Last month, the Octocat figurine was released, bringing GitHub's mascot into the third dimension after years of thematic illustrations. The design process involved navigating the complexities of translating the Octocat's anthropomorphic features into a vinyl figurine, such as blending octopus and feline traits while incorporating human characteristics like expressive eyes for relatability. A significant design challenge was deciding the tentacle count, ultimately choosing a pentagon configuration to balance the figurine's weight and maintain its paradoxical nature as both a land and sea creature. The packaging was also carefully considered to reflect the value of the figurine, opting for simplicity to best showcase the product. The final product, developed with the help of Dead Zebra, successfully captures the essence of the beloved mascot, much to the excitement of its creators.