Happy Master Chief Day

We're still dealing with problems on the blog but it's Master Chief Day, what is Master Chief Day and why is it today? Not sure what it is entirely, do we get a parade or something? Anyways, considering, oh wait. Warning, math incoming. January is the first month, and it's the 17th. 1 and 17 is 117 (or 18 but we aren't adding) and 117 is the number for Master Chief himself. So enjoy, play some Halo, and..... other..... stuff.

Mega Bloks HALO: Super Huge Unboxing! TOAOFULTIMATEDOOM.

Mega Bloks Halo 2014 Oni ReapX UNSC Quad Walker Revealed!

All though we are experiencing technical difficulties with our blog and photos, we've uploaded a video to the channel Toa Of Ultimate Doom with the photos included. Photos will be posted if possible once the bugs are fixed.



It seems like Oni Reap X is at it again with the UNSC Quad Walker. This similarly looking vehicle to the Covenant Locust is just another set introduced to the Mega Bloks Oni Reap X line. However it seems to be the least fascinating to me. I mean sure the Covenant Fuel Rod Turret looks amazing, and the figures including a Gold Covenant Elite Storm and a tradition to the Oni Reap X line with red visor Blue UNSC Recon Spartan Halo 4.


But the Walker could've been better, as I'm not a fan of the reused cockpit from the Hornet though it's not bad to have, and the legs look off to me with the moving part that makes it look possible unstable, is that just me? I don't know maybe it's better in hand. The turrets look nice though, but the price is looking to be $50-60 as predicted on Spartan Bloks which by the way credit goes to Joe Mamma. Hopefully it's around $30-40 but it's not a horrible design, I just think it wasn't thought out as well but maybe it's better in hand.

Happy Birthday TheSSMotion!

Or anniversary or what ever you'd like to call it. Happy Birthday to the channel known as TheSSMotion. I have to write this post or else they wouldn't give me the UNSC Mammoth...... did I write that? Joking aside they've made some wonderful content mostly based on Halo and most of that from Mega Bloks.

This is the 2nd Birthday and well I guess we should all sing Happy Birthday. But then I'd look like a giant idiot because I would have no idea if anyone sung with me. Nonetheless, Happy Birthday to TheSSMotion. If you'd like to check out their content click the link here and you will find some awesome content which you may enjoy. Including a fast build of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn set by Mega Bloks Halo.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSSMotion

My TOP 10! Most wanted repaints for Mega Bloks Halo Figures

In the past, it has dawned on me that there were some Micro Action Figures by Mega Bloks that could make outstanding look paint-wise if they had a certain colour theme. (Example: UNSC Arctic/White EOD Spartan) So I'm taking a look into some of the molds from the past, and conjure up a list of my picks for repainted figures I personally would want to see manufactured.

Take note, I am not throwing in any expired/retired figures. Most notably the UNSC Hayabusa Spartan, other then that let us begin.

Mega Bloks Halo: 2013 Pros & Cons

Before you say this is an attack on Mega Bloks before I even start, it's not. Personally I feel I should make my say as to what Mega Bloks did good in 2013 and what they could do to improve for future years. There is very little to say what cons there is for the year of 2013. Lets get started.

Pros;
#1 Upgrades.
Due to the release of Halo 4 and the newly designed vehicles, it seemed fitting to completely re-imagine the sets that had already came out and yet not make it feel as if it's just the same thing over and over again. For example, the UNSC Hornet has deeply improved since the 2009 version. Including more detail and a build to which the set pieces stick together well. Also the UNSC Night-Ops Gausshog has improved after the 2009-2010 Guasshog, which seems poorly made after the 2013 version by comparison.

#2 Micro Figures.
Not only do we get plenty of Halo 4 figures including Forerunner, but Flood carrier forms, and even a UNSC Security Spartan in case anyone thought Mega Bloks had forgotten some of the 'older' designs.

#3 Weapons.
Railgun, M6C Socam Pistol, new Needler, Grenade Launcher, Storm Rifle, Scattershot, Saw, DMR, Suppressor, Plasma Repeater, and more. WOW.

