"die cast metal halo block coming soon?" Topic
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| R Lee S | 10 Feb 2012 9:02 a.m. PST |
YouTube link Saw you tube video of what looks like 28mm compatible metal figures to go with Lego like blocked ships… interesting shame you can't see the detail in the video |
| LawOfTheGun mk2 | 10 Feb 2012 9:39 a.m. PST |
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| HornetsNestMinis | 10 Feb 2012 10:45 a.m. PST |
My son loves the mega blocks. But why do I (we) want them in Die cast? |
| Thomas Whitten | 10 Feb 2012 10:47 a.m. PST |
I found the Megablocks Marvel Hero figures to be rather flimsy. I'd be weary of the Megablocks Halo figures. |
| HornetsNestMinis | 10 Feb 2012 11:15 a.m. PST |
They are not as solid as the Lego miniatures, but have much more articulation. My son has a ton of the little guys. For the most part they have stood up to many hours of play. |
| LawOfTheGun mk2 | 10 Feb 2012 12:59 p.m. PST |
@HornetsNestMinis
The Halo Universe models will be smaller, unbuilt versions of the Mega Bloks Halo stuff, accompanied by diecast infantry. They might therefore have a bigger appeal for wargamers. |
| The Dozing Dragon | 10 Feb 2012 5:54 p.m. PST |
Sounds good depending on price – although can't access links from work to check them out….grrrrrrrr |
| Ivan DBA | 11 Feb 2012 6:34 p.m. PST |
Are these different from the 1/100 line that was announced recently? I thought it was going to be produced by Macfarlane. |
| LawOfTheGun mk2 | 12 Feb 2012 9:42 a.m. PST |
@Ivan DBA
Two different approaches: HALO UNIVERSE from Maga Bloks has the scaled down (but still larger than 1/100, watch the YouTube clip) versions of their Halo blok kits, McFarlane Toys will do a range called HALO MICRO OPS in 1/100 (15mm). |
| (Major Disaster) | 08 Mar 2012 9:24 p.m. PST |
The Mega Blok diecast are out now at Wal-Mart. The figure packs run $6 USD a piece and the vehicle packs $10. USD First impressions, figures not very good looking. Detail is "blobby". On scale 1-10, about a 4. The vehicles are better, but not by much. On scale 1-10, about 5(Banshee) and 6(Warthog). Personally, I wouldn't use them to game with. Definitely look like toys. Would require too much extra work to be visually appealing on a gameboard. If you're considering getting these to game with, I'd recommend waiting for the release of McFarlane's Halo Micro Ops. |
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