BotCon 2012 was a collision of universes—bringing the heroic Decepticons of Shattered Glass face-to-face with their evil counterparts from the Classics G1 timeline. Held in Dallas, Texas, this multiverse-spanning convention featured bold redecos, deep lore tie-ins, and some of the most visually distinct figures from the entire Fun Publications run.
Box Set – Invasion (5-Pack):
Ultra Magnus – Reveal the Shield G2 Optimus redeco with skull-themed trailer
Treadshot – Generations Warpath redeco
Soundwave – Cybertron Soundwave redeco with SG colors
Tracks – Reveal the Shield Tracks redeco in heroic purple
Kick-Over – Reveal the Shield Jazz redeco (SG Jazz homage)
Attendee & Souvenir Figures:
Metalhawk – Generations Thunderwing redeco with a new human-style head sculpt
Octopunch – Hunt for the Decepticons Sea Spray redeco with a new head
Spinister & Huffer 2-Pack – Tomahawk and Generations Huffer redecos
Shattered Glass Optimus Prime (Custom Class) – Redeco of Reveal the Shield G2 Prime with battle damage deco
BotCon 2012's Invasion box set symbolized a full crossover of Fun Pub’s two main timelines. Standouts like Metalhawk (with a rare human-faced sculpt) and Overlord (blending Masterforce and G1) became instant convention centerpieces, while troop-builder favorites like Octopunch and Spinister added army-expanding depth.
At TFSource, browse BotCon 2012 exclusives, including sealed Invasion box sets, souvenir packs, and rare characters like Metalhawk and Octopunch. With stackable preorders, Source Points rewards, and free shipping on qualified orders, TFSource delivers collector-grade convention exclusives with trusted service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the theme of BotCon 2012? A: The theme was Invasion, featuring a crossover between the Shattered Glass universe and the Classics G1 timeline, creating a multiverse-style showdown.
Q: What figures were in the 2012 box set? A: The 5-pack included:
Ultra Magnus
Treadshot
Soundwave
Tracks
Kick-Over
Q: What were the most sought-after souvenirs? A: Metalhawk (with a new human-style head), Overlord, and Octopunch stood out, alongside the Spinister & Huffer 2-pack.
Q: What made Shattered Glass Optimus Prime in 2012 different? A: This custom class exclusive featured battle damage paint apps and was only available to custom class participants.
Q: Does TFSource carry BotCon 2012 exclusives? A: Yes. TFSource frequently stocks sealed sets, souvenir figures, and custom class redecos from BotCon 2012, depending on availability.
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