Cons:
#1 Way to many UNSC.
I get that we should get some newly updated stuff after Halo 4, and we did get a Spectra, Vampire, Banshee, and a Turret for the Covenant, but that's sadly about it. I'm not saying the UNSC didn't have any cool sets, however, they just overwhelmed the line with Cyclops, a Mantis, Pelican, Gausshog, Hornet, a few Falcons, Cobra, and more. I just feel the line needed more Covenant because it is a war after all, and it just seemed that the UNSC had no problem for this years sets.

#2 Barely any new builds for any exclusive toys.
This isn't a huge con, but one I should address. I think the only thing brand new and never before seen was the Flood Carrier Forms. Other then that the Toy's R Us line up had a Hornet, Walmart had a Spade which is alright, and Target had no new molds. Just wish I could have seen a redesigned something. Though it's no big issue, if exclusives are just going to be repaints then I have no major issue as it brings verity to some of the older models.

#3 Quality.
Sadly it seems as if Mega is falling out of quality which has shown improvements before 2013. 2013 had plenty of problems with missing parts, and even some received broken or chipped most notably the Series 7 Mystery Packs.



Video by; Legojang/Jangbricks

Remember, Mega Bloks also has awesome customer service, be patient, and you can get replacements if you contact them by Facebook or their website. Megabloks.com

Agree with the list? Let us know.

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Series 8 Translucent Promethean Watcher Revealed

A new Series 8 figure has been revealed, though he might try to go invisible. An Orange promethean Watcher has been found (Credit for find to TheSSMotion on Youtube) on the internet. This figure will include a stand and will be able to fit into some Promethean Knights. What do you think, comment below, let us know.

Series 8 Tranclucent Recruit Spartan Found!

Yep, another Series 8 Mystery figure has been revealed, take a look at the Translucent Green UNSC Recruit Spartan in all it's glory. This means unlike Series 5 and 6, the Translucent Rare Figures will be much like Series 7, to where the figures are not the same mold. Last Translucent Figure revealed for the line was a Translucent Brown Covenant Zealot Elite. Not only do we see this with a Crimson Covenant Storm Elite, but the code for both is revealed. Credit goes to Josh S.

Code for the Active Camo with Elite is A21103MM.

FUN FACT, this is the first Translucent/Active Camo Scattershot seen.

Mega Bloks Halo #97262 UNSC Infinity Armor Bay Revealed and more

With a news credit to BAToys4BABoys and TheSSMotion, we can see a brand new set for the release of the upcoming year (Maybe earlier) and yes we are talking about the UNSC Infinity Armor Bay.

As previously seen, we now get the name of a set seen from the back of some of the back of other 2013 sets advertised. The Mega Bloks Halo #97213 Rapid Attack Covenant Ghost. Which includes a UNSC Spartan Recruit with Spartan Laser, a Covenant Zealot Elite with an Energy Sward, and the Covenant Ghost itself.

Now for the really interesting stuff. The Infinity Armor Bay includes a Technician, a UNSC Spartan Recon most likely Halo 4 Edition with an EXCLUSIVE SKIN, multiple weapons, and the Armor Bay itself. Just like the UNSC Cryo Bay, it seems very simply built using nothing much of what we haven't seen before. Personally I wish it was a little more complex, although the mechanical arms look cool, but hopefully it's at a good price which might be around $20. In saying that what do you think? Is it a good buy? Let us know. And could this mean the actual Infinity is just around the corner? What do you think?

Product Summary thanks to BAToys4BABoys
Rapid Attack Covenant Ghost
The Type-32 RAV “Ghost” is the Covenant’s primary recon and rapid strike vehicle. Armed with twin plasma cannons, it travels at very high speeds over any terrain via its boosted-gravity propulsion drive.

