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Tesla’s $40 ‘mini’ Optimus bot action figure sold out but you can purchase it for $1300 from…

Tesla's Optimus bot action figure, a miniature replica of their humanoid robot, sold out very quickly. The action figure is highly detailed and posable. The full-size Optimus robot is planned for limited production next year. These initial robots will be used internally by Tesla. Tesla plans to increase production in 2026. The second generation will be available for purchase.
Tesla’s $40 ‘mini’ Optimus bot action figure sold out but you can purchase it for $1300 from…
Tesla's recently launched miniature Optimus bot action figure has proven to be a smash hit, selling out in less than 24 hours, a report has said. It is a 1:10 scale replica of the company's humanoid robot, Optimus, that captured the attention of fans last month.
According to a report by USA Today, the Tesla Bot action figure that is priced at $40 is now listed for up to $1,300 on resale sites. While the initial stock has been depleted, interested buyers can still buy the figure at the original price. Those who want to purchase the figure from Tesla at its original price can sign up to receive notifications about the toy's restock.

Why is Tesla Bot action figure is popular


The Tesla Bot action figure boasts impressive detail with over 40 individual parts and 20 points of articulation, allowing for a wide range of poses and movements.
“Your mini autonomous assistant and humanoid friend. The Tesla Bot Action Figure is a 1:10-scale collectable and playable figurine precision engineered with over 40 individual parts and 20 points of articulation to look—and move—like our Gen 2 humanoid robot,” the description of the Tesla Bot action figure says.
The package contains one each of a bot figurine, a charging stand and a CyberHammer.

Tesla's humanoid robots launch


Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's humanoid robot, Optimus, will enter limited production early next year. However, these initial units will be exclusively for Tesla's internal use, allowing the company to refine the technology and "iron out the issues" before a wider release.

Musk outlined the production roadmap during an earnings call on July 23, stating that Tesla plans to ramp up production of Optimus in 2026.
“We expect to have several thousand Optimus robots produced and doing useful things by the end of next year in the Tesla factories,” the billionaire and Tesla CEO said during the call.
At that point, the second-generation version of the robot will be available for purchase by external customers.
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