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'''Xbox 360 Avatars''' are [[Avatar|avatars]] that represent users of the [[Xbox LIVE]] service on the [[Xbox 360]] video game console.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/15/source-avatars-to-be-microsofts-answer-to-miis-and-home/ Source: 'Avatars' to be Microsoft's answer to Miis and Home - Joystiq<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Avatars debuted on the Xbox 360 as part of the "New Xbox Experience" systems update released on November 19, 2008. Numerous ''[[Halo]]''-themed items are available for avatars on Xbox Live. There are seven different types of items: tops, headwear, accessories, props, bottoms, shoes, and "dress up" (full set outfits). As of November 2011, avatar items can be purchased through [[Halo Waypoint]].
'''Avatars''' are visual representations of users of the [[Xbox LIVE]] service on [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Wikipedia:Windows Phone|Windows Phone]].<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/15/source-avatars-to-be-microsofts-answer-to-miis-and-home/ Source: 'Avatars' to be Microsoft's answer to Miis and Home - Joystiq<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Avatars debuted on the Xbox 360 as part of the "New Xbox Experience" systems update released on November 19, 2008. Numerous ''[[Halo]]''-themed items are available for avatars on Xbox Live. There are seven different types of items: tops, headwear, accessories, props, bottoms, shoes, and "dress up" (full set outfits).


==Avatar Awards==
==Avatar Awards==
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|[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] Helmet
|[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] Helmet
|Unlocked ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Campaign Complete Achievement (Any difficulty).
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Campaign Complete Achievement (Any difficulty).
|Headwear made in the image of the helmet worn by [[the Rookie]].
|Headwear made in the image of the helmet worn by [[the Rookie]].
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|ODST Hoodie
|ODST Hoodie
|Unlocked ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Dark Times]] Achievement.
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Dark Times]] Achievement.
|A sage-green hoodie that's slightly unzipped, revealing a red heart, with an ODST and a Spartan in it.
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|[[ODST Armor|ODST Armor]]
|[[ODST Armor]]
|Unlocked ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Good Samaritan]] Achievement.  
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Good Samaritan]] Achievement.  
|A recreation of the combat armour worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
|A recreation of the combat armour worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
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|ODST Shirt
|ODST Shirt
|Unlocked ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Tourist]] Achievement.
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Tourist]] Achievement.
|A dark shirt simply displaying the term "ODST".
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|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon Helmet/ODST Dare Helmet]]
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon Helmet/ODST Dare Helmet]]
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|Halo Spartan [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA Helmet]]
|Halo Spartan [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA Helmet]]
|Achieve Milestone level 50 in Halo Waypoint.
|Achieve Milestone level 50 in Halo Waypoint.
|A blue colored EVA helmet with a gold visor.
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|Halo: Reach Beta Shirt
|Halo: Reach Beta Shirt
|Participated in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]] (Time-sensitive).  
|Participated in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]] (Time-sensitive).  
|A green hooded sweatshirt for Avatars with "Reach Beta Tester" written on the front and the [[Noble Team]] emblem on one shoulder.
|A green hooded sweatshirt for Avatars with "Reach Beta Tester" written on the front and the [[Noble Team]] emblem on one shoulder.
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|Halo 4 - [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Raider|RAIDER]] Helmet
|Unlock all technical specs for the RAIDER Spartan-IV armor variant.
|A steel and blue Raider helmet, with a blue visor.
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|Halo 4 - Raider DSTT Helmet
|Unlock all technical specs for the Raider DSTT Spartan-IV armor variant.
|A steel and blue Raider helmet, with an orange visor. Features the DSTT skin.
|}
|}
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|[[Carter-A259|Carter]]'s Helmet
|[[Carter-A259|Carter]]'s Helmet
|Unlocked by completing one campaign mission on Legendary without dying in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=%2027328 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.16.10'']</ref>
|Unlock by completing one campaign mission on Legendary without dying in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=%2027328 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.16.10'']</ref>
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|-align="center"
|[[Emile-A239|Emile]]'s Helmet
|[[Emile-A239|Emile]]'s Helmet
|Unlocked by earning a [[Bulltrue Medal]] in Firefight or Matchmaking in ''Halo: Reach''.
|Unlock by earning a [[Bulltrue Medal]] in Firefight or Matchmaking in ''Halo: Reach''.
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|[[Jorge-052|Jorge]]'s Helmet
|[[Jorge-052|Jorge]]'s Helmet
|Unlocked by earning a [[Killtacular Medal]] in multiplayer Matchmaking for ''Halo: Reach''.
|Unlock by earning a [[Killtacular Medal]] in multiplayer Matchmaking for ''Halo: Reach''.
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|[[Jun-A266|Jun]]'s Helmet
|[[Jun-A266|Jun]]'s Helmet
|Unlocked by obtaining [[Invincible Medal|100 kills without dying]] in Firefight or Campaign in ''Halo: Reach''.
|Unlock by obtaining [[Invincible Medal|100 kills without dying]] in Firefight or Campaign in ''Halo: Reach''.
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|[[Catherine-B320|Kat]]'s Helmet
|[[Catherine-B320|Kat]]'s Helmet
|Unlocked by earning an [[Avenger Medal]] in matchmaking in ''Halo: Reach''.
|Unlock by earning an [[Avenger Medal]] in matchmaking in ''Halo: Reach''.
|}
 
