Terminator Salvation John Connor (Christian Bale) in 1/6 by Hot Toys
The teaser image featured earlier this week of Hot Toys' 1/6 JOHN CONNOR from Terminator Salvation had generated quite the buzz around the www and collectors alike. Today, both HT & Sideshow Toys have released both images and info about the figure! FYI: Sideshow Toys is currently open for pre-orders with an estimated 3rd quarter ship-date. Price is US$139.99-per. If ever there was a toy that would ever make me want to watch a movie, becoz of said toy? THIS would be the toy.
From the images shown, besides the obvious nigh-detailed clothes and accessories that has become the hallmark of Hot Toys, there is also the exceptional likeness of Christian Bale - sporting a rough-n-rugged look-n-attitude, far different than that of Hot Toy' earlier "Bruce Wayne" (for The Dark Knight). HT reveals (or would that be "tease"?) that the artist responsible for the head-sculpt is code-named "Weapon X"? Paint-work is by J.C. Hong.
[Above image is a still from the movie]
Hot Toys also mentions in their e-newsletter [PEEP] that "this is the ONLY head sculpture which is officially approved by Christian Bale and McG (the director of Terminator Salvation) so far." - and frankly, I see utterly no reason to suspect otherwise, because it is awesome, IMHO. So okay, before I gush-on too freely, do CLICK THRU for product stats and of coz, more images (along with T4 movie-stills, for comparison).
HOT TOYS 1/6 scale John Connor (Movie Masterpiece Series) collectible figure
Hot Toys proudly presents the first human-kind MMS figure from the upcoming sci-fi movie in 2009 - Terminator Salvation: 1/6th scale John Connor collectible figures. This collectible figure stands approximately 30 cm tall, featuring Hot Toys True-type figure body with over 36 points of articulation. This John Connor figure features the high quality head sculpture (by Weapon X) , perfect painting (by JC Hong) and authentic Christian Bale likeness.
The collectible also comes with the following full gear and weapons:
+ Uniform
- Leather jacket
- Pants
- T-shirt
- Tactical full body harness
+ Accessories
- Headset
- Radio with pouch
- M4 magazine pouches
- Pistol Magazine pouch
- Demolition blocks
- Drop leg panel
- Armband
- Patch
- Assault boots
- Tactical gloves
+ Weapons
- M4A1 with tactical red dot sight
- XM-26 LSS
- Line launcher
- Pistol with holster
- Tactical fixed blade
Artists:
Head Sculpt by Weapon X
Paint by J.C Hong
HOT TOYS e-NEWSLETTER: "Hang on...Or you'll blow away by our 1/6 John Connor - In our last newsletter, we've revealed the first teaser of our life-like 1/6 scale John Connor collectible figure, and some movie web sites grabbed it and posted on their page, because they thought that was a new and official T4 movie poster!
It's time to show you all details of this breathtaking figurine, be amazed by previewing our prototype images by clicking on the thumbnail!
Many of you may think this is Yulli's work, but it is NOT! Today, we are delighted to introduce our new sculptor – Weapon X to all of you! Say welcome to him as he has became one of our team members. Surprisingly, his first head sculpture caused a great "chemical reaction" when it has been handed over to JC Hong! Look at his facial texture on those pictures, you kinda believe they are movie stills from T4.
Another secret about this project – this is the ONLY head sculpture which is officially approved by Christian Bale and McG (the director of Terminator Salvation) so far. You may think this is easy for us because we have already done Batman...But in this time, all involved parties are very particular to this John Connor head sculpt, perfection is a must! Hot T oys finally got the recognition from the talent and be able to present this officially approved head sculpt to our fans.
Besides the stunning, real-like Bale head sculpt, we noticed fans almost overlook our highly detailed costume recently, don't forget each of our collectible's costume is made with great precision, we're not only focusing the head sculpt! This 1/6 John Connor also comes with highly detailed gear set, weapons and a worn military suit, which are all what we good at! We believe that both Military fans and MMS fans will love him!
No matter you like Bale or not, you just can't skip John Connor from your Terminator collection! Hot Toys is excited to offer this figure for pre-order right now, but you better hurry before the Judgment day has come!" [www]
Original Caption: Above still with director McG in the middle - and would Common be a possible 1/6th figure to come?
