NECA Announces 12-Inch Terminator 2 Final Battle T-800

I’ve often been tempted by the 12-inch Pescadero Escape T-800 from T2 that I’ve seen on the shelves at Toys R Us, but have yet to pull the triger on it.  Now that Hot Toys has announced a new MMS version of the T-800, I may be saving up for that.  The NECA 12-inchers are a very nice, cheaper alternative, and this final battle version could also be an interesting source of fodder for those interested in customizing the upcoming Hot Toys piece.

Sometimes He Comes Back

The T-800 takes licking, keeps half his face

He knows now why you cry, and that’s probably because the T-1000 has delivered such an unholy beating his way. But as we all know, the T-800 just can’t be stopped.

As the world sits in awe of yet another James Cameron classic, NECA pays homage to the greatest and most groundbreaking of them all: Terminator 2: Judgment Day with this incredibly lifelike 12″ figure of the T-800 as he appeared in the last moments of the final battle of the film.

Before reality got all topsy-turvy and Arnold Schwarzenegger became a respected politician on the national stage, he was the T-800, and NECA’s new Final Battle 12″ figure captures his likeness better than ever on a 1/6 scale! Each figure features a light up cybernetic right eye and comes complete with a grenade launcher for all your “Hasta la vista, baby” needs!

The Final Battle T-800 is open for preorders now, hits stores February 2010 and will be available at our Amazon storefront.

Keep it tuned to necaonline.com for more info on T2 and other lines from your favorite games and movies.

via www.necaonline.com || National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc..

Hot Toys Announces Terminator 2 T800 and Extra Head for 300’s Leonidas

Looks like Santa wasn’t the only toy maker busy on Christmas Eve.  Hot Toys made two announcements –  I’m going nuts over the T800 from Terminator 2, but am still not feeling the Leonidas head sculpt, even on the new extra head for him.

Terminator 2: T800 is coming to protect Connor soon!

The highly anticipated collectible of 2010 – the T800 from the Terminator 2 movie is coming soon to turn mission possible by protecting John Connor, the future leader of humanity in a 21st century war against machines! Let’s see how John Connor and his protector survive on their own.

This is SPARTA~~~~~~!!!!


Have you decided to order the 300 – King Leonidas collectible figure? For those who have ordered it, gooooood news for you – we are now offering one more “SPARTA!!!” expression head sculpt in this collectible set! Definitely value-added! For those who are thinking about ordering? Quick do it now! –”SPAARTAAAAAAAA…..!!!”

via HOT TOYS – News.

Diamond Select Toys Announces Minimates Vehicles Line

Interesting announcement from DST.   I can see how the DeLorean is a natural extension for their Back to the Future Minimates.  T2 is a bigger stretch – the vehicles there weren’t as integral to the story as the DeLorean was to BTTF or the Vipers and Raiders were to Battlestar Galactica.  Minimates M.A.X. is the biggest surprise – I don’t remember the last time DST made any products for an original, unlicensed property.  Have they ever?

New Minimates Vehicle Line in 2010!

One of the most frequent questions we get from fans of our Minimates lines inquires about the possibility of Minimate vehicles from their favorite pop culture properties.  Earlier this year we launched our first foray into Mini-Vehicles with the Mark VII Viper and Cylon Raider from the hit sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica and now that we’ve tested the waters, the Mini-Vehicle line is ready to go into overdrive!

Projected for a Spring 2010 release, our debut assortment of Mini-Vehicles features some of the most iconic and memorable rides of all time combined with exclusive Minimate releases sure to thrill kids of all ages!  Each vehicle is in perfect Minimate scale for two Minimate passengers and also includes a bonus Minimate – all either new versions of your favorite characters or exclusive Minimate debuts!

The first three rides to be included in this exciting line will be Back to the Future’s post-time-travel Frozen DeLorean, Terminator 2’s devastating Battle Damaged Hunter Killer Tank and a Minimates debut – the Minimates M.A.X. Red Stealth Jet!  Fans should be familiar with those first two, while the Minimates M.A.X. (Mobile Action Xtreme) brand is new to DST and will feature an array of vehicles designed entirely by Art Asylum.

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A complementary wave of Minimates Vehicles will also appear in Toys R Us stores nationwide this spring, including alternate versions of each vehicle and new Minimate pilots for each release.  Series 1 will include a time-bending DeLorean, an undamaged Hunter Killer Tank and a black version of the Minimates M.A.X. Stealth Jet.

Whether tampering with the timeline, battling human resistance fighters or sneaking across enemy lines; these planes, trains and automobiles push the limits of the Minimates brand like never before. Look for more information on this stunning new line during next year’s American International Toy Fair and keep your eyes peeled for more exciting news and announcements in the coming months from Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum!

via Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles.

Art Asylum Minimates Visual Guides

I love it when toy companies put together visual guides for their products.  Seeing all the products together on a single high quality photograph is just a whole lot of fun!

Here’s Art Asylum’s visual guides for their entire family of Minimates.  I’ve left them at their maximum resolution (click for bigger images) so all the detail remains.  Check out the Marvel poster – it’s packed!

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via Art Asylum Image Gallery.

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