Halo Action FiguresThe most popular XBox game to date spawns new collectiblesDespite what some people might think, video games aren't just for kids anymore. The proliferation of realistic combat and fighting games as well as role playing games with complicated, multi-level storylines have drawn teenagers and adults into the gaming world once thought to be the sole domain of kids and Pac-Man. One of the most popular games to have entered the market is Halo, whose incredibly realistic graphics, suspenseful plot and integrative game play raised the Xbox game system from just another Microsoft product to one of the favorite consoles of gamers. And just as Halo took video games to a new level, Halo action figures and vehicles have revolutionized the action figure market. The game itself is one of the popular first person shooters that takes place on an alien planet and pits the player against the mysterious Covenant. More than just a shooting game, however, Halo also mixes in hand to hand combat with vehicle and ship tactics, and gives you the chance to use both human and alien weaponry. It's not hard to see why this is one of the most addictive and widely played games in the sci-fi pantheon! Halo 2 continues the saga with the same thrilling gameplay, but adds a new dimension with a multi player, live action feature that lets you play with your friends or other fans all across the country. Halo action figures stand out from the rest of the collectible action figure crowd the fact that they are not only accurately detailed and feature numerous points of articulation, they are sturdy and stand up to play in a way that some of its predecessors and contemporaries do not. You can actually take Halo action figures out of their packages and send them on all kinds of missions without worrying that they'll fall apart or break at the slightest touch. The original action figures were so popular that when Halo 2 was introduced for the Xbox, a second series of toys was naturally planned. The Halo 2 action figures were certainly no disappointment to fans, and in some ways even surpass the first series. While Halo and Halo 2 action figures are available in some stores, your best source for finding the largest variety of characters is to look in online shops and video game stores. You can often find them at online auction sites, but they are usually being sold for more than they are worth. The value of Halo action figures has not increased like some of the other lines of collectible toys, so don't get suckered into paying hundreds of dollars for a "rare" model. One of the best parts of collecting video game related toys is the opportunity it affords you to bring the action home with you and display your favorite characters all around your consoles. Halo action figures are not only the perfect way to bring the battle home with you, they're also a great gift for that hard to shop for gamer on your list. |