GREAT OR GARBAGE? Every Mega Construx Halo Paramount+ TV Series set...

In this video, I look at the whole Halo TV Series set lineup to determine if the line is as trash as the show...
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0:00 Intro/Brief thoughts on the show
1:56 The Vehicles
3:50 The Side Builds/Extras
5:48 The Figures
10:04 Price Points/What's Missing
14:06 Are these sets any good??
14:36 Hate the show, but like the sets?
17:24 Outro
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[@illWillienumber31]

The sets aren't bad but I'd like to see more sets that aren't the same vehicles we already get over and over. I also would have liked to get Halsey and the Keys to use as random UNSC officers too.

[@DemarcationMedia]

It's a toy thing. Lego does it too. the iconic things over and over

[@cbbricks3746]

It was so bad they had to put the whole thing on KZbin

[@DemarcationMedia]

You know it didn't perform well when that happens. They put it on AMAZON too. Paramount put their show on a competitor streaming service just to try to make people watch it.

[@cbbricks3746]

@@DemarcationMedia Really, I didn’t know that. Thats amazing 😆

[@toilsometub7]

I actually liked it

[@massid3774]

@@toilsometub7ew

[@Ferrilata_-tg3gl]

Wait what

[@Quillian]

The show may be hot garbage but you cant deny the sets Mega made for it are stellar. The printed decals on the figures & many peices are just great. Makes all of the figures heros quality even the marine with the small UNSC prints

[@DemarcationMedia]

I agree!

[@juanfranciscoherrera3253]

@@DemarcationMediaI’m kinda sad they didnt make a new goofy version of the halo infinite helmet for the marine

[@Goofy_ah_kittycat]

Season two sets should give us a new covenant phantom

[@DemarcationMedia]

Okay I agree with that 100%

[@kingelite1102]

Just more covenant vehicles and builds in general more covenant sets phantoms ghosts banshees scarabs wraiths halo wars buildings spirits locust vampire

[@CryoCopperFilms]

I’ll probably buy the Banshee for the elite and the warthog for Silver Team, hopefully we get a condor for S2. About the show, like you, I have many problems with it, but honestly, if you ignore actual Halo canon, it’s not bad, i personally enjoyed it (except ep 8)

[@DemarcationMedia]

I would give it a chance, and a full rewatch, IF Ep.8 and Master Cheeks didn't exist

[@CryoCopperFilms]

@@DemarcationMedia yea, I just skip the episode on rewatches

[@allthingshalo9388]

I actually really like these sets, I think they look great! Sweet video, mate!

[@fearingracer4253]

I honestly prefer the warthog over the one we got for infinite

[@DemarcationMedia]

They do look amazing

[@pykdcat5477]

Even the show is questionnable, I'm excited to get my fleetcom warthog next week. I think the figures are good, they are accurate and even pablo schreiber's head (no matter how its hard for us how chief is portrayed on the show 😅)

[@DemarcationMedia]

It's a very good hog too

[@Quentino808]

I just found these at Walmart today and I never see mega construx Halo anymore so I had to jump and get all 3. The Halo show was absolutely horrendous but these sets are all solid and a great beginners set to a collection

[@DemarcationMedia]

A Walmart?!?!

[@azovveles6690]

Does the Fleetcom worthog fit inside the elephant. In regards of the show I like it. It got my father into knowing about the Haloverse.

[@DemarcationMedia]

It does fit

[@hellfireeternal212]

I'm sure you probably know this by now but as of about a week ago from when i'm posting this, the shoulder pieces on vannek are now the correct one in newer warthog sets

[@DemarcationMedia]

I heard that! I have yet to see proof of it but I don't doubt it

[@runninginwarfare9203]

Do you have the Halo Mega Scarab? I would love to see your in-depth review of it!