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!colspan="2"|''Halo 4'' Awards
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!Item
!Unlocked
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|[[Promethean Knight|Knight]] Helmet
|Unlock by earning the "[[Knight in White Assassination]]" achievement.
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|Platinum [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] Helmet
|Unlock by earning the "[[Wake Up, John]]" achievement.
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|[[UNSC Infinity]] Hoodie
|Unlock by earning the "[[Not Some Recruit Anymore]]" achievement.
|}
|}


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|Halo [[John-117|Master Chief]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Spartan Armor]]
|Halo [[John-117|Master Chief]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Spartan Armor]]
|A suit of MJOLNIR Mark V armor made in the image of the suit worn by the Master Chief in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', available via a token obtained through pre-ordering ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.<br/> Made available for purchase December 29, 2011.
|A suit of MJOLNIR Mark V armor made in the image of the suit worn by the Master Chief in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', available via a token obtained through pre-ordering ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. Made available for purchase December 29, 2011.
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|Halo 4 Warrior Armor
|Warrior Armor - Gold
|A suit of gold [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/Warrior|Warrior]] armor. Awarded to US-resident Xbox LIVE Rewards members who watch 3 out of 4 2012 presidential and vice presidential debates on Xbox LIVE for 30 minutes or more.<ref group="note">*Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (including D.C.) who are 13 years and older and who are Xbox LIVE Rewards members. To qualify for the offer, Xbox LIVE Rewards members must watch 3 out of 4 presidential and vice presidential debates for 30 minutes or more during the offer period. Offer starts 10/1/12 and ends 10/22/12. Debates air on 10/3, 10/11, 10/16, and 10/22 from 9-10:30pm ET (6-7:30pm PT). Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for some events and features. Real-time feedback functionality only available in select live events. See [http://www.xbox.com/election2012 xbox.com/election2012].</ref>
|A suit of gold [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Warrior|Warrior]] armor. Awarded to US-resident Xbox LIVE Rewards members who watched 3 out of 4 2012 presidential and vice presidential debates on Xbox LIVE for 30 minutes or more. Later made available for purchase.
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|[[Recruit]] Armor
|[[Recruit]] Armor
|Costume available via a token included with the [[Halo 4 Limited Edition]].
|Costume available via a token included with the [[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]. Later made available for purchase.
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|Cryo-tube
|Cryotube
|Prop available via a token included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition.
|Prop available via a token included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition. Later made available for purchase.
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|-align="center"
|[[FOTUS]] Armor
|[[FOTUS]] Armor
|Costume available via a token included with the [[Xbox 360#Halo-themed editions|Limited Edition ''Halo 4'' Xbox 360 console]].
|Costume available via a token included with the [[Xbox 360#Halo-themed editions|Limited Edition ''Halo 4'' Xbox 360 console]]. Later made available for purchase.
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|-align="center"
|Promethean Crawler
|Promethean Crawler
|Prop available via a token included with the Limited Edition ''Halo 4'' Xbox 360 console.
|Prop available via a token included with the Limited Edition ''Halo 4'' Xbox 360 console. Later made available for purchase.
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|-align="center"
|UNSC Eagle T-Shirt
|UNSC Eagle T-shirt
|Top available via a token included with the standalone Halo 4 UNSC Limited Edition wireless controller.
|Top available via a token included with the standalone Halo 4 UNSC Limited Edition wireless controller. Later made available for purchase.
|}
 