UNSC Infinity Armor Bay
Intel is needed on a new Covenant target. The UNSC Spartan enters the UNSC Infinity Armor Bay and is fitted with MJOLNIR Recon armor by the UNSC Technician on staff. Suited in new armor skin, the Spartan steps off the platform ready for combat!

You can purchase them separately or buy them in a bundle from BAToys4BABoys. Click here to learn more.

HALO Mega Bloks SERIES 8 CODES

Already? Codes? Not possible. Well thanks to some images found on the internet, well on Youtube by BrickReviewer11. (I'm not sure who took the photos, let me know if you find out who) We were able to see some of the codes. If you wish not to view the codes then do not continue to read. However I might have a page coming up with codes for all the waves and to be constantly updated. Codes may be off but they're the best I can see from.



Orange UNSC Hazop Spartan A07103MM

Green UNSC Operator Spartan A08103MM

Blue Forerunner Crawler - A09103MM

Crimson Covenant Storm Elite - A10103MM

Purple UNSC Spartan (Halo 4 Edition) - A16103MM

RARE Blue Forerunner Watcher - A14103MM

RARE Gold UNSC Air-Assault Spartan - A15103MM

ULTRA RARE Covert Ops UNSC Soldier Spartan A11103MM

TOP 5! Mega Bloks Halo sets for the Holidays 2013

 

So the Holidays are almost here, and I think it's time to do a Top 5 Holiday list for anyone looking for something on a special occasion. Check out the list and see if you agree with our choices.

In case you are wondering, we are NOT! including the UNSC Mammoth as it may be too expensive for some, however, it would be high on our list. Please know this isn't really a list for collector's but the kids who are really into the line.

Halo Mega Bloks #96978 SERIES 8 Revealed

Anyone remember just recently when Mega dropped a hint of the Series 8 Mystery Packs? Well thanks to Josh S. on a Facebook Group, 'MBC - Mega Bloks Collectors' we finally get to see the full list (Except maybe a few translucent or any other form of extras) of the Series 8 Mystery Packs in this one photo. Just as said between the lines of the hint dropped, Forerunner figures including the Crawler, is listed for the line up. This line does go back to 8 figures among the main line of it rather then the previous 16, but I feel it just makes things a little easier. Here is the list from what we can tell.

UNSC
- ULTRA RARE Covert Ops UNSC Spartan Soldier
- Purple UNSC Spartan (Halo 4 Edition)
- Green UNSC Spartan Operator
- Orange UNSC Hazop Spartan
- RARE Yellow/Gold UNSC Air-Assault Spartan

Covenant
- Crimson Covenant Storm Elite
- RARE Active Camo Brown Covenant Zealot Elite

Forerunner
- RARE Blue Forerunner Watcher
- Blue Forerunner Crawler

Expecting to buy a few? Me personally, I'm not a huge fan of this wave, but it's decent enough.

Update: Philipve98 posted a video with a better description and look at the figures. And Avengersrule2002 posted photos which you can find on eBay.

Update 2: CODES
I just happened to notice a few codes seen in the photos.
- RARE Blue Forerunner Watcher A09103MM
- RARE Yellow/Gold UNSC Air-Assault Spartan A08103MM

Fun Fact: This is the first Series to be introduced with NO Marines in the line. Series 1-7 all have UNSC Marines included.

MEGA BLOKS drops MAJOR hints for Series 8 Mystery Figure

So in case you didn't know, BAToys4BABoys had updated their site with Series 8 Mystery Packs on Pre-Order. But I was looking around the Mega Bloks Halo page and found a picture of a Forerunner collection. In the description of Logan's picture he says, "Is there somewhere where I can just get a barrel of Promethean Crawlers? lol"

Mega replied with "I feel like you might like Series 8 blind bags." I don't know about you guys, but does that sound like in Series 8 we're going to get Forerunners and most likely Crawlers?

Sounds like a perfect opportunity to bring your Forerunner collection to greater numbers. What do you think about this? Is it a smart move? Are you hoping the Crawlers will be commons?

MEGA BLOKS: Halo #97069 VERSES: SNOWBOUND HIGHBASE