Bill Rawley - Revision history

AzimuthAcolyte: Tigatron -> Tigatron (BW) update

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Tigatron -> Tigatron (BW) update

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	*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Optimus Primal]] / [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Predacon Tarantulas]]		*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Optimus Primal]] / [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Predacon Tarantulas]]
	*[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)#Robot Heroes\|Silverbolt]] / [[Megatron (BW)/toys#RHTransmetal\|Megatron]]		*[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)#Robot Heroes\|Silverbolt]] / [[Megatron (BW)/toys#RHTransmetal\|Megatron]]
	*[[Tigatron#Robot Heroes\|Tigatron]] / [[Inferno (BW)#Robot Heroes\|Inferno]]		*[[Tigatron (BW)#Robot Heroes\|Tigatron]] / [[Inferno (BW)#Robot Heroes\|Inferno]]
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M Sipher: /* Transformers (2010) */

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Transformers (2010)

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	===''Transformers'' (2010)===		===''Transformers'' (2010)===
	[[File:ROTF-toy leader Starscream.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2]]		[[File:ROTF-toy leader Starscream.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1]]
	;Deluxe Class		;Deluxe Class
	*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers (2010)\|Wreck-Gar]]<ref>Interview with Rawley in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 37]]</ref>		*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers (2010)\|Wreck-Gar]]<ref>Interview with Rawley in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 37]]</ref>

M Sipher: /* Animated */

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Animated

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	===''Animated''===		===''Animated''===
	[[File:~~Activators~~ Bumblebee ~~toy~~.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:Ani-toy Bumblebee Activator single.jpg\|thumb\|]]
	;Activators		;Activators
	{{collist\|3\|		{{collist\|3\|

OgreLord3: /* Notes */ updated 08 Universe Hound hyperlink

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Notes: updated 08 Universe Hound hyperlink

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	* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by [[Mattel]] for its ''{{w\|Masters of the Universe}}'' franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Teela\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Mantenna\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.		* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by [[Mattel]] for its ''{{w\|Masters of the Universe}}'' franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Teela\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Mantenna\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.
	* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.		* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.
	* Bill's favorite ''Transformers'' toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)#~~Univ2008Dx~~\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.		* Bill's favorite ''Transformers'' toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)/toys#Universe_.282008.29\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.
	* In his spare time, Bill enjoys making {{w\|Jim Henson}}-styled puppets with foam and fleece. In 2007, his "[http://www.projectpuppet.com/servlet/Page?template=gallery-detail&puppet=grim_reaper_puppet Jim Reaper]" puppet was in the top ten for the Project Puppet contest. Although Jim did not win, Bill still had loads of fun designing and creating him.		* In his spare time, Bill enjoys making {{w\|Jim Henson}}-styled puppets with foam and fleece. In 2007, his "[http://www.projectpuppet.com/servlet/Page?template=gallery-detail&puppet=grim_reaper_puppet Jim Reaper]" puppet was in the top ten for the Project Puppet contest. Although Jim did not win, Bill still had loads of fun designing and creating him.
	* He is capable of lifting [[Eric Siebenaler]] and [[Vickie Stratford]] onto his shoulders, although not at the same time (so far as it is known).		* He is capable of lifting [[Eric Siebenaler]] and [[Vickie Stratford]] onto his shoulders, although not at the same time (so far as it is known).

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	===''Prime''===		===''Prime''===
	*[[Ripclaw]]		*[[Ripclaw]]<ref>{{citesocial\|link=https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Ripclaw&diff=prev&oldid=956887\|site=TFWiki\|name=Monzo\|year=2015\|month=04\|day=02}}</ref>

	==Convention appearances==		==Convention appearances==

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	*[[Skullgrin#Generations\|Skullgrin]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXxl3gumjK/ Design notes] on [[Transformers: Legacy\|''Legacy'']] [[Skullgrin#Legacy\|Skullgrin]] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>		*[[Skullgrin#Generations\|Skullgrin]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXxl3gumjK/ Design notes] on [[Transformers: Legacy\|''Legacy'']] [[Skullgrin#Legacy\|Skullgrin]] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>
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			===''Prime''===
			*[[Ripclaw]]

	==Convention appearances==		==Convention appearances==

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	[[File:BillRawley.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Bill at BotCon 2007. Also, part of some other guy.]]		[[File:BillRawley.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Bill at BotCon 2007. Also, part of some other guy.]]

	'''William "Bill" Rawley''' was a Product Design Manager on [[Hasbro]]'s ''Transformers'' brand. He graduated from {{w\|Fashion Institute of Technology\|FIT}} with a BA in Toy Design, and his first job out of school was as a Product Designer for the Advanced Concepts team at Hasbro. There, he learned to design... with ''purpose!''		'''William "Bill" Rawley''' was a Product Design Manager on [[Hasbro]]'s ''Transformers'' brand. He graduated from {{w\|Fashion Institute of Technology\|FIT}} with a BA in Toy Design, and his first job out of school was as a Product Designer for the Advanced Concepts team at Hasbro. There, he learned to design... with ''purpose!''

