Mega Construx Halo Universe ODST Rookie Drop Pod Unboxing Review

In this video, I review one of the new Mega Construx ODST drop pods: ODST Rookie!! Sometimes it pays to be the strong, silent type.
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[@Evelyn-qt3hi]

Rookie's name is actually Jonathan Doherty, a play on the name "John Doe", a name used as a placeholder when the true name of a person is unknown or is being intentionally concealed

[@proboanimations3767]

Yeah I heard of that

[@DemarcationMedia]

That's actually hilarious XD

[@arbiterproductions0516]

Yeah you can even see J D on his armor in game

[@rb240tuner]

Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid used John Doe as his name but in MGS3 he said his name was Jack man I love mgs and I hope many of you guys are!

[@krlosmaze1125]

After these iterations of Alpha 9, I don't see how can they be improved even further. They're just perfect! When they were first leaked I was like nah, but I'll definitely get my hands on them at some point.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Well Buck and Dutch could be slightly improved, but Mickey, Rookie and Romeo are pretty much perfect

[@donnyd8890]

they could improve greatly with stocking them, either in stores or on mattel creations

[@dianavespid937]

I really really hope we get the old Covenant Drop Pods too! Or even some new Banished ones.

[@DemarcationMedia]

That'd be epic!

[@chonkychief1400]

These drop pods are so cool, and I’m glad we are getting alpha 9 again! I’ve never gotten a rookie and I’m glad that for a cheap retail price I can get him, such a nice looking fig with a great backpack and weapon! Great video and keep up the awesome reviews!

[@DemarcationMedia]

Spoilers too: this is definitely the best Rookie so far

[@brickman1175]

Can't wait to get all of these, they look so good! I'm glad you manage to get your hands on these so early, keep it up you're doing a great job.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Thanks for the support!

[@smokie2575]

Bro ur on the instructions u made it

[@monnepo1963]

all we need now is good distribution..i am very happy with MEGA's direction..

[@DemarcationMedia]

Agreed 100%

[@nathanadams2007]

These look awesome! I cant wait to get some! This really helps with making alpha nine mocs and new mombassa ones too, hopefully we get some new or updated nmpd sets

[@DemarcationMedia]

New NMPD would be fantastic

[@afrocado9104]

I used to have a few of the older drop pods so it’s cool to see them reuse the mold.

[@DemarcationMedia]

The added print is a HUGE bonus

[@justintomimbang7955]

Let’s go, Rookie! I loved that they made the best version of Rookie, I personally love this, and it is obviously better than the Anniversary version of Rookie with the redundant gold M7/Caseless SMG which I honestly dislike, like I want the actual colored figure rather than a gold version of the said figure. What is very cool is that Mega actually did listen to one of my comments I’ve made previously with your ODST Extermination pack video, where they actually are making the blood type somewhat mandatory for the figures as it is a cool move, it also adds another set of immersion too. The drop pod is pretty nice, never really expected to have prints on it, but still, would’ve also agreed that the drop pod itself should be a functional one but that would’ve made it an easier steal for the thieves, considering how it’ll hinge open.

[@DemarcationMedia]

They did get Rookie's blood type wrong though...I didn't realize til after the video

[@davidmarin9253]

cool to see one of the older molds back! still miss the original drop pod mold with all the moving bits and seating area

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yeah I would like to see those ones return at some point

[@cdtbricks-]

Love it,can't wait for the comparison!

[@DemarcationMedia]

It's coming soon!

[@chrispone1966]

Great review thanks , I am looking forward to getting the team

[@DemarcationMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@theblakkobra]

i’ve been wanting the rookie as a fig for forever so i’m excited that mega is finally making a return with this line of the odst team but hopefully the distribution will allow me to get em

[@DemarcationMedia]

Walmarts are prepping to stock them in a month or so, keep checking there

[@coleguy8211]

I absolutely love the drop pod format hope we get some banished pods next wave

[@DemarcationMedia]

Banished pods would be a nice addition

[@purpleodstgillispie8825]

Man I really can wight for the drop pods to come out there so cool

[@DemarcationMedia]

Some Walmarts are getting ready to stock them

[@hunterdavid3581]

The main man! May he rest in Mega pieces

[@DemarcationMedia]

RIP the strong silent type

[@alanderek1231]

Im definitely using these drop pods for dioramas

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yes, they'd fit great

[@Leoyeat19]

This drop pod is just beautiful!

