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News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed May 03, 2017 8:45 am

bodrock wrote:Also inspired by Robocop!

AWESOME! "Freeze citizen!"

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Wed May 03, 2017 11:40 am

PROWL Patrol, roll call!

: Everybody Hates Highbrow

-Prowl: The Prick
-Barricade: The Bad Cop
-Ironhide: The (Serious) Business
-Fastlane: The Rookie
-Highbrow: The Braggart
-Chromia: The Street-Smarts
-Quickswitch: The Backup
-Loudmouth: The Siren!
-Punch: The Vice

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Thu May 04, 2017 2:45 am

There's something charming about the overly simplistic Pretender shell that houses the real Octopunch -- a little guy who's not even Legends class, but better than your average plastic mini-cassette (non-MP!).

I can imagine if I had grown up with these, I certainly would have lost all the accessories -- but there would have been a lot of stories to tell!

: Fits like a glove

: Glub glub

: Wanna fight?

: For Hodor!

: WANTED: Crab Legs

: A Shell & His Shellfish

: Shellin'

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu May 04, 2017 10:29 am

Such a neat little dude. I wish I had one.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu May 04, 2017 10:58 am

So dumb. So silly. So cool. I love it!

Love the characterizations for the Prowl Patrol too! ;)^

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Thu May 04, 2017 11:38 am

shajaki wrote:Such a neat little dude. I wish I had one.

me too

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Thu May 04, 2017 4:14 pm

Shajaki & Will -- I was always kinda interested in the Pretenders (within the past 3 years, anyway!), but the prices have always been a bit ridiculous & highly variable. Some will sell you just the shell for cheap, but if you're a completionist and need all the accessories, you may want to be prepared to be nickel&dimed to death.

Octopunch was one of the subsequent releases, after the large Pretenders were initially produced & introduced. But as you can see, there's still plenty of fun to be had.

Hey Cobo! It was silly-stupid fun taking these pics! But I guess I always go for that. 'm glad you liked the mini-dossiers of the PROWL Patrol -- I wouldn't mind taking more pics. I was originally gonna have several shots of each team member helping Prowl "make the right choice"..... :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Fri May 05, 2017 10:06 am

I actually have Octopunch. Well, the inner bot anyways (no crab legs unfortunately). And until you started posting these pics I had no idea what it was :lol:

I just thought he was some Micromaster Crab. I'd love to have a complete one now that I know!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Fri May 05, 2017 12:28 pm

shajaki wrote:I actually have Octopunch. Well, the inner bot anyways (no crab legs unfortunately). And until you started posting these pics I had no idea what it was I just thought he was some Micromaster Crab. I'd love to have a complete one now that I know!

Really though! I'm still shocked by how much I enjoy the little guy -- and still want to hunt down more. I draw the line at $20-$30 for at least the shell + robot, and they gotta be in good/great shape.

When you look at the accessories, I should clarify - you won't be paying in nickels and dimes, but fives and tens. #thievery #demand #supply #ebay

: Gimme yer accessories

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sat May 06, 2017 9:59 am

He finally arrived from China -- my TFCC 2010 Punch/Counterpunch KO.

: They even replicated the TFCC box

: Say hi to the bad guy

: Letz Pretend

: Autobot!

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Although both persona-bots look pretty good, it doesn't completely eliminate my potential need for the original G1 incarnation.

: Punch!

I'm wondering if I should put faction symbols on him -- rub sign woulda been best, no doubt. But I'd also have him join the PROWL Patrol!

: Counterpunch!!

With that said, he's definitely a knockout knockoff!

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Sat May 06, 2017 10:09 am

hows the quality.

got any links on where to buy it

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sat May 06, 2017 10:50 am

Hey Bee!

The quality is good -- joints are tight (for the most part - not as bad as TR Skullcruncher), everything tabs together (although the jetpack/armor parts is not a perfect for one of the tabs), no stickers to worry about and paint apps are clean. The quality on the head is about an 8/10 -- a little rough around the visor and the paint could be touched-up to perfection.

Here's where I got him:
https://www.ioffer.com/i/chms-ko-punch- ... -512387056

I'm certainly glad I paid $60 as opposed to $120 for the real deal -- he's perfect alongside other CHUGs. :RUBSIGN:

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:04 am

Octopunch ain't getting a romantic interest anytime soon.