[@DemarcationMedia]

I do not have one. And it's so pricey these days I'm not even trying to hunt one down

[@AmirRavaille-jk3pu]

That hog set would be flying if it had alpha 9 xD. Could have replaced Cortana for another marine/spartan to make that set visually more appealing

[@DemarcationMedia]

XD I mean, yes but this wasn't a H3 ODST set

[@nobodyimportant2510]

I think if mega does a bigger set for the series it will probably be that transport vessel they arrived on the artifact planet with and the same one from the fall of reach episode, will probably contain Halsey, Miranda, Keyes, Perez and a couple other marines hell they might even toss in Kwan. If they do go ahead with sets based on season 2 they might do some small team packs like the building construxs maybe one of cobalt team with a figure of Var Gatanai and possibly makee, you can certainly bet there will be a construxs pack of the Spartan 3’s with character heads for Perez and that other girl that was the fireteam leader for Javelin squad if they don’t include Perez in another set they could opt to make her into a Heroes single figure pack, they could also do the mutiny scene where Var gatanai and his loyalists along with makee face off against Uto Mdama, they could do a heroes versus with chief and Var, one thing I would like is a construx pack with that smug fleetcom lady officer and a squad of those fleetcom marines in all black those looked pretty cool. There’s not many more sets that Mega could create exclusively for the series that hasn’t already been made.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Oh believe me, Mega could make all sorts of random things from the series if they wanted to. I would guess we'll see some SPI figs from the show at some point, because they made the SPI molds

[@Patch_5]

new season sets might be great. shame mega halo has been pulled from all my stores

[@DemarcationMedia]

It's pretty obvious at this point that a lot of stores don't want the Halo stuff and that it's moving to mainly online

[@TrueSavage555]

Its wild how people say the Warthog is overpriced. You get 5 figures, 2 side builds, and a main build that uses a lot of pieces. In general, I think these sets are amazing. I would have added a second figure to the Mongoose and it sucks that they permanently screwed up the Banshee cockpit to make the midfinite one but over all these sets are great. I think people should give them a chance instead of just writing them off just because they are from the show.

[@DemarcationMedia]

I agree about the extra fig in the Goose. The Banshee cockpit is a very minor issue, all things considered

[@TrueSavage555]

@@DemarcationMedia I agree but its still an issue none the less. One that hurts mostly for the fact of what it means rather than how much it actually hurts the design of the set itself.

[@codyseeds2372]

Give me a while Heroes line of Kwan with different hairstyles! Best character ever!

[@DemarcationMedia]

@_@

[@duncanjones744]

The banshee will be hung up in my room when I get it so no flight stand is fine

[@DemarcationMedia]

Fair enough!

[@LeelynnH]

Yes!!! 12.8k your channel is growing rapidly!

[@DemarcationMedia]

13k is not far off!

[@ImaginArt24]

Hope we can play sometime I pretty much agree with you tho on the figures ate so good

[@PackHunter117]

I do really want the Banshee set simply because it’s essentially the Halo Reach Banshee which is my favorite version of the Banshee. And the Elite figure looks kinda cool. But the rest I don’t care for at all except maybe the Forerunner artifact.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Fair enough!

[@8instantramen]

same stuff, different branding. God I regret getting into MEGA so late, H5 era megas looked so damn cool. No offense

[@DemarcationMedia]

I mean...yeah it's a 'Hog, 'Goose and Banshee variant lineup. But that's what Mega was doing with the H5 stuff. With more variation obviously since H5 had more variation

[@dxp104]

The sets are solid, hitting that Mega quality we expect from Halo Heroes figures. Prices are fair, offering great value (way better than Lego). The Banshee looks cool; as you mentioned, it's quite similar to the Halo Reach version, making it a great fit for a Reach diorama. The Warthog is raw, as per usual. The issues? The combination of scarcity and declining quality poses a serious threat to the brand. The difficulty in finding these products, along with problems like figures falling apart, faces and visors rubbing off, and missing pieces, contributes to the growing negative perception of the Mega brand. This erosion of the brand's reputation has consequences for its viability in the market (no more product in stores). However, with the surprising success of the show, hopefully, these TV show sets can hit store shelves and bring Mega Halo back to the mainstream. It would be awesome to see a 6-figure pack with Captain Keyes, some marines, elites, and the cool jackals with the wrist swords. Imagine a final battle set with all 3 Prophets and some Honor Guards!

