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New 'Halo' Photography and Announcements Armor Pack and 2-pack Photos; New Figures Coming to 'Halo' Series 5 Friday, March 13, 2009
Fresh out of the dark room, we've got new Halo action figure photography for your viewing pleasure. HALO TEAM SLAYER 'GUARDIAN' 2-PACK* Includes:Elite Combat (Red) with Carbine Rifle and Plasma GrenadeSpartan Mark VI (Blue) with Battle Rifle and Frag GrenadeExtras: Gravity Hammer and Bubble ShieldHALO SCOUT DELUXE ARMOR PACK*Includes: Red Scout base body with interchangeable CQB, ODST and EVA head, shoulder and chest armor, plus an Assault Rifle, dual SMGs, Shotgun and Frag GrenadeHALO MARK VI DELUXE ARMOR PACK*Includes: Teal Mark VI base body with interchangeable Security, EOD and CQB armor, plus an Assault Rifle, dual SMGs, Shotgun and Frag GrenadeThe Armor Packs and Guardian 2-pack will be reaching stores in July. 'HALO' WAVE 2 (SERIES 5) EQUIPMENT EDITION* Here is the final lineup for Halo Wave 2 (Series 5) Equipment Edition -- 5-inch scale figures with bonus equipment. Coming to stores in July.MASTER CHIEF (Active Camo)with dual SMGs and gravity lift SGT. AVERY JOHNSON, UNSCwith Spartan Laser and Trip Mine JUMP PACK BRUTEwith dual Spike Rifles and Radar Jammer ELITE ASSAULT (Silver)with Battle Rifle and Drainer SPARTAN SOLDIER SCOUT (Cyan)with Shotgun and Flare HALO WARS WEAPONS PACKincludes 16 Covenant and UNSC weapons SPARTAN SOLDIER HAYABUSA (White)with Assault Rifle and DrainerAvailable at specialty retailers only. ELITE COMBAT (Brown)with dual Plasma Rifles and Bubble ShieldToys 'R' Us exclusive SPARTAN SOLDIER ODST (Violet)with Assault Rifle and FlareBig Bad Toy Store exclusive SPARTAN SOLDIER EVA (Pale)with Needler and FlareEntertainment Earth exclusive SPARTAN SOLDIER EVA (Crimson)with Brute Shot and Bubble ShieldDiamond Distributors exclusive SPARTAN SOLDIER CQB (Gold)with Brute Shot and Radar JammerTransworld (FYE) exclusive>> HALO SERIES 5 (2009 WAVE 2) - EQUIPMENT EDITION McFARLANE TOYS' FIRST SERIES OF HALO HELMETS* NOW IN STORES Sold in packs of three, Halo helmets are in scale and designed to fit any 12-inch McFarlane Toys Spartan figure. Each helmet includes a custom imprinted base for flat-surface or wall-mount display. Individual bases also interlock to showcase multiple helmets.SET 1: Mark VI (Red), EOD (Red), CQB (Red)SET 2: Hayabusa (White), EVA (Cyan), Rogue (Crimson)SET 3: Master Chief, CQB (Orange), Rogue (Silver)SET 4: EVA (Yellow), Hayabusa (Red), EOD (Blue)>> HALO HELMET 3-PACKS 2009 WAVE 1 ENTER OUR 'HALO' HELMET DISPLAY CONTEST To celebrate the release of our first series of Halo Helmets, we're unleashing a blockbuster contest -- and the stakes are high! Would you call yourself an obsessive Halo fan? How creatively can you display your collection of Halo helmets? Our art department dared to dream, and through the magic of Photoshop, envisioned the ultimate wall-display configuration, featuring 117 Master Chief helmets (you would actually have to buy 39 helmet 3-packs to accomplish this!). Back in the real world, we're confident you can come up with the extreme Halo fan helmet display. Your entry must include at least three McFarlane Toys Halo helmets (one set), and your display must be actual, not virtual (like ours) -- no Photoshoppery allowed. Photograph your wall-mounted or on flat-surface display, and show us what you're made of. Prizes will be awarded for:BEST IN SHOWPrize: Halo Swag Bag*, including McFarlane Toys' Halo productMOST EPIC DISPLAYPrize: Halo Points litho, hand-signed by Todd McFarlaneMOST CREATIVE DISPLAYPrize: Halo Hunter Boxed Set*, hand-signed by Todd McFarlaneHONORABLE MENTIONPrize: Halo Points rewards* grab bagHere's what you need to know to enter:Entries must be received by midnight, EST, Thursday, March 26Limit of 1 entry per personEmail your entry to halohelmetcontest@mcfarlane.com. Title your email HALO HELMETS CONTEST ENTRYIdeally, we'd like entries to be 1,200 x 1,800 pixels, at least 150 dpi. Minimum size specifications: 600 x 900 pixels, 150 dpi. Entries larger than 1,200 x 1,800 pixels will be disqualified.With your email submission, include your full name, and if you'd like, a brief description of your creative thought process.All submissions become the sole property of TMP, Inc.Visit our Halo product information page for everything you ever wanted to know about McFarlane's extensive line of Halo action figures and toys. Did you know you can collect Halo Points from McFarlane Toys Halo products packaging and redeem them for exclusive Halo merchandise? Visit our Halo Points information page. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.