Have You Heard About Halo?

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 Plot

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".

Not Just A Game!

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 II

Released 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 Project

On 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.

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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!

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'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