CM Arnie T850 availability in UK...? How & When?

[emeldahay]

Hi, New to the forum.

Im trying to source the CM Arnie.

I tried ForbiddenPlanet - placed an order what must be close on a year ago as soon as they advertised it - but nothing - They say they are trying but nothing so far.

I tried the CM website and when I go to place an order it says "YOU RESIDE IN THE UK - PLEASE GO AWAY" or something to that effect.

Anyone in the UK got one of these and if so how? Maybe someone knows how to source one?


Cheers for any advice you can give.

[Exar Kun]

It is the same cas in all EU I guess. I have pre-orderdered the T-850 in January and I still have to wait. My dealer has no news. I have asked Cinemaquette the situation in July and they told me that there were a full shipment of T-850 for EU. However, the question "When?" remains :banghead:

[emeldahay]

Cheers for the info - does anyone know what the lead times are for US customers ordering direct from CM? Are we talking weeks, months or many months?

[TURINS~BANE]

How much did FP have the T850 up for.? I need to know for when the Indy is released.

[Grievous]

You don't want this thing. Trust me.

[BobaFett02]

Why dont we want it?? I thought every one loved it!

And for shipping info... nothing.. the company im using have had no news from cinemaquette, i havent heard anything... why do we have to wait :(

Im going to contact cinemaquette again :( :banghead:

[Exar Kun]

Why dont we want it?? I thought every one loved it!

And for shipping info... nothing.. the company im using have had no news from cinemaquette, i havent heard anything... why do we have to wait :(

Im going to contact cinemaquette again :( :banghead:

Keep us informed Boba. I think all EU indirect customers want to know what's happening.

I am not against long deliveries (more time to spare money) but I am against this lack of answers from CM :mad:

[DetroitSportsFan]

There's members of this forum from the U.S. that still have not received their Arnie. Something's going on... :inquisiti

[Exar Kun]

It is said that they are building 50 items per month. I have come to realize that it is 50/3 months

[cap70]

Scott told me they will be getting the next shipment by end of October/begining of November.

[Exar Kun]

Scott told me they will be getting the next shipment by end of October/begining of November.

Thanks Cap! Small news, but still news from CM :)

Next time you have to talk to Scott, tell him that they should give more info and answer the questions. (they really do not answer all the e-mail sent to them :mad: )


BTW, I have just seen them today: nice pictures of your fish tanks. AWESOME :buttrock:

[cap70]

Thanks Cap! Small news, but still news from CM :)

Next time you have to talk to Scott, tell him that they should give more info and answer the questions. (they really do not answer all the e-mail sent to them )


BTW, I have just seen them today: nice pictures of your fish tanks. AWESOME


Thanks Exar! :)

And about speaking with Scott, you don't worry. I have been speaking with him at least 3 times a week, bothering the crap out of him, until he gets my Arnie shipped. :eplus2:
Based on what I heard from him, I'm pretty sure we will get ours soon. ;) He is a very, very nice guy.

[emeldahay]

SOrt of hopefull news then I spose...

[Exar Kun]

Thanks Exar! :)

And about speaking with Scott, you don't worry. I have been speaking with him at least 3 times a week, bothering the crap out of him, until he gets my Arnie shipped. :eplus2:
Based on what I heard from him, I'm pretty sure we will get ours soon. ;) He is a very, very nice guy.


I am sure he is. Long delivery does not bother me. I can wait (just like for the Sauron). However, lack of info when we talk about more than 1K$: that's another thing.

[cap70]

However, lack of info when we talk about more than 1K$: that's another thing.

I hear ya. Did you try calling him up?

[Gruson]

You guys should talk to George. He runs the show there and is a really good guy. He can give you better answers for sure.

As for the T-850, it's the best piece ever released! :buttrock:

[cap70]

You don't want this thing. Trust me.

And why HE doesn't want "this thing" ?

[Exar Kun]

I hear ya. Did you try calling him up?

There is 9 hours difference and it is not easy for me now, especially with my little daughter who came recently in my lyfe :) . But, I think I'm gonna try it one day.

[cap70]

There is 9 hours difference and it is not easy for me now, especially with my little daughter who came recently in my lyfe :) . But, I think I'm gonna try it one day.

Hey, congrats on the little girl! :thumbs2:
My best wishes for ya and for your family! :)
Next time I call him up or email him, I will tell him you said hi! ;)


Cheers and congratulations again!

