McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 1

McFarlane Toys Halo 4 Series 1 action figures were released in August, 2012. Carded figure came in two different types of packaging. The majority of figures were packed with the traditionally shaped cards, but some retailers had figures in much slimmer cards, just large enough to fit the figure. This was most likely done for retailers that have limited space, such as GameStop.

Master Chief
This Master Chief figure is based off of Master Chief's new appearance in Halo 4. It comes with a MA5D Assault Rifle. This figure was first released in the 2012 San Diego Comic Con.

Elite Zealot
The Elite Zealot figure comes with an Energy Sword. Like previous McFarlane Elite figures, its helmet is removable. Its redesigned hand makes it impossible for the figure to hold the Energy Sword firmly and there's no back storage. The Elite's bodysuit also seems to include gloves.

Storm Grunt
The Storm Grunt figure comes with a Plasma Pistol and a removable helmet.

Spartan Warrior
This Spartan IV has red GEN2 Warrior armor and comes with a Sniper Rifle.

Cortana
The Halo 4 Cortana figure now has articulation, unlike the Halo 3 variants. It comes with a stand, and interchangeable hands, including one that is touching a holographic screen. It was released as a later wave of Series 1. The figure comes with a bonus Master Chief Micro Ops figure.

Crawler
The Promethean Crawler figure was released as a later wave of Series 1.

Watcher
The Promethean Watcher figure has a stand to give it the appearance of it floating. It was released as a later wave of Series 1. The Watchers stand consists of a clear, round piece of plastic that attaches to the ring on its back, unlike the in-game Watcher, which has two rings, one on either side.

Spartan Soldier
This Spartan has blue Soldier armor and a Battle Rifle. It was released as a later wave of Series 1.

Master Chief in UNSC Cryotube
This box set includes a Master Chief figure and a Cryotube. The figure and the interior of the Cryotube are covered with frost. The Cryotube can open and close and hold the figure. The set also includes a M363 Remote Projectile Detonator.

Collector Boxed Set
This box set includes all four individual carded figures from the first wave and their accessories. The only change is that the Spartan Warrior is blue, instead of red. It is a Target exclusive.

Collector Boxed Set 2
This box set includes unchanged figures of the Master Chief, the Crawler, and the Watcher, along with an exclusive purple Spartan Soldier figure. It is exclusive to Target and Best Buy Canada.

5-Figure Boxed Set
This box set includes unchanged figures of the Master Chief, Cortana, the Crawler, and the Watcher, along with an exclusive orange Spartan Soldier figure.