1 Halo 3 favorites in an all-new size. Three figures per package to collect and trade. Red Team
Blue Team
Lone Wolves Pack 1
Lone Wolves Pack 2
IN STORES FEBRUARY 2009 '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. 12" 'HALO' 2009, WAVE 1 All the detail and articulation of our 5-inch scale figures in a colossal 12-inch size.
'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.
IN STORES MARCH 2009 'HALO' WARS HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 1 Each 3-pack features 2˝-inch figures with different poses and colors, and includes Halo weapons. SET 1: UNSC TROOPS (Campaign)
SET 2: UNSC TROOPS (Blue)
SET 3: UNSC TROOPS (Red)
SET 4: COVENANT TROOPS (Purple)
'HALO' 2009, WAVE 2 - EQUIPMENT EDITION 5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts articulation and detail
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.
IN STORES MAY 2009 '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)
2˝-inch figures with different poses and colors; each set includes three figures with Halo weapons. SET 1: UNSC TROOPS (Campaign)
SET 2: UNSC TROOPS (Blue)
SET 3: Alpha Base Pack (Campaign)
SET 4: COVENANT TROOPS (Campaign)
'HALO' MONGOOSE VEHICLE BOXED SET Built in scale with our standard Halo action figures. Boxed set includes Mongoose vehicle and Spartan Soldier Mark VI. 12" 'HALO' 2009, WAVE 2 All the detail and articulation of our 5-inch scale figures in a colossal 12-inch size.
McFarlane HALO 2008 ReleasesHalo: The Legendary Collection
Halo Series 3 (due in stores September 2008)
Halo 3 Series 3 Vehicles (due in stores September 2008)
12-Inch Master Chief (due in stores August 2008) Halo 3 Series 2 (due in stores June 2008)
Halo 3 Series 1 (due in stores March 2008)
Halo 3 Series 1 Vehicles (due in stores March 2008)
Halo Series 1 Spartan Soldiers
Halo Comic-con Exclusives
Other Game Action Figures
Limited Edition Diablo 3 Overthrow Statue
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