[@DemarcationMedia]

Something that we all like to forget is, Mega's reputation hasn't actually eroded. Pokemon and Hotwheels flood store shelves, all from Mega. The brand has plenty of viability for the retail market. I see Pokemon and Hotwheels in Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreen, Hobby Lobby, you name it, there will probably be Mega there. Just no Halo. Halo is the thing that no longer has retail viability, by all appearances. Mega, Jazwares, those weird little dome collectibles, all gone. So no, Mega is in no real threat, at least from outward appearances. It's really just the Halo theme that's struggling. Halo and the stuff that Mega aims towards older fans, because Mattel is notorious for mismanagement

[@dxp104]

⁠@@DemarcationMedia You're right, I should've worded my original comment more carefully. I acknowledge that Mega as a whole is thriving, especially with the Pokémon and Hot Wheels lines doing well in stores. However, my main concern revolves around the Halo theme, and it's evident that many who focus solely on the Halo IP share similar worries about distribution and popularity. I've seen numerous comments expressing frustration about poor distribution, and unfortunately, it's fueling the scalping issue. There's still a significant portion of the community unable to get their hands on products like the Falcon Sweep due to scalpers. Honestly, I'm at a loss on what to do. I love Mega Halo and the community, but the poor distribution is gradually diminishing my enjoyment.

[@thunderslug1066]

@@DemarcationMedia If Halo Mega was gonna die any time soon, it definitely would have done already. Halo's slow but steady revival along with a mass marketed (bad) show with pretty impressive viewing numbers will defo ignite interest in the brand again. Success of the Falcon set shows there's untapped potential with direct distribution, but we will have to see with Mattel's incompetence.

[@axel.1358]

I gave up on the first season, never finished it. However, I did buy these, and 2 of the banshees, and I think these sets and character designs are awesome. I will just not be seeing these as show sets for my collection, just another round of classic vehicles and some cool character designs

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yeah I can get behind that

[@arbiterproductions0516]

If we get captain and Miranda Keyes I’ll just use them as random unsc crewman and stuff

[@DemarcationMedia]

Not a bad idea at all

[@Spectre2502]

The sets all look good. But what isn't good is Amazon's official price for the Warthog tho... That is overpriced as hell. The are selling it for like £65. And this isn't a secondary distributor it is coming from Amazon.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Are you sure? They get tricky with those things. I bought mine for $40 on Amazon

[@dylancrossman1640]

Yeah it said that it's sold and shipped by Amazon

[@DooMBucket117]

I think an Elite Major or Elite Ultra would be a great addition for the Mongoose and would have made it more worth the price

[@DemarcationMedia]

Well the show doesn't really have those Elite types, or they don't look much different

[@Rexcollects]

My goal is too collect all the tv show sets all i need is the banshee

[@DemarcationMedia]

It's on BigBadToyStore.com

[@Rexcollects]

Oh I got all them now tho

[@niekoch.9764]

Honestly the warthog is amazing 🙀

[@DemarcationMedia]

It is, pretty much my favorite 'hog now

[@pov_cameraman38]

cool mini figs

[@ArchOfWinter]

I'm surprised they put the whole Silver team into one set. Mega used to split up the cast. With these sets released, Mega is doing more promo for the show than the game. I was expecting Silver cosmetic event pass in game last year. The Mongoose is a waste. Too generic. Love or hate Kwan, she should be in the Mongoose set. The UNSC soldier should be in a different set with several others along with Captain Keys. Next series of sets can have a Condor with Miranda Keys, a smaller set with Halsey in her lab, and some sort of set that takes place on High Charity or even a High Charity display model like one of the ships.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Realistically, Keyes and Kwan both should not have been in wave 1. These sets were a bit of a risk for Mega and they were smart about who they put in

[@ebomb1133]

The only reason I would want a Kwan or Maki figure, is for civilians/female figures that we barely ever get. I wouldn't want them for their "characters" (if they even have enough substance to be considered that) just parts for civilians in mocs.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Okay that's a good point

[@toilsometub7]

I actually liked it due to it focusing on the insurgents faction and focusing on the UNSC elements. Something I was hoping to see in a halo live action film or game in a long time just like how the books focused on those aspects

[@DemarcationMedia]

I think I've said this before possibly, but if they had actually leaned into that and no done the 'oh hey guys, remember CHIEF? You want to see his FACE right? How about MORE than his face!' Leaving the Spartans as mysterious, even terrifying figures to the Innies, having Marines and ODSTs leading the charge and KEEP the Spartans a mystery until the Halo is unveiled. Then you bring the Spartans to light as the last hope.