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: Octo&Punch

: 3...2...1, LETZ JAM

: Target acquired

: Octo-KICK!!

: Remain silent, insect...-icon

Prowl probably made a mistake by letting Octopunch join Counterpunch on the PROWL Patrol's Vice squad. :RUBSIGN:

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sun May 07, 2017 8:03 am

Nice carpet. :-P

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Sun May 07, 2017 8:06 am

Va'al wrote:Nice carpet.

sixo in disquise

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:58 am

Bumblebee21 wrote:
Va'al wrote:Nice carpet.

sixo in disquise

LOL I know it!

The cityscape kid-carpet is almost okay, but that other one's just not a cool texture/background.....I am feeling limited by my photo shoot locations! :-P

Current locales include:
-On top of a MacBook with stainless steel fridge background
-White stool with stainless steel fridge background
-On my desk in the study/home office
-In the Cupboard
-On a crappy rug that has streets/cityscape
-On a crappy tan rug in the playroom

I'd prefer outside shots, or at least a larger area to help suspend my disbelief for these pics! I've though of those random diorama/background scenes that some of the online stores offer....but ANGTFDat

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News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:02 am

Hey, my background for a looooooong while was swirly red wallpaper. I judge not.
Snark maybe, but no judging. You got good bots and shots and meme(ots?).

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:10 am

Va'al wrote:Hey, my background for a looooooong while was swirly red wallpaper. I judge not.
Snark maybe, but no judging. You got good bots and shots and meme(ots?).

Thanks, Va'al - I know yer teasin'.

I love your shots and organic backgrounds, so I'd like to expand my scope & range!

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:22 am

bodrock wrote:
Va'al wrote:Hey, my background for a looooooong while was swirly red wallpaper. I judge not.
Snark maybe, but no judging. You got good bots and shots and meme(ots?).

Thanks, Va'al - I know yer teasin'.

I love your shots and organic backgrounds, so I'd like to expand my scope & range!

*zooms in*

I see what you did there.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:38 am

Va'al wrote:
bodrock wrote:
Va'al wrote:Hey, my background for a looooooong while was swirly red wallpaper. I judge not.
Snark maybe, but no judging. You got good bots and shots and meme(ots?).

Thanks, Va'al - I know yer teasin'.

I love your shots and organic backgrounds, so I'd like to expand my scope & range!

*zooms in*

I see what you did there.

Thinking of cameras, I need an incarnation of G1 Reflector!!

: Sendin' in my points!

I could settle for this though (maybe).

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News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:46 pm

Whoaaaaaaa! Votron Soundwave camera is DOPE!
Where do I get a Star Shooter?

Don't those legs look just like G1 Soundwave's? Strange and wonderful!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:01 pm

Cobotron wrote:Whoaaaaaaa! Votron Soundwave camera is DOPE!
Where do I get a Star Shooter?

Don't those legs look just like G1 Soundwave's? Strange and wonderful!

About $50+, Cobo!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Voltron-S ... 0657081814

It's like Soundwave, Voltron and Reflector had a baby.....named Star Shooter. :michaelbay:

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Thu May 11, 2017 9:56 am

It didn't take long before Counterpunch broke too many rules for Prowl to handle -- so he put me, Punch, on notice. 'BOT NOTICE

: Punch & Judy (Lifeline)

: Season 3

This gave me time to catch up with an old flame, and follow-up on a rumor about a dead friend who may not be quite dead yet.

: wat

Octo happened to know this Decepticon merc named Shadow, who had information on Skids; he was also eager to to help....

: Let's rock, baby

: Reservoir Bots

: Octothoughts

: Mexican Standoff...?

In this postwar era towards "peace", I found out who my true friends were -- and that I was more Protectobot than Predacon.

: Towards Peace

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Thu May 11, 2017 10:37 am

Peace Through Tyranny!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Fri May 12, 2017 2:59 am

william-james88 wrote:Peace Through Tyranny!

If I ever get Megz2.0, that's what the memes and shots would be all about!

I'm intrigued by what IDW has planned for Megatron, but in my heart he will always default to peace through tyranny!