Evan Brooks
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Evan Brooks is a designer and cat dad at Hasbro currently working on the Generations mega-brand. He generally takes point on the "86" imprint of the Studio Series toyline and similar Generation 1 cartoon style product. While his fastidious attention to detail may make him the design team's go-to "cartoon accuracy guy," it should not be mistaken for base geewunnery. Some of the multitudes he contains include Studio Series' High Moon-heavy Gamer Edition imprint, a litany of deep cut exclusives based on IDW Publishing's beloved run of comics, and, when truly left to his own devices, huge immaculate reproductions of headliners from TakaraTomy's veritable Silmarillion of Japan-exclusive extra seasons. Please don't yell at him about Soundwave's shins, he is doing his best.
Evan grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio, and went to the Columbus College of Art and Design.
Outside of the Transformers office, he has been known to pitch in on Hasbro's other TakaraTomy collabs on the Zoids and Beyblade franchises as part of his overall "Japanese Brands" remit. He was previously a member of the Kre-O team back when that was a thing.
As of 2024 Evan has inherited the position of "movie tie-in guy" from departing Design Manager Sam Smith and is thus the de facto creative lead overall for the Studio Series toyline.<ref>Interview with Evan on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>
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Known design projects
[edit]Kre-O
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Battle Changers<ref name="TripleEvan">Interview with Brooks on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>
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Kreon Triple Changer (canceled) |
Generations
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Power of the Primes
[edit]- Evolution Nemesis Prime with Nemesis Pax and Decepticon Giza (his first "proper"<ref>I.e. non-Kre-O</ref> Transformers project)
- Wreck-Gar
War for Cybertron: Kingdom
[edit]- Core Class Megatron
- Cyclonus<ref>Design notes on Selects Cyclonus from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram</ref>
Studio Series
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Rise of the Beasts
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Voyager Class
[edit]Leader Class
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Studio Series '86 (The Transformers: The Movie)
[edit]Core Class
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Deluxe Class
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Voyager Class
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Leader Class
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Commander Class
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Other
[edit]- Devastator
- Autobot Perceptor / Ratbat / Ramhorn multipack
Gamer Edition
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- War for Cybertron Gamer Edition Optimus Prime
- War for Cybertron Gamer Edition Starscream
- War for Cybertron Gamer Edition Sideswipe
- War for Cybertron Gamer Edition Decepticon Soldier
- War for Cybertron Gamer Edition Autobot Ratchet
- War for Cybertron Gamer Edition Skywarp
- War for Cybertron Ironhide
- War for Cybertron Thundercracker
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Transformers One
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Buzzworthy Bumblebee
[edit]- 86-02BB Kup
- 86-13BB Cliffjumper
- "Death scene 2-pack"
(86-20BB Prowl & 86-24BB Ironhide)
Legacy
[edit]2022
[edit]- Bomb-burst<ref name="August22"/>
- A Hero is Born 2-Pack (Orion Pax and Alpha Trion w/ Vector Sigma)
Wreck 'N Rule Collection
[edit]- Autobot Springer<ref>Design notes on Legacy Springer from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram</ref>
- Diaclone Universe Twin Twist
Evolution
[edit]- War Dawn 2-pack (Dion and Autobot Erial)
- Core Class
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- Dinobot Slug
- Dinobot Sludge
- Soundblaster
- Grimlock
- Nemesis Prime
- Thundercracker
- Dinobot Scarr
- Dinobot Swoop
- Dinobot Snarl<ref>Design notes on Legacy Swoop and Scarr from Evan on Instagram</ref>
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- Deluxe Class
- Voyager Class
Pre-Cybertronian War
[edit]- Rise of Tyranny 2-Pack (Miner Megatron and Senator Ratbat)
- Humble Origins 2-Pack (Data Clerk Orion Pax and Senator Shockwave)
- Deadeye Duel 2-Pack (Ascenticon Kaskade VS Senate Guard Autobot Javelin)
- Nacelle
- Nova Prime
Toxitron Collection
[edit]United
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HasLab
[edit]- Victory Saber
(Star Saber and Victory Leo with with Holi and Fire) - Deathsaurus
(with Tigerchest, Eaglechest, Boater, and Pīpō) (Transformers consultant for HasLab department) - Omega Prime
(Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Autobot Bluebolts, and Cerebros) - Liokaiser
(Leozak, Drillhorn, Gaihawk, Ellbat, Jaruga, Killbison and Deathcobra
with Lion, Rhino, Hawk, Bat, Jaguar, Bull and Cobra Chest Animals)
Generations Selects
[edit]Collaborative
[edit]- Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank and Baroness
- Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker with Sgt. Stalker
- Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine with Zartan and Zarana (and Ravage)
- Kurama & Gamakichi
Comic Edition
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Age of the Primes
[edit]- Autobot Bumper
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Timelines (2025)
[edit]- Timelines Optimus Prime / Timelines Starscream
- Timelines Bumblebee / Timelines Megatron
- Age of Samurai Optimus Prime / Age of Samurai Starscream
- Age of Samurai Bumblebee / Age of Samurai Megatron
Void Rivals
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[edit]Generation 1 molds
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Generations molds
[edit]Convention appearances
[edit]- San Diego Comic-Con 2022
- Hasbro Pulse Con 2022
- San Diego Comic-Con 2023
- Hasbro Pulse Con 2023
- San Diego Comic-Con 2024
- Hasbro Pulse Con 2024
- Megacon Orlando 2025
- San-Diego Comic-Con 2025
- New York Comic Con 2025
- MCM London 2025
- Lucca Comics & Games 2025
- New York Toy Fair 2026
Hasbro Pulse web content appearances
[edit]Livestreams
[edit]- October 16, 2020's "Hasbro Pulse | Fan First Friday: Transformers Livestream" on YouTube, with Rachel Fleming and Amanda Granato.
- May 21, 2021's "Hasbro Pulse | Fan First Friday: Transformers Livestream" on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae.
- August 13, 2021's "Fan First Friday | Transformers Livestream" on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Isabella Weiss.
- August 27, 2021's "Hasbro Pulse | Fan First Friday | Transformers Livestream" on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae.
- September 22, 2021's "Haslab Transformers Live Stream" on Twitter, hosted by voice actor [[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}Christopher Sabat|{{#if:||Christopher Sabat}}]] with Amanda Granato.
- February 4, 2022's "Fan First Friday | Transformers Livestream" on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Isabella Weiss, Sam Smith, and Mark Maher.
- August 16, 2022's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Delaney Norris, Sam Smith, Isabella Weiss, and Mark Maher.
- November 29, 2022's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae.
- January 31, 2023's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Delaney Norris, Mark Maher and Ben MacCrae.
- February 6, 2023's Hasbro's Transformers Team Roundtable Q&A February 2023 - Origin Jazz Revealed! recorded on the Seibertron.com YouTube channel, with Delaney Norris, Sam Smith, Ben MacCrae, and Mark Maher
- April 4, 2023's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Mark Maher, Sam Smith and Shogo Hasui.
- May 16, 2023's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Sixo.
- June 20, 2023's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Mark Maher, and Rich Pellegrino.
- November 14, 2023's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Mark Maher.
- January 30, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers: Legacy RID 2001 Omega Prime HasLab Fanstream | January 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae.
- February 21, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers HasLab: Legacy RID 2001 Omega Prime | Painted Model Reveal on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae.
- March 7, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 7, 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Mark Maher.
- March 14, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 14, 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Mark Maher.
- March 21, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 21, 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Mark Maher.
- March 28, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 28, 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Mark Maher, Kelly Rose, and Matt Ferguson.
- April 25, 2024's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Mark Maher.
- May 14, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Kelly Rose.
- July 26, 2024's Sit Down with Hasbro Product Designers: Lenny & Evan @ Hasbro Pulse SDCC 2024 on YouTube, with Jordan Hembrough and Lenny Panzica.
- July 26, 2024's Transformers SDCC 2024 Brand Panel Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse with Nate Purswell.
- July 28, 2024's Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime Conversion with Tomo Tatsumi @ SDCC 2024 on YouTube, with Tomoki Tatsumi.
- October 27, 2024's 1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event 2024! on YouTube, with Nate Purswell and Mark Maher.
- January 10, 2025's Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime HasLab - Official Unboxing! with Emily Bader.
- March 21, 2025's Final Days to Back #Transformers #HasLab Liokaiser—See What’s New! with Emily Bader.
- June 24, 2025's Transformers Studio Series Fanstream | June 2025 | Hasbro Pulse on YouTube, with Nate Purswell.
- July 25, 2025's Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse on YouTube, with Mark Maher and Nate Purswell.
- October 10, 2025's Hasbro Action Brands NYCC 2025 Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse on YouTube, with Nate Purswell.
- February 3, 2026's Transformers Age of the Primes Deep Dive | In-Hand Look at the New Wave | February 2026 on YouTube, with Mark Maher and Nate Purswell.
- February 15, 2026's Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026 on YouTube, with Mark Maher and Nate Purswell.
Articles
[edit]- Unboxed
- First Look Video (for HasLab Victory Saber's first engineering pilot or "EP1")
- HasLab Preview
- First Looks at HasLab Deathsaurus Early Sample (another EP1)
- Unboxing the Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus packaging walkthrough with Ben MacCrae
Other appearances
[edit]- October 4, 2024's Exclusive First Look! Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime HasLab EP-1 Sample! on YouTube
Notes
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- Brooks has a pretty respectable Transformers collection himself, and his display shelves provide a regular background and occasional source of figure comparisons in his livestream appearances.
- According to fellow designer and fellow Transformers nerd Mark Maher, Brooks was personally responsible for the noticeable pivot to deep cuts in the Kre-O Micro-Changers line.<ref>January 14, 2023 Interview with Brooks and Mark Maher on the "Toys are Russ" YouTube channel</ref>
- Evan uses a Siege Hound as his "special scale little boy" to trot out as a yard stick when presenting his various HasLab behemoths.<ref>January 30, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers: Legacy RID 2001 Omega Prime HasLab Fanstream | January 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae.</ref>
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Evan Brooks on LinkedIn
- Evan Brooks on Instagram
- HasLab Victory Saber presentation with Evan at the Hasbro Pulse website.
Interviews
[edit]- November 7, 2022 Interview along with Ben MacCrae on the "Mr. Alan SuperShow" YouTube channel
- January 14, 2023 Interview along with Mark Maher on the "Toys are Russ" YouTube channel
- February 8, 2023 Interview along with Delaney Norris, Mark Maher, and Ben MacCrae on the "Mr. Alan SuperShow" YouTube channel
- February 21, 2023 Interview at Comicbook.com
- July 2024 SDCC 2024 interview with Brooks and the rest of the Generations team at TFW2005
- July 2024 SDCC 2024 Interview along with Nate Purswell at the "Shartimus Prime" YouTube channel
- July 2024 SDCC 2024 Interview with Purswell at the "AwesomeToyBlog" YouTube channel
- September 16, 2024 Interview on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, hosted at their YouTube channel