==Purchasable Items==
Numerous items are also available for purchase with Microsoft Points.
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!colspan="4"|''Halo 3''
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!Item
|Spartan Ops T-shirt
!Cost
|Top awarded for completing the "Spartan Ops Challenge", which required players to complete five different chapters of Halo 4 [[Spartan Ops]] between April 11, 2013, 2AM PST and April 12, 2013, 2 AM PST.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/04/08/Spartan-Ops-Promotion.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartan Ops Challenge'']</ref> Later made available for purchase.
!M
!F
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|Halo Camo Top
|Halo 4 Skills T-shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|Top first awarded for completing the "CSR Challenge" which required players to reach Competitive Skill Rank level 35 in the Castle Team DLC playlist between April 8, 2013, 2AM PST and April 22, 2013, 2 AM PST.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/04/09/CSR-Challenge-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''CSR Challenge'']</ref> Later awarded to everyone who registered for the "Halo 4 Global Championship". Eventually made available for purchase.
|N/A
|[[File:Halo Camo Top.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Crossed Swords Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|N/A
|[[File:Halo Crossed Swords Tee F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Hand Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Hand Tee.png|50px]]
|N/A
|-align="center"
|Halo Hoodie
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Hoodie M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Hoodie F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Legendary Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Legendary Tee M.png|50px]]
|N/A
|-align="center"
|Halo Long Sleeved Tee/Halo Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Long Sleeved Tee M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Tee2 F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Medals Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Medals Tee M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Medals Tee F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Medals Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Medals Tee.png|50px]]
|N/A
|-align="center"
|Halo Stuck Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Stuck Tee M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Stuck Tee F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Tee M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Tee F.png|50px]]
|}
|}


 
==Purchasable Items==
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Numerous items are also available for purchase with Microsoft Points prior to August 23, 2013, and with local currency thereafter. All tops, save for the Firefight hoodie, cost US$1 (80[[File:MS points.png|20px]]). In headwear, hats cost $1, helmets $1.99, and masks $2.99. Props cost $2.99 or $3.99 (save for the RvB Grifball which is only $1). Most full "dressup" outfits cost $3.99, though several cost only $2.99, and a few cost $4.99. The other three items are Corbulo Academy Pants & Boots and the Halo Cargo Shorts, both costing $1, and the Laser Kill Ring for $0.50. For the full catalogue with exact prices and additional currencies, see the [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/AvatarMarketplace?brand=14184 Xbox Live Avatar Store].
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!colspan="4"|''Halo 3: ODST''
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!Item
!Cost
!M
!F
|-align="center"
|Halo Beret
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Beret.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Beret.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Laser Kill Medal|(Halo) Laser Kill]] Ring
|40[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Laser Kill Ring M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Laser Kill Ring F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Military Cap
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Military Cap.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Military Cap.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo RC [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]]
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Avatar RC Warthog.png|50px]]
|[[File:Avatar RC Warthog.png|50px]]
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|[[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|UNSC Marine Armor]]
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:UNSC Marine Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:UNSC Marine Armor F.png|50px]]
|}
 
