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The ''Halo'' line of '''action figures''' began in 2003, made by [[Joyride Studios]], who produced the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' lines. In March 2008, the Todd [[McFarlane]] company began producing the ''[[Halo 3]]'' action figure sets. Eventually, they began making the ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' series figures, with the occasional ''Halo 2'' figure.
[[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.  


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.
==Joyride Studios==
{{Main|Joyride Studios}}
[[Joyride]] Studios produced both the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' action figures.  
[[Image:Halo-marines.jpg|thumb|Marine action figures from Joyride, ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]]'' era.]]
The Joyride figures were released in more series, but each series had only four-five figures.


==Figure Locations==
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).  
*'''Australia''' - Target,Toys R Us, Game. Previously sold in EB games, but are not currently.
{{Joyride Series}}


*'''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]
==McFarlane Toys==
{{Main|McFarlane Toys}}
[[Image:Spartans.png|thumb|Spartan action figures from McFarlane, ''[[Halo 3]]'' era.]]
The ''Halo 3'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo 3: ODST'' action figures are produced exclusively by [[McFarlane]] Toys. They had also announced that they will be making figures from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', starting in 2010.<ref>http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13664</ref>


Figures can also be purchased online around the world.
Additionally, McFarlane has also released a few figures from ''Halo 2''.


==''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' Series==
===Features===
[[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).  
These figures include new features such as Halo Points (which allow owners to trade the points for other Halo items) and removable armor.  
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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]]


'''Series 2'''
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.  
*[[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]]
 
'''Series 3'''
*[[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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'''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]]
 
'''Series 5'''
*[[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]]
 
'''Series 7'''
*[[Halo 2 s7 Cyan Spartan Action Figure|Cyan Spartan]]
*[[Halo 2 s7 Prophet of Truth Action Figure|Prophet of Truth]]
*[[Halo 2 s7 Heretic Elite Action Figure|Heretic Elite]]
*[[Halo 2 s7 Heretic Banshee Mini-set|Heretic Banshee]]


'''Series 8'''
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.
*[[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]]
 
'''Series 10'''
*[[Jackal Sniper(Action Figure)]]
'''Mini Sets'''
 
*[[Halo 2 Campaign 2-Pack-1|Campaign 2-Pack #1]]
*[[Halo 2 Campaign 2-Pack-2|Campaign 2-Pack #2]]
*[[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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'''Exclusives'''
*[[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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==''[[Halo 3]]''==
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.
 
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.  


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*[http://spawn.com/halo/ McFarlane Halo 3 Official Site]
*[http://spawn.com/halo/ McFarlane Halo 3 Official Site]
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Revision as of 11:22, March 6, 2010

Template:Ratings The Halo line of action figures began in 2003, made by Joyride Studios, who produced the Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 lines. In March 2008, the Todd McFarlane company began producing the Halo 3 action figure sets. Eventually, they began making the Halo Wars, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo: Reach series figures, with the occasional Halo 2 figure.

Joyride Studios

Main article: Joyride Studios

Joyride Studios produced both the Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 action figures.

Marine action figures from Joyride, Halo: CE era.

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).

McFarlane Toys

Main article: McFarlane Toys
Spartan action figures from McFarlane, Halo 3 era.

The Halo 3, Halo Wars, and Halo 3: ODST action figures are produced exclusively by McFarlane Toys. They had also announced that they will be making figures from Halo: Reach, starting in 2010.[1]

Additionally, McFarlane has also released a few figures from Halo 2.

Features

These figures include new features such as Halo Points (which allow owners to trade the points for other Halo items) and removable armor.

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.

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.

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