Summary
AHalofan showcased their love for the games by designing and building a Banshee out of LEGO pieces, and the results were impressive. While theHalofranchise does not have official LEGO sets, this latest custom build has many fans hoping that will change in the future.
The Master Chief might be the first thing that comes to mind when gamers think ofHalo, but the many vehicles he and other Spartans can use in battle are part of many players' memories. In addition to UNSC offerings like the iconic Warthog and Mongoose, the games have featured asuite of Covenant vehiclesover the years. One of the first that players encounter inHalo: Combat Evolvedis the Banshee. These aircraft can be lethal in the right hands and have appeared in numerous installments.
Recently, oneHalofan known as BigRubberMallet paid homage to the classic Covenant aircraft. Specifically, they made a real-life version of the vehicle out of LEGO pieces, with the finished design looking strikingly similar to the one seen in the first games. Based on the images, the Banshee featured a purple coloration, and the top could be moved up, allowing a minifigure to pilot it. The builder also included a couple ofMarines from theHalogames, along with a few other items. It is worth pointing out that BigRubberMallet has created otherHalo-inspired vehicles, with the final image in their recent Reddit post showcasing impressive recreations of the Warthog and Ghost vehicles.
Halo Fan’s Real-Life Banshee Made Out of LEGOs
When sharing the post on Reddit, BigRubberMallet discussed the LEGO builds. According to the builder, the Banshee and the other vehicles were physical models. They also revealed the custom Elite, Spartans, and Marines came from a few smaller companies specializing in making custom LEGO parts. So far, the LEGO Banshee has been a hit on theHalosubreddit, gaining 3.4K upvotes.
This LEGO fan creation comes at a time when many gamers are feeling nostalgic for the franchise. With the originalHalo: Combat Evolvedturning 25 in 2026, Xbox has started teasing future plans for the franchise. Recently, the Head of Xbox gaming consumer products, John Friend, said that the company is “building plans” tocelebrateHalo’s 25th anniversary. What that will involve remains to be seen.
While the community waits for moreHalonews, it will be interesting to see what other fan projects emerge in the coming days. Hopefully, they will make the wait for thenext mainlineHalogamemore bearable for fans.
Halo
Halo is a science fiction first person shooter and part of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios. The franchise development originated with Bungie, but has since transferred to 343 Industries. The series centers on a conflict between humanity and various alien species over installations called Halos, superweapons created by a mysterious race known as Forerunners. Launching in 2001 with Halo: Combat Evolved, the franchise has also spun off into books, comics, animated films, live action TV, and much more.