 
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!colspan="4"|''Halo: Reach''
|-align="center"
!Item
!Cost
!M
!F
|-align="center"
|Carter SPARTAN 259 Armor
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Carter SPARTAN 259 Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Carter SPARTAN 259 Armor F.png|50px]]
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|Emile SPARTAN 239 Armor
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Emile SPARTAN 239 Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Emile SPARTAN 239 Armor F.png|50px]]
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|Jorge SPARTAN 052 Armor
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Jorge SPARTAN 052 Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Jorge SPARTAN 052 Armor F.png|50px]]
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|Jun SPARTAN 266 Armor
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Jun SPARTAN 266 Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Jun SPARTAN 266 Armor F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Kat SPARTAN 320 Armor
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Kat SPARTAN 320 Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Kat SPARTAN 320 Armor F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Noble Six Armor
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Noble Six Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Noble Six Armor F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CQC variant|CQC Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr">Available in Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red and Steel.</ref>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:CQC Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:CQC Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/EOD variant|EOD Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:EOD Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:EOD Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:EVA Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:EVA Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|EVA Emile Helmet<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:EVA Emile Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:EVA Emile Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (G)|Gungnir Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Gungnir Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:Gungnir Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V/HAZOP|Hazop Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Hazop Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:Hazop Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V(J)|JFO Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:JFO Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:JFO Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Asymmetrical Action Group Operator armor|Operator Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Operator Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:Operator Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/M variant|Security Helmet]]<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Security Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:Security Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Firefight Hoodie
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Firefight Hoodie M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Firefight Hoodie F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Cargo Shorts
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Cargo Shorts.png|50px]]
|N/A
|-align="center"
|Halo Crossed Swords Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Crossed Swords Tee M.png|50px]]
|N/A
|-align="center"
|Halo [[Portable jump-jet|JetPack]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Jetpack.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Jetpack.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Noble Team T-Shirt - Black
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Noble Team T-Shirt - Black.png|50px]]
|N/A
|-align="center"
|Halo Noble Team T-Shirt - Gray
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Noble Team T-Shirt - Gray M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Noble Team T-Shirt - Gray F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Noble Team T-Shirt - Pink
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|N/A
|[[File:Halo Noble Team T-Shirt - Pink.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Reach T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Reach T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Reach T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Scarab.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Scarab.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Headshot T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Headshot T-shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Headshot T-shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Avatar mongoose.png|50px]]
|[[File:Avatar mongoose.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Remember Reach T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Remember Reach T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Remember Reach T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|UNSC Boonie Hat
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:UNSC Boonie Hat.png|50px]]
|[[File:UNSC Boonie Hat.png|50px]]
|}
 
 
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!colspan="4"|''Halo 4''
|-align="center"
!Item
!Cost
!M
!F
|-align="center"
|[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]] Ship
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Forward Unto Dawn Ship.png|50px]]
|[[File:Forward Unto Dawn Ship.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo 4 iHeartRadio T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo 4 iHeartRadio T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo 4 iHeartRadio T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo 4 Logo T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo 4 Logo T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo 4 Logo T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo 4 Master Chief Armor
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo 4 Master Chief Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo 4 Master Chief Armor F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo 4 Warthog
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo 4 Warthog.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo 4 Warthog.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Knight
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Knight.png|50px]]
|[[File:Knight.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|UNSC T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:UNSC T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:UNSC T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Wake Up John T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Wake Up John T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Wake Up John T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Watcher
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Watcher.png|50px]]
|[[File:Watcher.png|50px]]
|}
 
 
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|-align="center"
!colspan="4"|''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''
|-align="center"
!Item
!Cost
!M
!F
|-align="center"
|[[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo Academy]] Pants & Boots
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy Pants & Boots M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy Pants & Boots F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Black
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Black M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Black F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Blue
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Blue M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Blue F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Green
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy Tee M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy Tee F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Red
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Red M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Corbulo Academy T-Shirt - Red F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|Drop Pod]]
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Drop Pod.png|50px]]
|[[File:Drop Pod.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Thomas Lasky|Lasky]] Uniform
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Lasky Uniform.png|50px]]
|N/A
|-align="center"
|[[Chyler Silva|Silva]] Uniform
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|N/A
|[[File:Silva Uniform.png|50px]]
|}
 
