Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer

No offence to McFarlane Toys, who’ve done a great job with the various franchise figure lines over the years, but Halo is much too big a property for a relatively niche company to handle. Now Mattel’s got the master licence, and they’re putting it to good use.

Mattel and Halo aren’t exactly strangers. Mattel subsidiary Mega Brands has been making Halo Mega Bloks sets for years. Plus Mattel’s Nerf rival BoomCo has been putting out Halo style dart guns recently.

Those two lines will continue to put out building sets that LEGO fans turn their nose up at and guns that Nerf wielders loathe. Where Mattel’s new lineup, featured this weekend during Toy Fair 2016 in New York City, really shines is the action figures.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
One of the jerks that regularly kills me in Halo 5 multiplayer matches.

One of the jerks that regularly kills me in Halo 5 multiplayer matches.

Where McFarlane Toys figures went for a somewhat more gritty feel, Mattel’s first figures are bright and shiny figures in sleek metal armour. The 15cm figures feature mix-and-match armour pieces, swappable weapons and more than 30 points of articulation.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
One of the jerks that regularly kills me in Halo 5 multiplayer matches.

Another of the jerks that regularly kills me in Halo 5 multiplayer matches.

They look much more like toys to play with than toys to display, though I’m sure they will still look fantastic on a shelf.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Halo 6″ Figure Assortment (SRP: $US19.99 ($27)) –All new 6

Halo 15cm Figure Assortment (SRP: $US19.99 [$28]) — All new 15cm collectible action figures series brings the Halo universe to life! More than 30 points of articulation in a highly poseable form. Each figure includes mix-and-match armour suit and 1-2 iconic, interchangeable weapons so you can customise your figure for battle.

Along with the 15cm figure line there’s also a slightly cheaper 30cm figure assortment, with less articulation but much more presence.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Halo 12″ Figure Assortment (SRP: $US9.99 ($14)) – Step into the Halo action with the all new Halo 12

Halo 30cm Figure Assortment (SRP: $US9.99 [$14]) — Step into the Halo action with the all new Halo 30cm figure assortment. Each figure stands 30cm tall and includes 15 points of articulation. Figures include one iconic, interchangeable weapon that can store on back of figure and authentic, game-inspired design based on characters from the Halo universe.

They even have a 30cm Master Chief with a scale Warthog.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Halo Warthog + 12

Halo Warthog + 15cm Master Chief (SRP: $US49.99 [$70]) — Step into the Halo universe with the Warthog deluxe vehicle and figure. Recreate epic missions with the UNSC’s premier ground transportation vehicle in epic scale, complete with a rotating weapon turret to fit your favourite Spartan or Covenant figures. Includes fully articulated, removable 30cm Master Chief figure.

“The success we’ve seen with the Halo MEGA Bloks franchise over the years laid the foundation for this partnership,” said Bonnie Ross, Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Head of 343 Industries via official announcement. “We’re excited to work with Mattel to bring innovative, quality and, most of all, fun products to old and new Halo fans alike.”

I’m pretty excited as well. Mattel is hitting Halo from all sides in 2016 — BoomCo guns, Mega Bloks, Tyco remote control vehicles and figures inspired by both Halo 5: Guardians and the upcoming Halo Wars 2. I’ll be getting a closer look at their offerings this weekend during Toy Fair. For now, scroll down for a closer look at some of the upcoming playthings.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
BoomCo. Halo Brute Spiker (SRP: $US19.99 ($27)) – Featured in the upcoming Halo Wars 2 and includes the QwikClip system, designed not to jam, for quick-fire action and rapid reloads. Comes with authentic, intimidating Brute Spiker blades and includes 6-dart QwikClip and 6 darts.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
BoomCo. Halo UNSC MA5 Blaster (SRP: $US49.99 ($68)) – One of the most iconic, go-to weapons of choice for the Master Chief. Includes true-to-game features – rapid-fire action, interchangeable clips and extra QwikClip storage in stock. Its size, speed and QwikClip compatibility make it a must-have item.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Halo Ghost Vehicle + 6

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Halo Mega BloksDual Mode UNSC Warthog (SRP: $US29.99 ($41)) – Twice the firepower makes for twice the ride. This buildable ground vehicle comes ready to deal out double the devastation, with a dual-mode capability that lets you switch between either a Gauss Cannon or Rocket Launcher as your turret-mounted weapon.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Halo Mega Bloks Heroes Asst. II (SRP: $US4.99 ($7)) – Legendary Spartans assemble with Halo Heroes Assortment by Halo Mega Bloks that includes Sgt. Forge, Spartan DeMarco, ODST Romeo, and the multiplayer armours: Spartan Scout, Spartan Oceanic, and Spartan Gungnir. Packed with additional detail and iconic weapons, each of these highly collectible heroes comes with detachable armour and can be posed on a deluxe buildable display stand.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Halo Mega Bloks UNSC Vehicle (SRP: $US69.99 ($96)) – Batten down the hatches with this new UNSC vehicle by Halo Mega Bloks. Rigged with ironclad defences, this buildable, eight-wheeled artillery tank comes fully loaded with a massive, pivoting cannon. Build the vehicle, and brace your Spartan for an attack from the approaching Covenant Brutes.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Tyco Halo Radio Control Vehicle *product title pending* (SRP: $US29.99 ($41)) – All new Halo Radio Control vehicle is fully functional with forward/backward and right/left steering capabilities.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Tyco Halo Warthog Light Reconnaissance Radio Control Vehicle (SRP: $US29.99 ($41)) – The Warthog Light Reconnaissance Radio Control vehicle is fully functional with forward/backward and right/left steering capabilities.

Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
Tyco Halo Warthog ONI Anti-Tank Radio Control Vehicle (SRP: $US49.99 ($68)) – The deluxe Warthog ONI Anti-tank Radio Control vehicle is fully functional with forward/backward and right/left steering and missile firing capabilities.


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