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	====''Universe'' (2008)====		====''Universe'' (2008)====
	[[File:Robotheroesinfernotigatron.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:Robotheroesinfernotigatron.jpg\|thumb\|]]
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	* [[Booster X10#Transformers (2007)\|Booster X10]] (with [[Alex Kubalsky]])		* [[Booster X10#Transformers (2007)\|Booster X10]] (with [[Alex Kubalsky]])
	* [[Farsight T-20#Transformers (2007)\|Farsight T-20]]		* [[Farsight T-20 (Movie)#Transformers (2007)\|Farsight T-20]]
	* [[Hacker X-3#Transformers (2007)\|Hacker X-3]]		* [[Hacker X-3#Transformers (2007)\|Hacker X-3]]
	* [[Highline 1070#Transformers (2007)\|Highline 1070]]		* [[Highline 1070#Transformers (2007)\|Highline 1070]]
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	;Ultra Class		;Ultra Class
	{{collist\|3\|		{{collist\|3\|
	*[[Onslaught (G1)~~/toys~~#~~2008Ultra~~\|Onslaught]]		*[[Onslaught (G1)#Uni08Ultra\|Onslaught]]
	*[[Powerglide (G1)~~/toys~~#Universe (2008)\|Powerglide]]		*[[Powerglide (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Powerglide]]
	*[[Silverbolt (G1)~~/toys~~#Universe (2008)\|Silverbolt]]		*[[Silverbolt (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Silverbolt]]
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	===''Generations'' (2010)===		===''Generations'' (2010)===
	[[File:Generationstoy-Skullgrin.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:Generationstoy-Skullgrin.jpg\|thumb\|]]
	*[[Skullgrin#Generations\|Skullgrin]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXxl3gumjK/ Design notes] on [[Transformers: Legacy\|''Legacy'']] [[Skullgrin#Legacy\|Skullgrin]] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>		*[[Skullgrin#Generations\|Skullgrin]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXxl3gumjK/ Design notes] on [[Transformers: Legacy\|''Legacy'']] [[Skullgrin#Legacy\|Skullgrin]] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>
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	==Convention appearances==		==Convention appearances==
	*[[BotCon 2006]]		*[[BotCon 2006]]
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by [[Mattel]] for its {{w\|Masters of the Universe}} franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.		* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by [[Mattel]] for its ''{{w\|Masters of the Universe}}'' franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Teela\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Mantenna\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.
	* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.		* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.
	* Bill's favorite Transformers toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)#Univ2008Dx\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.		* Bill's favorite ''Transformers'' toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)#Univ2008Dx\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.
	* In his spare time, Bill enjoys making {{w\|Jim Henson}}-styled puppets with foam and fleece. In 2007, his "[http://www.projectpuppet.com/servlet/Page?template=gallery-detail&puppet=grim_reaper_puppet Jim Reaper]" puppet was in the top ten for the Project Puppet contest. Although Jim did not win, Bill still had loads of fun designing and creating him.		* In his spare time, Bill enjoys making {{w\|Jim Henson}}-styled puppets with foam and fleece. In 2007, his "[http://www.projectpuppet.com/servlet/Page?template=gallery-detail&puppet=grim_reaper_puppet Jim Reaper]" puppet was in the top ten for the Project Puppet contest. Although Jim did not win, Bill still had loads of fun designing and creating him.
	* He is capable of lifting [[Eric Siebenaler]] and [[Vickie Stratford]] onto his shoulders, although not at the same time (so far as it is known).		* He is capable of lifting [[Eric Siebenaler]] and [[Vickie Stratford]] onto his shoulders, although not at the same time (so far as it is known).
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://web.archive.org/web/20080605165826/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Transformers Universe Classics preview at the Official Transformers website with commentary by Rawley and his design team.] (archive link)		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20080605165826/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Transformers Universe Classics preview at the Official Transformers website with commentary by Rawley and his design team.] (archive link)


	{{DEFAULTSORT:Rawley, Bill}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Rawley, Bill}}

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	'''William "Bill" Rawley''' was a Product Design Manager on [[Hasbro]]'s ''Transformers'' brand. He graduated from {{w\|Fashion Institute of Technology\|FIT}} with a BA in Toy Design, and his first job out of school was as a Product Designer for the Advanced Concepts team at Hasbro. There, he learned to design... with ''purpose!''		'''William "Bill" Rawley''' was a Product Design Manager on [[Hasbro]]'s ''Transformers'' brand. He graduated from {{w\|Fashion Institute of Technology\|FIT}} with a BA in Toy Design, and his first job out of school was as a Product Designer for the Advanced Concepts team at Hasbro. There, he learned to design... with ''purpose!''

