Set Name: Halo Combat Evolved: UNSC Warthog
Release Date: 2011
Set No: N/A
ID: 99660
Pcs: 197
Media Affiliation: Halo CE
MSRP: N/A (Promotional Give-a-Way)
Main Color: Black
Notes:
This item was a 2011 HALOFEST / PAX Prime Exclusive give-a-way.
Limited to 5,000 units.
This set is based on the A1 variant of the Warthog and is the original Rocket Hog. This black and yellow version was only seen in the original Halo Combat Evolved PC edition in multi-player mood.
Concepts and Artwork:
The M12A1 LAAV (Light Anti-Aircraft Vehicle) is one of the UNSC's anti-armor vehicles, designed to quickly and efficiently defeat lightly armored vehicles. Despite this, it was rarely employed in the Human-Covenant War. Unlike other M12 variants, the M12A1 can be differentiated by its appearance; the M12A1 Rocket Warthog is painted in black and has yellow paint stripes lined through the base. Its seats are also yellow and its tires have a darker color tone than those of the standard Warthog.
The M12A1 is equipped with a mounted M39 rocket turret which fires three M19 SC-HE (Shaped Charge-High Explosive) rockets and requires four seconds to reload when the magazine is depleted.
Below are images of the M12A1 as it appears in game.
The M12A1 LAAV made its first in-game appearance in Halo: Combat Evolved for PC's multiplayer mode, and was thus later included in the Halo: Combat Evolved multiplayer component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
The Rocket Warthog was intended to be featured in Halo: Ground Command as part of an upgrade package for the Warthog vehicle alongside quad-treads from the M862 Arctic Warthog.
In-Game Appearances
Halo: Combat Evolved (Halo: The Master Chief Collection-only)
Halo: Combat Evolved for PC (First appearance)
Halo: Ground Command (Never released)
Box & Packaging:
The 5,000 Halo CE: UNSC Warthogs prepped for the give-away during the 2011 PAX/Halo Fest event.
During the PAX/Halo Fest event many fans took the Warthog around and had it autographed by members of the Halo team. Pictured below is one such box. (Picture donated by Mr_Mi1k)
Tim Dadabo - Voice of "343 Guilty Spark". (Top right corner).
Pete Stacker - Voice of "Captain Keyes". (Bottom left corner).
Joseph Staten - Former Head Writer/Cinematic Director at Bungie Studios. (Right side, on Master Chief).
Chris Butcher - Lead Engineer and Programmer at Bungie Studios. (Top left corner, above the "HaloFest" logo).
Martin O'Donnell - Composer/Sound Engineer at Bungie Studios. (Top left, under the "HaloFest" logo. He also wrote the "Bungie" logo on the bottom center).
Paul Russell - Lead Developer at Bungie Studios. (Middle, above the mini-figures)
Figures:
Officially this is a "UNSC Spartan II" and a "Covenant Arbiter". These figures represent the Master Chief and the Arbiter Thel Vadam.
Weapons & Accessories:
One black assault rifle (v1) and one purple Energy Sword.
Halo CE Warthog Gallery:
Pictures in the gallery below are of a completed CE Warthog with the stickers applied. Pictures courtesy of Jangbricks.com.
Instruction Pamphlet:
"Celebrate 10 years of Halo with the M12A1 LAAV (Light Anti-Armor Vehicle) Warthog! Exclusive to the 2011 Halo Fest event, this limited edition Warthog is 1 of 5,000 buildable vehicles celebrating the vehicle’s unique combination of power and versatility. This M12A1 Warthog comes complete with rotating 102mm SC-HE (Shaped Charge-High Explosive) Rocket Turret and real working wheels. Scout unknown territory and blast Covenant armor with your UNSC troopers!"
Stickers:
Promotional Material:
HALO CE: UNSC WARTHOG
This set was a convection exclusive and has no promotional material.
8+ | 2011 | 99660 | 197 pcs
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