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{{SeeWikipedia|McFarlane Toys}}
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'''McFarlane Toys''' is a subsidiary of Todd McFarlane Productions Incorporated that makes detailed models of characters from movies, comics, musicians, video games, and sport figures.<ref>[[wikipedia:McFarlane_Toys|'''Wikipedia''''s article on ''McFarlane Toys'']]</ref>
'''McFarlane Toys''' is a subsidiary of Todd McFarlane Productions Incorporated that makes detailed models of characters from movies, comics, musicians, video games, and sport figures.<ref>[[wikipedia:McFarlane Toys|'''Wikipedia''''s article on ''McFarlane Toys'']]</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
After the launch of ''[[Halo 3]]'', they were given the contract to produce figures from the characters of the game, mainly the popular units, such as the [[John-117|Master Chief]], and several multiplayer figures to incorporate the increasing demand by their customers.
After the launch of ''[[Halo 3]]'', they were given the contract to produce figures from the characters of the game, mainly the popular units, such as the [[John-117|Master Chief]], and several multiplayer figures to incorporate the increasing demand by their customers.


Due to the success of the earlier figures, they also produced figures from ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', such as [[The Rookie]] and [[Veronica Dare]]. Later on, they made figures from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', along with the occasional figure from ''[[Halo 2]]''.
Due to the success of the earlier figures, they also produced figures from ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', such as [[Jonathan Doherty]] and [[Veronica Dare]]. Later on, they made figures from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', along with the occasional figure from ''[[Halo 2]]''.


On January 29, [[2010]], McFarlane Toys announced that they would produce the figures from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', which was released in September 2010.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13664 MCFARLANE TOYS TO PRODUCE 'HALO: REACH' ACTION FIGURES]</ref>
On January 29, [[2010]], McFarlane Toys announced that they would produce the figures from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', which was released in September 2010.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13664 MCFARLANE TOYS TO PRODUCE 'HALO: REACH' ACTION FIGURES]</ref>


McFarlane Toys created a statue of [[Noble Team]], which is included with the [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary Edition]] of the [[Halo: Reach|game]].
McFarlane Toys created a statue of [[Noble Team]], which is included with the [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary Edition]] of the [[Halo: Reach|game]].
On November 2, [[2012]], McFarlane Toys' founder Todd McFarlane unveiled the exclusive limited-edition ''The Master Chief vs. The Hunter'' resin statue to commemorate [[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]], the live-action webseries produced for the promotion of [[Halo 4]]. Only 500 pieces were produced and each statue was sequentially numbered and given a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Todd McFarlane.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l0qw7FBokk '''YouTube''': ''So Who Died?'']</ref>
On October 10, [[2013]], McFarlane Toys announced the new ''Halo 4: The Master Chief'' resin statue. The statue recreates the iconic cover art of Halo: 4. The statue is limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, and includes three interchangeable weapons. Each sequentially numbered piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity, hand-signed by Todd McFarlane. It was released on December 6 of the same year.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13952 HALO 4: THE MASTER CHIEF RESIN STATUE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED]</ref>
On February 17, [[2014]], McFarlane Toys announced two Master Chief figures, based on his appearance in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''Halo 2''. They were released on October of the same year.<ref>[http://www.halotoynews.com/2014/04/26/mcfarlane-halo-2014-figures-officially-announced-release/ '''Halo Toy News''' - ''McFarlane Halo 2014 Figures Officially Announced for Release!'']</ref>
In [[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.
In January [[2016]], the second and last series of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' figures were released, along with the announcement of the end of the partnership between McFarlane Toys and 343 Industries.


===Features===
===Features===
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===Halo Points===
===Halo Points===
''Main Article: [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes]]''
{{Main|McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes}}


In addition to purchasing the figures, customers would also receive 10-35 Halo points per figure (with exception of the Halo 3 12-inch Action Figures, which give the customer 40 Halo points) with in which can be redeemed for the Halo Points Program which started in January 2009. The Halo Points Program officially began in February, and all official redemption certificates must have been posted by November, 30 2009. The program was reserved to U.S., Canada, Australia and most European countries and has since ended.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/halopoints/ '''Spawn''': ''HALO Points'']</ref>
In addition to purchasing the figures, customers would also receive 10-35 Halo points per figure (with exception of the Halo 3 12-inch Action Figures, which give the customer 40 Halo points) with in which can be redeemed for the Halo Points Program which started in January 2009. The Halo Points Program officially began in February, and all official redemption certificates must have been posted by November 30, 2009. The program was reserved to U.S., Canada, Australia and most European countries and has since ended.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/halopoints/ '''Spawn''': ''HALO Points'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Spartans.png|The first wave of SPARTAN replicas produced by McFarlane Toys.
File:Spartans.png|The first wave of SPARTAN replicas produced by McFarlane Toys.
File:HR_LEGENDARY_STATUE.jpg|The Noble Team statue created by McFarlane Toys.
File:HR_LEGENDARY_STATUE.jpg|The Noble Team statue created by McFarlane Toys.
File:FUD-resin_statue.jpg|The Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Limited-Edition resin statue crafted by McFarlane Toys.
File:The_Master_Chief_statue.jpg|The Master Chief resin statue.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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==See also==
[[Minimates]]


==Related Links==
==Related links==
*[http://www.spawn.com McFarlane Toys Main Page]
*[http://www.spawn.com McFarlane Toys Main Page]
*[http://www.mcfarlanepedia.com/default.aspx/Mcfarlane/HomePage.html McFarlane-Encyclopedia]
*[http://www.mcfarlanepedia.com/default.aspx/Mcfarlane/HomePage.html McFarlane-Encyclopedia]


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