This past Friday, in Bungie's Weekly Update, Frankie mentioned that part of the Bungie crew was visiting the WETA studios over in New Zealand and got a chance to drive a real life, fully functioning, chaingun turret sporting Warthog of awesomeness. But as everyone knows, anytime you mix the Bungie crew with big, dangerous toys there is bound to be accidents. And their Warthog test drive was no exception. Halo producer Curtis Creamer was in charge at the wheel and while accelerating through the parking lot he managed to sideswipe one of the studio buildings. Even better than a Warthog running into a building is the fact that the accident was caught on tape and embedded above for you to enjoy. Maybe next time the Bungie crew will take a few Warthog driving lessons and wear some noggin protection too.
Reader Comments (25)
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 1:57PM (Unverified) said
I totally want this..
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 1:57PM MilitantRabbit said
OMFUG! It's really very truly real. I'm very enthused.
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 1:58PM (Unverified) said
LMFAO thats great. Kinda bad they wrecked such a great piece of equipment though. :(
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:03PM brokenmonkey said
I doubt they wrecked it, might just be a scratch on the body, or nothing at all even. It looks like the piece they hit was wood and it wouldn't have done too much damage. It's awesome that they finally get to drive in the real world something that they created in the virtual world.
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:05PM DjDATZ said
Saw that when they posted it in the Bungie weekly update.
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:06PM (Unverified) said
That's hilarious, guess it's easier to fishtail your warthog in-game!
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:10PM (Unverified) said
The Puma lives.
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:13PM Magic Whiskey said
I think they hit the wood with the front left wheel.
I want to see someone make a realtime Ghost and Wraith..:)...
I want to see someone make a realtime Ghost and Wraith..:)...
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:21PM (Unverified) said
i want it
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:21PM (Unverified) said
My Son & I have talked for a few years about attempting to create a Warthog replica. Damn, watch the Bungie crew get to drive a real one is like a dream come true. The folks at WETA did a fantastic job.
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:24PM Darayz said
Does "fully-functioning" apply to the chain gun turret as well? If so, I want to see THAT on video.
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:25PM (Unverified) said
I wonder if they will be selling those to people that want them.
If so, I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that I am ready to trade in :)
If so, I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that I am ready to trade in :)
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:57PM (Unverified) said
I wonder how fast that Warthog go...Man take I would drive to the corner store in it...lol just to show off...
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 2:56PM (Unverified) said
"Does "fully-functioning" apply to the chain gun turret as well? If so, I want to see THAT on video."
I heard it was reported that the turret is functional. Wish I could drive the USNC "Puma". Also is it just me or do the wheels look a tad on the small side?
I heard it was reported that the turret is functional. Wish I could drive the USNC "Puma". Also is it just me or do the wheels look a tad on the small side?
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 3:09PM (Unverified) said
oh thats cool
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 3:05PM (Unverified) said
cool, i wanna ride it
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 3:10PM (Unverified) said
I need that for LA traffic.
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 3:13PM (Unverified) said
I need that vehicle!
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 3:25PM (Unverified) said
If it overturns, does it only require one hand to flip over Warthog?
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 3:48PM arawk said
wow, just imagine driving that thing down sunset
where can I get one?!
where can I get one?!
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 4:25PM (Unverified) said
All this RL Halo stuff makes you think that movie's gonna be sooner rather than later. Unless that Peter Jackson project they keep murmering about isn't a game at all...
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 4:46PM (Unverified) said
I really REALLY want that
Posted: Sep 17th 2007 10:20PM Guffbox said
Go Earth?
Posted: Sep 18th 2007 11:43AM (Unverified) said
I wanted to see something epic. This is something I do on a normal basis on i-85
Posted: Sep 18th 2007 11:43AM (Unverified) said
Go X3F!
In Mother Russia, X3F reads you!
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