i remember when you could go into a store like a target or walmart and actually see megablok/mega construx in the stores. i miss those days when i was a kid
UK here, back in 2011-2013 the toy shop near where we lived was stuffed with Mega Halo sets of all sizes that I used to gawk at and tell myself I’d buy them all when I was older and could afford it. Nowadays, you’re lucky to find a few sets, it’s a shame. Most of us Mega collectors have to rely on the internet, which puts us at the mercy of scalpers.
This video was a serious labor of love and a series I would love to continue! Let me know what figures you would like to see compared next and how you scored the figures in this video! ☮
this is the kind of content i love to see from you simon, really hits those nostalgia happy buttons in my monkey brain. comparisons like this really help with my currently playing about 9 years of catchup since i stopped collecting these guys haha would love to see more comparisons like this, or some "every ________ figure made" typa videos. would love to see you talk about every EVA figure hahaha
I was born in 2011 so I didn’t really get to experience the older versions and I can’t really find or get any older figures 😭😭😅but I’m glad I still get to see them on your channel btw I love ur channel/content
Really dug the comparisons, thank you for this. It's too bad that the newer figures don't incorporate both the marbling and the washes. Having both, I think, would provide some killer looks.
Great review and comparison. For me personally the new articulation is always going to win out but I can understand your points about the paint apps on the older figures. Thank you for this video.
9:48 Nah you ruined the balance here. The Mega Bloks Elite is an Elite from Halo 3, while the Mega Construx Elite is an Elite from H2A. The previous articulated Elite that came in the H.Infinite Mongoose was the Elite from Halo 3 as well, having a variant painted as Halo CE in the Clash on the Ring Blindbags. The Elite from Halo 2A is the counterpart to the first Elite from Halo Wars (as you can compare in the video) and has another painted variants, even the Ultra Elite from the first Wraith Set (a Top Figure imo), since these are based directly on the Elites from Halo CE/Halo 2 and some time later Bungie took the design of the Elites helmet for the Minor Elite in Halo Reach, being reused by Blur in H2A like the Halo Wars Marine Armor that we saw in green too.
@thedomainhalo rematch, my boys are iconic. They deserve some recognition, 3v3: Mega Bloks HW Elites, H3 Elites and H4 Elites vs Mega Construx H2A Elites, H3 Elites and H5 Elites.
More episodes of this if you can! I really liked this blast from the past :) Really cool to see what was good about the old ones, what's good about the new ones, and what would be the best combination for future molds! That being said... The new articulation pauldrons are always too far down the arm and look weird, haha (Except the brute. Good shoulders on that guy)
The first and grey elite you showed in old articulation was the actual Halo 2 elite. You can tell because the helmets are the same. Then the one you actually used to compare to the new Halo 2 elite is a Halo 3 elite minor, again the helmets line up.
I'm Team MB. MCX has the edge on pose-ability. That's it. The paint applications of MB is the sole reason I started collecting. If they would combine the SP figure design of MCX with the paint apps of MB. That would bring me back to collecting. I've been selling my collection slowly on Ebay. I'll keep some select figures for display. One being the gold painted Hunter from BloksFest I got in a trade years ago. As well as some custom commissions from the legend BigFatChef.
Mega Blocks I like much more for the paint immersion. It holds up so well and a couple things are slightly bulky for me like the elite helmets on the new release is just a little too large. If it was a bit thinner it would mesh so much better
Just spent $300 something on my first big haul, have so much good memories with my brothers with halo and cod mega bloks, though I’m pretty sure I like the halo series much more
I love the old elites. Anyone know if theres a way to upgrade the old elites to look a bit better? To make them taller and more menacing as simon described the new articulation?
What would be peak would be new articulation figures with paint jobs like the old ones. And I mean not just in the hero lines or special packs but even the painted weapons to make them pop
I agree Simon, I feel like the mega bloks have more paint apps on not only the fig, but also the gun as well. I mean the spartan laser is just beautiful on the CQB. So one thing I wanna mention if you would be interested, Is I wanna see more stopmotions from you. I know you haven’t done it in a while, and it would be cool. I mean see ing the background of the video would be perfect for a stopmotion. So you should try it again.
Every new articulation figure is better now except for the brutes. The chieftain from the NMPD hq set will never be topped by the Infinite figs. Of course, I'm not talking about the new honor guard that came out recently that thing is insane
With the elite it’s weird that I almost prefer the old one as it’s almost like the halo 3 McFarlane figure scaled down. Maybe it’s the helmet and colour.
i remember when you could go into a store like a target or walmart and actually see megablok/mega construx in the stores. i miss those days when i was a kid
I think they're still at Walmart, no?
@@daka3785 no, they used to up until like 2017 because people wouldnt the sets.