UPDATED 24.04.09: From forumer "DevonHill_1976" comes the comment that the dude in the above picture isn't "Common" but "Terry Crews" - to which I cannot confirm authenticity. And no dude, I don't run a movie site per-se and I wish studios'll get me on their release-list tho! LOL Thanks for the "headsup" anyways [via JoBlo-forum]
[Movie still-images via IMDB / "Original" product pics via Sideshow Toys / images have been brightened by me]
From the images shown, besides the obvious nigh-detailed clothes and accessories that has become the hallmark of Hot Toys, there is also the exceptional likeness of Christian Bale - sporting a rough-n-rugged look-n-attitude, far different than that of Hot Toy' earlier "Bruce Wayne" (for The Dark Knight). HT reveals (or would that be "tease"?) that the artist responsible for the head-sculpt is code-named "Weapon X"? Paint-work is by J.C. Hong.
[Above image is a still from the movie]
Hot Toys also mentions in their e-newsletter [PEEP] that "this is the ONLY head sculpture which is officially approved by Christian Bale and McG (the director of Terminator Salvation) so far." - and frankly, I see utterly no reason to suspect otherwise, because it is awesome, IMHO. So okay, before I gush-on too freely, do CLICK THRU for product stats and of coz, more images (along with T4 movie-stills, for comparison).
HOT TOYS 1/6 scale John Connor (Movie Masterpiece Series) collectible figure
Hot Toys proudly presents the first human-kind MMS figure from the upcoming sci-fi movie in 2009 - Terminator Salvation: 1/6th scale John Connor collectible figures. This collectible figure stands approximately 30 cm tall, featuring Hot Toys True-type figure body with over 36 points of articulation. This John Connor figure features the high quality head sculpture (by Weapon X) , perfect painting (by JC Hong) and authentic Christian Bale likeness.
The collectible also comes with the following full gear and weapons:
+ Uniform
- Leather jacket
- Pants
- T-shirt
- Tactical full body harness
+ Accessories
- Headset
- Radio with pouch
- M4 magazine pouches
- Pistol Magazine pouch
- Demolition blocks
- Drop leg panel
- Armband
- Patch
- Assault boots
- Tactical gloves
+ Weapons
- M4A1 with tactical red dot sight
- XM-26 LSS
- Line launcher
- Pistol with holster
- Tactical fixed blade
Artists:
Head Sculpt by Weapon X
Paint by J.C Hong
HOT TOYS e-NEWSLETTER: "Hang on...Or you'll blow away by our 1/6 John Connor - In our last newsletter, we've revealed the first teaser of our life-like 1/6 scale John Connor collectible figure, and some movie web sites grabbed it and posted on their page, because they thought that was a new and official T4 movie poster!
It's time to show you all details of this breathtaking figurine, be amazed by previewing our prototype images by clicking on the thumbnail!
Many of you may think this is Yulli's work, but it is NOT! Today, we are delighted to introduce our new sculptor – Weapon X to all of you! Say welcome to him as he has became one of our team members. Surprisingly, his first head sculpture caused a great "chemical reaction" when it has been handed over to JC Hong! Look at his facial texture on those pictures, you kinda believe they are movie stills from T4.
Another secret about this project – this is the ONLY head sculpture which is officially approved by Christian Bale and McG (the director of Terminator Salvation) so far. You may think this is easy for us because we have already done Batman...But in this time, all involved parties are very particular to this John Connor head sculpt, perfection is a must! Hot T oys finally got the recognition from the talent and be able to present this officially approved head sculpt to our fans.
Besides the stunning, real-like Bale head sculpt, we noticed fans almost overlook our highly detailed costume recently, don't forget each of our collectible's costume is made with great precision, we're not only focusing the head sculpt! This 1/6 John Connor also comes with highly detailed gear set, weapons and a worn military suit, which are all what we good at! We believe that both Military fans and MMS fans will love him!
No matter you like Bale or not, you just can't skip John Connor from your Terminator collection! Hot Toys is excited to offer this figure for pre-order right now, but you better hurry before the Judgment day has come!" [www]
Original Caption: Above still with director McG in the middle - and would Common be a possible 1/6th figure to come?
UPDATED 24.04.09: From forumer "DevonHill_1976" comes the comment that the dude in the above picture isn't "Common" but "Terry Crews" - to which I cannot confirm authenticity. And no dude, I don't run a movie site per-se and I wish studios'll get me on their release-list tho! LOL Thanks for the "headsup" anyways [via JoBlo-forum]
[Movie still-images via IMDB / "Original" product pics via Sideshow Toys / images have been brightened by me]
