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The ''Halo'' line of '''action figures''' began in 2003, made by [[Joyride Studios]], who produced the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and most ''[[Halo 2]]'' lines. In March 2008, the Todd [[McFarlane Toys|McFarlane]] company began producing the ''[[Halo 3]]'' action figure sets. They continued producing figures for most of the games that followed, including broader series dedicated to the rest of the ''Halo'' universe. In 2010, it was announced that [[Square Enix]]'s Play Arts Kai brand would also produce ''Halo'' action figures, beginning with ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Several other companies have also produced ''Halo'' figures.
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[[Image:Halo-marines.jpg|thumb|250px|Marine action figures from Joyride, ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]]'' era.]]
[[Image:Spartans.png|thumb|250px|Spartan action figures from McFarlane, ''[[Halo 3]]'' era.]]
[[Joyride Studios]] created a line of '''Action Figures''' for ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' starting in 2003. In March 2008, the Todd [[McFarlane]] company began producing the ''[[Halo 3]]'' Action Figure sets.  


==Joyride Studios==
The success of the figures is due largely to the close interconnection abilities of the figures with one another. Most maintain a 6" scale, and feature interchangeable weapons. A more popular feature, introduced by [[McFarlane Toys]], allows the figures to interchange armor with each other, allowing the owner to create customized armor.
[[File:Halo-marines.jpg|thumb|Marine action figures from Joyride, ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]]'' era.]]
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[[Joyride Studios|Joyride]] Studios produced both the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' action figures. The Joyride figures were released in more series, but each series had only four-five figures.


Joyride included a serial number on each figure designating when it was created. This date code has four numbers followed by 'SS' stamped or embossed in the cardboard packaging. The first three digits represent 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).
==Figure Locations==
{{Joyride Series}}
*'''Australia''' - Target,Toys R Us, Game. Previously sold in EB games, but are not currently.


==Kotobukiya==
*'''USA''' - Most department or toy stores (Wal-Mart, Toys R Us), Comic stores (Alien Worlds), Bookstores (Borders), and game stores (GameStop). Grifball Spartan will be sold exclusively at the San Diego Comic-Con 2009.[http://mcfarlanetoys.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13570]
[[File:Kotobukiya Master Chief figure.jpg|thumb|100px|Master Chief ''Halo 4-era'' figure made by Kotobukiya.]]
Kotobukiya have released several ''[[Halo 3]]-era'' figures. They announced a new ''[[Halo 4]]'' figure set for November 2014.<ref>[http://www.halotoynews.com/2013/07/17/kotobukiya-halo-4-artfx-statue-line-announced-for-fall-2014/ '''Halo Toy News''' ''Kotobukiya Halo 4 ArtFX Statue Line Announced for Fall 2014!'']</ref> This figure feature the Master Chief standing in a [[Forerunner]] ramp, armed with a [[BR85HB battle rifle]] and equipped with two sets of interchangeable arms that let it pose him with weapon at the ready or held over his shoulder with an [[M9 frag grenade]] in the other hand.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/new-master-chief-artfx-statue-released-by-kotobukiya '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''New Master Chief Statue revealed by Kotobukiya!'']</ref>
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==McFarlane Toys==
[[File:Spartans.png|thumb|left|Spartan action figures from McFarlane, ''[[Halo 3]]'' era.]]
{{Main|McFarlane Toys}}
McFarlane Toys produced numerous ''Halo'' figures, beginning with ''[[Halo 3]]'', and continuing with ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and various other figures from the ''Halo'' universe. They also produced figures from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', with the first series released in September 2010, and ''[[Halo 4]]'' in 2012.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13664 '''Spawn''': ''MCFARLANE TOYS TO PRODUCE 'HALO: REACH' ACTION FIGURES'']</ref> Halo: Reach figures are on a slightly different scale than the previous Halo 3 figures. Spartan figures are slightly taller, even though they are [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan-IIIs]], which are supposed to be smaller than ''Halo 3'''s Spartan-IIs. Covenant figures, such as Grunts and Elites, are also larger. Regular human figures, such as the Army troopers, are about the same size as the Spartan figures of ''Halo 3'', larger than the ''Halo 3'' humans. ''Halo 4'' figures are of the same scale as the Reach figures, whereas the Didact figure is twice higher than a Spartan figure.


In October 2014, McFarlane released two Master Chief figures, these figures being based on Master Chief's appearance in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''.
Figures can also be purchased online around the world.