[@DemarcationMedia]

The printing is super clean

[@ChakLok]

The new thing I like with the new line of mega is that the figures come pre assembled

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yeah they've been doing that for a bit now

[@crystaldragonskull2289]

Dang. This look quite good. I’m still hoping for Mega to make drop pods like the old ones with moveable parts, since I had them in a store, but didn’t get them because they had the older figs (I regret this). I’m guessing that this is what you meant by “reviews.”

[@DemarcationMedia]

I do agree that having the more articulated pods return would be good. And yep, each member deserves the spotlight!

[@deeznuts23yearsago]

I remember buying this when it was the gen 1 figure pods I’m definitely gonna get this full team, I’ll have my noble team display, alpha 9 display and halo 3 display

[@DemarcationMedia]

Dew it!

[@kaeru5729]

Man, I'm excited for the new Romeo figure, he looks sooo good

[@DemarcationMedia]

He's pretty clean!

[@sebastianrivasledesma5784]

Rookie my favorite character of halo odst 🤩

[@DemarcationMedia]

This version is the best one yet!

[@thekidwhoreviews3949]

I hope I get one of those drop pods this one is sick🔥🔥🔥

[@DemarcationMedia]

Some Walmarts are getting ready to stock them

[@aarongarcia3627]

Man, I hope you get the whole set of alpha nine I spend my money, not that long ago for ODST hive set and red team from halo wars and NODST squad ambush so I don’t have any money left over to get the new ODST they’re hard to fine they don’t have them in store some websites have them like eBay. Hope you get the whole collection man. Good luck.

[@DemarcationMedia]

I do indeed have all 4 pods. These just came out so finding them is tough

[@connoreagle6843]

While I do wish we still got new versions of the OLD old bloks style pods (with the actual hinged doors,) these are a really nice way of basically getting a halo hero with a display piece. The halo 5 and old style would be worth paying more for imo, but I totally understand why they went this route. I’m honestly happy to have another “walk into a store and pick up an inexpensive mega item” type product. I was actually lucky enough to score the full set of 4 for $55 after shipping, which considering the awful release of these, is pretty amazing imo. I don’t have them in hand yet, but I’d say paying about $12 each is more than worth it for something that was hard to get at release. Also, gotta love our boy Rookie!

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yeah updated versions of the full pods would have been great

[@javiercruz7169]

I really wish mega would just bring back the old drop pods: they were so cool and it was actually my first set in 2010, the one with the red ODST with the rocket launcher, all they have done is move backwards. The figure looks nice tho, love the printed detail

[@DemarcationMedia]

Seeing the more detailed pods return would be great, but they'd have to rethink the way they released the sets to make that work. Maybe adding it in a larger set

[@Brkymg]

I love these sets, cheap simple ways to get all of alpha 9.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Agreed, Mega listened to the fans well here

[@MonkeysxMoo]

I don't mind the simple drop pods *except* for the parachute being molded onto the top of the pod. I really wish Mega got rid of it because the parachute just doesn't stay on a drop pod like that for long. It's stored on a pod like that in the high atmosphere before being deployed to reduce the speed of the fall and eventually breaking off, but because these pods have no studs or holes or anything, you can't even display them as if they were higher in the atmosphere! Also it's kinda disappointing that Buck didn't get the shoulder straps painted like Rookie and I assume the rest of Alpha-Nine will. Regardless of my gripes, I really hope these show up somewhere near me. I already have all of Alpha-Nine, but the names on the chest and blood type shoulders are such nice details that I want.

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yeah that's fair, posing the pods mid-fall with the air brakes popped would be nice.

[@rb240tuner]

I miss the opening drop pods! Thes will actually make great diorama props!

[@DemarcationMedia]

The old ones were cool, but these do make great props

[@josephhernandez3722]

Mega needs to make a drop pod or set with Sgt major Johnson in odst gear

[@DemarcationMedia]

YES! That would be a fantastic way to start a wave 2 of these pods

[@ZIPPYFLIPPY]

This is sooo awsome!!!!!

[@DemarcationMedia]

100% agree!

[@KYLETHEBANDITO]

We want this character Lego: he he no or it'll be $170 Mega: fr? Ok that'll be $5

[@DemarcationMedia]

I know right?? Mega gives the fans what they want for sure

[@KYLETHEBANDITO]

I know right, mega the better brand for sure

[@WorthyGibbon]

Do you think since they are improving their distribution with floodgate firefight and noble team falcon then do you think they gonna release these any time soon?

