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The ''Halo'' line of '''action figures''' began in 2003, made by [[Joyride Studios]], who produced the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and most ''[[Halo 2]]'' lines. In March 2008, the Todd [[McFarlane Toys|McFarlane]] company began producing the ''[[Halo 3]]'' action figure sets. They continued producing figures for most of the games that followed, including broader series dedicated to the rest of the ''Halo'' universe. In 2010, it was announced that [[Square Enix]]'s Play Arts Kai brand would also produce ''Halo'' action figures, beginning with ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Several other companies have also produced ''Halo'' figures.
The ''Halo'' line of '''action figures''' began in 2003, made by [[Joyride Studios]], who produced the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and most ''[[Halo 2]]'' lines. In March 2008, the Todd [[McFarlane Toys|McFarlane]] company began producing the ''[[Halo 3]]'' action figure sets. They continued producing figures for most of the games that followed, including broader series dedicated to the rest of the ''Halo'' universe. In 2010, it was announced that [[Square Enix]]'s Play Arts Kai brand would also produce ''Halo'' action figures, beginning with ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Several other companies have also produced ''Halo'' figures.


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==Kotobukiya==
==Kotobukiya==
[[File:Kotobukiya Master Chief figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px|Master Chief ''Halo 4-era'' figure made by Kotobukiya.]]
[[File:Kotobukiya Master Chief figure.jpg|thumb|100px|Master Chief ''Halo 4-era'' figure made by Kotobukiya.]]
Kotobukiya have released several ''[[Halo 3]]-era'' figures. They announced a new ''[[Halo 4]]'' figure set for November 2014.<ref>[http://www.halotoynews.com/2013/07/17/kotobukiya-halo-4-artfx-statue-line-announced-for-fall-2014/ '''Halo Toy News''' ''Kotobukiya Halo 4 ArtFX Statue Line Announced for Fall 2014!'']</ref> This figure feature the Master Chief standing in a [[Forerunner]] ramp, armed with a [[BR85HB battle rifle]] and equipped with two sets of interchangeable arms that let it pose him with weapon at the ready or held over his shoulder with an [[M9 frag grenade]] in the other hand.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/new-master-chief-artfx-statue-released-by-kotobukiya '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''New Master Chief Statue revealed by Kotobukiya!'']</ref>
Kotobukiya have released several ''[[Halo 3]]-era'' figures. They announced a new ''[[Halo 4]]'' figure set for November 2014.<ref>[http://www.halotoynews.com/2013/07/17/kotobukiya-halo-4-artfx-statue-line-announced-for-fall-2014/ '''Halo Toy News''' ''Kotobukiya Halo 4 ArtFX Statue Line Announced for Fall 2014!'']</ref> This figure feature the Master Chief standing in a [[Forerunner]] ramp, armed with a [[BR85HB battle rifle]] and equipped with two sets of interchangeable arms that let it pose him with weapon at the ready or held over his shoulder with an [[M9 frag grenade]] in the other hand.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/new-master-chief-artfx-statue-released-by-kotobukiya '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''New Master Chief Statue revealed by Kotobukiya!'']</ref>
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McFarlane Toys produced numerous ''Halo'' figures, beginning with ''[[Halo 3]]'', and continuing with ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and various other figures from the ''Halo'' universe. They also produced figures from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', with the first series released in September 2010, and ''[[Halo 4]]'' in 2012.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13664 '''Spawn''': ''MCFARLANE TOYS TO PRODUCE 'HALO: REACH' ACTION FIGURES'']</ref> Halo: Reach figures are on a slightly different scale than the previous Halo 3 figures. Spartan figures are slightly taller, even though they are [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan-IIIs]], which are supposed to be smaller than ''Halo 3'''s Spartan-IIs. Covenant figures, such as Grunts and Elites, are also larger. Regular human figures, such as the Army troopers, are about the same size as the Spartan figures of ''Halo 3'', larger than the ''Halo 3'' humans. ''Halo 4'' figures are of the same scale as the Reach figures, whereas the Didact figure is twice higher than a Spartan figure.
McFarlane Toys produced numerous ''Halo'' figures, beginning with ''[[Halo 3]]'', and continuing with ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and various other figures from the ''Halo'' universe. They also produced figures from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', with the first series released in September 2010, and ''[[Halo 4]]'' in 2012.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13664 '''Spawn''': ''MCFARLANE TOYS TO PRODUCE 'HALO: REACH' ACTION FIGURES'']</ref> Halo: Reach figures are on a slightly different scale than the previous Halo 3 figures. Spartan figures are slightly taller, even though they are [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan-IIIs]], which are supposed to be smaller than ''Halo 3'''s Spartan-IIs. Covenant figures, such as Grunts and Elites, are also larger. Regular human figures, such as the Army troopers, are about the same size as the Spartan figures of ''Halo 3'', larger than the ''Halo 3'' humans. ''Halo 4'' figures are of the same scale as the Reach figures, whereas the Didact figure is twice higher than a Spartan figure.


In October 2014, McFarlane released two Master Chief figures, being these figures based on Master Chief's appearance in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''.
In October 2014, McFarlane released two Master Chief figures, these figures being based on Master Chief's appearance in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''.


On [[2015|August 2015]], the first series of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' figures were released. In the same year, McFarlane Toys revealed a new statue for ''Halo 5: Guardians'', featuring Master Chief and Spartan Locke.  
On [[2015|August 2015]], the first series of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' figures were released. In the same year, McFarlane Toys revealed a new statue for ''Halo 5: Guardians'', featuring Master Chief and Spartan Locke.  
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==Sandboxr==
==Sandboxr==
In late [[2015]], [[343 Industries]] partnered with ''Sandboxr'' to produce customizable 3D Spartan printing based on ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/killed-from-the-gravy '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Killed From the Gravy'']</ref>
In late [[2015]], [[343 Industries]] partnered with ''Sandboxr'' to produce customizable 3D Spartan printing based on ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/killed-from-the-gravy '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Killed From the Gravy'']</ref>


==Sources==
==Sources==