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The Janus Key
PROJECT
"We did not create so much without a means to catalog it all."
Welcome to
The JANUS KEY PROJECT
Welcome to The Janus Key Project. This site is dedicated to the preservation of the Legacy that is MEGA-HALO and helping Halo fans identify, organize and complete their Mega Brand Halo collection. Join me as I catalog all things Halo via the Mega (Bloks/Construx/Brand) Halo toy line in chronological order.
As of Jan 1, 2026 all of 2009 thru 2011 sets and figures have been posted!! Work has started on the 2012 releases and I will start posting them June.
If your looking for a complete list of of EVERY HALO set released by Mega, click here!
Looking for a particular figure, character or set, use the search field at the top of the page. Please look around and give me your feedback and suggestions.
We have also started checklist for several other Mega's toy lines. Click on the "Legacy" tab located at the top right conner of this page.
MBS News & Events:
MEGA BLOKS HOT WHEELS COLLABORATION
This summer the team at the Janus Key Project embarks on an exciting journey to catalog all the incredible Mega Bloks / Hot Wheels building sets, I thought "What better time to archive this press release?" Below is the Press Release from Mega, announcing their new buildable Hot Wheels sets. CLICK HERE to see a complete list of every Hot Wheels released by Mattel Brick Shop / Mega! Mega Bloks Hot Wheels™ Construction Sets Unveiled At New York Toy Fair News provided by MEGA B
Aug 13 min read
NEW ALEXANDRIA: BRICKWORLD CHICAGO 2026
Fall of Reach: New Alexandria I was at Brickworld Chicago this past weekend and wanted to share this amazing Halo MOC of New Alexandria the Community. photo credit D. Nash The following two videos beyond the brick tv
Jun 221 min read
SKELETOR BUST & HAVOC STAFF: 1ST LOOK
In today's episode, Donald previews two more of the soon to be released Mattel Brick Shop sets, including the Skeletor Bust and Skeletor Havoc Staff. Tune in and share your insights on these new sets. Gallery: Listen to the Podcast: Watch the Podcast: Related Post: CLICK HERE to listen to other podcast episodes. CLICK HERE to see a complete list of every Masters of the Universe set released by Mega Construx!
Jun 171 min read
KEITH DAVID ON HOLLYWOOD'S WALK OF FAME
"Don't stop before the blessing" On June 4, 2026, his 70th birthday, actor Keith David was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. While Halo fans will immediately recognize the voice of the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, Keith has also voiced other notable characters such as Spawn, Goliath from Gargoyles, Decker in the video game Fallout, and Captain David Anderson in BioWare's Mass Effect series, among many others. He has appeared in films such as Platoon (1986), Dead Presid
Jun 51 min read
MBS/HOT WHEELS FALL 2026 REVEAL EVENT
Photo credit brickloverbrad Yesterday in Austin, TX, Mattel Brick Shop hosted their Fall 2026 Reveal Event. The event, led by Trisha Hershberger, was attended by content creators and social media influencers who were invited by Mattel from across the globe. Attendees had the opportunity to build various cars and engage with members of the Mattel Brick Shop design team. During the event, MBS/Hot Wheels unveiled their fall lineup of the following seven cars: ’71 Lamborghini Miu
May 291 min read
HALO: Our Most recent Halo post!
