Above is an image of a first-print VHS tape of the 1984 movie <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator">The Terminator</a>, a classic that kickstarted director James Cameron's career.Within three days of being put up at the online auction <a href="https://www.comicconnect.com/item/949486">ComicConnect</a>, the tape was successfuly <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/film/first-print-vhs-tape-of-the-terminator-has-sold-for-32500-3167164" alt="auctioned off on February 3rd for $32,500" class="on">auctioned off on February 3rd for $32,500</a>. It had impressively survived nearly 40 years with almost no damage. ComicConnect gave the tape a perfect score for box edges (10), near perfect scores for box surface, seal surface, seal tightness (9.5) and box corners (9), and a good score for corners and edges (7).Check out the back of the tape below.

The Terminator was a hit. It gave rise to five sequels, including one where Arnold Schwarzenegger did not return and had his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_Salvation" alt="facial likeness recreated with CGI" class="on">facial likeness recreated with CGI</a> instead.#Terminator #VHS #Auction #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JamesCameronImage source: <a href="https://www.comicconnect.com/item/949486">ComicConnect</a>​

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