 
{|cellpadding="3" border="1" align="center"
|-align="center"
!colspan="4"|Halo Universe
|-align="center"
!Item
!Cost
!M
!F
|-align="center"
|[[343 Industries|343]] Logo Tee
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:343 Logo Tee M.png|50px]]
|[[File:343 Logo Tee F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Arbiter]] Mask
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Arbiter Mask.png|50px]]
|[[File:Arbiter Mask.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Birthday Grunt
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Birthday Grunt.png|50px]]
|[[File:Birthday Grunt.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity|Booster Frame]]
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Booster Frame.png|50px]]
|[[File:Booster Frame.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Brute Costume
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Brute Costume M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Brute Costume F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalker]] Mask
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Brute Stalker Mask.png|50px]]
|[[File:Brute Stalker Mask.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Cortana Chip
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Cortana Chip.png|50px]]
|[[File:Cortana Chip.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Cortana Costume
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|N/A
|[[File:Cortana Costume.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Elite Costume
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Elite Costume M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Elite Costume F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Flood Costume
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Flood Costume M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Flood Costume F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammer]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Gravity Hammer.png|50px]]
|[[File:Gravity Hammer.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[04-343 Guilty Spark|Guilty Spark]] T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Guilty Spark T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Guilty Spark T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Anniversary CE Logo T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Anniversary CE Logo T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Anniversary CE Logo T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Anniversary Cover Art T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Anniversary Cover Art T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Anniversary Cover Art T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo ECCC 2011 T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo ECCC 2011 T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo ECCC 2011 T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Energy Sword.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Energy Sword.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Fest T-Shirt 2011
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Fest T-Shirt 2011 F.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Fest T-Shirt 2011 F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo [[Flood infection form|Flood]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Infectionformpet.png|50px]]
|[[File:Infectionformpet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Halsey]]'s [[The Package|Lab Coat]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|N/A
|[[File:Halo Halsey's Lab Coat.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo [[John-117|Master Chief]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Spartan Armor]]<ref group="note">Originally only available by pre-ordering ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.</ref>
|400[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Master Chief Spartan Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Master Chief Spartan Armor F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo Reach Emile T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Reach Emile T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Reach Emile T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Halo [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Spartan Armor]]<ref group="note">Available in Blue, Gold, Green, Lavender, Pink, Red, Silver, Steel, Violet, White and Bright Pink.</ref>
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Halo Spartan Armor M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Halo Spartan Armor F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|Master Chief Image T-Shirt
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Master Chief Image T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:Master Chief Image T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mjolnir Mark VI]] Helmet<ref group="note" name="colr"/>