[@user-vs4oh1bb5m]

Are you inspecting the qualities? Or inspecting something eles?🤔

[@DemarcationMedia]

Everything. All aspects

[@user-vs4oh1bb5m]

@@DemarcationMedia ahhh i see

[@Beriothien007]

The show was okay. Not good by anymeans but it brought interesting designs. I actually want the Keyes duo in Mega form. Not because the characters were interesting(because they werent) but because I would like some more officers. (Warning if you are offended by not very PC things as this is blunt and can be taken as offensive) I dont want racially diverse Miranda or Captian Keyes. It is not accurate to ingame. However, I wouldnt mind diverse officers. Having a TV show Keyes duo would be great because those who like the show have a Keyes duo. Those who dont have UNSC officers

[@DemarcationMedia]

I do agree about the interesting designs. The Spartans, for the most part, look great. And I also agree that the race swap for the Keyes was...not a good choice. Why do that when Halo has Sergeant Johnson?? They're making Keyes take Johnson's place, or that's how it feels to me. Why did they just scrap Johnson entirely??

[@Beriothien007]

@@DemarcationMedia Yes, this is exactly what I was thinkng. Johnson was the most badass character in all of media, and the only man who truly knows what the ladies like.

[@Ferrilata_-tg3gl]

Mega Construx is the only thing carrying the Jimmy Rings show now

[@DemarcationMedia]

XD Might be

[@RandomRiekling]

He said Master Cheeks! Yay!

[@DemarcationMedia]

I did indeed XD

[@10Anaklusmos]

As a Air Force brat, I find your comment about Pablo Schriber not looking like a soldier, and more like some random dad, offensive. My dad actually looks a lot like him and served in the Air Force for 5 years and the Air Guard for 20. Hollywood needs to stop making everyone in TV and movies look like supermodels. A soldier can look like anyone.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Please keep in mind that Chief is supposed to be a heavily augmented soldier. He shouldn't look like a supermodel either--he should look very hard edged. Forward Unto Dawn and Fall Of Reach, even Reach itself gives pretty good ideas of what Spartans look like. If Chief were supposed to be a Spartan like Thorne, Demarco, Locke, etc, I wouldn't mind since they WERE normal people. The Spartan IIs were NOT normal at all.

[@dxp104]

I share the criticism regarding the Spartans in the TV show not reflecting the rigorous training depicted in the books. Although this deviation from canon is acknowledged, it's crucial to note that the show isn't part of the main lore. Disrespecting the actors' appearances is unwarranted, especially considering their dedication seen in behind-the-scenes videos, which showcase training with real military instructors. The actors were committed to delivering their best interpretation with the given scripts. They are among the few who have actually played the games to please the fans. Hey, usually, I keep my opinions to myself (because I disagree with a quite a few of your takes), but your commentary felt like more than just criticism. It seemed like you were dissing the actors without providing constructive feedback. I know that wasn't your intention, but that's how it came off in the video.

[@DemarcationMedia]

I'm not critiquing the actors--I'm critiquing the choices of actors. And yes, I know it isn't main lore. However, sloppy writing goes 'oh hey, let's make a new timeline so we don't have to pay attention to critical details if we don't care about them.' Personally, the departure from lore wouldn't bother me if it wasn't so lazily written.

[@StalwartWartyard]

Jimmy rings is the best part but never found any of these sets

[@DemarcationMedia]

XD Uuuhhhmmm I have to disagree

[@commanderFox0411]

These sets are the best thing that came from the show.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yep!

[@ruufiss9922]

Yeah, halo the show LOOKS amazing, honestly the visuals are incredible, the covenant, atleast grunts and jackels, look good. Ill be buying a lot of the banshee set. Maybe 1 or 2 of the hog, i have enough hogs honestly lol. The goose can wait

[@DemarcationMedia]

The Banshee is a little tough to army build since you'll end up with a bunch of Sorens too XD

[@ruufiss9922]

@@DemarcationMedia well, i already have a bunch of arbys too lol

[@spartanforjesus]

Vannak in the series had the Mk 6 shoulders…

[@DemarcationMedia]

Take a closer look at them

[@spartanforjesus]

I see now… I must’ve been thinking of Riz or Kai…

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@spartanforjesus Possibly. Those two share shoulderpads

[@minecraftys]

metallic green would of been better choice, that green is way to army men toy green for me

[@DemarcationMedia]

I personally tend to dislike the metallic as the color varies too sharply from piece to piece

[@Rexcollects]

My warthog was 50 dollars

[@DemarcationMedia]

Not too bad

[@RandomRiekling]

Wait, did he say Master Cheeks?

