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McFarlane Toys is a subsidiary of Todd McFarlane Productions Incorperated that makes detailed models of characters from movies, comics, musicians, video games, and sport figures.<ref>http://wikipedia.org/wiki/McFarlane_Toys</ref> After the launch of [[Halo 3]], they were given the contract to produce figures from the characters of the game, mainly the popular units. Aside from that, the company also produced several multiplayer figures to incorporate the increasing demand by their customers.
'''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==
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.


[[Image:Spartans.png|300px|right|thumb|Spartan replicas produced by McFarlane Toys]]
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]]''.
==[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Action_Figures#Series_1 Series 1]==
===Campaign===
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Cortana_Action_Figure Cortana]
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Brute_Chieftain_Action_Figure Brute Chieftain]
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Master_Chief_Action_Figure Master Chief 1]
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Jackal_Sniper_Action_Figure Jackal Sniper]
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Grunt_%28Green%29_Action_Figure Grunt (Green)]
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Grunt_%28Orange%29_Action_Figure Grunt (Orange)]


===Multiplayer===
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>
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Spartan_Soldier_CQB_%28Blue%29_Action_Figure Spartan CQB]
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Spartan_Soldier_EVA_%28Red%29_Action_Figure Spartan EVA]
*[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3_Spartan_Soldier_Mark_VI_%28Red%29_Action_Figure Spartan Mark VI]


===[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Action_Figures#Series_1_2 Vehicles]===
McFarlane Toys created a statue of [[Noble Team]], which is included with the [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary Edition]] of the [[Halo: Reach|game]].
*[[Halo 3 Warthog Replica|Warthog LRV]]
*[[Halo 3 Brute Chopper Replica|Brute Chopper]]
*[[Halo 3 Ghost Replica|Covenant Ghost]]


==[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Action_Figures#Series_2 Series 2]==
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>
===Campaign===
*[[Halo 3 Master Chief Action Figure (Series 2)|Master Chief 2]]
*[[Halo 3 Arbiter Action Figure|Arbiter]]
*[[Halo 3 Brute Stalker Action Figure|Brute Stalker]]
*[[Halo 3 ODST Action Figure|ODST]]
*[[Halo 3 Drone Action Figure|Drone]]


===[[Halo 3 Spartan Soldier Action Figures (Series 2)|Multiplayer]]===
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>
*Spartan ODST
*Spartan Mark VI
*Spartan EOD
*Spartan CQB
*Spartan EVA
*Spartan Scout


==[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Action_Figures#Series_3 Series 3]==
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>
===Campaign===
*[[Halo 3 Master Chief Action Figure (Series 3)|Master Chief 3]]
*[[Halo 3 Jackal Major Action Figure|Jackal Major]]
*[[Halo 3 Brute War Chieftain Action Figure|Brute War Cheiftain]]
*[[Halo 3 Human Flood Action Figure|Flood Infected Marine]]
*[[Halo 3 Elite Combat Action Figure|Elite in Combat Harness]]


===[[Halo 3 Spartan Soldier Action Figures (Series 3)|Multiplayer]]===
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.
*Spartan Hayabusa
*Spartan Rogue


==Locations==
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.
The location where these figures are most easily obtained is gamestop. Each figure is only about $12 and there are TONS of exclusives only available at gamestop, such as special coloring figures and extra accessories.
==HALO Points==
In addition to purchasing the figures, customers would also receive 10-35 HALO points per figure in which can be redeemed for the HALO Points Program which starts in the Winter of 2008. The current possible rewards are a Halo 3 Lithograph, a [[Hayabusa]] [[Katana]] (that can be wielded, unlike in the game), [[Recon Armor]] (in red, blue, and Active Camo variations), and a metallic gold version of the Master Chief figurine. <ref>http://www.spawn.com/halopoints/</ref>


==Also See==
===Features===
[http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Action_figure#Halo_3 McFarlane Halo 3 Figures]
McFarlane Toys is notable for the amount of detail their figures have to in-game characters. However, it has been noted that the figures are very fragile; being prone to breaking within a few days of purchase. There have been multiple inaccuracies in marketing the figures (i.e: photos of figures have wrong accessories; incorrect naming; etc.).
 
===Halo Points===
{{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>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
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: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.
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
==See also==
[[Minimates]]


==External Links==
==Related links==
*[http://spawn.com The Mainpage of the Toy Subsidiary]
*[http://www.spawn.com McFarlane Toys Main Page]
*[http://spawn.com/features/halo3s2/ The Mainpage of Halo Figures]
*[http://www.mcfarlanepedia.com/default.aspx/Mcfarlane/HomePage.html McFarlane-Encyclopedia]


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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.[1]

Background[edit]

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 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 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.[2]

McFarlane Toys created a statue of Noble Team, which is included with the Legendary Edition of the 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.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5]

In 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[edit]

McFarlane Toys is notable for the amount of detail their figures have to in-game characters. However, it has been noted that the figures are very fragile; being prone to breaking within a few days of purchase. There have been multiple inaccuracies in marketing the figures (i.e: photos of figures have wrong accessories; incorrect naming; etc.).

Halo Points[edit]

Main article: 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.[6]

Gallery[edit]

  • The first wave of SPARTAN replicas produced by McFarlane Toys.

    The first wave of SPARTAN replicas produced by McFarlane Toys.

  • The Noble Team statue created by McFarlane Toys.

    The Noble Team statue created by McFarlane Toys.

  • The Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Limited-Edition resin statue crafted by McFarlane Toys.

    The Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Limited-Edition resin statue crafted by McFarlane Toys.

  • The Master Chief resin statue.

    The Master Chief resin statue.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Wikipedia's article on McFarlane Toys
  2. ^ MCFARLANE TOYS TO PRODUCE 'HALO: REACH' ACTION FIGURES
  3. ^ YouTube: So Who Died?
  4. ^ HALO 4: THE MASTER CHIEF RESIN STATUE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
  5. ^ Halo Toy News - McFarlane Halo 2014 Figures Officially Announced for Release!
  6. ^ Spawn: HALO Points

See also[edit]

Minimates

Related links[edit]

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