+Kenneth Donnelly If it was not for the spikes being straight and there being so few of them it would be respectable, but they simply sacrificed a lot of its appeal for that little gimmick.
absolutely love it! the Needler is probably one of the most iconic weapons in the Halo franchise so I'm happy Neca made a replica of it. Well done guys :)
Never really took the time to think, how big a Needler actually is scaled? Kind of makes me curious about some other weapons that look small, but scaled are much larger than you would think.
+Justin Klumpp A good way to look at sizes of weapons in Halo is to give them to marines, I took a double take a few times when giving things like Sniper rifles to them as it makes the marines look tiny.
According to Halo Wiki, the Binary Rifle is 75 inches, the Sniper Rifle from Halo 4 is 63.5 inches, the Beam Rifle is 63.2 inches, and the old Rocket Launcher was 55.4 inches. Some huge weapons. No listings on the Halo 5 weapon sizes.
+Justin Klumpp you know everywhere sells a small replica covenant sword, but I feel like it should really be five feet long and translucent. There should be one that lights up to the tip like a lightsaber.
Fan and Dev passion on these 1:1s definitely help flesh out the ever expanding universe. Awesome stuff! I definitely think I could make room in my small apt for one.
+Bender Rodriguez (“Bending”) They were made for Elites who are actualy as tall as (if not taller than) Master chief, so it have to be quite big in fact...
Don't mean to be the douche bag here, but the Needler is a covenant weapon. used by all of the covenant races, specifically the Elites, which in comparison to Master Chief, is massive. Anyhow, I prefer the one made in 2013, looks sleeker and more durable.
+MusikCabaret Don't mean to be a douche bag but most Elites are not massive compared to Chief. Sangheili are on average 7'4" - 8'6" (somewhat of a large gap, but unless they are on the higher end of the average they aren't that much taller). Of course, there are some outliers (such as Xytan 'Jar Wattinree who was an impressive 11'6") but most are not that much bigger than Chief.
+Søren Dalsgaard if u have heard of Unreal Tournament then the Impact hammer is better than the gravity hammer. MORE LETHAL more DEADLY just trying to be weird all the toime
HI GUYS FROM TESTED ! I'm an ambassador dispatched by the Jedi Order to present our requests about this weapon. We would like to win your contest in order to be able to build on this technology to eradicate the Sith lords. Indeed we have enough to make us destroyed at every melee, this needler technology we'd be greatly helpful. Thank you in advance, you guys do an awesome job ! We will always follow you, even if reception on Coruscent and Naboo is bad ! May the force be with you . ::/~#[end_of_signal]
I don't know how I would even get the chance to get one of those... BUT Halo has changed my (gaming) life for the better and what better way to start a collection then by with a piece of an incredible video game, that has impacted the way I view games. Absolutely AMAZING!
I think it's awesome that you guy's do what you do! I look forward to watching your new post every week. Thanks for entertaining all of us. Both Needle Pistols look awesome, keep up the amazing videos!
Looks so beautiful! If i got it I would give it to my friend, who is making full sized halo armor, and this neca prop would go beautifully with the costume...
Needlers are definitely the coolest weapons in the game and my personal favorite. Nothing is cooler than watching the crystals hone in on your enemies and exploding, I'd love to win one of these things
Love seeing the comparison between the two. For a more mass produced replica, I thought they did a pretty good job with the newer one although it's clear which one is of higher quality.
I agree with you Kenneth. The smaller one also looks like it's much easier to handle. I also think that it looks to be the right size for your hand and arm.
I really enjoy different aspects of each replica. The official one is really neat in the motions and concept of scale. The fan-made one is more of what I might imagine as being used in a Halo movie... Very good work.
Would so love to win one. The Needler has been and still is, my favorite gun from any game franchise since Halo: C.E. It's so unique and nothing out there is remotely similar!
that beauty would b at home here. next to halo 3 helmet and masterchief and cortana pop figures and masterchief action figure and the newest Masterchief/Locke statue I just got with halo 5. halo fan since the beginning. hope the series keeps going.
Nice to finally see just how big the actual Needler would be. I mean...Spartans are huge, so it looks more like a sidearm to them...but to us, it's enormous, and I actually like that the NECA prop is 1/1 scale.
