The Halo universe is popular for many reasons: some people like the single-player story, some love the multiplayer. Some people like the arcade-y jumping and shooting, some people love the vehicles.
However, if there's one thing that every Halo fan can agree on, it's that the weapons are some of the best in the industry. The designs might not be all that far removed from reality, but Halo's arsenal is always extremely fun and satisfying to use.
That being said, it's pretty difficult to get your hands on a fictional firearm. Sure, it's possible to find replicas online, but they don't usually fire anything and can be extremely expensive. Thankfully, there's an alternative: BoomCo is releasing a series of Halo-inspired dart guns, based on both human and alien weapons. They're accurate, they're cheap — it's everything a Halo fan could want from a dart gun.
However, there is one major caveat: grabbing one of these Halo dart guns won't be easy. As it turns out, both models are exclusive to the 2015 San Diego Comic Con — basically, if you're not at the show, chances are you won't be getting your hands on them.
It's sad, but true: both the human Pistol and Covenant Plasma Pistol are exclusive to the upcoming convention. For $30, fans at SDCC will be able to pick up a set of the dart guns, along with a number of darts and a collector's case. There are sets available online, but you'll still need to pick them up at the show — otherwise, you can try your luck at grabbing one from the Toys "R" Us online store after the show floor closes.
It's a shame: some Halo replicas go for more than $300, meaning that anyone without an inflated paycheck is out of luck. $30 is much easier to afford, but getting into SDCC is almost impossible — unfortunately, it looks like many Halo fans will be out of luck yet again.
So, if you're a Halo fan who happened to make it into SDCC this year, make sure to grab a pair or two — all things considered, they'll probably be a collectible pretty soon.
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