|160[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Mjolnir Mark VI Helmet.png|50px]]
|[[File:Mjolnir Mark VI Helmet.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] Toy Prop
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Needler Toy Prop.png|50px]]
|[[File:Needler Toy Prop.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]
|240[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:Pillar of Autumn.png|50px]]
|[[File:Pillar of Autumn.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|RvB Grif Spartan
|320[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:RvB Grif Spartan M.png|50px]]
|[[File:RvB Grif Spartan F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|RvB Grifball
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:RvB Grifball.png|50px]]
|[[File:RvB Grifball.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|RvB Caboose T-Shirt<ref group="note">Based on a [http://roosterteeth.com/store/product.php?id=172 real shirt] available at the Rooster Teeth website.</ref>
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:RvB Caboose T-Shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:RvB Caboose T-Shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|RvB Camping T-shirt<ref group="note">Based on a [http://roosterteeth.com/store/product.php?id=76 real shirt] available at the Rooster Teeth website.</ref>
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:RvB Camping T-shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:RvB Camping T-shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|RvB Grifball T-shirt<ref group="note">Based on a [http://roosterteeth.com/store/product.php?id=254 real shirt] available at the Rooster Teeth website.</ref>
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:RvB Grifball T-shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:RvB Grifball T-shirt F.png|50px]]
|-align="center"
|RvB Zombie T-shirt<ref group="note">Based on a [http://roosterteeth.com/store/product.php?id=253 real shirt] available at the Rooster Teeth website.</ref>
|80[[File:MS points.png]]
|[[File:RvB Zombie T-shirt M.png|50px]]
|[[File:RvB Zombie T-shirt F.png|50px]]
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[McFarlane Toys]] will be producing several [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Avatars Series 1|action figures]] based off of Halo-theme Xbox 360 avatars.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/01/20/McFarlane-Toys-to-Create-Halo-Avatar-Figures.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''McFarlane Toys to Create Halo Avatar Figures'']</ref>
[[McFarlane Toys]] has produced several [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Avatars Series 1|action figures]] based on Halo-theme Xbox 360 avatars.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/01/20/McFarlane-Toys-to-Create-Halo-Avatar-Figures.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''McFarlane Toys to Create Halo Avatar Figures'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Evaavatar.png|The EVA helmet for the Xbox LIVE Avatar from Halo Waypoint.
File:Evaavatar.png|The EVA helmet for the Xbox LIVE Avatar from Halo Waypoint.
File:MarineAvatar.png|Marine BDU being worn by an avatar; available for purchase in the Avatar Marketplace.
File:MarineAvatar.png|Marine BDU being worn by an avatar; available for purchase in the Avatar Marketplace.
File:Floodsuit.png|An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a [[Flood Infection Form]] suit.
File:Floodsuit.png|An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a [[Pod infector|Flood Infection Form]] suit.
File:Avatar Items Dec 2011.png|Avatar items released in December 2011.
File:Avatar Items Dec 2011.png|Avatar items released in December 2011.
File:BWU - July 16 img 1.jpg|Noble Team avatar helmets
File:BWU - July 16 img 2.jpg|[[Spartan-B312]]'s avatar helmet
File:Rewards election armor.png|Warrior avatar costume offer.
File:Rewards election armor.png|Warrior avatar costume offer.
File:UNSC Eagle T-Shirt.jpg|UNSC Eagle T-Shirt, bonus with the Halo 4 Limited Edition controller.
File:Avatar costume recruit.jpg|Recruit armor costume, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition.
File:Avatar prop cryotube.jpg|Cryo tube prop, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition.
File:UNSC Eagle T-Shirt.jpg|UNSC Eagle T-shirt, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' limited edition controller.
File:Avatarfotus.jpg|FOTUS armor costume, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' limited edition console.
File:Avatar-Jackrabbit.png|[[Jackrabbit]] from ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:Avatar-Chopper.png|Banished T-25 Chopper from ''Halo Wars 2''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Notes==
==Sources==
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==Sources==
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[[Category:Xbox Live]]
[[Category:Xbox Live]]
[[Category:Customization]]