[@DemarcationMedia]

Availability for the larger sets is improving for sure. The smaller sets like Heroes, blind bags and these pods are still a problem. However, this set in particular had a really major issue: Rookie's helmet stripe flakes off with a little bit of pressure. I reported the issue to Mega and since then, there has been no news of a release (they originally told us Spring was when these came out). My guess is they pulled the stock to fix Rookie, but I can't be sure

[@iamheromartin]

I see a theme that both noble 6 and rookie both came in halo heros 10 and now they both are getting sets of their teams and we already got blue team so

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yep, Mega is working their way back through the icons of Halo

[@noobchunks]

Are these drop pods for Mickey rookie dutch and Romeo already out and just sold out or are they not released yet

[@DemarcationMedia]

They're kind of not out yet still.

[@ScoutTheSpartan]

I am curious as to where I can get this, as I've looked online and like I can't really find it, been to a few local stores and I couldn't find any in stores and when it comes to online I can't find any that aren't being price gouged or are just flat out not availiable. I know when it comes to getting Alpha nine, I can get Mickey and Dare from a halo heroes pack, but I dunno where to get Rookie, Dutch, and Romeo for a fair price which also doesn't require store hopping. Edit: I already have buck as I was able to get my hands on the wombat overwatch.

[@DemarcationMedia]

That's a good question. So far these pods have not released like normal. However, Paulmart's store on Ebay sometimes has the full set of 4 for around $40 which is a very fair price

[@ScoutTheSpartan]

@@DemarcationMedia alright thanks, I’ll be sure to check it out. I also understand that since Mega isn’t as streamline as say lego I do know that getting mega sets is a bit harder it still doesn’t justify price gouging though in my opinion.

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@ScoutTheSpartan I agree 100%

[@Lightforeverandever]

have u by the way noticed there ARE some old AND new black odst figures? (non alpha nine and maybe one alpha nine? its unclear)

[@DemarcationMedia]

Hm? Not sure what you mean...Mega has done a lot of ODSTs, and some are dark colors

[@DrPuppo]

I managed to get this guy and I was afraid his stripe might flake off and surprisingly it didn’t but the smg broke

[@DemarcationMedia]

I don't understand how you all keep breaking SMGs XD I've never had one break

[@sabtow470]

are these & the buck set not available in the US retail wise??

[@DemarcationMedia]

They kind of are, Walmart is supposedly stocking the pods in about a month

[@GRUNTCHAPARRO]

To my knowledge, rookie's blood type is O+, so MEGA got that wrong, but may be I am wrong

[@DemarcationMedia]

No, you're 100% correct, Mega did do an oops there

[@austinmurray7298]

I want this figure and my boy Dutch

[@DemarcationMedia]

They're SO pricey now

[@Honduras256]

They realseed that long I never noticed are they in shops yet because I will go por to buy all of the pods and the wombat drone

[@DemarcationMedia]

They aren't releasing until spring, so in a month or so

[@Honduras256]

Ok

[@therealneotruth]

Where can I buy this ?

[@PhilipJFry-xf1vq]

i just wish theyd remake that older pod that actually opens the way it should

[@DemarcationMedia]

Maybe that would be good at some point, but for this set format, the shell pods work better

[@PaulyRules]

I need to find these to get the buck but also so I can keep my halo heroes rookie,Dutch,Romeo in good condition sadly my Romeos hands are starting to widen so I have him sit off to the side 😢

[@DemarcationMedia]

The hands are starting to widen? Huh?

[@sambraun7756]

Love this video, want to Army build an ODST Army

[@DemarcationMedia]

you might want to use the ODST Hive Exterminators to do that. This guy is pretty hard to get

[@sambraun7756]

@@DemarcationMedia I will I'll probably buy a bunch of those and some WartHogs to go with them

[@delta07sev29]

Where to buy other than the scalper wsi liquidation on eBay

[@DemarcationMedia]

Paulmart's store on Ebay

[@christopherruiz3975]

i bet i cant get em at my local smiths because theres so many scalapers reselling em for crazy prices

[@DemarcationMedia]

That's why you check often

[@Twentythreeflavors]

These are nice when do the release and how much will they be?

[@DemarcationMedia]

They should be coming out any day now and $10 USD is retail

[@sightlessblood4860]

sup my dude, just wanted to give a friendly fyi. When it comes to blood types, its read as either negative or positive. E.g. O Negative or AB Positive. By the by, love the review and recommendation on the possibility of generic ODST squad building. So if I recall correctly, The Rookie's armor is mainly black, just like a regular ODST?

