Saturday 9 May 2015

Halo Master Chief Level 3 Bandai SpruKit poseable model review

Yesterday I covered most of the fantastic selection of Sprukits Bandai have sent us to review, but I felt the Level 3 Halo Master Chief model deserved a post to itself, because the design and ingenuity of the figure is outstanding. The model is fun to build, beautiful to look at, excellently balanced and weighted and the articulation is amazing.

Halo Master Chief Level 3 SpruKit figural poseable model review

Halo Master Chief Level 3 SpruKit figural poseable model review

I know for a lot of my regular readers Halo isn't something you've yet experienced, but it's a game that's been played in our house for a few years now. With the classic 'genetically enhanced humans v's aliens' storyline, Halo games are rated around 16, so my youngest lads might know what it is, but haven't ever seen it played.

This is a BIG figure. The finished model is 9inches tall and the build has 161 pieces in 4 large bags.

Sprukits Level 3 Halo Master Chief Box contents

As with the other Level 1 and Level 2 Batman and The Joker SpruKits sets we reviewed yesterday, the Level 3 Halo Master Chief SpruKit model is made from moulded plastic pieces still on the sprue. Remove each piece as you need it and build your model by clipping together the parts, with ball joints for shoulders, hips etc.

Sprukits Level 3 Halo Master Chief model Box contents sprues

No tools are needed, no glue, no scissors, no paint. SpruKits Level 3 are amazingly articulated poseable figural models that will take you 2-3 hours to put together. Aimed at age 8+, the build is more complicated by far than the other SpruKits sets we've reviewed, yet still not frustrating and the instructions were really clear and easy to follow.

When you compare his head to the Level 1 New 52 Batman, you begin to get an idea of just how big this model will be.

SpruKits size difference level 1 and 3 Batman Halo

As with the Level 2 models, the Level 3 SpruKits have extra hands, and in the case of the Halo Master Chief, 4 weapons. 

Bandai Sprukits level 3 Halo Master Chief hands

Bandai Sprukits level 3 Halo Master Chief hands accesories guns

You may have spotted some stickers there. Absolutely tiny at times, yet easy to position because they stick very well and are printed on thick metal sheet.

Bandai Sprukits level 3 Halo Master Chief sticker sheet

And here he is....

Halo Mastrer Chief Bandai SpruKit poseable model review

He stands so well, it really is amazingly easy to get him balanced into whatever pose you want. He does however come with a stand, and the most amazing detail in that a small peg fills the hole in his back when he's roaming, and the peg can be stored on the stand when the figure is attached.

How does the stand work for Halo Master Chief Bandai SpruKit

The articulation isn't only where you'd expect - his waist turns, twists and tilts, his knees bend around a kneecap, even his toes move to get perfect foot shape.

 Bandai SpruKit Halo Master Chief level 3 model review

Halo Master Chief Level 3 Bandai SpruKit poseable model review

The ball joints in the hips are also hinged, giving a much greater range of movement that is far more like 'real life'. Although Master Chief John-117 has on his full armoured suit, as in the game, it doesn't restrict his movement.

Halo Master Chief John Level 3 Bandai SpruKit back flip

Halo Master Chief John Level 3 Bandai SpruKit waist articulation

Halo Master Chief John Level 3 Bandai SpruKit waist ankle knee articulation

Model figure Halo Master Chief John Level 3 Bandai SpruKit

Model figure Halo Master Chief John Level 3 Bandai SpruKit chilling

Halo MasterChief Level 3 Bandai SpruKit eating a sandwich

Our opinion of the Level 3 SpruKit Halo Master Chief is that it's excellent. The rrp is £49.99, and if one of our older children asked for it for Christmas I'd be happy with that. It's a nice build, and a really rewarding model.

I can never tire of moving him or making him 'do' something else. You can't even see his face, yet it is easy to give him any expression or emotion you want.

Batman Halo MasterChief Level 2 and 3 Bandai SpruKit chatting

You can find our review of the Level 1 Original Comic The Joker and the New 52 Batman, and Level 2 The Dark Knight Rises Batman SpruKits sets on this page and Bandai have kindly offered a Halo Master Chief Level 3 kit as a prize for one of my readers. The giveaway can be found here....

Halo MasterChief and Batman Bandai SpruKit size difference level

SpruKits are available from Amazon and other retailers. Level 1 SpruKits sets have an rrp of £8.99, Level 2 are £15.99, and Level 3 £49.99



2 comments:

  1. I used to play Halo with my OH and friends. It was such a great game. Shamed we dont have time to play the game. This Halo master chef look very smart. Can he share his sandwich with me?

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    1. Hahaha - his sandwich is a bit crusty now! Halo isn't something I've played a lot, and yep, time is definitely one of the bigger problems there! :)

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