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The '''[[McFarlane Toys/Halo 3|McFarlane Toys Halo]] Series 8''' action figures were produced by [[McFarlane Toys]]. It features figures from ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. They were released in June 2010.<ref>http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13647</ref> | |||
The '''McFarlane Series 8''' action figures were produced by [[McFarlane Toys]]. It features figures from ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. They | |||
The series is unique in that McFarlane based the figures off of fan requests. | The series is unique in that McFarlane based the figures off of fan requests. | ||
==Campaign== | ==Campaign== | ||
===Brute Captain=== | ===Brute Captain=== | ||
The '''Brute Captain''' figure is based off the [[Brute Captains]] from ''Halo 3: ODST''. It is unique in that appears in the manner one would see them in [[VISR]] mode. It is armed with a | The '''Brute Captain''' figure is based off the [[Brute Captains]] from ''Halo 3: ODST''. It is unique in that appears in the manner one would see them in [[VISR]] mode. It is armed with a {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}} and [[Spike Grenade]] and features 26 points of articulation. | ||
Additionally, it is painted with glow-in-the-dark paint. However, the paint glows green, designating it has a friendly in VISR, despite the fact that Brutes are enemies. | Additionally, it is painted with glow-in-the-dark paint. However, the paint glows green, designating it has a friendly in VISR, despite the fact that Brutes are enemies. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Series 8 Brute VISR figure.jpg|The Brute Captain figure. | ||
File:GlowingBruteCaptainfigure.jpg|The Brute Captain figure in the dark. | File:GlowingBruteCaptainfigure.jpg|The Brute Captain figure in the dark. | ||
File:BruteCaptain-VISR Package.jpeg|The Brute Captain figure in package. | File:BruteCaptain-VISR Package.jpeg|The Brute Captain figure in package. | ||
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===Buck=== | ===Buck=== | ||
The '''Buck''' action figure is based off of [[Edward Buck]]. He is in his [[ODST]] armor and is armed with | The '''Buck''' action figure is based off of [[Edward Buck]]. He is in his [[ODST]] armor and is armed with an [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]]. It features 26 points of articulation. | ||
The body is an updated mold of the Rookie's body, due to complaints about parts falling off, etc. However, there is still no weapon storage available, and the paint job actually makes him look quite unlike his counterpart in the game. | The body is an updated mold of the Rookie's body, due to complaints about parts falling off, etc. However, there is still no weapon storage available, and the paint job actually makes him look quite unlike his counterpart in the game. | ||
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File:Halo3ODST-Buck-Action figure.jpg|The Buck figure. | File:Halo3ODST-Buck-Action figure.jpg|The Buck figure. | ||
File: | File:Series 8 Buck figure.jpg|The Buck figure without the helmet. | ||
File:ODSTBuck-No helmet package.jpg|The Buck figure in package. | File:ODSTBuck-No helmet package.jpg|The Buck figure in package. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Master Chief=== | ===Master Chief=== | ||
This '''Master Chief''' figure is based off the [[John-117|Master Chief]] from ''Halo 2'', as it has no battle damage on the chest piece and the visor on the helmet appears to be slightly wider, as it is in the ''Halo 2'' game. It is equipped with dual | This '''Master Chief''' figure is based off the [[John-117|Master Chief]] from ''Halo 2'', as it has no battle damage on the chest piece and the visor on the helmet appears to be slightly wider, as it is in the ''Halo 2'' game. It is equipped with dual {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}s. It features 26 points of articulation. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Series 8 Halo 2 era Master Chief figure.jpg|The Master Chief figure. | ||
File:H2 - MC Package.jpg|The Master Chief figure in package. | File:H2 - MC Package.jpg|The Master Chief figure in package. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Dare=== | ===Dare=== | ||
The '''ONI Operative Dare''' figure is an exact copy of the Series 7 figure, apart from it doesn't come with a helmet. It includes | The '''ONI Operative Dare''' figure is an exact copy of the Series 7 figure, apart from it doesn't come with a helmet. It includes an [[M6C/SOCOM]], and two [[Frag Grenades]]. It is exclusive to GameStop. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Series 8 UNSC Marine figure.jpg|The UNSC Marine figure. | ||
File:Halo 3 Marine Package.jpg|The UNSC Marine figure in package. | File:Halo 3 Marine Package.jpg|The UNSC Marine figure in package. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
===Elite Ascetic=== | ===Elite Ascetic=== | ||
As of now, there is only one color for the [[Ascetic Harness]]: silver, with red as a secondary colouring. This figure comes with dual [[ | As of now, there is only one color for the [[Ascetic Harness]]: silver, with red as a secondary colouring. This figure comes with dual [[Paegaas Workshop Spikers]] and has 26 points of articulation. Like all other McFarlane figures, you can interchange armor between the figures. | ||
It is the first figure to come in the Ascetic Harness. | It is the first figure to come in the Ascetic Harness. | ||
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===Elite Combat=== | ===Elite Combat=== | ||
The Elite Combat figure comes in an orange color. It includes dual [[ | The Elite Combat figure comes in an orange color. It includes dual [[Paegaas Workshop Spikers]] and is an exclusive to Toys 'R' Us in the US and Canada. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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===Spartan EOD=== | ===Spartan EOD=== | ||
The Spartan EOD comes in a white color, with green detail coloring. This figure is armed with dual [[SMG]]s and is an exclusive to Specialty Stores. It has 26 points of articulation. | The Spartan EOD comes in a white color, with green detail coloring. This figure is armed with dual [[SMG]]s and is an exclusive to Specialty Stores. Unlike previous Spartan figures, this figure has weapon storage on both legs. It has 26 points of articulation. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{McFarlane Series}} | {{McFarlane Series}} | ||
[[Category:Action | [[Category:Action figures]] | ||