Terminator 2 fans prepare to be frustrated.... NECA have announced, via TheArnoldFans.com, that their 7 inch scale John Connor and Dirt Bike from Terminator 2 will now be a San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive.
That means availability will be limited to the US where you can either pre-order ahead of SDCC 2019 for delivery afterwards, or pickup at the NECA booth in San Diego. Either option has limited stocks and it seems like the Newt figure from a couple of years back - the UK collectors, and those worldwide will be left with only the secondary market (and inflated prices) if they want to add this figure to their collection.
Looking at the figure, John comes with two head options - the bandana head being taken from the Universal Studios Battle Across Time Ride. There is also a a very cool Terminator Endoskeleton arm in glass tube, an accessory I am surprised we haven't had already in the line. He also comes with his Dirtbike and I will be interested to see how this stands for display as it is unclear in the promo images. His accessories are rounded out with his handy "cash machine" access device - for when he needs that easy money. We could do with one of those to afford the eBay prices and shipping to the UK.
Update 31st May 2019 : Several Twitter users have followed up this announcement with Randy Falk and the response has been there is currently no plans for a general release of this figure - sad news and a real disappointment to fans of the franchise considering this was promoted on the packaging of a general release figure and the initial announcement made no reference to it being exclusive.
"From Terminator 2: Judgment Day, the young John Connor joins NECA’s Ultimate line! This collector’s version of the boy who will become the leader of the future resistance features an authorized likeness of Edward Furlong and his iconic dirt bike which comes with its own display stand. The 7” scale figure has over 25 points of articulation, and also includes 2 interchangeable heads, removable backpack, hacking device, and Endoskeleton arm in display case. The box packaging, featuring Edward Furlong, has a display friendly window with an opening flap. John Connor is a fantastic addition of the Terminator 2 Ultimate line and he’ll be for sale at the NECA booth at SDCC with a retail of $50. Considering his many accessories, two heads, the low exclusivity and adding in a big dirt bike, we think the value is “easy money” to collectors."