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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 [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] and [[Spike Grenade]]. | 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 [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] and [[Spike Grenade]] and features 26 points of articulation. | ||
Additionally, it is painted with glow-in-the-dark paint. | |||
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File:BruteCaptain-VISR Package.jpeg|The figure in its packaging. | |||
File:GlowingBruteCaptainfigure.jpg|The figure with its glow-in-the-dark paint. | |||
File:Halo8_brutevisr_photo_01_dp.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
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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 a [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]]. | The '''Buck''' action figure is based off of [[Edward Buck]]. He is in his [[ODST]] armor and is armed with a [[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. | ||
The figure also includes an oversized ODST helmet that can be taken off. When taken off, you can see Buck's face. | The figure also includes an oversized ODST helmet that can be taken off. When taken off, you can see Buck's face. | ||
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File:ODSTBuck-No helmet package.jpg|The figure in its packaging. | |||
File:Halo3ODST-Buck-Action figure.jpg | |||
File:Halo8_buck_photo_01_dp.jpg|The figure without the helmet. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
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[[File:Halo8_h2chief_photo_01_dp.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[File:Halo8_h2chief_photo_01_dp.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
[[File:H2 - MC Package.jpg|thumb|left|100px]] | |||
===Master Chief=== | ===Master Chief=== | ||
This '''Master Chief''' figure is based off the [[Master Chief]] from ''Halo 2''. It is equipped with dual Brute Plasma Rifles. | This '''Master Chief''' figure is based off the [[Master Chief]] from ''Halo 2''. It is equipped with dual Brute Plasma Rifles. It features 26 points of articulation. | ||
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[[File:Halo8_dare_photo_01_dp.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[File:Halo8_dare_photo_01_dp.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
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[[File:Series_8_Halo_Wars_Arbiter_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[File:Series_8_Halo_Wars_Arbiter_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
[[File:HW - Ripa Package.jpg|thumb|left|100px]] | |||
===Ripa 'Moramee=== | ===Ripa 'Moramee=== | ||
The '''Ripa 'Moramee''' figure is based off of the [[Arbiter]] from ''Halo Wars''. It is armed with dual [[Energy Swords]]. He is taller than the average Elite, 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 | 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 colored deep purple, instead of the traditional blue. | |||
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[[File:Halo8_marine_photo_01_dp.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[File:Halo8_marine_photo_01_dp.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
[[File:Halo 3 Marine Package.jpg|thumb|left|100px|The figure in its packaging.]] | |||
===UNSC Marine=== | ===UNSC Marine=== | ||
The '''UNSC Marine''' figure is based off the [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] that appear in ''Halo 3''. It comes with a [[Battle Rifle]]. | 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. | ||
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==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
[[File:Series_8_Elite_Astetic_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[File:Series_8_Elite_Astetic_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
[[File:Halo 3 - Ascetic Package.jpg|thumb|left|100px]] | |||
===Elite Ascetic=== | ===Elite Ascetic=== | ||
As of now, there is only one color for the [[Ascetic Harness]]: silver, with red as a secondary coloring. This figure comes with dual [[Spike Rifles]]. Like all other McFarlane figures, you can interchange armor between the figures. | As of now, there is only one color for the [[Ascetic Harness]]: silver, with red as a secondary coloring. This figure comes with dual [[Spike Rifles]] 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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[[File:Series_8_Spartan_EOD_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[File:Series_8_Spartan_EOD_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
[[File:White Package.jpg|thumb|left|100px]] | |||
===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. | 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. | ||
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[[File:Series_8_Spartan_MarkIV_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[File:Series_8_Spartan_MarkIV_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
Revision as of 16:08, July 4, 2010
Template:Ratings Template:New Content 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 are set to be released in June 2010.[1]
The series is unique in that McFarlane based the figures off of fan requests.
Campaign
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 Brute Plasma Rifle and Spike Grenade and features 26 points of articulation.
Additionally, it is painted with glow-in-the-dark paint.
The figure in its packaging.
The figure with its glow-in-the-dark paint.
- Halo8 brutevisr photo 01 dp.jpg
Buck
The Buck action figure is based off of Edward Buck. He is in his ODST armor and is armed with a 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 oversized ODST helmet that can be taken off. When taken off, you can see Buck's face.
The figure in its packaging.
- Halo8 buck photo 01 dp.jpg
The figure without the helmet.
Master Chief
This Master Chief figure is based off the Master Chief from Halo 2. It is equipped with dual Brute Plasma Rifles. It features 26 points of articulation.
Dare
The ONI Operative Dare figure comes with no helmet. It includes a M6C/SOCOM, and two Frag Grenades. It is an exclusive to GameStop.
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.
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 colored deep purple, instead of the traditional blue.
UNSC Marine
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.
Multiplayer
Elite Ascetic
As of now, there is only one color for the Ascetic Harness: silver, with red as a secondary coloring. This figure comes with dual Spike Rifles 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.
Elite Combat
The Elite Combat figure comes in an orange color. It includes dual Spike Rifles and is an exclusive to Toys 'R' Us in the US and Canada.
Spartan EOD
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. It has 26 points of articulation.
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.
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