Latest revision as of 11:46, May 16, 2023

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 There is more information available on this subject at Avatar (Xbox Live) on the English Wikipedia.

Avatars are visual representations of users of the Xbox LIVE service on Xbox 360, Xbox One and Windows Phone.[1] Avatars debuted on the Xbox 360 as part of the "New Xbox Experience" systems update released on November 19, 2008. Numerous Halo-themed items are available for avatars on Xbox Live. There are seven different types of items: tops, headwear, accessories, props, bottoms, shoes, and "dress up" (full set outfits).

Avatar Awards[edit]

Avatar Awards are accessories which are unlocked for completing a specific task in one of the Halo games or on Xbox LIVE.

Halo Waypoint Awards
Item Unlocked Notes
Halo Waypoint Monitor Log In to Halo Waypoint for the first time. An Avatar prop which adds an idle animation to the player's Avatar in which their character summons a Forerunner Monitor who bobs and hovers around them playfully.
ODST Helmet Unlock Halo 3: ODST's Campaign Complete Achievement (Any difficulty). Headwear made in the image of the helmet worn by the Rookie.
ODST Hoodie Unlock Halo 3: ODST's Dark Times Achievement. A sage-green hoodie that's slightly unzipped, revealing a red heart, with an ODST and a Spartan in it.
ODST Armor Unlock Halo 3: ODST's Good Samaritan Achievement. A recreation of the combat armour worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in Halo 3: ODST.
ODST Shirt Unlock Halo 3: ODST's Tourist Achievement. A dark shirt simply displaying the term "ODST".
Recon Helmet/ODST Dare Helmet Unlock Halo 3: ODST's Vidmaster: Endure Achievement. Referred to as "ODST Dare helmet" and blue when worn by female Avatars and as "Recon Helmet" and red for male Avatars.
Halo Spartan EVA Helmet Achieve Milestone level 50 in Halo Waypoint. A blue colored EVA helmet with a gold visor.
Halo: Reach Beta Shirt Participated in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta (Time-sensitive). A green hooded sweatshirt for Avatars with "Reach Beta Tester" written on the front and the Noble Team emblem on one shoulder.
Halo 4 - RAIDER Helmet Unlock all technical specs for the RAIDER Spartan-IV armor variant. A steel and blue Raider helmet, with a blue visor.
Halo 4 - Raider DSTT Helmet Unlock all technical specs for the Raider DSTT Spartan-IV armor variant. A steel and blue Raider helmet, with an orange visor. Features the DSTT skin.
Halo: Reach Awards
Item Unlocked
Noble Six's Helmet Comic-Con 2010, GamesCom 2010 and Pax 2010 exclusive.
Carter's Helmet Unlock by completing one campaign mission on Legendary without dying in Halo: Reach.[2]
Emile's Helmet Unlock by earning a Bulltrue Medal in Firefight or Matchmaking in Halo: Reach.
Jorge's Helmet Unlock by earning a Killtacular Medal in multiplayer Matchmaking for Halo: Reach.
Jun's Helmet Unlock by obtaining 100 kills without dying in Firefight or Campaign in Halo: Reach.
Kat's Helmet Unlock by earning an Avenger Medal in matchmaking in Halo: Reach.
Halo 4 Awards
Item Unlocked
Knight Helmet Unlock by earning the "Knight in White Assassination" achievement.
Platinum Mark VI Helmet Unlock by earning the "Wake Up, John" achievement.
UNSC Infinity Hoodie Unlock by earning the "Not Some Recruit Anymore" achievement.

Bonuses[edit]

Certain items are only available via pre-order, launch day purchase, or limited editions.

Item Unlocked
Halo: Reach - Banshee Prop A prop available via a token included with Limited Edition Halo: Reach Wireless Controllers.[3]
UNSC Falcon with Halo: Reach Controller A prop available via a token included with Halo: Reach Limited and Legendary Editions.
Halo Master Chief Spartan Armor A suit of MJOLNIR Mark V armor made in the image of the suit worn by the Master Chief in Halo: Combat Evolved, available via a token obtained through pre-ordering Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Made available for purchase December 29, 2011.
Warrior Armor - Gold A suit of gold Warrior armor. Awarded to US-resident Xbox LIVE Rewards members who watched 3 out of 4 2012 presidential and vice presidential debates on Xbox LIVE for 30 minutes or more. Later made available for purchase.
Recruit Armor Costume available via a token included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition. Later made available for purchase.
Cryotube Prop available via a token included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition. Later made available for purchase.
FOTUS Armor Costume available via a token included with the Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console. Later made available for purchase.
Promethean Crawler Prop available via a token included with the Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console. Later made available for purchase.
UNSC Eagle T-shirt Top available via a token included with the standalone Halo 4 UNSC Limited Edition wireless controller. Later made available for purchase.
Spartan Ops T-shirt Top awarded for completing the "Spartan Ops Challenge", which required players to complete five different chapters of Halo 4 Spartan Ops between April 11, 2013, 2AM PST and April 12, 2013, 2 AM PST.[4] Later made available for purchase.
Halo 4 Skills T-shirt Top first awarded for completing the "CSR Challenge" which required players to reach Competitive Skill Rank level 35 in the Castle Team DLC playlist between April 8, 2013, 2AM PST and April 22, 2013, 2 AM PST.[5] Later awarded to everyone who registered for the "Halo 4 Global Championship". Eventually made available for purchase.

