Halo ActionClix

Halo ActionClix was announced on the February 2, 2007 and released on September 18, 2007, exactly one week from the release of Halo 3. It brings new game mechanics to the WizKids Clix game franchise, such as weapon swapping, figure respawning and vehicle-based combat. The set includes around 84 figures, which includes preview content for Halo 3.

Preview
A number of vehicle packs are being made, one of which was a battle-damaged Scarab released exclusively throughout the San Diego Comic Con on July 26–29. Although it is now available through Bungie.net's online store. Figures are to be sold in randomized booster packs, where the vehicles and starter set are to be sold in a diorama display format.

Special Pre-release figures were available at Gen Con Indy August 16–19.

The basic rules for the game were released on August 14 on the Wizkids website.

List of ActionClix packs
This is a full list of the Halo ActionClix packs. In the UK, the Hunter and Booster packs are being sold in Game stores.
 * Hunter Combat Action Pack; includes two Hunter figures (#085 and #086), three marines (#087, #088 and #089), Master Chief (MA5C Assault Rifle #090), a PPC object, double-sided map, tokens and rules. RRP $24.99 (£13.99)
 * Scarab Vehicle Pack; RRP $249.99
 * Battle Damaged Warthog Pack; RRP $24.99
 * Semi-Blind Booster Packs; contain 4 random figures (the first of which is visible), map, rules, tokens and two micro-dice. RRP $9.99
 * Blind Booster Packs; contain 5 random figures, one of which is either Rare or Super Rare, map, rules, and tokens. RRP $10.99 (£6.99)
 * Banshee Vehicle Pack;Contains a highly detailed Covenant Banshee ground support aircraft vehicle along with new map and rules. RRP $24.99
 * Battle Damaged Scarab; similar to the Scarab, but limited to 500 copies sold at San Diego Comicon. RRP $249.99
 * '''Battle Damaged Warthog $24.99

List of ActionClix figures
This is a full list of the Halo ActionClix figures, arranged by series, faction and rarity.

Special Edition

 * 200 Spartan w/active camo DUAL M6C Magnum Pistols
 * 201 Spartan w/active camo BR55 Battle Rifle
 * 202 Spartan w/active camo Dual M7/Caseless SMG
 * 203 Spartan w/active camo Dual Needlers
 * 204 Spartan w/active camo Plasma Pistol and M7/Caseless SMG
 * 205 Spartan w/active camo (Plasma Rifle)
 * 300 Master Chief (Flamethrower, you mail away for it when you buy a ten pack of blind booster free)

Promotion 500 Master Chief
The 500 Master Chief was a promotional Halo ActionClix figure. It was available as a promotional product, and can no longer be found in the Target stores that it was exclusive to. This figure features the Master Chief from Halo 3, wielding an MA5C Assault Rifle. Its faction is UNSC, it had 125 points, its rarity was promo.

Weapon
MA5C ASSAULT RIFLE: When this unit succeeds at a shot and the attack roll is doubles, this unit can shoot again at any target.

Special
FULL BURST: When this unit succeeds at a shot and the attack roll is doubles, the shot deals an extra two damage.

HAND TO HAND ATTACK: When this unit succeeds at a shot against an adjacent unit, the shot deals an extra one damage.

Promotion 501 Arbiter

 * 501 Arbiter (Energy Sword) was a promotional Halo ActionClix figure. It is available as a promotional product and can not be found in stores. This figure features the Arbiter from Halo 3, wielding an Energy Sword. A version of this figure is given in semi-blind packs. The later version has an active-camo ability. Its faction was Covenant, its points were 125, and its rarity was Promo.

Weapon
ENERGY SWORD: This unit can shoot only adjacent units. When this unit succeeds at a shot, roll a die. The shot deals extra damage equal to the result.

Special
JUMP: When this unit is dealt damage from a grenade, reduce the damage dealt by 1.

Vehicles

 * V01 M12 Warthog LRV
 * V02 M12 Warthog LRV (Battle Damaged)
 * V03 Banshee
 * V04 Scarab
 * V05 Scarab (Battle Damaged)

Other
The Portable Plasma Cannon is an extra object, packaged with the Hunter Action Pack. It can only be moved by Grunts.

Trivia

 * All the models on the flying base are from the uncommon Covenant faction.
 * The Sentinel was put into the Covenant faction, for unknown reasons.
 * Most of the Halo Actionclix are from Halo 2.
 * The V01 M12 Warthog LRV has a red Spartan gunner, while the battle damaged one has a blue Spartan gunner.
 * The Fuel Rod Gun held by 033 Black Ops Grunt is purple like the one in Halo 1, while the one held by 056 Master Chief is gold like in Halo 2 and Halo 3.
 * The Banshee is more similar the Halo 2 model than the one from Halo 3.
 * Most of the set would be re-released for Halo's 10th anniversary, though using the new HeroClix rules.

Related links

 * The IGN article on Halo ActionClix
 * Probably the first fan blog