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[[File:Spartan action figure.png|thumb|350px|A child holds a toy action figure of a Spartan wearing [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir]], | [[File:Spartan action figure.png|thumb|right|350px|A child holds a toy action figure of a Spartan wearing [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir]], painted to resemble the Master Chief]] | ||
A '''toy''' is an object played with for diversion or amusement. Toys are generally played with by children, though some adults are also fond of them and keep some as [[keepsake]]s for many different reasons. | A '''toy''' is an object played with for diversion or amusement. Toys are generally played with by children, though some adults are also fond of them and keep some as [[keepsake]]s for many different reasons. | ||
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Figures such as action figures or dolls are common toys among [[human]] children. | Figures such as action figures or dolls are common toys among [[human]] children. | ||
Action figures are posable figurines made to represent heroes or villains. As a young girl, [[Janissary James]] collected action figures.<ref>'''I love Bees''', ''[[Axon Clips Chapter 12]]''</ref> By the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan [[John-117]] was heralded as [[Earth]]'s greatest hero and action figures in his likeness were made and sold. Action figures were also created of generic [[Spartan | Action figures are posable figurines made to represent heroes or villains. As a young girl, [[Janissary James]] collected action figures.<ref>'''I love Bees''', ''[[Axon Clips Chapter 12]]''</ref> By the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan [[John-117]] was heralded as [[Earth]]'s greatest hero and action figures in his likeness were made and sold. Action figures were also created of generic [[Spartan (branch)|Spartans]], such as one clad in [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir]]. These figures served as military propaganda pieces to help instill patriotism for the [[UEG]] and [[UNSC]]. [[Gabriel Thorne]]'s [[Thorne family|grandmother]] purchased one Master Chief action figure and showed it to her friends after Thorne had been recruited into the [[Spartan branch]] of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #7''</ref> | ||
Plush toys are stuffed comfort toys that come in many shapes and sizes. [[Dimah Tchakova]] possessed a small plush toy which she took with her when she attended [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo Academy]].<ref name="FUD">'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''', ''Part 1''</ref> | Plush toys are stuffed comfort toys that come in many shapes and sizes. [[Dimah Tchakova]] possessed a small plush toy which she took with her when she attended [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo Academy]].<ref name="FUD">'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''', ''Part 1''</ref> | ||
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==Puzzles and games== | ==Puzzles and games== | ||
[[File:FUD - Laskychess.jpg|thumb|300px|Thomas Lasky sets up his chessboard | [[File:FUD - Laskychess.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Thomas Lasky sets up his chessboard]] | ||
Puzzles and board games are toys that have an educational purpose to them. Tactical games like chess teach critical thinking and problem solving skills. | Puzzles and board games are toys that have an educational purpose to them. Tactical games like chess teach critical thinking and problem solving skills. | ||
In chess, two players play on a 8x8 checkered grid with 16 miniature pieces. Players are able to capture opposing pieces and win by forcing their opponent's King piece into a checkmate, a position were the King can be attacked and cannot escape. [[Catherine Halsey]] often played chess against her mother in her youth.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]''' - ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> Prior to his conscription, John-117 played chess at his [[Elysium City Primary Education Facility Number 119|school]] in [[Elysium city]]. The game eventually bored John as he proved to be adept at winning chess matches easily.<ref>''' | In chess, two players play on a 8x8 checkered grid with 16 miniature pieces. Players are able to capture opposing pieces and win by forcing their opponent's King piece into a checkmate, a position were the King can be attacked and cannot escape. [[Catherine Halsey]] often played chess against her mother in her youth.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]''' - ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> Prior to his conscription, John-117 played chess at his [[Elysium City Primary Education Facility Number 119|school]] in [[Elysium city]]. The game eventually bored John as he proved to be adept at winning chess matches easily.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 39'' (2011 Edition)</ref> [[Thomas Lasky]] and his older brother [[Cadmon Lasky]] played chess against one another through video messages. Thomas used empty ammo shell casings as pieces for his chessboard.<ref name="FUD"/> | ||
