Hot Toys Terminator 2: Judgment Day: T-800 (Galleria version) 2.0

[Life_m2000]

I think HT will make some adjustments.

Do you think they will if the ETA is June -Dec 2025? That seems pretty soon to me.

 

[HyperDrive]

This is what I’ve been waiting to see go up for PO, and as always, now that the dust has settled a bit, it’s just another decent Hot Toys figure with issues. I like the tailoring and outfit for the most part. Like others have mentioned, the sunglasses, the likeness, proportions and other details can be adjusted and improved upon. Will they be? Who knows.

I’ve always wanted this look and don’t have Terminator representation yet, so even with its issues, I’m still excited. I’m picking up at least one and get a 1/6 Fatboy bike to pair with it.

That being said, now I’m even more impatient about INART’s prospective Terminator license. I seriously hope they do the T1 Police Shootout look first vs doing this clean T2 version that HT already did.

 

[Scout Trooper]

I think HT will make some adjustments.

I doubt with such a close turnaround

 

[Darth Meda]

That being said, now I’m even more impatient about INART’s prospective Terminator license. I seriously hope they do the T1 Police Shootout look first vs doing this clean T2 version that HT already did.

From what I remember seeing on one of these threads is that Inart only have the license for the first film. That’s one of the reasons why I’ll PO this guy. I definitely wait for an Inart endoskeleton though

 

[Scout Trooper]

Pairing this with a bike takes it to a whole other level

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Damn. Those sunglasses.

 

[Darth Meda]

Damn. Those sunglasses.

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Hot toys definitely made them look more bug eyed

 

[HyperDrive]

From what I remember seeing on one of these threads is that Inart only have the license for the first film. That’s one of the reasons why I’ll PO this guy. I definitely wait for an Inart Endo but

I think what we know is that they have Terminator license via StudioCanal which is T1 and T2, but to your point, maybe it is only T1 they're tackling which I'd prefer. If they make an Endoskeleton figure (perhaps I'm alone on this), but I'd actually prefer a T2 Future War version with the dual plasma rifles vs the T-800 Endo from T1.

Grabbing this clean Galleria figure 2.0 is a no brainer especially for those who have never owned this look before. On the off chance INART makes this same exact look too however, I'd sell this one and upgrade.

 

[Scout Trooper]

Damn. Those sunglasses.

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I didn't even need to see a comparison to notice how bad they are. And I wasn't familiar either. I just immediately said "Ain't no way they look like that in the film".

 

[HyperDrive]

It's like they gave him a variation of Ray Ban "New Wayfarer" frames and instead of being more unisex style, they're a bit more feminine.. lol.

 

[BadMuthaDude]

Definitely looks best without the sunglasses.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

All I see is the horizontal dent in his forehead.

My eyes immediately go to it. Ugh. Yeah, I don't think I'm buying this.

 

[Gipetto0812]

I think I’m in the minority here but I think this looks great, think the sculpt looks great and an improvement over what’s come before.
Only thing that bothers me is the jacket but not a deal breaker

I'm with you. If I wasn't getting the Prime1 statue, I'd be all over this. I think, overall, it looks pretty great even with its short comings. This will undoubtedly have more detail and better skintone than the DX10. I still remember the DX10's soft, waxy look with almost orange skintone paint apps that HT was doing at the time for whatever reason.

They did a complete overhaul of the portrait for the Obi-Wan from the TV series, a "lesser" version of the character in the overall fandom, there is certainly a chance for refinements to one of the most beloved versions of a character in the history of its franchise. Plus, HT love to do post the "look what we did" shots at release to show they care.

They also reworked the DX10 headsculpt before release without telling/showing anyone.

Prototype:

Final Product:

What the hell happend to the seam-free arm they showed off at the conventions?! Looks horrible now.

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yup super annoying! Given that this would've been removeable by a ball joint at the shoulder, not only would the seamless look be superior, it's also a heck of a lot easier to do the swap than trying to grab and pull the arm off at that little nub like it was on the MMS117. I'm hoping they go back to the seamless look for the final product. I'm interested to see which one they have on display at Secret base.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Man I hate this hobby sometimes. (Or rather my obsession and OCD).

Legit almost caved and spent $45 on DX10 sunglasses, with no guarantee they will fit and no guarantee HT DON’T fix these ones.

I’ll either make do or just pose this up as Uncle Bob grey shirt and no sunnies.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Man I hate this hobby sometimes. (Or rather my obsession and OCD).

Legit almost caved and spent $45 on DX10 sunglasses, with no guarantee they will fit and no guarantee HT DON’T fix these ones.

I’ll either make do or just pose this up as Uncle Bob grey shirt and no sunnies.

Yea, I feel you on that. Can't believe I spent as much as I did on Sparrow parts. I'm glad I didn't go for the DX06 hat as I heard it doesn't fit the new head all too well due to the new head being larger.

I think, if HT don't fix the sunglasses and they're that much of a bother in hand for folks, best option would just be to go the Full Metal route for 100% accuracy. Though, the cost will probably be about the same price as this whole figure

 

[agonistes86]

This is the type of situation where I'm happy I don't sell my old figure until I have the upgrade in hand. It's a mix of laziness to sell it earlier, and simply preferring to display the old version until I can exchange it. The big downside is of course the drop in value.

 

[HyperDrive]

I gotta display the shades since I’m going with the black tee looks, so I’ll have to settle with the stock shades... It is what it is..

 

[zenonithus]

This is 100% worth getting just for the outfit alone. It's the best looking version so far and in genuine leather. Heads and sunglasses can be replaced with better custom ones

 

[Wor-Gar]

Do you think they will if the ETA is June -Dec 2025? That seems pretty soon to me.

I doubt with such a close turnaround

I'll say this, I have more confidence in that than HT making that delivery date.

 

[davejames]

Well I placed my order, but was really hoping I'd be feeling more excited for this figure than I am.