I think I'm having a stroke...

A Couple of fantastic stories hit today! Firstly, news from the greatest toy company of all time, LEGO, has announced their newest license. As seen on FBTB.net:

"NEW YORK (June 18, 2007) – LEGO Group, the world’s leading construction toy manufacturer, today announces a partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. to produce building sets based on the Indiana Jones franchise – one of the most globally successful movie series ever made."

"Three worldwide blockbuster films, and the highly anticipated May 2008 premiere of the new Indiana Jones movie, will provide inspiration for a series of highly iconic and action-packed build-and-play adventures of the rogue archaeologist and hero."

Just wondering if these sets will hold any resemblance to the Adventurer series from 1998. Lots of beige bricks to come I presume. The first four sets based on the original trilogy are to make an appearance in January of 2008. And the other four sometime around the release of the movie in May 2008. Stand by for product pictures as they come! Can't wait! Head over to fbtb.net for the full story and details on the sets.

Our second story comes from Spawn.com. Looks like Microsoft and Bungie are teaming up with Todd McFarlane for a second project. The first being Halo 3 exclusive Xbox 360 controllers featuring art from McFarlane himself. Now they're working on something a lot of Halo fans have hoped for and that is of course Halo action figures and vehicles.

"Two powerhouses of pop culture are collaborating, as McFarlane Toys announces a licensing agreement with Microsoft to produce action figures based on the hit video game series Halo®."

This has already been done before by Joyride Studios and they did do a fantastic job, but they were a little plain. I'm thinking McFarlane is going to have a sight more detail and grittiness to show realism. They are also a lot smaller than previous figures.

The figures included are: Master Chief, Cortana, Brute Chieftain, Jackal Sniper and a Grunt 2-pack.
As well as the following vehicles: Warthog, Ghost and Brute Chopper.

Halo 3 is scheduled for release in September 2007 and the figures in Spring of 2008.
Full article @ spawn.com.