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Jazwares

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Jazwares is an American company and manufacturer of collectibles, plush and stuffed toys, and general action figures. Founded in 1997 by Judd Zebersky, Jazwares was responsible for the Halo Infinite tie-in line of action figures, which range from 3.75 to 12 inches in scale.

History

Originally announced in a photo-prohibited booth during Toy Fair 2020, Jazwares' first foray into the Halo universe would be through multiple Infinite tie-in lines of figures. The first, dubbed The Spartan Collection, would involve Spartan-centric figures from across the mainline Halo video games at a scale of 6.5 inches. The second, dubbed The World of Halo, would see a wider range of figures, including characters from the Banished and the UNSC, along with vehicles for both. The World of Halo would be scaled at 3.75 inches. A final line, the 12 inch line, would see a brief release, featuring characters from both lines in a larger, but simplified scale. Miscellaneous boxed sets scaled with The World of Halo would also be released, albeit in fewer numbers than either of the latter two lines.

The Spartan Collection is the longest running line by Jazwares, running for around eight or nine series, with each made up of three to four figures. The 12 inch line became defunct by its third series, with The World of Halo falling to a similar fate. The Spartan Collection would also see the debut of official Fractures action figure merchandise, with figures based on the Belos armor and Yoroi becoming available to purchase, the latter across multiple lines from Jazwares.

The Spartan Collection toyline

Series 1

The World of Halo toyline

Series 1

  • Brute Captain with Mangler (Halo Infinite)
  • Jackal Sniper with Stalker Rifle (Halo Infinite)
  • Master Chief with Assault Rifle (Halo Infinite)
  • Pilot with Bulldog Shotgun (Halo Infinite)
  • Spartan MK VII with Pulse Carbine (Halo Infinite)
  • UNSC Marine with Commando Rifle (Halo Infinite)

Series 2

12 inch toyline

Series 1

  • Master Chief with Assault Rifle (Halo Infinite)
  • Spartan MK VII with Commando Rifle (Halo Infinite)
  • Spartan Tanaka with DMR (Halo 5: Guardians)
  • UNSC Marine with Hydra Launcher (Halo Infinite)

Series 2

  • Master Chief with Commando Rifle (Halo Infinite)
  • Spartan Mark V (B) with Shock Rifle (Halo Infinite)
  • Spartan Vale with SMG (Halo 5: Guardians)

Series 3

  • Frederic-104 with DMR (Halo Infinite)
  • Master Chief (Halo 2) with dual SMGs (Halo 2)
  • Spartan Palmer with dual Magnums (Halo 5: Guardians)
  • Spartan Yoroi with Energy Sword (Halo Infinite)

Boxed sets

2020

  • Master Chief with Hydra Launcher and Brute Chieftain with Gravity Hammer (Halo Infinite)
  • Spartan Mark V (B) with Shock Rifle and Jega 'Rdomnai with Energy Sword (Halo Infinite)
  • UNSC Marine with Battle Rifle and Grunt Conscript with Needler (Halo Infinite)

2021

  • Grunt Minor and Master Chief/Grunt Conscript and Master Chief (Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo Infinite)
  • Tovarus with Scrap Cannon, Master Chief with Assault Rifle, and Hyperius with Ravager (Halo Infinite)

In-game information

Jazwares' lines also had ties to Halo Infinite itself, with multiple figures coming with redeemable codes for in-game content.

In-game content
Item Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon of the Perfect Detail Coating.
Perfect Detail
343 Industries Custom paint and materials. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Redeem a code included with select Halo Infinite Jazwares figures within the Spartan Collection.
Icon for the Figured emblem.
Figured
343 Industries Work hard, play hard. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Redeem a code included with the Brute Captain with Mangler figure from the World of Halo Series 1 line.

Production notes

  • The original "Spartan Yoroi" figure's design and coloration hails from Kyle Heffley's high poly model for the armor.

Errors

  • The Jazwares line erroneously lists both the wearers of Belos and Yoroi as "Spartans" when they're "Chosen" and "samurai" respectively, likely as a result of legal licensing. Likewise, while the later released "Spartan Yokai" figure would be named after the figure's helmet like most other figures in the line, the first Tenrai-themed figure would be known as "Spartan Yoroi" across the scaled lines despite wearing Kabuto.
  • Laurette Agryna's Spartan Collection figure would release with the box labelling her helmet as Flanker. This is never referenced in-game and is likely erroneous, potentially coming from a time where the helmet's name was used elsewhere.
  • Both the individual and boxed versions of the Halo: Combat Evolved-era Master Chief figures use the mold of an MA5C assault rifle, despite listing an MA5B assault rifle.

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