BotCon 2008 introduced one of the most popular and enduring alternate universes in Transformers history: Shattered Glass, a mirror world where Autobots are evil and Decepticons are heroic. Held in Cincinnati, Ohio, the event’s exclusives flipped fan expectations and kicked off an entire subline of Shattered Glass redecos and lore that would expand over the next decade.

Box Set – Shattered Glass (5-Pack):

• Optimus Prime – Classics Voyager Optimus redeco in purple and maroon

• Grimlock – Classics Grimlock redeco in G1 comic-style colors

• Starscream – Classics Starscream redeco in heroic Jetfire-like white and red

• Goldbug – Classics Bumblebee retool with a new head sculpt

• Jazz – Classics Deluxe Jazz redeco (based on the Cybertron Crosswise mold)

Attendee & Souvenir Figures:

• Megatron & Rodimus – Heroic Megatron (Energon Megatron redeco) & corrupted Rodimus (Classics Rodimus redeco)

• Sideswipe – Shattered Glass red-and-black redeco of Classics Sideswipe

• Blurr – Armada Blurr redeco (homaging G1 and Targetmaster versions)

• Razorclaw & Elita-1 – Energon Razorclaw redeco and redeco of Energon Arcee

• Ricochet – Black repaint of Jazz (souvenir companion to Goldbug)

• Minerva (Custom Class) – Redeco of Energon Arcee with unique parts (first toy of the G1 Masterforce character)

BotCon 2008 was the first full immersion into Shattered Glass fiction, flipping familiar loyalties, dialogue, and design expectations. It remains one of the most requested and collected BotCon themes, with multiple characters later revived in Generations and Hasbro Pulse exclusives.

At TFSource, browse a rotating stock of BotCon 2008 Transformers exclusives, including sealed Shattered Glass box sets, souvenir 2-packs, and rare attendee-only redecos. With stackable preorders, Source Points rewards, and free shipping on qualified orders, TFSource is your top source for multiverse collectibles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Shattered Glass?
A: Shattered Glass is an alternate Transformers universe where Autobots are evil and Decepticons are heroic. BotCon 2008 marked the debut of this continuity in toy form and fiction.

Q: What figures were in the main 2008 box set?
A: The Shattered Glass 5-pack included:

• Optimus Prime

• Grimlock

• Starscream

• Goldbug

• Jazz

Q: What other exclusives were offered?
A: Additional figures included Megatron & Rodimus, Sideswipe, Blurr, Razorclaw & Elita-1, Ricochet, and Minerva (custom class).

Q: Are these figures based on existing molds?
A: Yes. All figures are redecos or retools of existing Classics, Energon, or Cybertron Trilogy molds with new fiction, paint schemes, and character alignments.

Q: Does TFSource carry BotCon 2008 exclusives?
A: Yes. TFSource frequently stocks sealed box sets, souvenir packs, and Shattered Glass favorites like Prime, Megatron, or Goldbug—when available.