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technology1 month ago•0 min saved

Halo 25th Anniversary Sparks Mattel Warthog Build at SDCC

To celebrate Halo's 25th anniversary, Mattel Brick Shop unveiled a 1:22-scale UNSC M12 Warthog at San Diego Comic-Con, a customizable build with extra parts, decals and metal components plus an exclusive Hot Wheels Warthog; the set includes a code for the Halo: Campaign Evolved Ignition Armor Style for Master Chief. Preorders begin July 23 (US only) and shipping starts October 1, 2026, with an exclusive poster available at the Mattel booth while supplies last.

via Halo Waypoint|

#halo #hotwheels #mattel

military4 months ago•4 min saved

A-10 Warthog Extended into 2030, Defying Earlier Retirement Push

The U.S. Air Force will keep the A-10 Thunderbolt II in service through 2030 to preserve combat power while ramping up production, reversing years of retirement talk; Congress has blocked broader cuts in the past, the fleet has continued flying (including missions like Epic Fury in the Middle East), and Air Force leadership says more updates are forthcoming.

via Stars and Stripes|

#a-10 #air-force #defense-budget

animals2 years ago•1 min saved

"Man's Pet Warthog Turns Deadly"

After raising a warthog named Waylon from birth and forming a close bond with it on his family's Texas Hill Country ranch, Austin Riley was shocked when the usually friendly animal suddenly attacked him, nearly killing him. Despite never showing signs of aggression before, Waylon relentlessly went after Riley, who barely survived the brutal attack. The warthog was euthanized the next day, leaving the family puzzled as to why it turned violent.

via Newser|

#animal-attack #animal-behavior #animals