Octopunch
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Octopunch is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers series. The first was introduced in 1989.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Octopunch is the "Terror of the Deep". He has a small gun and a big gun. Octopunch is a crab creature that feels like metal. He has a helmet. On Shell Attack mode he is armed with vice-like tentacles that can stick to any surface, his mask and helmet. Octopunch can wrestle whales to a standstill. Octopunch doesn't steal treasure or find artifacts in the ocean - he normally wrecks cruise ships or submarines. Sometimes he sticks on them. He is noted for being able to stick to objects.[1]
Marvel Comics
Octopunch appears first in the Marvel UK comics as part of the 'Mayhem Attack Squad'. They encounter the Dinobots. [2] He appears several issues later, where the Squad's activities are put on hold when they are distracted by the National Guard. [3] Later, an incident causes Ocotpunch to fire a shot which wakes up the entity known as Primus; his panicked reaction wakens the planet eating Unicron. [4] The character also appears in "Transformers" #71 - "Surrender!" (October 1990).[5]
Condor Verlag
In a story called "By their Blasters you shall know them ...!" from Transformers Comic-Magazin issue #12 by German comic publisher Condor Verlag Optimus Prime instructs Backstreet, Bumblebee and Ruckus on how to identify Autobots from Decepticons in battle using the Ark's computer. Octopunch is one of those he displays to the Autobots. This story identifies Octopunch as an Autobot.[6]
Toys
- Generation 1 Pretender Octopunch (1989)
- A new mold.[7]
Shattered Glass
Octopunch a heroic Decepticon. He turns into a hovercraft.
Toys
- Timelines Voyager Treadshot (2012)
- A recolor of Transformers Seaspray. A Botcon 2012 exclusive.
References
- ↑ Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers The Ultimate Guide. DK Publications. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-7566-3012-6.
- ↑ "Transformers" UK issue #229 (August 5th 1989)
- ↑ "Transformers" UK #238 (30th September 1989)
- ↑ "Transformers" UK issue #259–261 (Mid-December 1989)
- ↑ Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers: The Ultimate Guide. DK Publishing Inc.. p. 42. ISBN 1405304618.
- ↑ Robert Mann (w). "By their Blasters you shall know them ...!" Transformers Comic-Magazin 12 (December 1990), Condor Verlag
- ↑ Bellemo, Mark (2007). Transformers: Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 228. ISBN 0896894452.