The [[arum]] is a popular and culturally significant puzzle among the [[Sangheili]]. Arum puzzle balls are composed of interconnected rings and spheres that, when aligned properly, released a stone from its center. They are meant to strengthen character and to teach young Sangheili the value of patience when faced with a difficult problem. [[Kaidon]] [[Levu 'Mdama]] kept an arum on his office desk at [[Levu 'Mdama's keep|his keep]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 88-89''</ref> | The [[arum]] is a popular and culturally significant puzzle among the [[Sangheili]]. Arum puzzle balls are composed of interconnected rings and spheres that, when aligned properly, released a stone from its center. They are meant to strengthen character and to teach young Sangheili the value of patience when faced with a difficult problem. [[Kaidon]] [[Levu 'Mdama]] kept an arum on his office desk at [[Levu 'Mdama's keep|his keep]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 88-89''</ref> | ||
==Toy props== | ==Toy props== | ||
[[File:Keyofonsanalan.jpg|thumb|300px|Ruwan and James Ackerson using toy props to pretend play as knights | [[File:Keyofonsanalan.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Ruwan and James Ackerson using toy props to pretend play as knights]] | ||
Children often use toy props to mimic real world objects and play out make-believe roles. During their childhood, [[James Ackerson|James]] and [[Ruwan Ackerson]] used props as part of their Tolkien-inspired fantasy games. Donned with makeshift armor and toy swords, the two brothers would play as dragon-slaying knights searching for the [[Key of Osanalan]], a tinfoil prop key that was needed if they were to rescue an imprisoned princess from a magical garden.<ref>'''Halo: Uprising''', ''Issue #3''</ref> | Children often use toy props to mimic real world objects and play out make-believe roles. During their childhood, [[James Ackerson|James]] and [[Ruwan Ackerson]] used props as part of their Tolkien-inspired fantasy games. Donned with makeshift armor and toy swords, the two brothers would play as dragon-slaying knights searching for the [[Key of Osanalan]], a tinfoil prop key that was needed if they were to rescue an imprisoned princess from a magical garden.<ref>'''Halo: Uprising''', ''Issue #3''</ref> | ||
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File:FUD - DimahToy.jpg|Dimah Tchakova holding her stuffed toy in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | File:FUD - DimahToy.jpg|Dimah Tchakova holding her stuffed toy in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | ||
File:H4Terminals - Children.png|[[Erde-Tyrene civilization|Prehistoric children]] playing with a toy hoop made from foliage in ''[[Halo 4]]'''s [[Terminal | File:H4Terminals - Children.png|[[Erde-Tyrene civilization|Prehistoric children]] playing with a toy hoop made from foliage in ''[[Halo 4]]'''s [[Terminal/Halo 4|terminals]]. | ||
File:Halo Escalation Master Chief action figure.jpg|A Master Chief action figure in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | File:Halo Escalation Master Chief action figure.jpg|A Master Chief action figure in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | ||
File:HE Tedra.jpg|[[Tedra Grant]] examining a Master Chief action figure | File:HE Tedra.jpg|[[Tedra Grant]] examining a Master Chief action figure | ||
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A [[Kig-Yar Minor]] teases an [[Unggoy Minor]] by withholding a toy during the [[Battle of Installation 05]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A [[Kig-Yar Minor]] teases an [[Unggoy Minor]] by withholding a toy during the [[Battle of Installation 05]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:NoblestatueManual.jpg|Noble Team statue instruction cover that describes what Big M Studio does. | File:NoblestatueManual.jpg|Noble Team statue instruction cover that describes what Big M Studio does. | ||
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*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo 4|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
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**''[[A Hero Falls]]'' | **''[[A Hero Falls]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' | ||
**''[[The Ballad of Hamish Beamish]]'' | **''[[The Ballad of Hamish Beamish]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Grunt with toys]] | *[[Grunt with toys]] | ||
*[[Hidden toy]] | *[[Hidden toy]] | ||
