Hot Toys Terminator Genisys Endoskeleton Video Review

About This Video

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.