Jon Deak reviews the Hot Toys Terminator Genisys Endoskeleton. The exposed machinery, moving jaw and illuminated eyes are the main attractions; the companion written review also explains the figure’s light weight and disappointing base.
Moving Machinery and Metallic Paint
The small hydraulic cylinders move with the joints, while the neck and shoulders are built from layers of mechanical detail. Our reviewer liked how those parts worked together, even though the body could not match every pose.
The skull has an articulated jaw and red light-up eyes. The reflective finish received the strongest praise: it brings out the rods, plates and recesses that can disappear in a distant photograph.
Accessories and the Display Base
A laser cannon and interchangeable hands provide the main posing options. The base was less convincing to our reviewer because it resembled the earlier DX13 design without its lighting function.
The figure felt light in hand, but the reviewed example still felt sturdy.
Why the Exposed Mechanism Matters
This is a figure where visible mechanical connections belong in the design. The moving jaw and hydraulic parts provide much of the interest that a tailored costume or human portrait would supply on another Terminator release. The original written review also shows the box presentation, which follows the Guardian T-800 packaging with matching styling and production credits.
The Eye Lights and Hand Details
The video shows the light controls behind the removable rear section of the skull. Inside is a small battery cover held by a screw, space for two button cells and the switch. The outer skull cover uses three small locating pins, so this part of the demonstration is worth watching before handling that area. The review also advises removing the batteries when the lights will not be used for a long time.
The hand-change demonstration reveals three long rods running from each hand toward the elbow. They have to be transferred to the replacement hand and lined up with their openings again. A separate small wrist pin completes the connection. It is a different fitting from a simple ball-jointed wrist.
The hand close-ups show darker oil-like spots against the reflective finish. These fingers are sculpted in fixed positions, even though the mechanical appearance might suggest otherwise. The gun inspection then identifies its rotating support handle. Watch that handle move independently before judging how the two-handed weapon pose is assembled.
