“Starting today, GameStop customers can purchase digital, web-access Prima eGuides at GameStop retail locations. The new program, “Buy In-Store, Redeem Online,” launches with an exclusive Madden NFL 13 tournament bundle. This exclusive GameStop eGuide bundle includes two tournament-level eGuides (offense and defense). Regularly priced at $39.99, GameStop customers can get the bundle for only $19.99.
Future eGuide releases include Halo 4, Hitman: Absolution, Medal of Honor: Warfighter, The Sims 3 Supernatural, and many more.”
I’m not really sure why anyone would want an online only guide. I personally like having a physical book as a collectible. I guess it is a no-risk proposition for Prima and GameStop though, since they won’t really incur any additional costs by providing the guide online…
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One of my friends Mestizo gave me the heads up on this new item listed on Amazon:
“Begin the Halo Reclaimer saga in style, whenever and wherever with the GAEMS UNSC Vanguard. Designed in collaboration with 343 Industries, the GAEMS UNSC Vanguard is a self-contained Personal Gaming Environment (PGE) that is the perfect complement to a Halo edition Xbox 360. This limited edition exclusive offering from GAEMS features unique UNSC colors and styling giving it a look you could almost imagine being used on the battlefield! The latest model PGE from GAEMS, the Vanguard’s integrated 19″ LED HD display, stereo speakers, and dual headphone jacks will immerse you in Halo or your favorite Xbox 360 game or movie wherever you are. . Storage bags hold your controllers, power supplies, and other accessories . UNSC branded shoulder strap . Removable center badge on the case exterior for future customization . Remote control with UNSC logo’s and styling . Interior case LED lighting . Exclusive Halo 4 sticker sheet featuring Halo4, UNSC, and UNSC Infinity logos .”
I have to say, this item has me pretty excited. The Halo design is awesome, and being able to take the Xbox on the go is always a plus. Click HERE for more pics and the full details.
UPDATE: Click HERE to read an article about the item at Equities Spotlight.
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A look at two newly revealed Halo 4 helmets courtesy of Gameranx.
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The One2One Master Chief 1:2 Scale Bust was released in 2010. It was one of the 3 busts released by One2One before they went out of business. To date it still stands as one of the best Halo busts produced in my opinion, and it has all but dried up even on the secondary market and is difficult to find. This review is a reprint of the one I published for my previous news site, HaloCollectors.com. CLICK HERE to read the review and see more images!
I thought about a longer review for this product, but since it is a repaint of the blue Spartan bust from One2One that I already reviewed, much of what would be said would be very repetitive. Instead, I’ve elected to comment on the differences I’ve noticed between the two busts and opt for a shorter review style.
The first difference that the discerning eye will notice is that this bust isn’t packed with foam padding around the gold plated section of the base and the visor. I’m not sure if it was an omission on this bust alone, or on the whole Master Chief run, but in all honesty I don’t think it really affects the safety of the item in any way. The only other difference I saw in the packing is one that you can’t really see in the picures. The authenticity card for this bust had a plastic sleeve that it was inserted in, while the one that was included with the blue Spartan did not. Not a big deal either way, but it was a nice addition.
Another difference is obviously the edition size. The Master Chief bust clocks in with an edition size of 350, while the blue and red Spartans are set at 250 each. It is hard for me to say which of the three will be more in demand down the road, because while the multiplayer part of the game is the most popular component, the Chief himself is the character that most people identify first when they think of HALO. As the main character, the demand for this one long term may be high, especially if the line is successful and continues far down the road (and we hope it does!).
As for the likeness of Master Chief himself, it is reasonably close to the character. There are a few differences you may notice if you are very nitpicky, such as the scale of the helmet if you are looking at it straight on, or the specific battle damage that is on his armor in several promotional pictures. It is important to note, however, that other high-end collectibles from other companies are the same in comparison. The likeness is close enough that it does look like Master Chief, and the casual observer will think “Hey, that’s Master Chief!,” and not “Oh man, the middle of that helmet is a little thin.” In the end, these busts (and other high end items) are ultimately works of art, and not replicas. As such, this bust is a great addition to any Halo fan’s collection.
