I hope the unpopularity of the film makes this figure an option down the road for me to pick up, I liked a fair amount of the movie and like the aged T-800.
1/6 Hot Toys -Terminator Genisys: T-800 Guardian
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I liked the movie far more than most here. I also would rank it 3rd behind T2 and the original despite the casting choices which I found to be the weakest link.
Furthermore, I think this figure has jumped to the must have level for me based on these photos; but I will wait for some sales. I do agree he's a barebones figure, and really needs an alternate exoskeleton arm.
I would argue that this is their best Arnold sculpt they've done, oddly enough (whether it is accurate to a given era in the film or not). This probably tweaks quite a few people and I can understand that. Something tells me HT went with this decision because it gives people the ability to have an Old Arnold in their collection that is more accurate to him than anything. Hopefully, hopefully, we see a T2 T-800 This fall with the film's rerelease.
Objectively, minus the light accessory pack out/mixed era appearance, I think no one can argue that the figure came out very good. There's too much bias towards the film clouding that unfortunately. Plus the fact the nailed this one makes the faults of older figures harder to swallow.
Furthermore, I think this figure has jumped to the must have level for me based on these photos; but I will wait for some sales. I do agree he's a barebones figure, and really needs an alternate exoskeleton arm.
I would argue that this is their best Arnold sculpt they've done, oddly enough (whether it is accurate to a given era in the film or not). This probably tweaks quite a few people and I can understand that. Something tells me HT went with this decision because it gives people the ability to have an Old Arnold in their collection that is more accurate to him than anything. Hopefully, hopefully, we see a T2 T-800 This fall with the film's rerelease.
Objectively, minus the light accessory pack out/mixed era appearance, I think no one can argue that the figure came out very good. There's too much bias towards the film clouding that unfortunately. Plus the fact the nailed this one makes the faults of older figures harder to swallow.
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All I'm seeing is Tommy Lee Jones. maybe if I saw the movie I'd have a better idea what old Arnie should look like. But that just seems like a waste of time.
I'm undecided if this is in fact nailed but it does appear to correct a major peeve I have with the DX10 and DX13, the back of his skull seems more accurately shaped. Though it could just be this hairstyle. The hairline on his temples is more accurate than DX13 as far as I can see.
Yeah, just don't know about this one. I'm afraid if I buy it, sure I'll like it at first and I'll justify it to myself, but later when I'm having money frustrations it'll be an immediate For Sale candidate and I won't be able to give it away....Hmmm.
XENAS
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I actually enjoyed the movie. This is the best Hot Toys Arnold likeness to date. Will consider picking this up with a discount code. Looks great!
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I personally think that looks great. And I'm almost torn to now use the damaged head sculpt just to keep my lineup all looking distinctly 'Terminator'.. I mean, of all the figures this one really could pass for just plain old civilian Arnie...
olbertfrog
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Never tought i would pass on a terminator figure.
I would be up for a TLJ figure.
Maybe from Under Siege
Who could forget that huge cake
All those figures from HT Vortex would be must buys for me. 
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All those figures from HT Vortex would be must buys for me.
Yeah, I would imagine a lot of those would excite us old timers. Which makes me think..who can afford these but us old timers? Anyway..was kinda looking forward to the final faze of Marvel so we could maybe get back to things like those. The true classics. But then they had to go and get Star Wars which i'm kinda cool with I guess. I got a couple. Not confident at this point the new DC movies are going to turn into Marvel madness.
To stay on topic Pops is a decent looking figure i guess. But I see just as much of Jones as most.
And I absolutely hated the film with passion.
Yeah I am all Marveled out too. Although I might have to get the Deadpool fig. HT seem to love Arnie, so maybe we will get more classic Arnie figs?
Fortunately I don't get the whole Star Wars thing, otherwise I would of had to of sold a kidney.
Fortunately I don't get the whole Star Wars thing, otherwise I would of had to of sold a kidney.
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I would be up for a TLJ figure.
Maybe from Under Siege
Who could forget that huge cake
No doubt somebody would try the Erika Eleniak cake pose...
Weird, normally we put the sunglasses on to hide something dodgy about a likeness but in this case I think he looks a lot more like Tommy Lee Jones when the sunglasses are on. I think the eyes are definitely Arnold, its something about the nose and mouth area that give me doubts and throw the likeness in some shots.
Only old man Arnold gets the squint that many of us wish the younger versions had. But of course.
Only old man Arnold gets the squint that many of us wish the younger versions had. But of course.
Yeah DX10 was way better with shades on imo. I will probably not use the shades if I'm going for the ' I've been waiting for you ' look.
That shot with him in just the T-shirt (and pants obviously) and stepping out of the Batman Armory is easily my favourite pic. It's the main tempter I'm having right now.
Edit - This one:
Edit - This one:
I also like these:
The eyes are Arnie and the wrinkle detail and old man jowls are well done, as well as they can be anyway for a headsculpt that is separate from the neck.
The eyes are Arnie and the wrinkle detail and old man jowls are well done, as well as they can be anyway for a headsculpt that is separate from the neck.
i don't need any of themSo glad we have this because who needs these.
etc etc..
Sorry for trolling but i feel better now.
The only in-hand video I see so far
YankeesFanboy
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This sculpt's better than MMS238. 
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