[cap70]

I just spoke with Scott from CM. He confirmed everybody will start receiving their T-850's by the end of this month, here in the USA and in other parts of the World.
Great news for everybody that's waiting their T-850! :thumbs2:

[thx217]

I just spoke with Scott from CM. He confirmed everybody will start receiving their T-850's by the end of this month, here in the USA and in other parts of the World.
Great news for everybody that's waiting their T-850! :thumbs2:

Great! More pics to check out! :eplus2: Thanks for news Cap. :)

[cap70]

Great! More pics to check out! :eplus2: Thanks for news Cap. :)

And you are welcome, THX :)
Yup, more pictures for sure! :eplus2:

[BobaFett02]

Hi Guys

well i had a email from Scott... saying there has been temporary delay in shipping... but we will get them! I also asked if there has been any alterations to the hair... i got this response

The hair I hear is going to be slightly modified to assure less movement in shipping.

Wonder what that will be? :inquisiti

[Exar Kun]

I got the same reply. I think we will get ours in November or in December in EU.

Cap, don't forget to tell us when you receive it.

[cap70]

Cap, don't forget to tell us when you receive it.


You can be 100% sure about that. ;)

[RAY]

So what was the outcome ? does anyone know for sure when its comming out in the U.K / E.U?

[cap70]

So what was the outcome ? does anyone know for sure when its comming out in the U.K / E.U?

From the conversations I had with Scott, my bet would be end of October/begining of November.

[Exar Kun]

Yes, that's what he confirmed me also by e-mail. Can't wait for this one and I really want to see by myself the size of this piece.

Why there are no news for the T-800 :mad: ?

[cap70]

Yes, that's what he confirmed me also by e-mail. Can't wait for this one and I really want to see by myself the size of this piece.

Why there are no news for the T-800 :mad: ?

Last time I spoke with him on the phone he told me he didn't have a right release time yet for the T-800. End of November/begining of December would be my bet based on what he said. Start shipping on January of 2006. Patience, grasshoper. First things first. I'm pretty sure will be worth the wait. ;)

[Exar Kun]

. Patience, grasshoper. First things first. I'm pretty sure will be worth the wait. ;)


I am pretty sure of it :)

[thx217]

Last time I spoke with him on the phone he told me he didn't have a right release time yet for the T-800. End of November/begining of December would be my bet based on what he said. Start shipping on January of 2006. Patience, grasshoper. First things first. I'm pretty sure will be worth the wait. ;)

Thanks for new Cap. Actually, that's good for me cause that will give me more time to prepare the fund for this baby. :eplus2: IT WILL BE THE BEST SCALED ENDO. MAQUETTE! :buttrock:

[cap70]

Thanks for new Cap. Actually, that's good for me cause that will give me more time to prepare the fund for this baby. :eplus2: IT WILL BE THE BEST SCALED ENDO. MAQUETTE! :buttrock:

:buttrock:
I'm saving already for this bad boy. I'm ordering it the second it's up! :)

[Exar Kun]

So am I :buttrock: . I am really expecting a lot from CM.

[Gruson]

Cap, so you are getting the CM endo as well?

I am thinking about it but am satisifed with the Sideshow version until I see more pictures of it.

[cap70]

Cap, so you are getting the CM endo as well?

I am thinking about it but am satisifed with the Sideshow version until I see more pictures of it.

Yup. I also love SS 1/4 Terminator, but don't know If I will be able to resist this 1/3 CM. :)
I just hope it's "cleaner" than it looks, tough.

[Exar Kun]

Mmm. On the contrary, I like that "weathered" version: he looks perfectly for the situation happening in the future where everything is dark and dusty with a lot of ashes.

I like the SS 1/4, but I don't like the way "clean" he looks like because he reminds me the first Terminator appearing in flame of the destroyed truck.

I think he would have been better as Terminator 1 endo, but that's my opinion.

I know someone who has bought 2. He wants to make one oth them with a Terminator 1 base (I think, know the guy, that his piece will rocks after the modifications)

[RAY]

Ordering! The second they were announced thats when i placed my orders for the CM T-850 and T-800 and that was a year ago. First i didnt want the TX, but i went abit crazy and got it anyway. Im getting the SS T-800 too.

[cap70]

..but that's my opinion.


