Mattel Reveals Buildable UNSC M12 Warthog Set at San Diego Comic-Con

Halo fans celebrating the franchise’s Silver Anniversary have a new physical build to tackle as Mattel brings the iconic UNSC M12 Warthog into its growing Brick Shop product line. Officially debuted at San Diego Comic-Con, the vehicle that first captivated players on the original Xbox makes its transition into toy bricks with working features and detailed customization options pulled straight from the games.

San Diego Comic Con Debut and Brick Shop Expansion

The buildable Warthog marks Mattel’s first major gaming collaboration within the Brick Shop line, which has previously focused primarily on automotive icons alongside a few Masters of the Universe sets. ScreenRant reported exclusively that the set is launching just in time for the early access release of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Attendees at San Diego Comic-Con caught a first look at the sleek silhouette displayed at the Mattel booth, where visitors also had the chance to snag an exclusive poster. If you are attending San Diego Comic Con drive by the Mattel booth today July 23, you may recognize a familiar, sleek, silhouette. If you get there in time, you might even get lucky and snag an exclusive poster.

While the buildable model does not weigh the nearly 3 metric tons of its in-game counterpart, it offers a faithful 1:22 scale recreation of the classic vehicle according to official updates. While it may not weigh nearly 3 metric tons, the buildable UNSC M12 Warthog from Mattel Brick Shop is a 1:22 scale of sleek, classic UNSC driving machine. The model incorporates functional mechanics and pad-printed graphics designed to match the vehicle’s appearance across the franchise. Mattel has teamed up with Xbox and Halo Studios to create the buildable Warthog in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary.

Piece Counts, Customization, and the Gauss Hog Conversion

The set itself is made up of 935 pieces and comes with two wheel cover sets, a custom decal sticker set, and some extra parts to change the look of the Warthog. Builders receive extensive customization gear, including two wheel cover sets, custom decal sticker sets, multiplayer-inspired emblems, and battle-damage markings. The physical model features a working front suspension, an opening hood, and an active front winch equipped with a seven-inch cable. That front suspension and tow bar are wild, and the Gauss Cannon looks just perfect for a figurine of the Master Chief to stand behind and blow imaginary enemies to pieces. Crucially, builders can reconfigure the model to create the M12G1 Gauss Hog by swapping out the standard rear turret for the signature Gauss Cannon that first debuted in Halo 2. The set also includes custom elements and decals that convert the standard M12 Warthog into the M12G1 Gauss Hog, replacing the rear turret with the vehicle’s signature Gauss Cannon which first appeared in Halo 2. You can combine the set with any other Mattel Brick Shop sets too, so if you’ve got some extra pieces, you could end up making a Warthog MegaZord!

Pricing, Pre-Orders, and Bundled Die-Cast Models

Pre-orders for the set opened on July 23, with prices set at $75.99 in the United States and £69.99 in the United Kingdom through retailers like Amazon UK. The Mattel Brick Shop Halo UNSC M12 Warthog will be available for pre-order beginning July 23 at 11:00 a.m. PT through select retailers worldwide, following its official debut during San Diego Comic-Con 2026. General availability is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, though some shipping estimates point toward September 30, 2026. The iconic Halo Warthog from Mattel Brick Shop is available to preorder today, July 23, and will be available to all hot rod enthusiasts alike beginning October 1, 2026. The set is available to pre-order from Amazon UK and costs £69.99, with orders shipping on September 30th, 2026! Buyers purchasing the standalone Hot Wheels die-cast model directly from Mattel Creations will find it priced at $76, while Amazon lists it for $75.59 and Target offers it at a competitive price. You can buy it right now directly from Mattel Creations for $76, or get it for slightly less if you buy it on Amazon ($75.59) or at Target ($74.99). Furthermore, buyers purchasing US products will receive a code inside the package containing instructions to redeem the Ignition Armor Style for Master Chief in Halo: Campaign Evolved. If that’s not enough, you can take your love for speed into Halo: Campaign Evolved with the Ignition Armor Style for Master Chief. It’s all throttle, no brakes. This Armor Style was created specially for Mattel and the code will be found in the package with the redemption instructions. Available in US product only.