	Bill has been a valued member of the ''Transformers'' team since March 2006, although he first became known to the [[fandom]]-at-large through his "non-mainline" design work. Since joining the brand, he has served as lead designer on [[Robot Heroes (toyline)\|Robot Heroes]], [[~~Movie~~ (~~franchise~~)\|Movie]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)#Collector_items\|Unleashed]], ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]]'' [[Activators]], and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|Universe]]'' Legend, Deluxe, Voyager, and Ultra-class figures; he was also the lead designer of the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|Transformers]]'' line. He also had a hand in the [[Cyber Slammers]], [[Real Gear Robot]]s, and [[Robot Replicas]] segments of the original Movie toyline.		Bill has been a valued member of the ''Transformers'' team since March 2006, although he first became known to the [[fandom]]-at-large through his "non-mainline" design work. Since joining the brand, he has served as lead designer on [[Robot Heroes (toyline)\|Robot Heroes]], [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|Movie]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)#Collector_items\|Unleashed]], ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]]'' [[Activators]], and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|Universe]]'' Legend, Deluxe, Voyager, and Ultra-class figures; he was also the lead designer of the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|Transformers]]'' line. He also had a hand in the [[Cyber Slammers]], [[Real Gear Robot]]s, and [[Robot Replicas]] segments of the original Movie toyline.

	Rawley has accumulated an impressive roster of nicknames during his career at Hasbro, Inc.; Brawley, William Brawllace, Billiam, Billy "the Kid", Billbo Dragons, China Bill, Robo Billbo, Thrill Bill, Fearless Fotog, Titanium Bill Thunderpunch, Bug Man, Dollar Dollar Bill, Big Red Cheddar, the Diamond Smoothie, Gingerchin, and Will Wheaton, to name just a few.		Rawley has accumulated an impressive roster of nicknames during his career at Hasbro, Inc.; Brawley, William Brawllace, Billiam, Billy "the Kid", Billbo Dragons, China Bill, Robo Billbo, Thrill Bill, Fearless Fotog, Titanium Bill Thunderpunch, Bug Man, Dollar Dollar Bill, Big Red Cheddar, the Diamond Smoothie, Gingerchin, and Will Wheaton, to name just a few.

Cyberlink420 at 22:47, 21 May 2024

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by ~~{{w\|~~Mattel}} for its {{w\|Masters of the Universe}} franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.		* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by [[Mattel]] for its {{w\|Masters of the Universe}} franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.
	* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.		* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.
	* Bill's favorite Transformers toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)#Univ2008Dx\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.		* Bill's favorite Transformers toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)#Univ2008Dx\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.

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	*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Robot Heroes\|Ricochet]] / [[Predaking (G1)#Robot Heroes\|Predaking]]		*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Robot Heroes\|Ricochet]] / [[Predaking (G1)#Robot Heroes\|Predaking]]
	*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Prowl]] / [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Laserbeak]] ([[Unreleased toy\|unreleased]])		*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Prowl]] / [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes\|Laserbeak]] ([[Unreleased toy\|unreleased]])
	*[[Star Saber (G1)~~/toys~~#Robot Heroes\|Victory Saber]] / [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Robot Heroes\|Dessaras]] (unreleased)		*[[Star Saber (G1)#Robot Heroes\|Victory Saber]] / [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Robot Heroes\|Dessaras]] (unreleased)
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	* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by [[Mattel]] for its ''{{w\|Masters of the Universe}}'' franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Teela\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Mantenna\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.		* In his childhood, Bill entered a design-a-toy contest run by [[Mattel]] for its ''{{w\|Masters of the Universe}}'' franchise. Although he was not awarded any prizes (apart from a second-place notification letter and a consolation {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Teela\|Teela}} magnet), the subsequently released {{w\|List of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe characters#Mantenna\|Mantenna}} action figure bore a striking resemblance to his submission. If more than coincidence, this would make him one of the youngest-starting toy designers in the industry. And would make Mattel very bad people.
	* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.		* His first Transformer was [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]]. Perhaps Bill's mother thought the [[Autobot]] microscope was a learning toy that would help educate and shape the mind of the young lad, to help him one day become a scientist! We can see how ''that'' turned out.
	* Bill's favorite ''Transformers'' toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)#~~Univ2008Dx~~\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.		* Bill's favorite ''Transformers'' toys are G1 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys\|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Hound (G1)/toys#Universe_.282008.29\|Hound]]. Universe Legends [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] is up there as well, as the rhymetastic Autobot survivalist has always had a special place in his heart.
	* In his spare time, Bill enjoys making {{w\|Jim Henson}}-styled puppets with foam and fleece. In 2007, his "[http://www.projectpuppet.com/servlet/Page?template=gallery-detail&puppet=grim_reaper_puppet Jim Reaper]" puppet was in the top ten for the Project Puppet contest. Although Jim did not win, Bill still had loads of fun designing and creating him.		* In his spare time, Bill enjoys making {{w\|Jim Henson}}-styled puppets with foam and fleece. In 2007, his "[http://www.projectpuppet.com/servlet/Page?template=gallery-detail&puppet=grim_reaper_puppet Jim Reaper]" puppet was in the top ten for the Project Puppet contest. Although Jim did not win, Bill still had loads of fun designing and creating him.
	* He is capable of lifting [[Eric Siebenaler]] and [[Vickie Stratford]] onto his shoulders, although not at the same time (so far as it is known).		* He is capable of lifting [[Eric Siebenaler]] and [[Vickie Stratford]] onto his shoulders, although not at the same time (so far as it is known).