Insanely awesome. Absolutely loving Halo 5 right now, and it's nice to see some game props out for sale. Hopefully they continue the trend and release a few more. I'd be excited for a Scattershot or Plasma Sword.
wow! this is the ultimate and the coolest and unique replica and I am a gigantic fan of halo that I have always wanted a replica like this one that I have made it out of paper and cardboard materials but this one is so real lifelike and it would be an addition to my halo collection and the real thing i like glowing led based replicas!
That's pretty neat. Definitely think Harrison's piece looks prettier, but the Neca one really appeals to the toy fan in me who loves lights and sounds.
Great that there's an official replica, but I still love the attention to detail on the fan-made one. The sound for the replica also sounds more like generic gunfire, instead of that piercing sound Needlers make in game. Regardless, would still be awesome to own one!
to be honest the Fan made one that Tested did looks far better and more like the Needler from the Halo game.
+Kenneth Donnelly i agree, but i think thats to be expected. the new one is a product, the old one was a one shot made as an art project.
Yup, I totally agree, the texture is a little off
+Kenneth Donnelly Yep totally agree, the fan one looks better.
+Kenneth Donnelly If it was not for the spikes being straight and there being so few of them it would be respectable, but they simply sacrificed a lot of its appeal for that little gimmick.
+Kenneth Donnelly Well its the difference between a product and a project.
They look waaaayyyyyyy smaller when a spartan holds them. I always forget about how big the weapons in halo are in relation to regular humans.
+Vince J That's true, master chief dual wields them while the marines have to use both hands. it kinda messes with your mind a bit..
absolutely love it! the Needler is probably one of the most iconic weapons in the Halo franchise so I'm happy Neca made a replica of it. Well done guys :)
The scale difference is really cool to see, gives you a sense of how big the Spartans are.
Never really took the time to think, how big a Needler actually is scaled? Kind of makes me curious about some other weapons that look small, but scaled are much larger than you would think.
+Justin Klumpp A good way to look at sizes of weapons in Halo is to give them to marines, I took a double take a few times when giving things like Sniper rifles to them as it makes the marines look tiny.
+Straga27 Give a binary rifle to one, its like canoe in length
+Justin Klumpp ya Justin Klumpp amgine what the bigesst spartan weapon would be like
According to Halo Wiki, the Binary Rifle is 75 inches, the Sniper Rifle from Halo 4 is 63.5 inches, the Beam Rifle is 63.2 inches, and the old Rocket Launcher was 55.4 inches. Some huge weapons. No listings on the Halo 5 weapon sizes.
+Justin Klumpp you know everywhere sells a small replica covenant sword, but I feel like it should really be five feet long and translucent. There should be one that lights up to the tip like a lightsaber.
Not enough dual-wielding
"dual" you meant?
+( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) It's time to duel?
+Ceiryus *It's Time To Du-du-du-du-d-d-d-d-Duel!
+Ceiryus i don't have a sense of humor, please explain
The fan made looks a million times better
Fan and Dev passion on these 1:1s definitely help flesh out the ever expanding universe. Awesome stuff! I definitely think I could make room in my small apt for one.
normal people are taller than 5'6" and needlers aren't for Spartans so they needn't be that big
+Bender Rodriguez (“Bending”) They were made for Elites who are actualy as tall as (if not taller than) Master chief, so it have to be quite big in fact...
+ugotama elites don't use needlers... They're for the jackals
+Bender “Bending” Rodriguez I think Norm meant 5' to 6', not 5'6".
I think he meant more 5/6ft rather than 5'6"
Don't mean to be the douche bag here, but the Needler is a covenant weapon. used by all of the covenant races, specifically the Elites, which in comparison to Master Chief, is massive. Anyhow, I prefer the one made in 2013, looks sleeker and more durable.
+MusikCabaret Don't mean to be a douche bag but most Elites are not massive compared to Chief. Sangheili are on average 7'4" - 8'6" (somewhat of a large gap, but unless they are on the higher end of the average they aren't that much taller). Of course, there are some outliers (such as Xytan 'Jar Wattinree who was an impressive 11'6") but most are not that much bigger than Chief.
Next step: Build in a Nerf Gun with purple projectiles!
