Richard Marcej - Revision history

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	[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]		[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]

	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the [[package art\|packaging design]] for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

AzimuthAcolyte at 05:22, 11 March 2025

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	[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]		[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]

	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of ~~many pieces of [[package art]] for~~ the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

AzimuthAcolyte at 17:11, 10 March 2025

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	[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]		[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]

	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

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	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for [[Hasbro]] in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

	He is currently employed as an art director at tech mega-conglomerate {{w\|Siemens}} where his work goes into hospitals, schools, warehouses, etc etc. The next time you go shopping for a dishwasher, know that there's a little G1 in there somewhere.		He is currently employed as an art director at tech mega-conglomerate {{w\|Siemens}} where his work goes into hospitals, schools, warehouses, etc etc. The next time you go shopping for a dishwasher, know that there's a little G1 in there somewhere.

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	[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]		[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]

	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is ~~an artist~~ responsible for the ~~layouts~~ of many pieces of ~~Generation 1~~ [[package art]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for [[Hasbro]] in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

	~~Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for [[Hasbro]] in the fall of [[1983]].~~ He ~~particularly likes to depict the [[Dinobot (G1)~~\|~~Dinobot]]s~~.		He is currently employed as an art director at tech mega-conglomerate {{w\|Siemens}} where his work goes into hospitals, schools, warehouses, etc etc. The next time you go shopping for a dishwasher, know that there's a little G1 in there somewhere.

	~~He was also credited as~~ a ~~"Technical Advisor" on~~ '~~'[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown~~.

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	~~File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg~~
	File:Hasbro Fortress Maximus.jpg		File:Hasbro Fortress Maximus.jpg
	File:Box battle 88.jpg		File:Box battle 88.jpg
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Chris McFeely: /* The Transformers / Marcej is recalling something* wrong here, because the Dinobots are re-used Diaclone art, while the Shockwave art that was used was by Mark Watts.

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The Transformers: Marcej is recalling *something* wrong here, because the Dinobots are re-used Diaclone art, while the Shockwave art that was used was by Mark Watts.

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	[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]		[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]

	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the [[package art\|packaging design]] for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

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	[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]		[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]

	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of ~~many pieces of [[package art]] for~~ the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

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	[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]		[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]].]]

	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

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	'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.		'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design of many pieces of [[package art]] for the original [[The Transformers (franchise)\|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)\|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series.

	Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for [[Hasbro]] in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.		Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown.

	He is currently employed as an art director at tech mega-conglomerate {{w\|Siemens}} where his work goes into hospitals, schools, warehouses, etc etc. The next time you go shopping for a dishwasher, know that there's a little G1 in there somewhere.		He is currently employed as an art director at tech mega-conglomerate {{w\|Siemens}} where his work goes into hospitals, schools, warehouses, etc etc. The next time you go shopping for a dishwasher, know that there's a little G1 in there somewhere.

Richard Marcej - Revision history

Powermetal at 23:24, 25 August 2025

AzimuthAcolyte: /* 1988 */

AzimuthAcolyte at 05:22, 11 March 2025

AzimuthAcolyte at 05:22, 11 March 2025

AzimuthAcolyte at 17:11, 10 March 2025

AzimuthAcolyte at 16:41, 10 March 2025

AzimuthAcolyte at 16:39, 10 March 2025

AzimuthAcolyte: You got it boss. Also integrating LinkedIn info

Chris McFeely: /* The Transformers */ Marcej is recalling *something* wrong here, because the Dinobots are re-used Diaclone art, while the Shockwave art that was used was by Mark Watts.

AzimuthAcolyte: Biiig update with contemporary formatting and specific credits

Chris McFeely: /* The Transformers / Marcej is recalling something* wrong here, because the Dinobots are re-used Diaclone art, while the Shockwave art that was used was by Mark Watts.