That, I agree. ;)
I prefer a cleaner version, MUCH more to be honest. I like to think that the T-800's are too sophisticated and modern machines to get too "weathered" easily. What are you going to do if the final version it's a "clean" one, not buy?
I believe G asked Scott to make a clean version, so did I. I hope the final version it's a clean one, or atleast "cleaner". Let's see, I will probably buy it anyway, "dirty" or "clean".

[Gruson]

I also prefer the "pristine" look for the T-800, straight from the factory like in the T2 teaser. :)

I believe CM did make a couple of prototypes of the clean version but ended up going with the weathered look.

I think a clean version would be a great CM Collector's Society exclusive. That way everyone would be happy.

It would be great if CM could post some pics here for us to see. ;)

[cap70]

Nice ideas, G. :)
A Collectors Society clean version would defenetly attract even more buyers, and also make everyone happy in the end. And would be my first choice also. Yes, we need more pictures! It's getting close to it's release date, and a little "fuss" wouldn't hurt at all.

[Exar Kun]

That, I agree. ;)
I prefer a cleaner version, MUCH more to be honest. I like to think that the T-800's are too sophisticated and modern machines to get too "weathered" easily. What are you going to do if the final version it's a "clean" one, not buy?
I believe G asked Scott to make a clean version, so did I. I hope the final version it's a clean one, or atleast "cleaner". Let's see, I will probably buy it anyway, "dirty" or "clean".

Well, if the final is a "clean one", I'll keep it for sure and I admit your point of vue. Actually, I really like to get a clean one, but just as I said, the clean one reminds me more the one we see at the end of T1 .(true that in Connor's dreams in T3, the endo are clean also).

Anyway, what I am waiting now is to get more pictures of it :)

[cap70]

Even tough I prefer MUCH more a "clean" version(just like SS 1/4 and 1:1 statues), I doubt they will release a "fully clean" version, but I can only hope.

[Exar Kun]

As for a clean one, in CM you have the T-X :)

Ok, no temptation :eplus2:

[cap70]

Nah, TX doesn't count. :)

[Exar Kun]

Nah, TX doesn't count. :)


I thought you still like it. But ok, I guess, as everyone, it is not as notorious as the T-800.

Personally, I am still unsure about it: one day I want it and the other day I don't want it. :redface:

[cap70]

Yes, I like her. Maybe not enough to buy it "yet", but I do like her. It's a very nice piece. I would prefer a 1/3 Terminatrix, tough. ;)

[Exar Kun]

Actually, I always like robots, so nevermind for me if I like the character or not. T3 was not so good to me, but...what a niece piece.

Fortunately, if it is not popular, we still might get it later , but in US, I see that there is more possibility than in EU :banghead:

[cap70]

Defenetly easier to get her around here.

[RAY]

:buttrock:

[Gruson]

I am still thinking about getting her as well...if only I could find her for $600 or so. I just do not want to spend $1000 for a character I do not like a whole lot. (I did like T3 overall though)

VERY nice pics Ray! Incredible piece.

[Exar Kun]

:buttrock:


Damn Ray: you really want me to touch my wallet! :laugh:

[Gruson]

Damn Ray: you really want me to touch my wallet! :laugh:

LOL...same here.

[RAY]

LOL :)

Shall i show more? lol

[cap70]

Go away Ray, there's nothing for you here!! :mad:

[RAY]

hey im just kidding :rolleyes2

[cap70]

Me too!

[cap70]

I am still thinking about getting her as well...if only I could find her for $600 or so. I just do not want to spend $1000 for a character I do not like a whole lot.

Same here. I wouldn't pay more than $500-$600 for this skinny piece, even tough it looks very cool, but not $1k cool to "me". If I LOVED this character, then would be a different story

ps: And Ray, feel free to post as many pictures as you want. I was joking, dude. Didn't you notice? You keep tempting us with the pics! That's why I said to you to go away, got it now? :rolleyes2

[RAY]

:) cool man, its all good.

[cap70]

:) cool man, its all good.

Now stop with the pics! Show us something ugly instead! :laugh:

[Exar Kun]

Yup! Kidding too Ray!!

We are here to enjoy and have fun sharing our opinions, pictures, and feeling regarding collection pieces :)

[Exar Kun]

:mad: Damn! I was actually going to pre-order one T-X, but now, I see that Yoda life size GG :banghead:

TOO MANY STUFF AT THE SAME TIME.

