Email from Curt Chiarelli
Here was an email I received from Mr. Chiarelli in November 2003 for a review I did on the Cortana figure. If you don't know who is, then check out his site here. Some of his works are very well-known and it was awesome to receive a compliment from a professional in the toy industry. Here's his actual email posted with his permission. Thanks Curt. :)

Hi Lik:

I just finished reading your review of my work on the Cortana action figure for the Halo, Series #1 product line and wanted to take the time to say how much I appreciated your informed and insightful commentary, not to mention the professional quality of the accompanying graphics.

Although I had nothing to do with the base, I did enjoy the challenge of interpreting Cortana. At present time, the action figure of the Covenant Elite is ready for nation-wide release in late November of this year. I just finished the sculpture of the Covenant Grunt last week and from my understanding it will be available to ten public sometime next spring.

Once again, thank you for your intelligent and complimentary review of my work. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to drop me a line when you get the chance. Until then, take care.

Best Wishes,
Curt Chiarelli