[@obeezytex5466]

Mega just keeps shooting itself in the foot. They will die out later, they stopped selling all the great sets they had from a lot of loved games and movies

[@DemarcationMedia]

It would appear that is not true. Pokemon and Hot Wheels sets grow more available by the day and more sets come out all the time. It's the Halo line that's struggling

[@obeezytex5466]

@@DemarcationMedia well here’s hoping for more sets. Maybe they’ll do an elder scrolls 6 series when the game comes out in 18 years

[@rainplayzz]

Did bro accidentally say master cheeks

[@DemarcationMedia]

No accidents happened

[@SuperSonicSauropod2401]

The show litererly gave energy swords to jackles ARE THEY KIDDING US!

[@DemarcationMedia]

*daggers. Energy daggers. They were tiny

[@SuperSonicSauropod2401]

Still, when do jackals ever have any energy weaponry that is not a shield, energy swords and daggers should be saved for elites, imo

[@lastfrontierbricks316]

In their defense, that scene was awesome. Never seen a Jackal go beast mode before, and I want more of it.

[@Megalon-qc8pf]

Well, we know what the show is!

[@DemarcationMedia]

😂

[@eliasharrow-wu2bh]

Hey here before the video blows up like show made me throw up

[@DemarcationMedia]

🤣 Okay that got me

[@Nick117YT]

I haven't watched the show yet but from what I heard it's pretty bad.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Highly, highly recommend you avoid it. Like, maybe give S2 a try but skip S1. Too much Master Cheeks, not enough Halo

[@Nick117YT]

@@DemarcationMedia will do 😂

[@BiomechanicalBrick]

It's fine just don't pay for it

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@BiomechanicalBrick

[@dxp104]

It's not that bad, lmao. It's a decent show with a semi-interesting plot and great effects (most of the time). While it doesn't entirely capture the essence of Halo, it still offers an interesting alternative timeline for fans and newcomers. Honestly the show's issues arise from it catering too much to newcomers, making it feel generic. Also, just wanted to put this out but harassing the actors is pretty wack. It's frustrating how these so called Halo fans criticize a non-canonical show but give a pass to the Fracture stuff in game (which I find kinda hypocritical). Consistency in criticism would be better and more constructive. The show was said to be non-canon before it came out.

[@PacificRim-ps2ny]

Same That tv series is Garbo

[@DemarcationMedia]

Show is blech but these sets are epic

[@Commander_Viper]

I mean the sets are accurate to the show, barely any covenant

[@DemarcationMedia]

XD You aren't wrong

[@codyseeds2372]

All I know is Johnson better show up in season 2 and he better not be white lol

[@DemarcationMedia]

Bro if they make Johnson white...😡

[@lastfrontierbricks316]

And yet they made Jacob and Miranda black, and i haven't heard so much as a peep about it. Double standards, anyone? I'm not saying I'd be happy with a white Johnson, mind you. Far from it. All I'm saying is if you are making a TV show based off of pre-established lore, make the characters look the way they are supposed to according to the lore. Stop white or black washing people for the sake of P.C. @@DemarcationMedia

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@lastfrontierbricks316 100% agreed. We don't need racial swapping just for the sake of racial swapping.

[@blitzwing2778]

Tried to watch he show, nuh uh, cant finish it. It is too bad

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yeah...

[@Connorjoyce0254]

So you don’t like Keyes and Miranda in the show because?… the way they “look”?… doesn’t sound good man.

[@DemarcationMedia]

They took the characters and removed everything iconic about them, especially their roles (officers to...what where they, scientists?). And yeah, the race swap was stupid. No offense. They removed the character who made the main cast diverse (Johnson) and made Keyes a weaker Johnson. Why did they not just leave Johnson??? He's literally one of the best characters in all of Halo. No race swap needed.

[@johnodinsson3635]

The show was so bad, Sgt Johnson wasnt even in it

[@DemarcationMedia]

Right? Why was he not??

[@FigureStories-wg4qs]

i havnt watched the show

[@DemarcationMedia]

I would say you made the right choice

[@FigureStories-wg4qs]

hehehehehhahahahahah@@DemarcationMedia

[@RandomRiekling]

I mean, the sets are actually sort of decent, but the show sucks.