I must be born to sell stuff and cancel pre-orders to do other pre-orders! :redface:

[RAY]

I saw the Yoda a while back whilst i was out in the state's, i didnt like it much as its based on the new Yoda, which i dont like. I have seen this go for around £400 and some thing in the U.K.

£430.00 to £599.99 in UK
$499.99 in the U.S.A

[Gruson]

Easy call, get the T-X.

I agree with Ray, that is not the "real" Yoda. :)

[Exar Kun]

I hear you guys and I think I have to agree with ya: I would have prefered an ESB Yoda.

Moreover, if I change my mind, 2000 units produced: there will still be a chance to get it later, eventually :)

[gol]

anyone knows if that T800 will have a fully fixed pose?

[Exar Kun]

anyone knows if that T800 will have a fully fixed pose?


It seems that it will have a fixed pose.

[emeldahay]

I got mine today! In the UK and looking amazing - he looks like hes come out the hairdressers since theres lots of fine hair over his face from when the cut his hair - I guess I can get a camera puff brush and remove it that way - will post pics later 8)

[x-mart]

I really want to get it..and I think the price is not THAT much for a piece like THIS.
Only problem is I have SO many things that I REALLY want on pre-order.. :( Guess I should be happy with what I'll have :) Does anyone think these CM piece will see a price drop in future on ebay?

[DetroitSportsFan]

I got mine today! In the UK and looking amazing - he looks like hes come out the hairdressers since theres lots of fine hair over his face from when the cut his hair - I guess I can get a camera puff brush and remove it that way - will post pics later 8)

Congrats! Yes, post some pics! :)

Does anyone think these CM piece will see a price drop in future on ebay?

I don't think so. You may get lucky and get one for $100 under retail. But then again, how many have actually been on eBay? Not many that I've seen.

[emeldahay]

I forgot about this thread and I posted the pics in another thread - but this is a good excuse to post again... :eplus2:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/ladedaa/t850.jpg

[cap70]

Very nice, emeldahay! Mine is arriving December 8, now it's official, have a tracking number in my hands! :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:
Can't wait!

[emeldahay]

Good things come to those who wait...a very, very long time in Cinemaquettes case.

[Exar Kun]

Yep! I am still waiting :banghead:

Btw, I canceled the MR Nautilus and decided to order the T-800 (payment in 2 times). I will try to get the Nautilus in EU (because 280$ for shipping :banghead: and + taxes :mad: ). I'll try to get it later, definately.

One day....I'll have company for my T-X (pictures this week :) )

[Exar Kun]

[QUOTE=emeldahay]I forgot about this thread and I posted the pics in another thread - but this is a good excuse to post again... :eplus2:

Btw, did you change the gun as you wanted?

[emeldahay]

One day perhaps - I`ve got 3 costumes to get on display - 2 troopers and a vader.

Going to get that finished and turn my attention to Arnie at some point - need to get a display case for him.

I believe theres a good place near pinewood or ealing in london that does prop display cases - they do lighting as well and print work for inside the cases. Anyone got a link to them...Ive tried googling but havent found it again!!

[Exar Kun]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d176/VZygmuntowicz/18-11-05080.jpg

Really a nice piece. I really want to get the scene complete with the T-800 and T-850 :buttrock:

[RAY]

Ah you finally got it, cool peice right.

I just need the T-800 now and im done.

[Exar Kun]

Ah you finally got it, cool peice right.

I just need the T-800 now and im done.

I have pre-ordered it also. But I am still waiting for my T-850! :banghead:

Those are really huge (can't imagin their Predator)

[DetroitSportsFan]

For those of you still looking for a T-850 Arnie...
BigBadToyStore now has them in stock, and they ship internationally.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=CIN10001&mode=retail

[cap70]

For those of you still looking for a T-850 Arnie...
BigBadToyStore now has them in stock, and they ship internationally.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=CIN10001&mode=retail

Not bad at all. They had a sale sometime ago with 20% on these. Ask Richard. :laugh:

[DetroitSportsFan]

Not bad at all. They had a sale sometime ago with 20% on these. Ask Richard. :laugh:

And they'll never make that mistake again. :laugh:

[cap70]

And they'll never make that mistake again. :laugh:

Yup, the store owner still having nightmares about it! :laugh:

[DetroitSportsFan]

For someone who wants a T-850, there's one on eBay with no reserve. You might be able to get a good deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Toynami-Terminator-T-850-24-Cinemaquette-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ9148478036QQihZ011QQcategoryZ53593QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem