Examples like that gif are actualy why it can feel baffeling how the creation of the Sentinel didn't seem to have any major impact on the rest of Earth in the X-men universes beyond being used exclusively to inefficiently fight human sized people with super powers.
Considering how much merch has been produced, it's likely the driving force here aswell.
So it might be better if many kids or child at heart adults will buy those Blackbird toys or awkward Wolverine claws.