Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass Octopunch

CookSux · 05-01-2012, 07:56 PM

The next Transformers exclusive from Botcon 2012 is the Heroic Decepticon Octopunch. Food for thought,*why are the Decepticons still called Decepticons in the Shattered Glass universe? They should be named*Honorcons or something along those lines. This figure came packaged with Spinister and offered as an add-on souvenir package. Here's the review.

Shattered Glass Octopunch

Alt Mode: Shattered Glass*Octopunch is just a simple repaint of Transformers Hunt for the Decepticons*Sea Spray. There is absolutely nothing new, save for the tentacle/duck print on the roof of the vehicle. The deco doesn't do much for me, and is something that I'd completely glance past in retail. I also want to mention that Octopunch's true alt mode is a crab, not a hovercraft.

Robot Mode: If you have Sea Spray, you're not going to find anything elaborate here. Nothing has been remolded. With that said, I don't know how I feel about throwing a Reprolabel Decepticon sticker to convert it into a standard Classics Octopunch. While I don't mind it not having an alternate deep diver helmet or a monstrous head, there's something I just can't subscribe to. The deco is boring and uninspired.

Overall: Here's my question... why would FunPub go out of their way to waste an exclusive slot with Octopunch? I probably would have liked this much more if it was just labelled as Shattered Glass Sea Spray instead. A Shattered Glass deco should not look like the original one. So what's so Shattered Glass about it? What were they thinking? Even the retail version of Sea Spray has more paint apps than this con exclusive does, and that's absurd. I'll be honest with you guys, I'm on the fence about selling mine. Where did my money go for this toy? This cheap repaint is definitely the worst exclusive this year.

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MegaMoonMan · 05-01-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CookSux

I probably would have liked this much more if it was just labelled as Shattered Glass Sea Spray instead.

So...just call it that then. Might have to scrub the ducks off first.

Bumblebee765 · 05-01-2012, 08:19 PM

I'm really interested by this figure. I may have to pick him up someday in the future, when/if I start collecting Shattered Glass. I've considered it a bunch of times, but then I realize how expensive it would be to collect Shattered Glass...

Dinodigger97 · 05-01-2012, 09:38 PM

I like it. I just don't get the blue paint on his helmet though. I can't help but get an image of that bald guy from Dungeons & Dragons in my head every time I see SG Octopunch.

And the ducks.....GOD THE DUCKS!!!!!!

BScorpinok75 · 05-02-2012, 01:44 AM

Nice pics! I will be slapping so D'cons symbols on him and he will be my Classic-verse Octopunch. But, I am hoping for a solid upgrade kit for him.

General Tekno · 05-02-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinodigger97

I like it. I just don't get the blue paint on his helmet though. I can't help but get an image of that bald guy from Dungeons & Dragons in my head every time I see SG Octopunch.

And the ducks.....GOD THE DUCKS!!!!!!

The rebreather on the original toy was blue, and part of his torso mold.

On this figure, since it's an updated diver's helmet, the rebreather is on the helmet itself.

Anguirus · 05-02-2012, 02:54 PM

This was also the weak figure of the set for me. You had to get it if you wanted that glorious Spinister though.

I will say the Octopunch vs. Octopunch battle in the comic is pretty funny, but it doesn't make the toy really any better.

Nefud · 05-02-2012, 04:07 PM

Sometimes when I really loathe a figure, it helps to read people happily gushing about it. Makes me feel like "hey, this one wasn't for me, but look at all the people that are happy about it."

With that in mind, I just wanted to let you guys know that this is the one Botcon 2012 figure I was really excited for, and the only one I bought. It came in the mail today, I slapped a proper decepticon symbol on his chest, put Terradive's trident (soon to be repainted yellow and chrome) in his hands, and I couldn't be happier with it.

I'm a huge sucker for the Bludgeon/Skullgrin school of Classics Pretenders, and this might be my favorite one of the bunch.

videriant · 05-02-2012, 05:37 PM

I ended up liking the figure more then I thought. I loath the mold as Seaspray because of his legs but can put up with it as Octopunch.

Too bad the pontoons don't fold up nicely on the bottom. They would have made perfect crab legs.

Nefud · 05-02-2012, 05:54 PM

That's awesome.

