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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. | 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. | ||
<center><gallery | <center> | ||
File: | <gallery> | ||
File:GlowingBruteCaptainfigure.jpg|The figure | File:Series 8 Brute VISR figure.jpg|The Brute Captain figure. | ||
File: | File:GlowingBruteCaptainfigure.jpg|The Brute Captain figure in the dark. | ||
</gallery></center> | File:BruteCaptain-VISR Package.jpeg|The Brute Captain figure in package. | ||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | |||
===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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The figure also includes an ODST helmet that can be taken off to reveal Buck's face underneath. | The figure also includes an ODST helmet that can be taken off to reveal Buck's face underneath. | ||
<center><gallery | <center> | ||
File: | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Halo3ODST-Buck-Action figure.jpg|The Buck figure. | ||
File: | File:Series 8 Buck figure.jpg|The Buck figure without the helmet. | ||
</gallery></center> | File:ODSTBuck-No helmet package.jpg|The Buck figure in package. | ||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
===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. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
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. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
===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. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Halo8_dare_photo_01_dp.jpg|The Dare figure. | |||
File:DareFigurePackage.jpg|The Dare figure in package. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
===Ripa 'Moramee=== | ===Ripa 'Moramee=== | ||
The '''Ripa 'Moramee''' figure is based off of the [[Arbiter]] from ''Halo Wars''. It is armed with dual [[Energy Swords]] and has 26 points of articulation. | The '''Ripa 'Moramee''' figure is based off of the [[Arbiter]] from ''Halo Wars''. It is armed with dual [[Energy Swords]] and has 26 points of articulation. | ||
He is taller than the average Elite figure, but the mold makes him difficult to pose. His energy swords are also hard to remove, even more so than the Arbiter figure from Series 2. They are also block coloured a deep purple, instead of the traditional white fading into blue. | He is taller than the average Elite figure, but the mold makes him difficult to pose. His energy swords are also hard to remove, even more so than the Arbiter figure from Series 2. They are also block coloured a deep purple, instead of the traditional white fading into blue. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Series_8_Halo_Wars_Arbiter_figure.jpg|The Ripa 'Moramee figure. | |||
File:HW - Ripa Package.jpg|The Ripa 'Moramee figure in package. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
===UNSC Marine=== | ===UNSC Marine=== | ||
The '''UNSC Marine''' figure is based off the [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] that appear in ''Halo 3''. It comes with a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] and has 26 points of articulation. | The '''UNSC Marine''' figure is based off the [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] that appear in ''Halo 3''. It comes with a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] and has 26 points of articulation. Interestingly, the Battle Rifle is the full-sized scale, used by Spartans, not the smaller one that came with the ODST figure, which is the same size as this figure. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Series 8 UNSC Marine figure.jpg|The UNSC Marine figure. | |||
File:Halo 3 Marine Package.jpg|The UNSC Marine figure in package. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
==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. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Series_8_Elite_Astetic_figure.jpg|The silver Elite Ascetic figure. | |||
File:Halo 3 - Ascetic Package.jpg|The silver Elite Ascetic figure in package. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
===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. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Series_8_Elite_Combat_figure.jpg|The orange Elite Combat figure. | |||
File:OrangeElitePackage.jpg|The orange Elite Combat figure in package. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
===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. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Series_8_Spartan_EOD_figure.jpg|The white Spartan EOD figure. | |||
File:White Package.jpg|The white Spartan EOD figure in package. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
===Spartan Mark IV=== | ===Spartan Mark IV=== | ||
The Spartan Mark IV figure is based off the ''Halo Wars'' multiplayer figure. It is black in color and is equipped with dual SMGs. | The Spartan Mark IV figure is based off the ''Halo Wars'' multiplayer figure. It is black in color and is equipped with dual SMGs. This figure is a Target exclusive. | ||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Series_8_Spartan_MarkIV_figure.jpg|The black Spartan Mark IV figure. | |||
File:BlackMarkIVPackage.jpg|The black Spartan Mark IV figure in package. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{McFarlane Series}} | {{McFarlane Series}} | ||
[[Category:Action | [[Category:Action figures]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:24, September 30, 2022
The 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.[1]
The series is unique in that McFarlane based the figures off of fan requests.
Campaign[edit]
Brute Captain[edit]
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 Kewu R'shi'k-pattern 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.
The Brute Captain figure.
The Brute Captain figure in the dark.
The Brute Captain figure in package.
Buck[edit]
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 figure also includes an ODST helmet that can be taken off to reveal Buck's face underneath.
The Buck figure.
The Buck figure without the helmet.
The Buck figure in package.
Master Chief[edit]
This Master Chief figure is based off the 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 Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifles. It features 26 points of articulation.
The Master Chief figure.
The Master Chief figure in package.
Dare[edit]
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.
The Dare figure.
The Dare figure in package.
Ripa 'Moramee[edit]
The Ripa 'Moramee figure is based off of the Arbiter from Halo Wars. It is armed with dual Energy Swords and has 26 points of articulation.
He is taller than the average Elite figure, but the mold makes him difficult to pose. His energy swords are also hard to remove, even more so than the Arbiter figure from Series 2. They are also block coloured a deep purple, instead of the traditional white fading into blue.
The Ripa 'Moramee figure.
The Ripa 'Moramee figure in package.
UNSC Marine[edit]
The UNSC Marine figure is based off the UNSC Marines that appear in Halo 3. It comes with a Battle Rifle and has 26 points of articulation. Interestingly, the Battle Rifle is the full-sized scale, used by Spartans, not the smaller one that came with the ODST figure, which is the same size as this figure.
The UNSC Marine figure.
The UNSC Marine figure in package.
Multiplayer[edit]
Elite Ascetic[edit]
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.
The silver Elite Ascetic figure.
The silver Elite Ascetic figure in package.
Elite Combat[edit]
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.
The orange Elite Combat figure.
The orange Elite Combat figure in package.
Spartan EOD[edit]
The Spartan EOD comes in a white color, with green detail coloring. This figure is armed with dual SMGs 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.
The white Spartan EOD figure.
The white Spartan EOD figure in package.
Spartan Mark IV[edit]
The Spartan Mark IV figure is based off the Halo Wars multiplayer figure. It is black in color and is equipped with dual SMGs. This figure is a Target exclusive.
The black Spartan Mark IV figure.
The black Spartan Mark IV figure in package.
Sources[edit]
