Hot Toys - MMS136 - The Terminator: 1/6th scale T800 Collectible Figure (T1)

Second 136 got his table back for a succesful repair session:

Here is the final painted sample for the PT Studio Tech Noir head.

rjszar said:

Here is the final painted sample for the PT Studio Tech Noir head.View attachment 694593View attachment 694594View attachment 694595

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I think this is simply gorgeous...

rjszar said:

Here is the final painted sample for the PT Studio Tech Noir head.View attachment 694593View attachment 694594View attachment 694595

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Can’t wait to see it on the figure

The PT Studio Tech Noir head is everything we ever hoped for

OK that looks good, and I like the size this time.

Gamma-at said:

I got a phicen m34 to have two versions, one battle damage repair scene and regular tech noir scene. Phicen m34 is taller, neck mod used to thicken it. I wrapped the body in cloth to put on the terminator clothes easier as the rubber caught onto the fabric. Had to put some on the arms to allow movement for future posing.

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Lovely T-800s there, bud. Did you dye the trousers on your centre custom?

I'm a bit confused, is it the MMS 238 that has the green trousers more accurate to the film? I have what should be 2x MMS 238 trousers/ figures and one is green and one tan. One of the figures I bought was a kit bash made up of all 238 parts but the jacket (136). I then bought a CIB 238 and the trousers are tan coloured. So, I am thinking it is unit variation and I got lucky with one trousers being more screen accuratw in colour. Unless, the greener trousers are in fact 136.

When I noticed that Arnie's screen worn trousers were neatly ironed with a crease running down thw front, middle, I spent hours replicating this. So, I damp ironed the crease and it looks much better and neater now, like the film. It took some trial and error to get the crease palced correctly and I almost gave up with it. But I took my time and perservered and , the result was worth it. I also tucked them into his boots with just the right amount of tucking and pulling up to replicate the drape and pleats the trousuers have in the film.

That said, my OCD and perfectionism is getting the better of me and after quite a bit of futzing, I am wondering if I can make the crease sharper. However, I really don't like overhandling 1/6 scale parts, especially clothing, as it is very easy to damage them. The velcro at the crotch area especially weakens with each and every time you un-do and re-stick it, for example. And the waist stretches when you take the trousers off and back on too much.

Maybe best I leave it for now, as it may make it worse. Some things are best left alone; I get obsessive but I should maybe take my own advice and leave alone for its own good - and mine So, I was thinking to instead try to get a new pair of trousers to work on and see if I can get the crease stronger whilst preserving my existing pair. But I am stumped as to if 136, or 238 is green. Or, I am thinking to see if a custom pair could be made with a thinner material more like the films trousers, that would drape and look more accurately than the stock HTs pair. Something like the material used for my Dark toys Deckard's trousers would suit I reckon.

Many thanks and happy collecting!

UPDATE: a collector friend told me that the MMS 238 have the accurate colour. So, it must just be unit variation and I got fortunate.

The neck socket just crumbled on mine. Can anyone recommend a good replacement body?

r3dPyramid said:

The neck socket just crumbled on mine. Can anyone recommend a good replacement body?

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Hi @r3dPyramid,

Hope you are well. Sorry to hear that. I read recently about how prone they are to breaking.

In case the following is also an option, there is a fix guide here,

https://ultravinz.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-problem-bad-choice-of-material-by.html

And new neck adapters can be purchased here,

https://onesixthkit.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=87_88&product_id=440

Failing that, the Phicen/ TBLeague M35 seems to be the closest match for Arne's T1 physique. The M34 also looks very good. Folks on here have used both bodies. You would need to mod the neck of your HTs head to make it fit a Phicen, however. There is mention of someone who attempted that here,

https://www.collectorfreaks.com/thr...-version-1-6-scale-figure.140649/post-9199888

I contemplating doing the same/ similar to mine to fit an M35, but my head is a HTs custom with rooted hair and I don't want to risk it due to the sculpts rarity and value.

Another good looking body option is the Kaustic Plastik KP02 Heroik Muscle Body.

I hope you get it sorted it, buddy.


Happy collecting and best wishes,

Indian Jones

Rumour has it a new T800 is coming from HT. Unkown if T1 or T2.

Cap'n Cook said:

Rumour had it a new T800 is coming from HT. Unkown if T1 or T2.

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I'm inclined to believe it this time. With IA trying to get the licence and Present Toys making a good go of it, it seems like HTs MO to make more figures to interfere with other manufacturers.

I'm thinking T1 for this year's 40th anniversary.

I would prefer T2 though.

I have heard that INART will announce their Police Shootout figure later this year. Soooo, in hand in a couple years.

Really hoping for a proper T1 Endo,

It's a pity 2029 is 5 years from now, that'd be a cool year to release new Terminator figures. That said I don't want to have to wait till then.

If it’s true I might be tempted by a new T-800. Have this one, MMS238, DX10, and DX13 so I’m not in desperate need but I’d be curious about an upgrade for any of them.

A new T800 you say? Where can I throw my money at!

Don't put your faith in a Hot Toys Terminator release. I was told it's fake news. We'll see, but I wouldn't put it past HT to leak something in order to temper any enthusiasm for an InArt release. Remember the 1/4 Police Shootout tease when Enterbay started to gain steam.

rjszar said:

Don't put your faith in a Hot Toys Terminator release. I was told it's fake news. We'll see, but I wouldn't put it past HT to leak something in order to temper any enthusiasm for an InArt release. Remember the 1/4 Police Shootout tease when Enterbay started to gain steam.

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Interesting you’ve been told it’s fake.

Commando Scorch was on the list and just been revealed.

Of course fully understand doesn’t mean the rest on the list are true.