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Updated · Halo Waypoint · Jul 23
Mattel Opens Preorders for 1:22 Halo Warthog Set as Franchise Marks 25th Anniversary
Updated
Updated · Halo Waypoint · Jul 23

Mattel Opens Preorders for 1:22 Halo Warthog Set as Franchise Marks 25th Anniversary

3 articles · Updated · Halo Waypoint · Jul 23

Summary

  • July 23 preorders opened for Mattel Brick Shop’s buildable UNSC M12 Warthog, with the Halo-themed set scheduled to ship from October 1, 2026.
  • The 1:22-scale model is positioned as a 25th-anniversary release and comes with customizable parts, decals, metal components and an exclusive Hot Wheels Warthog.
  • US buyers also get a package code redeemable for Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Ignition Armor Style for Master Chief, tying the physical set to an in-game bonus.
  • Earlier details linked the set to a 900-piece build and an estimated $70 price, as Halo’s anniversary campaign expands beyond the game studio through partner merchandise.

Insights

With preorders now live, will international Halo fans boycott the new Warthog set over its controversial US-exclusive digital armor bonus?
What hidden details in the newly revealed Warthog set signal a massive strategic shift for the future of the Hot Wheels brand?
Can Mattel's ambitious leap into premium resin construction bricks successfully challenge traditional toy giants, or is it just anniversary hype?