05-01-2012, 07:56 PM	#1
CookSux Infectious Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,648 Location: Los Angeles Collection Count: Too many, yet not enough News Credits: 8	Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass Octopunch The next Transformers exclusive from Botcon 2012 is the Heroic Decepticon Octopunch. Food for thought,why are the Decepticons still called Decepticons in the Shattered Glass universe? They should be namedHonorcons or something along those lines. This figure came packaged with Spinister and offered as an add-on souvenir package. Here's the review. Shattered Glass Octopunch Alt Mode: Shattered GlassOctopunch is just a simple repaint of Transformers Hunt for the DecepticonsSea Spray. There is absolutely nothing new, save for the tentacle/duck print on the roof of the vehicle. The deco doesn't do much for me, and is something that I'd completely glance past in retail. I also want to mention that Octopunch's true alt mode is a crab, not a hovercraft. Robot Mode: If you have Sea Spray, you're not going to find anything elaborate here. Nothing has been remolded. With that said, I don't know how I feel about throwing a Reprolabel Decepticon sticker to convert it into a standard Classics Octopunch. While I don't mind it not having an alternate deep diver helmet or a monstrous head, there's something I just can't subscribe to. The deco is boring and uninspired. Overall: Here's my question... why would FunPub go out of their way to waste an exclusive slot with Octopunch? I probably would have liked this much more if it was just labelled as Shattered Glass Sea Spray instead. A Shattered Glass deco should not look like the original one. So what's so Shattered Glass about it? What were they thinking? Even the retail version of Sea Spray has more paint apps than this con exclusive does, and that's absurd. I'll be honest with you guys, I'm on the fence about selling mine. Where did my money go for this toy? This cheap repaint is definitely the worst exclusive this year. For more pictures, check out The Rabbit Haul *TheRabbitHaul B/S/T * Feedback**

05-01-2012, 08:19 PM	#3
Bumblebee765 Wrecker Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,585 Location: Earth Collection Count: 29 (Not counting fast food Kids Meal Toys)	I'm really interested by this figure. I may have to pick him up someday in the future, when/if I start collecting Shattered Glass. I've considered it a bunch of times, but then I realize how expensive it would be to collect Shattered Glass... TransFormers: NASCAR Fan Fiction Series: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Image Credit: tanDLC

05-02-2012, 01:44 AM	#5
BScorpinok75 Squadron X Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,691 Location: Onboard the Pale Fire Collection Count: Most Classics (CHUG) Figures That Have Retail Releases	Nice pics! I will be slapping so D'cons symbols on him and he will be my Classic-verse Octopunch. But, I am hoping for a solid upgrade kit for him. FS: Wings of Honor Banzaitron, TFCC Nexus Prime, TFCC Nightbeat, Wal-Mart Divebomb, United Windcharger/Wipeout, G.I Joes, Animated, etc.

05-02-2012, 02:54 PM	#7
Anguirus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,270 Collection Count: Pleading the fifth. News Credits: 5	This was also the weak figure of the set for me. You had to get it if you wanted that glorious Spinister though. I will say the Octopunch vs. Octopunch battle in the comic is pretty funny, but it doesn't make the toy really any better. NEW Sale and Trade Thread,Feedback Thread,Wanted Thread

05-02-2012, 04:07 PM	#8
Nefud Terrorcon Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,502	Sometimes when I really loathe a figure, it helps to read people happily gushing about it. Makes me feel like "hey, this one wasn't for me, but look at all the people that are happy about it." With that in mind, I just wanted to let you guys know that this is the one Botcon 2012 figure I was really excited for, and the only one I bought. It came in the mail today, I slapped a proper decepticon symbol on his chest, put Terradive's trident (soon to be repainted yellow and chrome) in his hands, and I couldn't be happier with it. I'm a huge sucker for the Bludgeon/Skullgrin school of Classics Pretenders, and this might be my favorite one of the bunch. "O cruel, needless misunderstanding! O stubborn, self-willed exile from the loving breast! Two gin-scented tears trickled down the sides of his nose. But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Hasbro's new deluxe class size."

05-02-2012, 05:37 PM	#9
videriant TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,242 Location: Houston, Texas News Credits: 3	I ended up liking the figure more then I thought. I loath the mold as Seaspray because of his legs but can put up with it as Octopunch. Too bad the pontoons don't fold up nicely on the bottom. They would have made perfect crab legs. Feedback Thread - Sale Thread - Email/Paypal :videriant.tf@gmail.com Unofficial TFCC FAQ Hasbro and Takara are parents that have raised the family for almost 30 years, clothed you, fed you, provided for you. 3P's are the distant relatives that you see once a year when they bring you a cool birthday present.

05-02-2012, 05:54 PM	#10
Nefud Terrorcon Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,502	That's awesome. "O cruel, needless misunderstanding! O stubborn, self-willed exile from the loving breast! Two gin-scented tears trickled down the sides of his nose. But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Hasbro's new deluxe class size."