Makinarium Limited-Edition Terminator T-800 Optics Official Trailer

The officially licensed collectible features an embedded NFC chip powered by Fan Connect to verify ownership

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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Makinarium Limited-Edition Terminator T-800 Optics Official Trailer

Makinarium Studio Edition has released an official trailer announcing its very first collectible, the T-800 Optics. This exclusive, limited-edition piece is officially licensed from the iconic 1984 hit movie The Terminator and its blockbuster sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The release of the collectible coincides with the 35th anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.[1][2]

The T-800 Optics collectible is constructed with premium materials and comes with a beautifully crafted display cradle. It also features exceptional high-quality packaging alongside an owner authentication display.[1]

To ensure authenticity, every T-800 Optics unit is embedded with a secure encrypted NFC chip powered by Fan Connect. Owners can simply tap the collectible with a smartphone to unlock a dedicated digital portal unique to their individual piece. Through this portal, owners are able to verify the authenticity and provenance of their collectible with a digital certificate of ownership.[1]

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