diff --git a/code/modules/nifsoft/nif_softshop.dm b/code/modules/nifsoft/nif_softshop.dm
index 1ac271036d2..1c63472ed44 100644
--- a/code/modules/nifsoft/nif_softshop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/nifsoft/nif_softshop.dm
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/vending/nifsoft_shop/power_change()
 	..()
+	if(!entopic) return //Early APC init(), ignore
 	if(stat & BROKEN)
 		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]-broken"
 		entopic.hide()