The T-800 is one of the most iconic heroes, and villains, in the history of cinema. That slow, methodical walk, the sinister accent (okay, so that’s just Arnold Schwarzenegger), the lethal and clinical way enemies are dealt with, and that magnificent exoskeleton underneath. We love the Terminator, and any time we get news of another release, it fills us with joy.

Now, it’s not like movie collectors have ever been short in the way of Terminator merchandise to deal with, but this one comes with a little more cinematic pedigree than the average shelf ornament. A team based at Pinewood Studios is using the same materials, techniques and craftsmanship found on major film productions has gotten together and actually recreated part of the actual Terminator. Makinarium has announced the T-800 Optics as the first release under its new Makinarium Studio Edition collectibles range.

Officially licensed from The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, the highly limited piece has been created to celebrate the latter film’s 35th anniversary and pre-orders are available now, with the first units expected to begin shipping shortly.

APull on every thread until I understand the system — then figure out how to break it.
BStop asking questions and start stockpiling — food, fuel, weapons. Questions don’t keep you alive.
CKeep my head down, observe carefully, and trust no one until I know who’s pulling the strings.
DStudy the patterns. Every system has a rhythm — learn it, and you learn how to survive it.
EFind the people fighting back and join them. You can’t fix a broken galaxy alone.

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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely?
What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.