On [[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.
==''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' Series==
[[Joyride]] Studios produced the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' action figures. It included a total of five series (without counting mini-sets and exclusives). Joyride included a serial number on each figure designating when it was created. This date code has four numbers followed by 'SS' stamped or embossed in the cardboard packaging. The first three digits represent 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).
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'''Series 1'''
*[[Halo 1 Master Chief v1 Action Figure|Master Chief v1]]
*[[Halo 1 Cortana Action Figure|Cortana]]
*[[Halo 1 Warthog v1 Action Figure|Warthog v1]]


On [[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.
'''Series 2'''
*[[Halo 1 Master Chief v.2 Action Figure|Master Chief v2]]
*[[Halo 1 Red Spartan Action Figure|Red SPARTAN]]
*[[Halo 1 Blue Elite Action Figure|Blue Elite]]<br />
*[[Halo 1 Ghost action figure|Ghost]]


===Features===
'''Series 3'''
These figures include new features such as Halo Points, which allowed owners to trade the points for other Halo items. However, the program ended on December 1, 2009, and is now unavailable.
*[[Halo 1 Blue Spartan Action Figure|Blue Spartan]]
*[[Halo 1 Sergeant Johnson Action Figure|Sergeant Johnson]]
*[[Halo 1 UNSC Marine 1 Action Figure|UNSC Marine 1]]
*[[Halo 1 UNSC Marine 2 Action Figure|UNSC Marine 2]]
*[[Halo 1 Banshee Set|Banshee]]
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They also have considerable differences from the toys produced by Joyride studios; they are considerably smaller, molded in a "6-inch" scale, and have more detailed sculpts, which is McFarlane's hallmark.
'''Series 4'''
*[[Halo 1 White Spartan Action Figure|White Spartan]]
*[[Halo 1 Warthog v2 Set|Warthog v2]]
*[[Halo 1 Orange Grunt Action Figure|Orange Grunt]]
*[[Halo 1 Red Elite|Red Elite]]


Another feature these figures have is that the multiplayer figurines have removable head, shoulder, and chest armor, which allows them to interchange armor and create customizable figures.
'''Series 5'''
{{McFarlane Series}}
*[[Halo 1 Black Spartan Action Figure|Black Spartan]]
*[[Halo 1 Red Grunt Action Figure|Red Grunt]]
*[[Halo 1 Flood Carrier Form Action Figure|Flood Carrier Form]]
*[[Halo 1 Gold Elite Action Figure|Gold Elite]]
 
'''Armory Series'''
*[[Halo 1 Weapon Battle Pack set|Weapon Battle Pack]]
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'''Mini Sets '''
*[[Halo 1 Campaign 2-Pack|Campaign 2-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 1 Campaign 2-Pack-2|Campaign 2-Pack #2]]
*[[Halo 1 Campaign 5-Pack-1|Campaign 5-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 1 Campaign 5-Pack-2|Campaign 5-Pack #2]]
*[[Halo 1 Slayer 2-Pack-1|Slayer 2-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 1 Slayer 2-Pack-2|Slayer 2-Pack #2]]
*[[Halo 1 Slayer 5-Pack-1|Slayer 5-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 1 Slayer 5-Pack-2|Slayer 5-Pack #2]]
 
'''Exclusives'''
*[[Halo 1 Active Camouflage Master Chief Action Figure|Active Camouflage Master Chief]]
*[[Halo 1 Battle Damaged Black Master Chief Action Figure|Black Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 1 Cobalt Spartan Action Figure|Cobalt Spartan]]
*[[Halo 1 Battle Damaged Cobalt Spartan Action Figure|Cobalt Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 1 Active Camouflage Elite Action Figure|Elite (Active Camouflage) ]]
*[[Halo 1 Battle Damaged Maroon Spartan Action Figure|Maroon Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 1 Battle Damaged Master Chief Action Figure|Master Chief (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[E3 '03 Proto - Mini Master Chief]]
*[[Halo 1 Mini Master Chief Exclusive]]
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==''[[Halo 2]]'' Series==
''Halo 2'' action figures were produced by Joyride Studios as well, and were divided into 10 Series (without counting the mini-set or the exclusives). They are considerably different compared to the ''Halo 3'' McFarlane figures. Like the toys from the first game, a four digit date code followed by 'SS' was stamped or embossed on the cardboard. The first three digits are the date the product was made, and the fourth digit is the year.  
 
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'''Series 1'''
*[[Master Chief(Action Figure)]]
*[[Brute(Action Figure)]]
*[[Warthog v.1]]
*Jackal Major(Action Figure)
 
'''Series 2'''
*[[Master Chief v.2]]
*[[Halo 2 s2 White Spartan Action Figure|White Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 Warthog v.2|Warthog v.2]]
*[[Drone(Action Figure)]]
*[[Ghost(Action Figure)]]
 
'''Series 3'''
*[[Blue Spartan]]
*[[Tartarus(Action Figure)]]
*[[Ghost(Action Figure)]]
*[[SpecOps Grunt(Action Figure)]]
 