[@DemarcationMedia]

XD Yeah I realized that about the blood types later. And yeah Rookie does wear mainly black, but he does have the white markings in game

[@N0B_117]

First, I can't even get the ODST hive exterminators, then now I can't find these!!!!!!!

[@DemarcationMedia]

Okay well to be fair, these JUST started coming out

[@N0B_117]

@@DemarcationMedia yeah, maybe I'm overreacting

[@Frmeansfr8]

YESSSSSSSS A-9!!!!!!!!! FINALLY

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yes indeed!

[@averageviewer6279]

Hoping we get banished drop pods

[@DemarcationMedia]

That would be pretty nice

[@HotDogLiterally]

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you

[@DemarcationMedia]

XD Huh? I haven't stopped making videos

[@YaloChief]

It'd be nice to army build rookie, he looks just like a normal odst

[@DemarcationMedia]

Exactly!

[@Lightforeverandever]

omg ive been lookin for this u have a link that i can get it from?

[@DemarcationMedia]

they're not available online right now

[@Lightforeverandever]

@@DemarcationMedia :0 im so confused ive been tryin to find but MATTEL and MEGA sites are so inconsistent I only found their fb page with ur post Do u maybe know when theyll be available internationally? Im so lost tryin to track down the halo figs

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@Lightforeverandever I have no clue when they'll even properly release in the US. Everything is very up in the air right now

[@skylergee6449]

I hope mega brings back the hayabusa Spartans

[@DemarcationMedia]

They no longer have the license for it

[@Emma-fb3ti]

Should have used the og or even h5 pods as at least those one can be used for stuff

[@DemarcationMedia]

This is really more a storage container

[@smokie2575]

Where did u find my friend!?

[@DemarcationMedia]

Explained in the video

[@zacharyrenard8765]

Did the Halo drop odds hit stores yet or no

[@DemarcationMedia]

Kind of yes. Some Walmarts are gearing up to get them and Frank and Sons in CA got them

[@keirianbetsuie4979]

Where do you buy them?

[@DemarcationMedia]

These are not out yet

[@MidanMagistrate]

It looks great, but, I hate how they didnt give him the camo thigh and forearm armor like the ODST in the new Hornet has, which, Rookie had in the game Edit: Just saw you already mentioned this!

[@DemarcationMedia]

The camo would have been nice

[@MidanMagistrate]

@@DemarcationMedia His colors are also just a little weird, but I guess it's because Mega doesn't want every Rookie or Mickey or whoever to be the same as the last, so they make em a Lil different each time

[@JustATiredSangheili]

I really want this figure only because of the figure itself. Can you tell me where to get this, please?

[@DemarcationMedia]

This is canceled as of right now. Anywhere that sells it is either $30 for the single pod or $120 for the 4. All of which are scam prices.

[@JustATiredSangheili]

@@DemarcationMedia I was hoping that I could get one 😭

[@JustATiredSangheili]

@@DemarcationMedia As of when I started collecting Halo figures (1-2 years ago) My first set I ever got was the Gungoose Gambit. I loved it so much I got addicted to Halo. Today, I have acquired the list of Mega Construx sets below: Gungoose Gambit, I lost the Mongoose and the Jackal Sniper. Halo Blind Bag series (#??), I got the Rare Haunted Pilot figure (visor is removed to reveal a skull face). Halo Heroes Master Chief with Sniper Rifle x2 (I sadly lost both of them) Halo Heroes Grant (the blue Spartan) (I also lost it) Bazaar Battleground (from Halo Infinite series) Halo Heroes Sangheili Honor Guard (the very last one at my local Fred Meyer and they never restocked since then) UNSC Hornet Recon (VERY expensive but kinda worth it. $28.99) Halo Heroes Atriox series 18 Halo Heroes Lieutenant Colonel Kinsano series 18 + Flood infection form Recon Getaway (was $29 on Amazon because I selected the option to arrive sooner) And that's all. (Sorry it's very long I like to detail things a lot) You inspired me to collect these. I thank you for inspiration back in my childhood times

[@Rookie097]

How do I get my hands on these drop pods? I want them so bad

[@DemarcationMedia]

They just came out--barely anywhere has them. Some Walmarts seem to be getting ready to stock them though

[@Rookie097]

@@DemarcationMedia You're awesome man, thanks for the reply. I'll hit up my local Walmart then, fingers crossed 🤞

[@stefanomessina6325]

*new alpha nine released to ease the price of expensive figures* meanwhile random reseller here in europe: oh you want that dont ya? well.... its 130 buks for the four of them plus 30 for expediton and whatever import fees comes in

[@DemarcationMedia]

To be fair, that price is also what most of the US has access to right now since most stores haven't gotten any stock yet

[@leonarddrawsisback4718]

I really want these but their sold out and cost a lot on eBay

[@DemarcationMedia]

Keep checking your local stores

[@Spartan_Zeta]

Where can I buy them

[@DemarcationMedia]

Right now, they are not available anywhere but Ebay. Paulmartstore is the only good place to find them.