+Fat Al already done, kinda. Boomco came out with a functional needler replica a bit ago
Wow they both look amazing. I love how they both took a different approach on the size. Both done very well.
Thats pretty cool. Though... gravity hammer. :p
+Søren Dalsgaard Someone has to do it
+Søren Dalsgaard Man at arms already did it.
+Søren Dalsgaard if u have heard of Unreal Tournament then the Impact hammer is better than the gravity hammer.
MORE LETHAL more DEADLY just trying to be weird all the toime
Man that gave me the idea to make a foam gravity hammer.... How will I paint it tho
It's so beautiful ; _ ; *sniff
HI GUYS FROM TESTED ! I'm an ambassador dispatched by the Jedi Order to present our requests about this weapon. We would like to win your contest in order to be able to build on this technology to eradicate the Sith lords. Indeed we have enough to make us destroyed at every melee, this needler technology we'd be greatly helpful. Thank you in advance, you guys do an awesome job ! We will always follow you, even if reception on Coruscent and Naboo is bad ! May the force be with you . ::/~#[end_of_signal]
+Master Drlean you've just killing me !! 😂😂
+Anchor Web If I really had killed you, I can no longer feel the midi-chlorians in your body... but i can feel them. ::/~#[end_of_signal]
+Master Drlean really ???
+Anchor Web yes really ... and they are many ..... ::/~#[end_of_signal]
][new_signal][ ...::/~#[end_of_signal]
That replica is flawless and I look forward to more awesome replicas in the future.
Both props look absolutely stunning!
That looks sick, great video would love to have this in my room!
The best replica I've ever seen, I'm blown away!
That is one of, if not the coolest prop replicas I've ever seen. I'd love to own one.
What a great outcome from NECA and 343. Super nice prop!
Wowza, great to see another option out there instead of only custom-made!
Wow... both of those blew me away... they are HUGE!!!
That's one gorgeous piece of machinery you have there, Norm.
Man, the needler always has your back. Love the needler.
This looks great! An awesome addition for any Halo fan's collection!
My favorite thing about the replica is the mechanical needles. Really sweet!
I don't know how I would even get the chance to get one of those... BUT Halo has changed my (gaming) life for the better and what better way to start a collection then by with a piece of an incredible video game, that has impacted the way I view games. Absolutely AMAZING!
Thanks for all of the great coverage Tested!!!
I think it's awesome that you guy's do what you do! I look forward to watching your new post every week. Thanks for entertaining all of us. Both Needle Pistols look awesome, keep up the amazing videos!
Pretty cool. Nice that they made the shards move too.
This thing is awesome I have always had a soft spot for the needler, getting one would make my year.
Looks so beautiful! If i got it I would give it to my friend, who is making full sized halo armor, and this neca prop would go beautifully with the costume...
Needlers are definitely the coolest weapons in the game and my personal favorite. Nothing is cooler than watching the crystals hone in on your enemies and exploding, I'd love to win one of these things
The detail on the "Official Replica" is great! Though personally I think that the custom one did an amazing job in recreating the Needler
I was told these things existed but didn't believe it until now. Looks Wicked!
They both look so cool! Halo has some crazy stuff.
Very big, very cool, a must have for any halo fan whether it be the fan made, or the official one
I'm asking for Halo 5 for Christmas and I absolutely can't wait to play it!
cant decide which one i like the most, they both looks so cool!
By far my favorite weapon. Volpin makes some sick looking stuff.
My girlfriend's son has been a fan of Halo since the beginning. He graduates high school this year. Cool looking props!
Directly from Portugal want to say that for me this weapon is the most well designed and accomplished of all time.
Love seeing the comparison between the two. For a more mass produced replica, I thought they did a pretty good job with the newer one although it's clear which one is of higher quality.
I agree with you Kenneth. The smaller one also looks like it's much easier to handle. I also think that it looks to be the right size for your hand and arm.
Been a Halo fan all my life and I've always loved the needler, always wondered what it would be like to hold one.
I really enjoy different aspects of each replica. The official one is really neat in the motions and concept of scale. The fan-made one is more of what I might imagine as being used in a Halo movie... Very good work.
That's pretty awesome! I loved when they did the video on the fan made needler and it's great to see an official prop come out.
awesome gimmick of having the needles pull down when shot. Well played neca, well played.