'''Series 4'''
*[[Master Chief v.3]]
*[[Red Spartan]]
*[[ODST(Action Figure)]]
*[[Ranger Elite(Action Figure)]]
*[[Halo 2 Banshee|Banshee(Action Figure)]]
 
'''Series 5'''
*[[Halo 2 s5 Steel Spartan Action Figure|Steel Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 s5 Arbiter Action Figure|Arbiter]]
*[[Halo 2 s5 SpecOps Elite Action Figure|SpecOps Elite]]
*[[Halo 2 s5 Spectre Mini-set|Spectre]]
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'''Series 6'''
*[[Halo 2 s6 Tan Spartan Action Figure|Tan Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 s6 Human Flood Action Figure|Human Flood]]
*[[Halo 2 Hunter 2-pack|Hunter 2-pack]]
*[[Halo 2 Red Elite Action Figure|Red Elite]]


==Square Enix==
'''Series 7'''
[[File:Reach-SE Emile.jpeg|thumb|150px|A figure of [[Emile-A239]], made by Square Enix.]]
*[[Halo 2 s7 Cyan Spartan Action Figure|Cyan Spartan]]
{{Main|Square Enix}}
*[[Halo 2 s7 Prophet of Truth Action Figure|Prophet of Truth]]
Square Enix produced figures of [[NOBLE Team]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', in much larger scale, than McFarlane's, with the first set in stores in January 2011, and the second set later in April.<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/07/22/halo-play-arts-figures-officially-announced.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''Halo Play Arts Figures Officially Announced'']</ref> Their figures are notable for being highly detailed, while still being articulated. Square Enix continued producing figures, for ''Halo'''s tenth anniversary, ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'',<ref>[https://twitter.com/SQEX_MD_NA/status/476467880435789826/photo/1 '''Twitter''' - '' Square Enix MD NA'']</ref> and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
*[[Halo 2 s7 Heretic Elite Action Figure|Heretic Elite]]
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*[[Halo 2 s7 Heretic Banshee Mini-set|Heretic Banshee]]


==Jada==
'''Series 8'''
Jada produces a series of die cast vehicles and figurines for ''Halo 4''.
*[[Halo 2 s8 Master Chief v4 Action Figure|Master Chief v.4]]
*[[Halo 2 s8 Jackal Action Figure|Jackal]]
*[[Halo 2 s8 Heretic Grunt Action Figure|Heretic Grunt]]
*[[Halo 2 s8 Heretic Elite Leader|Heretic Elite Leader]]


==Sideshow Collectibles==
'''Series 10'''
Sideshow Collectibles' figures are much more expensive than regular figures, but the quality outmatches most of other companies' work. They started by releasing the [[John-117|Master Chief]] Premium figure from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', and have announced a ''[[Halo 4]]''-era Cortana figure.
*[[Jackal Sniper(Action Figure)]]
'''Mini Sets'''


