Series 26: Space - M-Tron Powerlifter
col26-8 · Collectible Minifigures (CMF)
Series 26 Space · 2024 (May release context)
Figure ID
col26-8
Theme
Collectible Minifigures (CMF)
Year Released
2024 (May release context)
Rarity
Common (current retail release), but specific to the box-code scan depicted in the image.
Head
Yellow head with high-tech red visor printing and detailed communication headset gear.
Torso
Black torso with classic M-Tron logo (M with orbital ring), neon green accents, and mechanical harness printing.
Legs
Dual-molded black and red legs with knee pad printing and side-leg detail indicating heavy power-lifting armor.
Accessories
Large brick-built mechanical exoskeleton arm/rig, a red handheld tool, and a printed tile representing a control surface.
Color Scheme
Classic M-Tron aesthetic: Red, Black, and Neon Green (now 'Neon Yellow' in modern LEGO pallet).
Printing Details
High-fidelity modern pad printing including arm printing and dual-molded leg detailing with foot highlights.
Variants
Standard Series 26 version; no known production variants yet reported for this specific character.
Condition Notes
Mint (box shown is new). Scan codes on boxes (like the 511R6 shown) are used by collectors to verify contents without opening.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $7.00 (MSRP/New); current market value stays close to retail due to active production.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD per individual blind box.
Compatible Sets
71046 LEGO Minifigures Series 26 Space.
Character Background
A modern reimagining of the classic 1990 M-Tron sub-theme, updated for 21st-century detail standards.
Design Notes
First proper return of M-Tron branding in over 30 years, utilizing sophisticated modern armor-printing techniques.
Similar Minifigures
Classic M-Tron Figures (1990), Series 26 Ice Planet Explorer, Series 26 Blacktron Mutant.
Collectibility
High for 'Classic Space' enthusiasts; the M-Tron faction is a major nostalgia draw for AFOLs.
History
Part of the first-ever CMF series dedicated entirely to the Space genre, celebrating LEGO's sci-fi legacy.
Interesting Facts
The '511R6' code on the box in the image is a data matrix code that can be scanned with apps to identify the figure as the Powerlifter.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside vintage 1990 M-Tron sets or on a dedicated Series 26 orbital display base.
Modification Potential
The power-arm assembly is highly modular and can be used to upgrade other classic space figures.
Overall Assessment
9/10 - A perfect 'purist' update to a classic theme with excellent value for the detail provided.