UK here, back in 2011-2013 the toy shop near where we lived was stuffed with Mega Halo sets of all sizes that I used to gawk at and tell myself I’d buy them all when I was older and could afford it. Nowadays, you’re lucky to find a few sets, it’s a shame. Most of us Mega collectors have to rely on the internet, which puts us at the mercy of scalpers.
Best years of my life
I see them all the time at target
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Settle in for a big one!
Real shit
Grunts need a ball joint at the elbow, it would fit no problem on that beefy forearm and give them so much better movement
Also love Halo wars music 🎶
Never considered that but a fair point!
Even though I didn't grow up with Mega Bloks, I still collect old articulation figs. They just have a special charm to them that I love.
REACH ERA GRUNT MOLD GANG
Let’s hear it for the real BOIS
YEAAAHHHH
I love seeing old and new figure comparisons
The response to this video guarantees future uploads in this series!
This video was a serious labor of love and a series I would love to continue! Let me know what figures you would like to see compared next and how you scored the figures in this video! ☮
You could compare old articulation to new articulation for the races like new to old brute, new to old flood and so on
Hunters and Arbiters
Theres a certain beauty in megablocks simple design, but i do like the customizability of construct
Mega bloks because nostalgia
That new blue elite is the best figure they've ever made imo
It really might be!
this is the kind of content i love to see from you simon, really hits those nostalgia happy buttons in my monkey brain. comparisons like this really help with my currently playing about 9 years of catchup since i stopped collecting these guys haha
would love to see more comparisons like this, or some "every ________ figure made" typa videos. would love to see you talk about every EVA figure hahaha
You got it mate! The response for this video has guaranteed the next episode in the series 💪
I was born in 2011 so I didn’t really get to experience the older versions and I can’t really find or get any older figures 😭😭😅but I’m glad I still get to see them on your channel btw I love ur channel/content
Mega bloks to much good memories 😂
One of my favorite videos that you uploaded Simon. Keep it up
Really dug the comparisons, thank you for this. It's too bad that the newer figures don't incorporate both the marbling and the washes. Having both, I think, would provide some killer looks.
Just gives me an excuse to buy more earthshade and nuln oil...
Just got the 20th anniversary figure pack, and the floodgate firefight set, and I'm quite happy with them.
Amazing video! Also the elite at 10:07 was a halo 3 elite
Thanks for the intel!
Great review and comparison. For me personally the new articulation is always going to win out but I can understand your points about the paint apps on the older figures. Thank you for this video.
Next episode has gotta cover ODSTs and Hunters!
9:48 Nah you ruined the balance here.
The Mega Bloks Elite is an Elite from Halo 3, while the Mega Construx Elite is an Elite from H2A.
The previous articulated Elite that came in the H.Infinite Mongoose was the Elite from Halo 3 as well, having a variant painted as Halo CE in the Clash on the Ring Blindbags.
The Elite from Halo 2A is the counterpart to the first Elite from Halo Wars (as you can compare in the video) and has another painted variants, even the Ultra Elite from the first Wraith Set (a Top Figure imo), since these are based directly on the Elites from Halo CE/Halo 2 and some time later Bungie took the design of the Elites helmet for the Minor Elite in Halo Reach, being reused by Blur in H2A like the Halo Wars Marine Armor that we saw in green too.
You clearly know your elites! Bravo 👏
@thedomainhalo rematch, my boys are iconic.
They deserve some recognition, 3v3:
Mega Bloks HW Elites, H3 Elites and H4 Elites vs Mega Construx H2A Elites, H3 Elites and H5 Elites.
More episodes of this if you can! I really liked this blast from the past :)
Really cool to see what was good about the old ones, what's good about the new ones, and what would be the best combination for future molds!
That being said... The new articulation pauldrons are always too far down the arm and look weird, haha (Except the brute. Good shoulders on that guy)
Watching this at 1:17 hits different 👌
The first and grey elite you showed in old articulation was the actual Halo 2 elite. You can tell because the helmets are the same. Then the one you actually used to compare to the new Halo 2 elite is a Halo 3 elite minor, again the helmets line up.
That one green elite minor from the old blind bags was the pre arbiter before the phantom released 😂
Hah fair play!
I’m my opinion there both really good company’s.
I'm Team MB. MCX has the edge on pose-ability. That's it. The paint applications of MB is the sole reason I started collecting. If they would combine the SP figure design of MCX with the paint apps of MB. That would bring me back to collecting.
I've been selling my collection slowly on Ebay. I'll keep some select figures for display. One being the gold painted Hunter from BloksFest I got in a trade years ago. As well as some custom commissions from the legend BigFatChef.
Ayyyy the Bloksfest gold hunter! A seriously dope collectable
Fantastic nostalgic video. Def missed the camouflage back in the day pieces. Maybe one day it will be brought back.
You and me both!
God I had to have been 7 years old when I was playing with Mega Blocks.