Purchasable Items[edit]

Numerous items are also available for purchase with Microsoft Points prior to August 23, 2013, and with local currency thereafter. All tops, save for the Firefight hoodie, cost US$1 (80MS points.png). In headwear, hats cost $1, helmets $1.99, and masks $2.99. Props cost $2.99 or $3.99 (save for the RvB Grifball which is only $1). Most full "dressup" outfits cost $3.99, though several cost only $2.99, and a few cost $4.99. The other three items are Corbulo Academy Pants & Boots and the Halo Cargo Shorts, both costing $1, and the Laser Kill Ring for $0.50. For the full catalogue with exact prices and additional currencies, see the Xbox Live Avatar Store.

Trivia[edit]

McFarlane Toys has produced several action figures based on Halo-theme Xbox 360 avatars.[6]

Gallery[edit]

  • John-117's Mark V armor, as a pre-order bonus for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    John-117's Mark V armor, as a pre-order bonus for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • An Xbox 360 avatar with default Noble Six gear.

    An Xbox 360 avatar with default Noble Six gear.

  • An Emile Xbox Live avatar.

    An Emile Xbox Live avatar.

  • An ODST armor avatar award unlocked via Waypoint and an achievement.

    An ODST armor avatar award unlocked via Waypoint and an achievement.

  • The EVA helmet for the Xbox LIVE Avatar from Halo Waypoint.

    The EVA helmet for the Xbox LIVE Avatar from Halo Waypoint.

  • Marine BDU being worn by an avatar; available for purchase in the Avatar Marketplace.

    Marine BDU being worn by an avatar; available for purchase in the Avatar Marketplace.

  • An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a Flood Infection Form suit.

    An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a Flood Infection Form suit.

  • Avatar items released in December 2011.

    Avatar items released in December 2011.

  • Noble Team avatar helmets

    Noble Team avatar helmets

  • Spartan-B312's avatar helmet

    Spartan-B312's avatar helmet

  • Warrior avatar costume offer.

    Warrior avatar costume offer.

  • Recruit armor costume, bonus with the Halo 4 Limited Edition.

    Recruit armor costume, bonus with the Halo 4 Limited Edition.

  • Cryo tube prop, bonus with the Halo 4 Limited Edition.

    Cryo tube prop, bonus with the Halo 4 Limited Edition.

  • UNSC Eagle T-shirt, bonus with the Halo 4 limited edition controller.

    UNSC Eagle T-shirt, bonus with the Halo 4 limited edition controller.

  • FOTUS armor costume, bonus with the Halo 4 limited edition console.

    FOTUS armor costume, bonus with the Halo 4 limited edition console.

  • Jackrabbit from Halo Wars 2.

    Jackrabbit from Halo Wars 2.

  • Banished T-25 Chopper from Halo Wars 2.

    Banished T-25 Chopper from Halo Wars 2.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Source: 'Avatars' to be Microsoft's answer to Miis and Home - Joystiq
  2. ^ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 07.16.10
  3. ^ Microsoft: Limited Edition Halo: Reach Controller with Avatar Banshee
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Spartan Ops Challenge
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint: CSR Challenge
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint: McFarlane Toys to Create Halo Avatar Figures
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