UNSC M12 WARTHOG
Set Name: UNSC M12 Warthog Release Date: 2026 Media Affiliation: Halo: CE Set ID: JNP49 Pcs: 935 Age Rec.: 10Y+ MSRP: $75.00 Main Color: Green Notes: This set debuted on July 23, 2026, at San Diego Comic-Con. Online pre-orders for this set sold out in under 72 hours on the Mattel Creations website, Amazon, Target, and BigBadToys. This version of the Warthog is constructed at a 1:22 scale. Concepts and Artwork: "On the battlefield speed is life and the M12 has that in spades
Jul 242 min read
BLIND BAGS & HEROES, A HALO: CE WISHLIST FOR MATTEL BRICK SHOP
If you were running the Mattel Brick Shop Halo Division, which figures would you choose for a Halo: CE Blind Bag Series and a Halo: CE Heroes Series? That's the question DW and Brother Nash will answer on this episode of the JKP Podcast. Podcast Format: YouTube: Watch this episode Here! Show Notes: If you have not watched or listen to episode 9 of this podcast, you should click here and check it out before watch episode 10. The primes of this episode: Following the success o
Jul 211 min read
HALO: CE WISH LIST
"October 2025, 343 announces a remastered Halo CE releasing in 2026. You are the head of the Mattel Brick Shop's Halo division. The Mattel executives tell you that they want 10 Halo: CE sets released over the next 3 years (2026-2028). What 10 sets are you going to release? Why those sets? And how are you going to release them." WHAT WILL YOU PICK!!!! If you where in charge of MBS/Mega, what are ten Halo: CE sets you would release? That is the challenge for DW and I on this ep
Jul 141 min read
METAL SERIES: COVENANT BANSHEE
Set Name: Covenant Banshee Release Date: 2011 Media Affiliation: Metal Series ID: 96994 Pcs: 13 Age Rec.: 8Y+ MSRP: $9.99 Main Color: Purple Notes: Concepts and Artwork: Gallery bellow: Picture 1 and 2: Are concept art of the Oghal-pattern Banshee in Halo: Combat Evolved. Picture 3: Is a blueprint of the Irdnekt-pattern Banshee. The Oghal-pattern Attack Flyer (UNSC Type classification: Type-26A Ground Support Aircraft, T-26A GSA), and more commonly known as the Banshee, is a
Jul 232 min read
ELITE ULTRA v2 (White)
Name: Elite Ultra Figure ID#: AS9698201 Release Date: 2012 Media Affiliation: Halo: Reach Appearances: 2012 | 96982 | Covenant Revenant Attack DESCRIPTION: Under Armor: Black Outer Armor: White Gloves: Black Weapon: Purple needler. Accessories: None Eyes: Black Category: Sangheili Notes: The previous version of the white Elite Ultra utilized the Combat Elite mold and was painted white. This is the first "true" white Elite Ultra. GALLERY: WEAPONS / ARMOR / GEAR / ACCE
Jul 91 min read
The Latest: Our TEN most recent post!
UNSC M12 WARTHOG
Set Name: UNSC M12 Warthog Release Date: 2026 Media Affiliation: Halo: CE Set ID: JNP49 Pcs: 935 Age Rec.: 10Y+ MSRP: $75.00 Main Color: Green Notes: This set debuted on July 23, 2026, at San Diego Comic-Con. Online pre-orders for this set sold out in under 72 hours on the Mattel Creations website, Amazon, Target, and BigBadToys. This version of the Warthog is constructed at a 1:22 scale. Concepts and Artwork: "On the battlefield speed is life and the M12 has that in spades
Jul 242 min read
BLIND BAGS & HEROES, A HALO: CE WISHLIST FOR MATTEL BRICK SHOP
If you were running the Mattel Brick Shop Halo Division, which figures would you choose for a Halo: CE Blind Bag Series and a Halo: CE Heroes Series? That's the question DW and Brother Nash will answer on this episode of the JKP Podcast. Podcast Format: YouTube: Watch this episode Here! Show Notes: If you have not watched or listen to episode 9 of this podcast, you should click here and check it out before watch episode 10. The primes of this episode: Following the success o
Jul 211 min read
HALO: CE WISH LIST
