Its a homage to Alternators Shockblast in Alternators Shockblast colors.

The only thing Shattered Glass here is the title and the backstory. Just words. Nothing to do with the toy itself.

 

This is exactly the kind of feelings the customs class fig should generate, I think. As the most unobtainable of the Botcon figs, the sweet spot seems to be something that is a fun bonus but not indispensable for most people.

Soooo.... for all those who don't like it, who wants to sell me theirs?  

 

I definitely don't disagree with you there. The thing that I like about this is there's precedent set for a Jazz to Shockwave repaint with Alternators. They kept the coloring in-line with what I'd expect from a non-SG Shockwave toy, so I should be able to slap a giant 'con sticker on him and have him be very passable as a Classics Shockwave.

My only concern at this point is the execution on the head sculpt.

 

damn it.

 

That is what i am about to say,Shockwave's brother in the making.

 

True, but where would the average person place it in their collection? It's too small for Alternators, so the default would be to place it in the classics SG group.

 

Its not supposed to go in Alternators. Its only based on an Alternators toy. Its still a Universe Classics mold so it goes in the same lines that Jazz fits into.

 

Cool!


I mean, it isn't "Botcon Custom Class aftermarket price" good (then again, I don't think anything is), but it's still really cool! It helps that Alt Shockwave is one of my favorite toys.

 

I disagree, but whatever. To each their own.

 

I agree. SG Shockwave - SG symbol = Classics Shockwave, assuming the alternate head works. He's still purple, after all.

Although it's not like most of us will ever have the luxury to have that problem.  

 

I like it, really wish I got in to the class

 

Why wouldn't they be able to call it Shockwave? Hasbro has rights to the name & Botcon has used major character names before.

 

There's already a SG Shockwave: Shockwave (SG) - Transformers Wiki

 

I'm pretty pumped about this, pending the Shockwave head reveal. I feel bad for those in the custom class that don't like this (and for those not going that do), but the anticipation for my first BotCon just skyrocketed.

 

I couldn't agree more!

Will you let me smell your custom class figure? Please?   Sure I am butthurt it's a Jazz mold but I am glad it wasn't a lame duck choice of a figure. I would have preferred a black Tracks so it would sting less.   Ultimately I am happy for the classes, solid choice.

 

Wow that's...suuuuper meta.

 

So? Its not like toylines don't have multiple toys for the same character in the same continuity. How many Bumblebees were released in DOTM & they were the same character. I really doubt fans would have freaked out over it.

 

You can smell my custom class figure all you want good sir  

 

Your brother-in-law is there?

 

Yes. Well, soon to be brother-in-law. They're not married yet.