Key Takeaways
- A Halo fan built a Banshee out of LEGO.
- The LEGO Banshee was a hit on Reddit, showcasing the fan’s creativity and nostalgic love for the franchise.
- The builder has also created LEGO versions of the Warthog and Ghost.
A Halo fan showcased their love for the games by designing and building a Banshee out of LEGO pieces, and the results were impressive. While the Halo franchise 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 of Halo, 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 a suite of Covenant vehicles over the years. One of the first that players encounter in Halo: Combat Evolved is the Banshee. These aircraft can be lethal in the right hands and have appeared in numerous installments.
Recently, one Halo fan 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 of Marines from the Halo games, along with a few other items. It is worth pointing out that BigRubberMallet has created other Halo-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 the Halo subreddit, gaining 3.4K upvotes.
This LEGO fan creation comes at a time when many gamers are feeling nostalgic for the franchise. With the original Halo: Combat Evolved turning 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” to celebrate Halo‘s 25th anniversary. What that will involve remains to be seen.
While the community waits for more Halo news, it will be interesting to see what other fan projects emerge in the coming days. Hopefully, they will make the wait for the next mainline Halo game more 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.