If you want to read more comments on packaging, see comparison photos with other collectible lines, and see additional pictures, be sure to CLICK HERE to read my full review of the One2One Blue Spartan bust! In the meantime, enjoy the photos below!
MrKevinHurd gave me a heads up that he saw some of the new Jada diecast vehicles in his local Walmart. ryanhalo798 also reported finding some in an Orlando Walmart as well via the Halo Collectors Forums. If you were looking forward to picking any of these up, it is time to start looking, and apparently Walmart is the best place to start.
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Big Matt gave me the heads up that there is a new 16-month Halo 4 wall calendar that was just released. He snapped the above image at his local mall’s calendar store, but I would expect large sellers of calendars like Walmart, Barnes and Noble, and Borders to carry them as well.
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“343 Industries’ boss Frank O’Connor has responded to fan concerns over the length of Halo 4.
After yesterday’s achievement list leak pointed to the game containing just eight missions, O’Connor explained on NeoGaf that this didn’t reflect how long each would be.
Posting as ‘Stinkles’, he wrote that the “Number of missions has no bearing on the length of the campaign. It’s a Halo sized campaign. PLUS [Spartan Ops] etc.”
His words were then added to by 343 Industries’ designer David Ellis (as lybertyboy) who claimed that “[Spartan Ops] season alone is longer than [Halo 3: ODST].
“Spartan Ops and Campaign are completely separate teams. As Frank mentioned earlier, the main campaign is substantial and will compare favorably with previous entries in the series.” ”
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The Mega Bloks blog has posted a review of the new Brute Chopper Charge that is hitting stores very soon. It includes a new paint job on the re-done Chopper and an amazing new Brute Chieftain mini fig. Click HERE to check it out!
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Viking Spawn has posted up some new images (courtesy of Halo Waypoint) of the upcoming Halo 4 line from McFarlane. You can see the Blue Spartan in the pic above (because everyone knows Blue Team is the best), and click HERE to see the rest of the first wave at the Halo Collectors forum.
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Brendan from Mega has shared some new sneak peek images of upcoming products via the Mega Bloks blog. Check out Snowbound, a snowy new Battlescape, and more by clicking here!
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Entertainment Earth carries a huge variety of amazing Halo items, and are offering Free Shipping when you order them! Just add $40 worth of in-stock Halo items to your shopping cart and they will automatically insert a coupon that gives you the shipping for free at checkout. Click here or below to check it all out!
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A review for the Halo Universe Banshee has been posted at SpartanSwag.com. Click HERE to see the images and read the write-up. Also, if you haven’t seen them before, click HERE to see the entire set of SpartanSwag Mega Bloks Image Guides, which includes over 500 in hand photos.
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wiiwhitey has given us our first in-hand look at the Walgreens exclusive McFarlane Series 4 White JFO figure. The target locator comes with this figure, and is nicely painted as well. Click HERE to check out the other pics.
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Spartan088 from the Bloks Forum has discovered two new large Halo Universe sets online. They both come with two large pieces and a handful of figures. Click HERE to see the set with the Pelican and Wraith and click HERE to see the UNSC Tank and Covenant Tower
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Yrkane from the Bloks Forum has posted a photo review of the new Mega Bloks Elite Ultra Drop Pod. It is part of the Armory series and includes an Ascetic helmet as well. Click HERE to check out his review and pics!
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My friend VIKING SPAWN has added the new wave of McFarlane (Series 6) Halo figures to his gallery! He hasn’t scored the Target or Walgreens exclusives yet, but the basic wave and the TRU exclusive are all ready to go. Click HERE (or click the McFarlane tab under the banner at the top of the page) to visit the SpartanSwag McFarlane page for direct links to each figure in Vike’s gallery. If you haven’t seen any of his pics yet, you’re in for a treat. He takes photos from every possible angle, packaged and loose. All individual parts (weapons and accessories) are photoed individually as well.
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The Mega Bloks Universe Battle Packs have been found! I’ve reviewed all three sets from the first wave. There are some positives to these sets, but definitely some down sides as well. click HERE to see the images and read the write-up. Also, if you haven’t seen them before, click HERE to see my entire set of Mega Bloks Image Guides, which includes over 500 in hand photos.
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