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The '''Joyride Halo 2 Exclusives''' were manufactured by [[Joyride Studios]]. All of the figures are based off of the characters from ''[[Halo 2]]''. Most, if not all, of the figures were released in limited numbers. | The '''Joyride Halo 2 Exclusives''' were manufactured by [[Joyride Studios]]. All of the figures are based off of the characters from ''[[Halo 2]]''. Most, if not all, of the figures were released in limited numbers. | ||
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The '''Active Camouflage Mini Set''' was released in September 2005 as a NonStopToys.com exclusive. The figures are on a scale of three inches. | The '''Active Camouflage Mini Set''' was released in September 2005 as a NonStopToys.com exclusive. The figures are on a scale of three inches. | ||
It comes with a [[Master Chief]] figure, | It comes with a [[John-117|Master Chief]] figure, a [[Spartan]], [[Elite]], and two [[Grunts|Spec-Ops Grunts]] in [[active camouflage]]. It comes with two [[Battle Rifles]] (one in active camo), two [[Plasma Pistols]], and one Energy Sword. | ||
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File:ActiveCamoMiniSet.jpg|The Active Camo Mini Set. | File:ActiveCamoMiniSet.jpg|The Active Camo Mini Set. | ||
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The '''Evolution Set''' was made available December 2004 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. It was limited to 5000 pieces. | The '''Evolution Set''' was made available December 2004 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. It was limited to 5000 pieces. | ||
The set came in a metal display case with an embossed ''Halo 2'' logo, which became known as a ''Halo'' Biscuit Box. It came with the Master Chief from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' in [[Mark V]] armor and the Master Chief from ''Halo 2'' in [[Mark VI]] armor. It comes with | The set came in a metal display case with an embossed ''Halo 2'' logo, which became known as a ''Halo'' Biscuit Box. It came with the Master Chief from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' in [[Mark V]] armor and the Master Chief from ''Halo 2'' in [[Mark VI]] armor. It comes with an [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]], a Pistol, a Battle Rifle, and SMG. | ||
It also came with three exclusive ''Halo 2'' postcards. | It also came with three exclusive ''Halo 2'' postcards. | ||
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===Master Chief (Active Camouflage)=== | ===Master Chief (Active Camouflage)=== | ||
The '''Active Camouflage Master Chief''' was released summer 2005 at the ComicCon International from July | The '''Active Camouflage Master Chief''' was released summer 2005 at the ComicCon International from July 14–17 and at the Wizard World Chicago from August 5–7. It comes in active camo and a Shotgun, Magnum and an Energy Sword that are also in active camo. | ||
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The figure was announced in early July as a "mystery" exclusive, it was not revealed exactly what it would be until just before the Comic-Con. Great secrecy was made to ensure the figure would be a surprise. | The figure was announced in early July as a "mystery" exclusive, it was not revealed exactly what it would be until just before the Comic-Con. Great secrecy was made to ensure the figure would be a surprise. | ||
Its release also coincided with the release of the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''. It is taken directly from the story "Armor Testing," | Its release also coincided with the release of the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''. It is taken directly from the story "Armor Testing," in which [[Maria-062]], a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]], is forced to grab an ODST and use him as a human shield to prevent herself from being shot. | ||
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File:X odst.jpg|The two variants of the ODST figures. | File:X odst.jpg|The two variants of the ODST figures. | ||
File:JR H2 Exclusive ODST (both versions boxed).jpg|Both versions boxed. | |||
File:JR H2 Exclusive ODST (Box Back).jpg|The back of the box. | |||
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==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
===Blue Spartan Set=== | ===Blue Spartan Set=== | ||
The '''Blue Spartan Set''' released September 2006 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. This set includes a Spartan in blue armor with white as a secondary. It features 23 points of articulation. It is armed with | The '''Blue Spartan Set''' released September 2006 as a DieCastExpress.com exclusive. This set includes a Spartan in blue armor with white as a secondary. It features 23 points of articulation. It is armed with an [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]], two [[SMG]]s, a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]], and a blue flag on a stand. | ||
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===Brown Spartan=== | ===Brown Spartan=== | ||
The '''Brown Spartan''' was made as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com and ToyWiz.com. It features a Spartan in brown armor armed with | The '''Brown Spartan''' was made as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com and ToyWiz.com. It features a Spartan in brown armor armed with an SMG, Plasma Rifle, and a [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]]. It features 23 points of articulation. | ||
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The '''Heavy Weapons Battle Pack''' was released October 2006. It includes weapons for Joyride's multiplayer figures. It includes the following: | The '''Heavy Weapons Battle Pack''' was released October 2006. It includes weapons for Joyride's multiplayer figures. It includes the following: | ||
*M247 General Purpose Machine Gun | *M247 General Purpose Machine Gun | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}} | ||
*[[Rocket Launcher]] | *[[M41 SSR MAV/AW|Rocket Launcher]] | ||
*Shotgun | *Shotgun | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}} | ||
*[[Assault Bomb]] | *[[Assault Bomb]] | ||
*[[Frag Grenade]] | *[[Frag Grenade]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} | ||
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===Orange Spartan=== | ===Orange Spartan=== | ||
The '''Orange Spartan''' figure was made available December 2004 as an exclusive at Musicland stores. It is orange-colored, with white as the detail coloring. It also features the Juggernaut symbol on its pauldrons. It features 23 points of articulation and is armed with | The '''Orange Spartan''' figure was made available December 2004 as an exclusive at Musicland stores. It is orange-colored, with white as the detail coloring. It also features the Juggernaut symbol on its pauldrons. It features 23 points of articulation and is armed with an SMG and Battle Rifle. | ||
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===Pink Spartan=== | ===Pink Spartan=== | ||
The '''Pink Spartan''' figure was released November 2005 as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com. Only | The '''Pink Spartan''' figure was released November 2005 as an exclusive at DieCastExpress.com and JoyRideStudios.com. It is rated for children aged 8+ and has a "Mature" product rating. Only 1,600 of them were produced and they came in a special edition blister card packaging. It features 23 points of articulation and is armed with two SMGs, an Energy Sword, and a Magnum. | ||
This action figure was a reference to [[Rooster Teeth]]'s popular [[Red vs Blue]] machinima. It is the exact tone of color used by the Red Team character, Private Donut. Joyride Studios even went so far as describing the armor as "light red", the same way that Donut does. | |||
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File:X spartan pink.jpg|The Pink Spartan action figure. | File:X spartan pink.jpg|The Pink Spartan action figure. | ||
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File:Halo2 hogv2.jpg|The | File:Halo2 hogv2.jpg|Ditto - with SPARTANs | ||
File:JS H2 Exclusive Hog v2 box back.jpg|The back of the Hog box. | |||
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==Labeling== | ==Labeling== | ||
On each action figure unit, Joyride has included a serial number, which allows you to find out when the action figure was created. The date code has four numbers followed by 'SS' actually stamped or embossed in the cardboard. The first three digits are the date the product was made, and the fourth digit is the year. For example: 2653SS means the product was manufactured on the 265th day of 2003 (9/23/2003).<ref>http://www.eplanetx.net/grmach1.html</ref> | On each action figure unit, Joyride has included a serial number, which allows you to find out when the action figure was created. The date code has four numbers followed by 'SS' actually stamped or embossed in the cardboard. The first three digits are the date the product was made, and the fourth digit is the year. For example: 2653SS means the product was manufactured on the 265th day of 2003 (9/23/2003).<ref>http://www.eplanetx.net/grmach1.html</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Joyride Series}} | {{Joyride Series}} | ||
[[Category:Action figures]] | |||