Would so love to win one. The Needler has been and still is, my favorite gun from any game franchise since Halo: C.E. It's so unique and nothing out there is remotely similar!
Love the Halo games and books. That needler looks amazing. Cant wait for the inevitable Halo movie!!!
that's some kick-ass merchandise
That looks pretty cool. I was never too keen on Neca products but nice.
Awesome prop. It's cool to see how similar it is to the fan made one.
Neca always does a great job with its action figures,and this thing looks great as a prop. As a fan of halo myself this would be awesome to have!!!!
That looks absolutely beautiful! Really love the lighting and glow effects on the front there!
This thing is amazing! NECA has outdone themselves once again! Would love to have one.
This will push my collection to a whole new level!
Amazing work on the Volpin Props Needler! Glad to see a cool item being produced!
Nothing beats a prop made with love.
Definitely my favorite weapon from Halo. Both look incredible.
Those are both wicked cool needlers, love em!
that beauty would b at home here. next to halo 3 helmet and masterchief and cortana pop figures and masterchief action figure and the newest Masterchief/Locke statue I just got with halo 5. halo fan since the beginning. hope the series keeps going.
amazing and this shows you how much effort fans put in cause the only noticeable difference is the size
Super accurate replica or a game accurate one with moving parts and sounds. Hard choice!
That's awesome! Just bought a house and that would be the perfect centerpiece for my game room!
The size of this thing makes the melee attack so much more satisfying.
Both of those are pretty awesome.
Nice to finally see just how big the actual Needler would be. I mean...Spartans are huge, so it looks more like a sidearm to them...but to us, it's enormous, and I actually like that the NECA prop is 1/1 scale.
I like how the fan made one looks. But I'd be totally happy having either one.
That thing is huge! I would love to have one to put on display!
Oh my goodness. If I won this I would definitely have to learn how to build myself a set of spartan armor. So awesome!
That's awesome, me want one. I'd have to figure out how to wall mount it, I think it would look great hanging on the wall. Great vid!
I've played halo since I was in first grade! The needler is my favorite halo weapon.
Awesome design, definitely a collector's piece for those whom can afford it.
Seeing this makes my heart happy!
Insanely awesome. Absolutely loving Halo 5 right now, and it's nice to see some game props out for sale. Hopefully they continue the trend and release a few more. I'd be excited for a Scattershot or Plasma Sword.
necca did a great job with the needler. interesting to see the scaling differences
wow! this is the ultimate and the coolest and unique replica and I am a gigantic fan of halo that I have always wanted a replica like this one that I have made it out of paper and cardboard materials but this one is so real lifelike and it would be an addition to my halo collection and the real thing i like glowing led based replicas!
this is so awesome!!! Can't wait to get my Halo sleeve finished, currently sporting a very awesome master chief tattoo 🤘🏻
Jeeeeez! I had no idea they were that big. That means Grunts must be huge!
This would make a great Christmas gift for a Halo nerd!
That's pretty neat. Definitely think Harrison's piece looks prettier, but the Neca one really appeals to the toy fan in me who loves lights and sounds.
One of the coolest weapons Halo has ever had.
THIS IS AWESOME i hope they make more needlers even though its limited edition
Great that there's an official replica, but I still love the attention to detail on the fan-made one. The sound for the replica also sounds more like generic gunfire, instead of that piercing sound Needlers make in game. Regardless, would still be awesome to own one!
The Needler was all I needed in the Halo days. OP ass weapon
That looks freaking awesome!
This thing looks awesome! If I had one I'd be amazing and also I'm planning on buying the energy sword replica soon!
i love the fan made one, has a really nice gloss which im missing from the NECA replica
I understand why the mass production one doesn't have the same quality, but it's still very cool!
Oh wow, that is super cool! I would love to own one of these!
you are the best test UA-camr
Amazing too see it actual size
Been a fan of halo since the first game came out when I was around 4 years old. This would be an amazing piece of art to own!! :D
That replica would be a pretty nice early Christmas gift..
I love volpin's and neca's they both look amazing!
It looks awesome! You had me sold on the retractable needles! :P
Birthday soon, love to get one! It'd be the coolest thing on my shelf.
pretty sweet. I'd love to see a properly scaled array of covenant and forerunner weapons.