==ThreeA==
*[[Halo 2 Campaign 2-Pack-1|Campaign 2-Pack #1]]
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*[[Halo 2 Campaign 2-Pack-2|Campaign 2-Pack #2]]
ThreeA's figures, while similar to Square Enix's ones, are even taller and more detailed. They are also more expensive. Their first release was [[Carter-A259]] in 2013, and many others have since followed.
*[[Halo 2 Campaign 5-Pack-1|Campaign 5-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 2 Campaign 5-Pack-2|Campaign 5-Pack #2]]
*[[Halo 2 Slayer 2-Pack-1|Slayer 2-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 2 Slayer 2-Pack-2|Slayer 2-Pack #2]]
*[[Halo 2 Slayer 5-Pack-1|Slayer 5-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 2 Slayer 5-Pack-2|Slayer 5-Pack #2]]
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==Bandai America==
'''Exclusives'''
Bandai America released four Sprukits figures based on three ''Halo 4'' characters with different construction levels. Three figures were Level 2 Sprukits (John-117, [[Sarah Palmer]], and [[Gabriel Thorne]]), which were released on August 2014, and the fourth was a Level 3 Master Chief figure, which was released on October 2014.<ref>[http://www.collectiondx.com/news_item/13014/bandai_sprukits '''Collection DX''' - ''Bandai Sprukits launch lineup'']</ref><ref>[http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?spotlight=500&eeshop=&collect=&theme=Halo&company=BANDAI&rppdup=60&rpp=60&filterdup=0&filter=0&premium=0&nm=0&coming=&clearance=0&justone=0&SearchOrder=com&searchfield=&pref=0&pg=0&orsearch=0&wrid=0&tree=0&sort=0&new=0 '''Entertainment Earth''' - ''Bandai: Halo'']</ref>
*[[Active Camouflage Mini Set]]
*[[Arbiter (Active Camouflage)]]
*[[Halo 2 Blue Spartan v2 Exclusive|Blue Spartan v.2]]
*[[Halo 2 Blue Spartan (Battle Damaged) Exclusive|Blue Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 2 Brown Spartan Exclusive|Brown Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 Brute Variant Exclusive|Brute (Limited Edition Variant)]]
*[[Action Figure Evolution Set|Evolution Set]]
*[[Halo 2 Gold Spartan (Battle Damaged) Exclusive|Gold Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 2 Heavy Weapons Battle Pack Exclusive|Heavy Weapons Battle Pack]]
*[[Halo 2 Hog v2 Exclusive|Hog v.2]]
*[[Halo 2 Jackal Major Exclusive|Jackal Major]]
*[[Halo 2 Master Chief (Active Camouflage) Action Figure|Master Chief (Active Camouflage)]]
*[[Halo 2 Mini Master Chief Exclusive|Mini Master Chief]]
*[[Mini Prototype Master Chief]]
*[[Mini Prototype Master Chief (black)]]
*[[Halo 2 ODST v2 Exclusive|ODST v.2]]
*[[Halo 2 Orange Spartan Exclusive|Orange Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 Pink Spartan Exclusive|Pink Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 Prophet of Mercy Exclusive|Prophet of Mercy]]
*[[Halo 2 Prophet of Regret (Holographic) Exclusive|Prophet of Regret (Holographic)]]
*[[Halo 2 Purple Spartan Exclusive|Purple Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 Red Spartan v2 Exclusive|Red Spartan v.2]]
*[[Halo 2 Red Spartan (Battle Damaged) Exclusive|Red Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 2 Slayer 2-Pack Exclusive|Slayer 2-Pack Exclusive]]
*[[Halo 2 Steel Spartan Exclusive|Steel Spartan (Limited Edition Variant)]]
*[[Halo 2 Teal Spartan (Battle Damaged) Exclusive|Teal Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 2 Warthog (Battle Damaged) Exclusive|Warthog (Battle Damaged)]]
*[[Halo 2 White Elite Exclusive|White Elite]]
*[[Halo 2 White Spartan (Battle Damaged) Exclusive|White Spartan (Battle Damaged)]]
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==NECA==
==''[[Halo 3]]''==
NECA produced a Master Chief action figure based on his ''Halo 4'' appearance. It has two weapons: an [[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H Magnum]] and an [[MA5D assault rifle]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/HaloWaypoint/status/435558285966454785/photo/1/large '''Twitter''' - ''Halo Waypoint: Master Chief 18” Scale Action Figure prototype'']</ref> It was released on June 2014.<ref>[http://necaonline.com/46790/products/toys/large-scale-figures/halo-18-scale-action-figure-master-chief-case-2 '''NECA Online''' - ''Halo – 18″ Scale Action Figure – Master Chief (Case 2)'']</ref>
The '''Halo 3 Action Figures''' are produced exclusively by [[McFarlane]] Toys. These figures include new features such as Halo Points (which allow owners to trade the points for other Halo items) and removable armor.


==Sandboxr==
They also have considerable differences from the toys produced by Joyride studios; they are considerably smaller, molded in a "6-inch" scale, and have more detailed sculpts, which is McFarlane's hallmark. They were released in fewer waves than the Joyride products, but each series included more figures.  
In late [[2015]], [[343 Industries]] partnered with ''Sandboxr'' to produce customizable 3D Spartan printing based on ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/killed-from-the-gravy '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Killed From the Gravy'']</ref>


==Sources==
{{McFarlane Series}}
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==Related links==
==Links==
===Internal===
===Internal===
*[[Halo Kubricks|Kubricks]]
*[[Kubricks]]
*[[Jasman Toys|Halo 3 Replica Guns]]
*[[Halo 3 Replica Guns]]
*[[Wizkids|WizKids]]


===External===
===External===
*[http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo.asp Joyride Product List Halo 1]
*[http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo2_8_mc.asp Joyride Product List Halo 2]
*[http://spawn.com/news/news3.aspx?id=13235 McFarlane Product List Halo 3]
*[http://spawn.com/features/halo3s1/ McFarlane Halo 3 Series 1 product information]
*[http://spawn.com/features/halo3s2/ McFarlane Halo 3 Series 2 product information]
*[http://spawn.com/halopoints/ McFarlane Halo Points information]
*[http://spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=413 McFarlane Halo 3 Campaign information]
*[http://spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=412 McFarlane Halo 3 Series 3 Multiplayer information]
*[http://spawn.com/halo/ McFarlane Halo 3 Official Site]
*[http://spawn.com/halo/ McFarlane Halo 3 Official Site]
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*[http://mcfarlanetoys.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13570 McFarlane Halo 3 Grifball Spartan]
*[http://www.spawn.com/news/news2.aspx?id=13642 'Halo' Series 7 Photography Revealed]
*[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13647 PRESENTING 'HALO' SERIES 8 ACTION FIGURE LINEUP]
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