New Transformers 1986 Movie Edition MDLX Optimus Prime Announced
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New Transformers 1986 Movie Edition MDLX Optimus Prime Announced
Travel back to the '80s with threezero as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie with new MDLX figures — starting with the 1986 Movie Edition Optimus Prime.
Published Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:52:09 -0500
by Tyler Roberts
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Article Summary
- threezero unveils Transformers MDLX Optimus Prime 1986 Movie Edition to celebrate The Transformers: The Movie 40th anniversary.
- The 7-inch Transformers figure features die-cast and plastic construction, 48 points of articulation, and film-accurate updates.
- New Transformers Optimus Prime includes an updated head sculpt, repainted red backpack, Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, and Matrix.
- Pre-orders are live for $102.99, with Transformers MDLX Megatron and Bumblebee also slated for a Q1 2027 release.
The heroic leader of the Autobots returns as threezero celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie with its newest MDLX Movie Edition release featuring Optimus Prime. Standing approximately 7 inches tall, Optimus Prime combines die-cast metal and plastic construction with an impressive 48 points of articulation. This updated Movie Edition release features a new animation-inspired paint scheme, an all-new head sculpt, and a repainted backpack designed to more faithfully recreate his appearance from the 1986 film.
Accessories for this new MDLX Transformers release will include his signature Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, the Matrix of Leadership, and six pairs of interchangeable hands, giving collectors plenty of display possibilities. Pre-orders for the threezero MDLX The Transformers: The Movie Optimus Prime are already live for $102.99. Be sure to snag up some of the other upcoming MDLX Movie Edition figures, as Megatron and Bumblebee are also rolling out with a Q1 2027 release.
Transformers MDLX Optimus Prime (1986 Movie Edition)
"threezero is proud to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the absolutely incredible The Transformers: The Movie with our MDLX 1986 Movie Edition collectible series articulated figures! This series features a lineup of The Transformers: The Movie characters with paint schemes inspired by the cult-classic animated film. In this release, MDLX Optimus Prime (1986 Edition) includes an updated head with new sculpt, and the backpack has also been repainted in a red finish to match with the character details in the film."
"The Transformers MDLX line is redesigned by threezero Art Director Kelvin Sau. Standing at approximately 7" (17.8cm) tall, MDLX Optimus Prime (1986 Movie Edition) features die-cast zinc alloy and engineering-grade plastic frame system. With approximately 48 points of articulation, it delivers high articulation and exceptional structural durability. Accessories include one Ion Blaster, one Energon Axe, one Autobot Matrix of Leadership, and six pairs of interchangeable hands."
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