Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Loot Crate. To catch you up, Loot Crate is a subscription service that will send you crates of geeky goodness every month. Since it’s conception, Loot Crate has expanded into creating specialty crates that are geared to fans of a specific franchise or pastime! Today, we’re looking at Loot Crate’s first Halo-themed crate!
The loot comes in a Halo-themed box, not weighing much. Upon opening, you’ll see an assortment of goodies that will please any Halo fan. First up, we have this pin signifying that you are a part of the newly formed Fireteam Apollo. If you haven’t heard of Fireteam Apollo, don’t worry. This new Fireteam is exclusive to Loot Crate and it’s goodies are closely tied to this fictional band of brothers.
The second item in the box is a long-sleeve, lightweight sweatshirt with a Fireteam Apollo graphic on it. It’s quite comfortable, but don’t expect it to save you from the rain. I’ve found it be perfect for those who don’t want direct sunlight on their arms, but want to remain cool in the process. With Fall around the corner, this was one of my favorite items.
A third item in the crate was the first of the Halo Icons. This scene is perfect for gamers who are looking to decorate their entertainment center, or their desk. It’s a good size and will probably remind of you of all the times you spawned a Hannibal Scorpion tank, only for the game to end within the next five seconds.
Another item featured in the crate is a is what the creative team is calling a Data Drop. This drop comes in an envelope and is consistent with the Fireteam Apollo recruitment theme. The drop contains letters from Thomas Lasky and Jun, two very prominent characters in Halo lore.
I won’t spoil what the letter entails, but it’s basically a congratulation and directions on where to report for your tour of duty. Also featured in the Data Drop is an X-Ray scan of a Spartan’s anatomy, which is pretty cool on its own.
The last couple of physical items included in the crate is a UNSC satchel, which is quite useful for hikes and long walks on the beach. The satchel has five zippered pockets and multiple bands for you to attach water bottles or hand sanitizer. As for me? I’ve already strapped the last item in the crate, a Mister Chief Carabiner Plush.
Overall, the first iteration of a Halo-themed loot crate is pretty awesome. If this is only the beginning, I’m expecting some big things later on!
If you’re interested in getting a crate of your own, be sure to visit www.lootcrate.com/geekscape and use the coupon code “geekscape” for a special discount!