"October 2025, 343 announces a remastered Halo CE releasing in 2026. You are the head of the Mattel Brick Shop's Halo division. The Mattel executives tell you that they want 10 Halo: CE sets released over the next 3 years (2026-2028). What 10 sets are you going to release? Why those sets? And how are you going to release them." WHAT WILL YOU PICK!!!! If you where in charge of MBS/Mega, what are ten Halo: CE sets you would release? That is the challenge for DW and I on this ep
Jul 141 min read
SCHOOLIN' SMURFS
Set Title: Schoolin’ Smurfs Media affiliation: The Smurfs (TV Series 1981-1990) Release Date: 2013 SKU: 10768 Pcs: 33 Age Rec: 4Y+ MSRP: $11.99 Notes: Based on the SKU#, this is the last Smurf set released by Mega Bloks. Promotional Material: Gallery: Set description: Class is in session with Grandpa Smurf as he teaches Sleepy, Brainy and another Smurf student all about Smurf history with the Schoolin' Smurfs by Mega Bloks. Build and rebuild the Smurfs classroom any way y
14 hours ago2 min read
TWINDUCTION
Set Name: Twinduction (Blue) Release Date: 2013 SKU#: 91709 / DBJ49 Pc Count: 63 MSRP: n/a Age Rec.: 5Y+ Main Color: Blue Notes: The original set number was 91709. When Mattel Toys acquired Mega Bloks in 2014, they changed the number to DBJ49. This is one of the inaugural 6 sets released in Summer 2013 The Twinduction die-cast model, conceptualized by John Violette, represents a futuristic muscle car design. It features dual side exhausts and a unique V-shaped twin induction
18 hours ago1 min read
PIKACHU: POKÉBALL SERIES 4
Name: Pikachu Release Date: 2018 SKU: FNL92 Pcs: 21 Age Rec: 6+ MSRP: $6.99 Notes: The picture on the box and on all the promotional material indicates Pikachu version 4 (Pikachu with a smile and winking his right eye.) However, the instructions picture a Pikachu winking his left eye. The parts are for a Pikachu winking its left eye. The SKU# on the packaging and the instruction manual are the same. Instruction Pamphlet: Click on image below to see PDF Instructions. Promo
4 days ago1 min read
MEGA BLOKS HOT WHEELS COLLABORATION
This summer the team at the Janus Key Project embarks on an exciting journey to catalog all the incredible Mega Bloks / Hot Wheels building sets, I thought "What better time to archive this press release?" Below is the Press Release from Mega, announcing their new buildable Hot Wheels sets. CLICK HERE to see a complete list of every Hot Wheels released by Mattel Brick Shop / Mega! Mega Bloks Hot Wheels™ Construction Sets Unveiled At New York Toy Fair News provided by MEGA B
Aug 13 min read
SMURF CELEBRATION
Set Title: Smurf Celebration Media affiliation: The Smurfs (TV Series 1981-1990) Release Date: 2013 SKU: 10767 Pcs: 37 Age Rec: 4Y+ MSRP: $11.99 Notes: Promotional Material: Gallery: Set description: Hidden deep in the forest lies the magical Smurf village where our favorite Smurfs call home! Features: Build and rebuild a Smurf party scene. Includes building plate for easy and secure building. Includes fully buildable Jokey, Greedy, Grouchy and Clown Smurf Accessories in
Aug 11 min read
TWIN MILL III
Set Name: Twin Mill III Release Date: 2013 SKU#: 91708 / DBJ50 Pc Count: 66 MSRP: n/a Age Rec.: 5Y+ Main Color: Red Notes: The original set number was 91708. When Mattel Toys acquired Mega Bloks in 2014, they changed the number to DBJ50. This is one of the inaugural 6 sets released in Summer 2013 This is the first Twin Mill set released for the Mega Bloks Hot Wheels Line. Description: Get blazin’ on the race track with the iconic twin-engine Twin Mill™ III from Mega Bloks Ho
Aug 11 min read
EDDARD STARK
Set Name: Eddard Stark Media affiliation: HBO's Game of Thrones Release Date: 2021 ID: GVR76 Pcs: 18 MSRP: $4.99 Notes: Eddard Stark is mostly known to as Ned Stark in the TV series. Description: Lead the House of Stark when you build your very own collectible Ned Stark micro action figure. Inspired by the popular Game of Thrones character, this highly articulated figure features deluxe details and premium decoration, authentic Ice greatsword and buildable stand to create ep
Jul 261 min read
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