The video game HALO is very popular, sometime in the future Earth forces
fight an alien enemy. On land, in the air, in space. I keep hoping the often
announced movie will eventually be made. I have never actually played the video
game.
However,
There is a new line of toys being sold at many large retailers, like
Toys-R-Us that brings you the figures and vehicles and aircraft, even terrain in
15mm size. At least they claim 15mm. I have not measured any of it, but I will
tell you that all the figures are a perfect fit for 1/72nd scale plastic army
men from Pegasus, Caesar, HaT, Airfix and other companies.
I got several of the sets and there is a lot of play value in them. They
come with a couple figures, and some vehicle or weapon. The Falcon is a type of
drop ship / Osprey / helicopter aircraft. I got five of them so far and will
probably get at least one more. It's body looks a lot like a Huey or Blackhawk
with no doors and a gunner in each doorway. It has large variable position
rotors like an Osprey.
It is molded in green plastic and requires no assembly or painting. Mine
are going to be re-decaled as US Army for the 1950's. The US Army experimented
with many vertical lift platforms and most did not make the cut because they
were too expensive, used too much fuel, or did not carry a large enough load
compared to a similar helicopter. Mine will carry a small load, probably only
about five troops.
These are a durable toy with a lot of play value. They will work well for
near future games or retro-Cold War scenarios which is my plan. They cost about
$15.00 each, if they were $10 I would have bought a lot more of them. I still
recommend you check them out and get a few if you do near present modern
wargames.
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