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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]], crudely painted to resemble the Master Chief.]] | [[File:Spartan action figure.png|thumb|right|350px|A child holds a toy action figure of a Spartan wearing [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir]], crudely 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 Operations|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 [[ | 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 Operations|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. | ||
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==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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**''[[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== | ||
