The creative LEGO minds over at Brickforge are auctioning off a full set of custom Halo LEGO minifigs for the Toys for Tots charity. These minifigs are custom made meaning LEGO doesn’t make these. (But they should!) As of this posting, the auction the bidding is at $150 with 1 day and 4 hours left. If you want you own custom made full set of these bad boys, head on over to the auction page.
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After a bit of small talk, and an introduction as to what Operation Chastity is all about, we got down to learning more about the film. Past the break is a transcript of the interview or you can listen to it below. We learn from Peter how and when he started this film project to the latest news about it. Oh and btw. Yes, I sound like I just woke up in the beginning because, yes. I did just wake up at 9am Sunday for this interview.
i7: How and when did you start this project?
PC: It was actually around June or July 2008. That was when I took out a medium sized loan to get some camera equipment. It was actually going to be a project based on the Doom comic. I’m not sure if you have ever seen that, but it’s absolutely hilarious. But then we ended up scrapping that project because it wasn’t going anywhere.
But for the past 3 years, I’ve been visiting Dragon Con to hang out with my buddies and over a quiet a few beers, I was sat there with lots and lots of napkins and started drawing out Halo Warthogs. I thought, how can I build one?
So, really this whole thing started as an excuse for a really, really cool car.
I came back from America still wanting this Warthog and contacted a few engineers to figure out how to get this made. Everyone at the special effects studio I was working at was wondering “why are you doing this?” and “what purpose is this going to serve?”
i7: Well it’s because you wanted you’re own warthog.
Transcript continues past the break with 2 exclusive photos straight from Peter. (more…)
In this week’s episode:
Listen to it below
Operation Chastity, the Halo fan-film, made a big and important step to realisation today with the unveiling of their custom made full size M12 ‘Warthog’ LRV today at the London Expo. The beast is built on the chassis of an old Land Rover by the talented guys from Custom Creations and certainly looks the part complete with internals and a mounting point for your gun of choice.
Hit the break for more details on Operation Chastity and some choice shot of the Warthog in full glory. (more…)
Tomorrow yours truly, representing Pixelated Geek, will be present and reporting from the October 2009 MCM London Expo.
On the agenda for the show is:
For Halo fans we also have a treat for you with the full size Halo M12 ‘Warthog’ LRV, which is to be used in the upcoming Halo fan-flick Operation Chastity making an appearance.
Of course they’ll also be a load of cosplay on show, so we’ll have the best, the worst and the down right strange on show for you.
For more on the MCM London Expo, check out their (crap) website here.
All of us film geeks and Halo fan boys already know the sad truth that there will never be a live-action Halo movie. Or atleast not anytime soon. Ever since the first Halo 3 viral ads by Neil Blomkamp came out, everyone, including me, wanted a Halo movie to be made. The ads were a tease of what Niel and WETA could do for the Halo universe and franchise. Now, after the Halo ODST live-action ad came out, I have come to realize that I don’t ever want to see Halo in theaters.
I’m a big fan of the Halo 3 live action shorts. You can tell so much work and attention to detail goes into each one that has came out. In the video above, you’ll see just how much work went into making the 2 minute and 30second short film as well as a small scene that didn’t make it into the final cut. I truly hope that Bungie and Microsoft continue to make shorts like these or even maybe (just maybe) a Halo feature film.
We had a lot of people on during the recording of this week’s podcast. Andrew, Marie, Aaron, Bill, Raul and I chatted about the following:
Just 5 days ago, Microsoft and WETA gave us another Halo live action ad. Before this, we thought the live action Halo short films were done. Peter Jackson, Niel Blomkamp, and WETA already made District 9. Which was basically the Halo without anything Halo related.
Now Microsoft have put out another press release saying that there is still one more live action Halo ODST short film that is 2 minutes and 30 seconds long. But will only show in the UK. Congrats to you Brits.
UPDATE: Here it is. The full 2minute and 30second ad. Enjoy.
Dammit guys! STOP TEASING ME! Just give us a damn Halo movie already!
Full press release after the break. (more…)
After watching this new TV spot for Halo ODST, my jaw was stuck open. This was beautiful. This is what a Halo movie should be like. Then I got mad. This is just a TEASE! Comon! Give us a friggin Halo movie already! You gotta give it up to WETA for continuing to make our fantasies of future combat gear a reality.
