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The '''Joyride Halo 2 Exclusives''' were manufactured by [[Joyride Studios]]. All of the figures are based off of the characters from ''[[Halo 2]]''. Most, if not all, of the figures were released in limited numbers.
The '''Joyride Halo 2 Exclusives''' were manufactured by [[Joyride Studios]]. All of the figures are based off of the characters from ''[[Halo 2]]''. Most, if not all, of the figures were released in limited numbers.
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The '''Evolution Set''' was made available December 2004 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. It was limited to 5000 pieces.
The '''Evolution Set''' was made available December 2004 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. It was limited to 5000 pieces.


The set came in a metal display case with an embossed ''Halo 2'' logo, which became known as a ''Halo'' Biscuit Box. It came with the Master Chief from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' in [[Mark V]] armor and the Master Chief from ''Halo 2'' in [[Mark VI]] armor. It comes with a [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]], a Pistol, a Battle Rifle, and SMG.
The set came in a metal display case with an embossed ''Halo 2'' logo, which became known as a ''Halo'' Biscuit Box. It came with the Master Chief from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' in [[Mark V]] armor and the Master Chief from ''Halo 2'' in [[Mark VI]] armor. It comes with an [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]], a Pistol, a Battle Rifle, and SMG.


It also came with three exclusive ''Halo 2'' postcards.
It also came with three exclusive ''Halo 2'' postcards.
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===Master Chief (Active Camouflage)===
===Master Chief (Active Camouflage)===
The '''Active Camouflage Master Chief''' was released summer 2005 at the ComicCon International from July 14-17 and at the Wizard World Chicago from August 5-7. It comes in active camo and a Shotgun, Magnum and an Energy Sword that are also in active camo.
The '''Active Camouflage Master Chief''' was released summer 2005 at the ComicCon International from July 14–17 and at the Wizard World Chicago from August 5–7. It comes in active camo and a Shotgun, Magnum and an Energy Sword that are also in active camo.
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The figure was announced in early July as a "mystery" exclusive, it was not revealed exactly what it would be until just before the Comic-Con. Great secrecy was made to ensure the figure would be a surprise.
The figure was announced in early July as a "mystery" exclusive, it was not revealed exactly what it would be until just before the Comic-Con. Great secrecy was made to ensure the figure would be a surprise.


Its release also coincided with the release of the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''. It is taken directly from the story "Armor Testing," where [[Spartan-062]] is forced to grab an ODST and use him as a human shield to prevent herself from being shot.  
Its release also coincided with the release of the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''. It is taken directly from the story "Armor Testing," in which [[Maria-062]], a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]], is forced to grab an ODST and use him as a human shield to prevent herself from being shot.  
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File:X odst.jpg|The two variants of the ODST figures.
File:X odst.jpg|The two variants of the ODST figures.
File:JR H2 Exclusive ODST (both versions boxed).jpg|Both versions boxed.
File:JR H2 Exclusive ODST (Box Back).jpg|The back of the box.
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==Multiplayer==
==Multiplayer==
===Blue Spartan Set===
===Blue Spartan Set===
The '''Blue Spartan Set''' released September 2006 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. This set includes a Spartan in blue armor with white as a secondary. It features 23 points of articulation. It is armed with a [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]], two [[SMG]]s, a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]], and a blue flag on a stand.
The '''Blue Spartan Set''' released September 2006 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. This set includes a Spartan in blue armor with white as a secondary. It features 23 points of articulation. It is armed with an [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]], two [[SMG]]s, a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]], and a blue flag on a stand.
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===Brown Spartan===
===Brown Spartan===
The '''Brown Spartan''' was made as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com and ToyWiz.com. It features a Spartan in brown armor armed with a SMG, Plasma Rifle, and a [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]]. It features 23 points of articulation.  
The '''Brown Spartan''' was made as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com and ToyWiz.com. It features a Spartan in brown armor armed with an SMG, Plasma Rifle, and a [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]]. It features 23 points of articulation.  
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The '''Heavy Weapons Battle Pack''' was released October 2006. It includes weapons for Joyride's multiplayer figures. It includes the following:
The '''Heavy Weapons Battle Pack''' was released October 2006. It includes weapons for Joyride's multiplayer figures. It includes the following:
*M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
*M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
*[[Plasma Cannon]]
*{{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}
*[[M41 SSR MAV/AW|Rocket Launcher]]
*[[M41 SSR MAV/AW|Rocket Launcher]]
*Shotgun
*Shotgun
*[[Brute Plasma Rifle]]
*{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}
*[[Assault Bomb]]
*[[Assault Bomb]]
*[[Frag Grenade]]
*[[Frag Grenade]]
*[[Plasma Grenade]]
*{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
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===Orange Spartan===
===Orange Spartan===
The '''Orange Spartan''' figure was made available December 2004 as an exclusive at Musicland stores. It is orange-colored, with white as the detail coloring. It also features the Juggernaut symbol on its pauldrons. It features 23 points of articulation and is armed with a SMG and Battle Rifle.
The '''Orange Spartan''' figure was made available December 2004 as an exclusive at Musicland stores. It is orange-colored, with white as the detail coloring. It also features the Juggernaut symbol on its pauldrons. It features 23 points of articulation and is armed with an SMG and Battle Rifle.
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===Pink Spartan===
===Pink Spartan===
The '''Pink Spartan''' figure was released November 2005 as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com and JoyRideStudios.com.  It is rated for children aged 8+ and has a "Mature" product rating.  Only 2,000 of them were produced and they came in a special edition blister card packaging. It features 23 points of articulation and is armed with two SMGs, an Energy Sword, and a Magnum.
The '''Pink Spartan''' figure was released November 2005 as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com and JoyRideStudios.com.  It is rated for children aged 8+ and has a "Mature" product rating.  Only 1,600 of them were produced and they came in a special edition blister card packaging. It features 23 points of articulation and is armed with two SMGs, an Energy Sword, and a Magnum.


This action figure was a reference to [[Rooster Teeth]]'s popular [[Red vs Blue]] machinima. It is the exact tone of color used by the Red Team character, Private Donut. Joyride Studios even went so far as describing the armor as "light red", the same way that Donut does.
This action figure was a reference to [[Rooster Teeth]]'s popular [[Red vs Blue]] machinima. It is the exact tone of color used by the Red Team character, Private Donut. Joyride Studios even went so far as describing the armor as "light red", the same way that Donut does.
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File:Civilianhog.jpg|The Civilian hog
File:Halo2 hogv2.jpg|Ditto - with SPARTANs
File:Halo2 hogv2.jpg|Ditto - with SPARTANs
File:JS H2 Exclusive Hog v2 box back.jpg|The back of the Hog box.
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