Set Name: Flood Pod: Elite Combat Flood Pod
Release Date: 2011
Set# 20
ID: 96929
Pcs: 28
Media Affiliation: Halo 3, Halo Wars
MSRP: $11.99
Main Color: Tan and Purple
Notes:
Based on the set number of 96929, this is the first Flood set Mega released. However the HALO ANNIVERSARY EDITION FLOODGATE (set 96971), appears to have been released and available in stores before this set.
This set was part of Mega Bloks Halo Armory Series. These sets included one complete figure and body parts to "Pop 'n Swop" with body parts on the main figure to form a completely different figure. The Elite combat form was the main figure and the the alternate figure was a purple Combat Elite. (see pictures in the gallery below).
This set was re-released in 2013 as 97075 FLOOD POD: ELITE COMBAT FORM.
Concepts and Artwork:
The Flood dispersal pod, also known as a spore capsule when used to disperse spores in particular, is a Flood infection form that contains Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds. The dispersal pod uses hardened Flood biomass to shape the pod and protect the occupant from the stresses of orbital deployment. In essence, and in practice, the Flood dispersal pod is the equivalent of the drop pods used by the Covenant, the Banished, and UNSC Orbital Drop Shock Troopers.
Dispersal pods are misshapen lumps of Flood biomatter grown to be disposable containers for Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds. The pod bears several spikes on its front, while the rear trails several tentacles and what appears to be a stream of gas. The pod is capable of limited self-propulsion: it uses a directed-discharge of built-up gases to propel itself across a great distance into targeted territory.
Box & Packaging:
Re-release:
In 2013 this set was re-released with a new set number and box art. (see gallery below)
“While the Combat Elite is an expert soldier, the Elite Combat Form is even more dangerous – agile, resilient, strong, and capable of using its host’s armor abilities. Flood drop pods allow Flood forms to remain intact when entering from orbit.”
Figures:
This set included one Flood Elite Combat Form and two Flood Infection Forms. As part of the Mega Halo Armory series the set included an Elite head and left arm to revert the Flood Elite Combat Form to a uninfected Combat Elite.
Weapons & Accessories:
Set include one plasma pistol.
Set:
FLOOD POD: ELITE COMBAT Instruction Pamphlet:
Stickers:
This set did not have any stickers.
Promotional Material:
FLOOD POD: ELITE COMBAT FORM
Establish your army, build and expand your units with the Halo Flood Pod: Elite Combat Form by Mega Bloks! While the Combat Elite is an expert soldier, the Elite Combat Form is even more dangerous - agile, resilient, strong and capable of using its host’s armor abilities. Flood drop pods allow Flood forms to remain intact when entering from orbit.
Ideal for children and collectors ages 8 and up!
Features:
Buildable Flood Drop Pod with tentacle spore accents
Buildable Combat Elite
Buildable Flood Infection Form
Alternate Flood Elite Combat Form head and arm pieces
Includes detailed weaponry
8+ | 2011 | 96629 | 28 pcs
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