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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.<ref>http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13647</ref> | |||
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 [[Brute 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. | 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> | <center><gallery widths="120" orientation="portrait"> | ||
<gallery> | File:BruteCaptain-VISR Package.jpeg|The figure in its packaging. | ||
File: | File:GlowingBruteCaptainfigure.jpg|The figure with its glow-in-the-dark paint. | ||
File:GlowingBruteCaptainfigure.jpg|The | File:Halo8_brutevisr_photo_01_dp.jpg | ||
File: | </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 | 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. | ||
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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> | <center><gallery widths="120" orientation="portrait"> | ||
<gallery> | File:ODSTBuck-No helmet package.jpg|The figure in its packaging. | ||
File: | File:Halo3ODST-Buck-Action figure.jpg | ||
File: | File:Halo8_buck_photo_01_dp.jpg|The figure without the helmet. | ||
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[[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 [[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 [[Brute Plasma Rifles]]. It features 26 points of articulation. | ||
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[[File:Halo8_dare_photo_01_dp.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | |||
===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 a [[M6C/SOCOM]], and two [[Frag Grenades]]. It is an exclusive to GameStop. | ||
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[[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]] 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. | ||
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[[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 [[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. | ||
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==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
[[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 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 [[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_Elite_Combat_figure.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | |||
===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 [[Spike Rifles]] and is an exclusive to Toys 'R' Us in the US and Canada. | ||
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[[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]] | |||
===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. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{McFarlane Series}} | {{McFarlane Series}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Action Figures]] | ||