[@CVRogers17]

The only thing I don't like is how green the rookie looks

[@DemarcationMedia]

That's fair, however, Halo 3 ODST does have a greenish tint, so that's why Mega made all the new A9 figures greenish

[@CVRogers17]

@@DemarcationMedia Actually man i'm partially color blind and mistook the color. So never mind lol. I saw another picture on the internet with different lighting and it looks accurate to the previous figures.

[@averageviewer6279]

What was the msrp?

[@DemarcationMedia]

$10

[@personalaccountyo8708]

I kind of wish they would redo alpha 9 and noble team with heads and more details than the falcon sweep or the new sets. Also distribution of this set is non existant in canada which worries me for individual figure distribution because halo heroes has not shown up since series 14 and blind bag's haven't arrived since infinite series 3. I wish someone with contacts at mega would ask them if they plan to send any single figures because it's been forever since anyone sighted individual figure stuff in canada at all the distribution for it is non existant only sets are appearing on shelves which is sad because the distribution of series 14 gave me hope for the next sets of series.

[@DemarcationMedia]

These are barely released. The Hornet and Wombat have both been found in Canada, so these might pop up there too

[@personalaccountyo8708]

@@DemarcationMedia but it's been 2 years since we even got halo heroes and blind bags, if we didn't get anything for 3 series why didn't we get any with the new sets? It seems like mega construx has stopped sending individual figures to canada entirely which deeply concerns me for the future, not a single soul has reported finding any and I've also been checking the most well stocked toy stores nonstop. The united states got all 3 series and we didn't get a single one since HH series 14 and infinite blind bag series 3 which seems extremely unfair.

[@pumas315.]

Where do i get this?

[@DemarcationMedia]

Right now, some Walmarts are getting ready to stock them. Not sure where else

[@shanenonwolfe4109]

Where are these for sake at?

[@DemarcationMedia]

They're not currently. Release has been weird

[@Black_Jazz]

How much do they retail?

[@DemarcationMedia]

If they were to release as intended, they are $10 USD each. However, they have been canceled for the foreseeable future.

[@ItsYaBoiPhoenix]

Are these still available cuz I need all of em?

[@DemarcationMedia]

These are not released yet

[@ItsYaBoiPhoenix]

@@DemarcationMedia That’s good I was worried I missed em. Thanks!

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@ItsYaBoiPhoenix Keep your eyes peeled

[@ItsYaBoiPhoenix]

@@DemarcationMedia Will do!

[@-Alexander2001MB]

How much for this set?

[@DemarcationMedia]

this set retails for $10 usd

[@corvidlancer6620]

Watch me never find these because of locale and supply chair issues. I'll probably end up finding them hoarded and extremely marked up online and never get them.

[@DemarcationMedia]

They're not released yet. They should be officially released soon though

[@yeshua1967]

Where i can buy it

[@DemarcationMedia]

Currently, nowhere. It isn't released yet

[@yeshua1967]

@@DemarcationMedia so how did you hey it?

[@wereitsoeasy5733]

Where can we buy these!?

[@DemarcationMedia]

Right now the only place you can find them is Paulmart's ebay store. Be warned, Rookie has a massive QC error in which his head-stripe rubs off.

[@wereitsoeasy5733]

@@DemarcationMedia I’m from Aus, so I guess I’ll just never be seeing these? 😭 Stripe rubs off!? Lol how does that happen.

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@wereitsoeasy5733 They apparently didn't seal the paint on XD Which is kind of a massive mistake

[@wereitsoeasy5733]

@@DemarcationMedia lol that’s a whoopsy!

[@DemarcationMedia]

Yeah...a big one

[@dbrazj1187]

If you guys are looking for the newer hornet and the new wombat set someone on eBay has a abundant for sale reply and I’ll drop the sellers name selling 29.99 with free shipping 32 and some change after tax

[@DemarcationMedia]

I'm pretty sure that's the dude I got my Wombat from

[@kooperl1564]

Remember me

[@DemarcationMedia]

I do. You have a new PFP if I remember correctly

[@zacharyrenard8765]

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