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Hasbro celebrates 40 years of The Transformers: The Movie with Hot Rod Studio Series figure

January 7, 2026 by Amie Cranswick

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie, Hasbro has unveiled the Studio Series MTMTE Collection Hot Rod action figure, which depicts the heroic young Autobot prior to his transformation into Rodimus Prime. The collectible is available to pre-order now at Target, which limited quantities available over at Hasbro Pulse; check it out here…

Celebrate the 40-year anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie with the Transformers Studio Series MTMTE Collection Autobot Hot Rod action figure. The 5.5-inch (14 cm) figure converts from robot to toy car mode in 29 steps.

  • 5.5-INCH THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE AUTOBOT HOT ROD ACTION FIGURE: This Transformers Studio Series Autobot Hot Rod figure is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall in robot mode and features movie-inspired deco and details
  • CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOVIE: Part of the Transformers MTMTE Collection to celebrate 40 years since the release of the fan-favorite animated film
  • CONVERT BETWEEN ROBOT AND CAR MODES: The Transformers action figure converts between modes in 29 steps
  • MOVIE-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES TO RECREATE ICONIC SCENES: Comes with a fishing rod, beam sword, shield, buzzsaw, Matrix of Leadership, and 2 blaster accessories
  • FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTER: Autobot Hot Rod must step up and defeat Unicron after the loss of Optimus Prime
  • ARTICULATED FOR PLAY AND DISPLAY: Studio Series Transformers figures feature articulation for display-worthy poses or action-packed play
  • COLLECTIBLE TRANSFORMERS GIFTS: Transformers action figures make a great Christmas, holiday, or birthday gift for boys and girls 8 and up or anyone who collects Transformers toys

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: hasbro, Hot Rod, The Transformers: The Movie, Transformers

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick is Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, responsible for overseeing editorial coverage across film, television and pop culture.

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