For me it always been mega blocks for the covenant thats way better but mega construct for the spartans that are better
Awsome stuff man
Mega Construx without a doubt is better
Awesome vid! Goose approved, can't wait to see more of this series
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ALWAYS
Great series, keep it going
You better believe I will
If they changed the new elite head mold it would definitely be perfect, it shouldnt be the halo 4 and 5 elites head
I forgot about the chase jackal, I remember hunting for it in 2012 and it was non existent
Love ya bro!
You too brother! Go hit that gym!
halo 3 elite btw for the redesign you can tell by how detailed the helmet is
Mega Blocks I like much more for the paint immersion. It holds up so well and a couple things are slightly bulky for me like the elite helmets on the new release is just a little too large. If it was a bit thinner it would mesh so much better
Just spent $300 something on my first big haul, have so much good memories with my brothers with halo and cod mega bloks, though I’m pretty sure I like the halo series much more
NICE! Enjoy your haul!
Really makin me feel old, and I'm not that old.
I love the old elites. Anyone know if theres a way to upgrade the old elites to look a bit better?
To make them taller and more menacing as simon described the new articulation?
I don't but I challenge you to find a way!
What would be peak would be new articulation figures with paint jobs like the old ones. And I mean not just in the hero lines or special packs but even the painted weapons to make them pop
Imagine if Mega just straight up did an old articulation blind bag series again for an anniversary hahaha
@@thedomainhalo that would be cool to see how they do with it. So many great ideas and ik they do listen to some. Which is great
I really want these packs are there any places where I can actually buy them for their normal price?
Even I can’t unfortunately!
At some point I bought like 3 at Walmart 2 years ago for retail but I’m not so sure they have them there anymore
Kroger (Fred Meyer), they pop up in big lots, Meijers, dollar generals. it's really random and geography specific
I wish that mega made a lot more halo sets the ones we have are amazing but theres not enough
15:30 I can't see them
Buen video de halo me emocionado mucho ver tus videos
I love both
I agree Simon, I feel like the mega bloks have more paint apps on not only the fig, but also the gun as well. I mean the spartan laser is just beautiful on the CQB. So one thing I wanna mention if you would be interested, Is I wanna see more stopmotions from you. I know you haven’t done it in a while, and it would be cool. I mean see ing the background of the video would be perfect for a stopmotion. So you should try it again.
I want to dedicate a weekend one day where I livestream for like 40 hours and make a stop motion live hahaha
@@thedomainhalo I would love to see it 🤣👌👌
Were is part two
Please do more!
Makes me sad I don't have mine anymore I spent my whole childhood collecting things I had know idea the value of
Hey dude, I am just wondering if you are going to the Atlanta HCS this June. I am, and I am super exited! 😃
I’ll be in Seattle for worlds this October!
@@thedomainhalo but are you going to Atlanta?
old far better due to less rubbery feel and less parts falling off
What is the newest halo Lego set in 2024
Every new articulation figure is better now except for the brutes. The chieftain from the NMPD hq set will never be topped by the Infinite figs. Of course, I'm not talking about the new honor guard that came out recently that thing is insane
Ohhhhh the NMPD chieftain is always absolute top tier
I honestly like the original marine from Mega Bloks better just for being less Spartan level bulky alone.
Depends on the person really I prefer new elites but I also prefer old jackals
I absolutely hated the original grunt articulation but loved the paint jobs
I hope no old articulation grunts were in ear shot when you typed that 😏
good video
To be real I like Mega bloks more, I just like it because it's simple
I loved the mega bloks but the meg construx had more then the previous
Iconic
CONFESSION: i know about the helmets not being the same color as the metallic green chest.... BUT I AM ABLE TO UNSEE IT, AND IGNORE IT SOMEHOW :O
You’re a prodigy
The original ones are a million times better
Bro, mega blocks for the win
The biggest thing mega construx did was give us Rtas with two mandanles instead of four like the old ultra
You should try and get mattycrafts to make you a custom mega blocks flood brute ❤😊😅😂
Idk how mega block won some of these
Aren’t they the same company?
Just did some research they’re literally the same
@@Argiebee_ Yep! Just two different eras and type of products produced
If you would like to see some of my flood customs, I can show you them over email
Why not post them in our Discord: discord.gg/KjCUZBYh5q :)
@@thedomainhalo when would you like me to post them
Aren’t they the same company
I thought that there were the same
Never heard an American call it a loft
Ye
Ya mudda buys you mega blocks insteada legoos
Is beatliful
Mesa lobe this
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old ones are better
With the elite it’s weird that I almost prefer the old one as it’s almost like the halo 3 McFarlane figure scaled down. Maybe it’s the helmet and colour.
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You forgot the hunters!
There were no hunters in the blind bags that he was using for comparison 🤦♂️
@@-Truth- I didn't see that part, my bad for not watching the whole video.
Why is the brute, albino. lol
And the new elite's armor is too bright.