Real life Halo Warthog goes for a test drive

One lucky writer over at OXM got his hands on a working Warthog -- yes, of Halo fame -- and he was good enough to snap some pics for us, even though we suspect that he's actually rubbing 'em in our faces. Because seriously, this is one helluva ride. And seriously, we're like totally jealous. Based on a Nissan Patrol 4x4 truck platform and built for Peter Jackson's abandoned Halo film, this is not a prop -- rather, its a fully working beast. The six-cylinder, diesel, automatic bad boy sports full four-wheel drive, a custom chassis, and for the lucky driver they do have a set or two of United Nations Space Command Marine armor available. This vehicle is currently billeted in New Zealand, so if you're in the area stop in and ask for a ride. What could it hurt? And tell 'em Engadget sent you. More pics after the break.

[cmarkus413 Posted Feb 2nd 2009 5:01PM]

Argh, why did they ever stop production on this movie.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 4:52PM]

Get a LIFE!

[Eternal Density Posted Feb 2nd 2009 4:58PM]

I'd rather an APC from Half-Life 2. Or the dune buggy with the Tau cannon...

[Kentercat Posted Feb 2nd 2009 5:00PM]

Looks more like a puma, or a Chubathingy...

You know, if there ever is a Halo movie, it would be a crime to not put RvB lines in it now and then.

They should sell plans for this, or give them out on Make or something. Let a thousand Chuba/Puma/hogs bloom.

[PeterVenkman Posted Feb 2nd 2009 5:12PM]

I am so jealous, a little of me died inside...

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 5:19PM]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAHAAA!!! i love halo, but look at dude in that fucking helmet.

[jasonstepp42 Posted Feb 2nd 2009 5:22PM]

It kind of looks like a puma.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 5:23PM]

I want sooooo bad lol. Would go very nicely with this energy sword.....
http://www.trueswords.com/custom-titanium-energy-melee-sword-wall-plaque-p-4030.html

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 6:30PM]

Dude I want the suit.

And please nobody say "but will it blend". Because of course it won't.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 6:50PM]

Where's the big Whale tank thing from Halo 3?

I dunno, I just remember driving a very large blue-purple tank and running over people and shooting massive lasers.

THAT would pick up chicks.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 6:54PM]

I want one!

[2late2die Posted Feb 2nd 2009 6:56PM]

This is so sick, I just got a hardon!

[s13vin4t0r Posted Feb 2nd 2009 7:45PM]

Whats the MPG like?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 7:49PM]

This is actually pretty cool, but the fact that Halo sucks kinda makes me hate it. Let's see a replica working model of a King Raven or Rig from Gears of War.

[ch3burashka Posted Feb 2nd 2009 8:21PM]

This is badass...

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2009 9:18PM]

I motion for a new Halo Wars Limited Edition Box to include this.

[Onashi608 Posted Feb 3rd 2009 1:26AM]

Is that Farva in the last picture?

[csmitty Posted Feb 3rd 2009 8:54AM]

Whats that restaurant you like, with all the goofy shit on the walls........

[Kid Red Posted Feb 3rd 2009 10:56AM]

I love my PS3, but sorry, this is nerdy and geeky.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2009 5:39PM]

Bag me all you want...the fact remains that chicks and video games are like oil and water.