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This article is about the real-life Hasbro engineer. For the GoBot's human ally, see A.J. Foster.

I'll betcha didn't know they carve the boxes out of the Stock Photography Void.

AJ Piejko-Brown is a former packaging engineer on the Transformers franchise at Hasbro. He was responsible for nearly all Generations packaging from War for Cybertron: Siege up through the subtitle-less first year of Legacy.

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Generations

Generations Selects

WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit
- Decepticon Wingthing, Decepticon Frenzy, Decepticon Skar & Autobot/Decepticon Knok

Deluxe Class

Voyager Class

Leader Class

Galactic Man Shockwave

War for Cybertron: Siege

Refraktor Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack
- Spectro, Spyglass, & Viewfinder
Fan Vote Battle 3-Pack
- Impactor, Holo Mirage & Powerdasher Aragon

Deluxe Class

Voyager Class

Collaborative

MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition with Slimer
Maverick
Tyrannocon Rex & Autobot JP93
Draculus

War for Cybertron: Earthrise

Galactic Odyssey Collection

Encounter 1: Paradron Medics
(Ratchet and Lifeline)
Encounter 2: Micron Micromasters
(Fireguard, Roadburner, Decepticon Runner, Motorhead, Stingracer and Windstorm)
Encounter 3: Biosfera
(Fastlane and Cloudraker)
Encounter 4: Dominus Criminal Pursuit
(Barricade and Punch-Counterpunch)
Encounter 5: Botropolis Rescue Mission
(Overair, Ironworks, Fuzer, Autobot Blast Master, Missile Master and Moonrock)

Retro Headmasters

War for Cybertron Trilogy

Leader Class Spoiler Packs

Shattered Glass Collection

Studio Series

Autobot Hot Rod (original packaging concept only)

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

Tricranius Beast Power

Battle Across Time Collection

HasLab

Unicron

Legacy

"Most 2022 product"^[1]

Leader Class

Wreck 'n Rule Collection

Hasbro Pulse web content appearances

HasLab Unicron Production Update #3 including packaging walkthrough with Piejko-Brown
HasLab Unicron Production Update #4 including packaging durability testing (read: fun with drop tests) with Piejko-Brown and RIT co-op Aurora Kraus.
Behind-The-Design: Transformers Quintesson Pit of Judgement Exclusive Pack - interview on the Quintesson Pit of Judgement box set with Mario Carreiro for Hasbro Pulse Unboxed

References

↑ "Most of 2022 was mine. 2023 will be the new engineer." --Boxitron on Reddit

External links

[1] "Most of 2022 was mine. 2023 will be the new engineer." --Boxitron on Reddit

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 ===''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''===
-====''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]''====
+====''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]''====
-*[[Chromedome (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Chromedome]] (w/ [[Stylor#Retro Headmasters|Stylor]])
+*WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit
-*[[Brainstorm (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Brainstorm]] (w/ [[Arcana#Retro Headmasters|Arcana]])
+**[[Wingthing (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Wingthing]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Decepticon Frenzy]], [[Skar (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Skar]] & [[Knok#Generations Selects|Autobot/Decepticon Knok]]
-*[[Hardhead (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Hardhead]] (w/ [[Duros#Retro Headmasters|Duros]])
+;Deluxe Class
-*[[Mindwipe (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Mindwipe]] (w/ [[Vorath#Retro Headmasters|Vorath]])
+{{collist|3|
+*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Ricochet]]
-====''[[Transformers:_Generations_(toyline)#Shattered_Glass_Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]''====
+*[[Swoop (G1)/toys#POTPGS|Dinobot Red Swoop]]
-*[[Blurr (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Blurr]]
+*[[Cromar#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Cromar]]
-*[[Megatron (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Megatron]]
+*[[Lancer#Toys|Autobot Lancer]]
-*[[Starscream (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Starscream]]
+*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]]
-*[[Goldbug (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Autobot Goldbug]]
+*[[Nightbird (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightbird]]
+*[[Zetar (G1)#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Zetar]]
+*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Generations Selects|Hot Shot]]
+}}
+;Voyager Class
+*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#GS01|Combat Megatron]]
+*[[Red Wing (G1)#Toys|Decepticon Red Wing]]
+;Leader Class
+*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#GS03|Galactic Man Shockwave]]
 ====''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]''====
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 *[[Apeface#War for Cybertron: Siege|Apeface]]
 }}
+====[[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']]====
+[[File:Collab-toy-Jurassic Park-box.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
+*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations_toys#Collaborative|MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] with [[Slimer#Masterpiece|Slimer]]
+*[[Maverick (Collaborative)|Maverick]]
+*[[Tyrannocon Rex#Toys|Tyrannocon Rex]] & [[JP93#Toys|Autobot JP93]]
+*[[Dracula#Collaborative|Draculus]]
+{{-}}
+====''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]''====
+;Galactic Odyssey Collection
+{{collist|3|
+*Encounter 1: Paradron Medics<br>([[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ratchet]] and [[Lifeline (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lifeline]])
+*Encounter 2: Micron Micromasters<br>([[Fireguard#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Fireguard]], [[Roadburner#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Roadburner]], [[Barricade (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Decepticon Runner]], [[Motorhead (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Motorhead]], [[Stingracer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Stingracer]] and [[Windstorm#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Windstorm]])
+*Encounter 3: Biosfera<br>([[Fastlane#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cloudraker]])
+*Encounter 4: Dominus Criminal Pursuit<br>([[Barricade (IDW)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Barricade]] and [[Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Punch-Counterpunch]])
+*Encounter 5: Botropolis Rescue Mission<br>([[Overair (facility)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Overair]], [[Ironworks (facility)#Botropolis|Ironworks]], [[Phaser (G1)#Botropolis|Fuzer]], [[Blast Master#Botropolis|Autobot Blast Master]], [[Missile Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Missile Master]] and [[Moonrock#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Moonrock]])
+}}
+====''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]''====
+*[[Chromedome (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Chromedome]] (w/ [[Stylor#Retro Headmasters|Stylor]])
+*[[Brainstorm (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Brainstorm]] (w/ [[Arcana#Retro Headmasters|Arcana]])
+*[[Hardhead (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Hardhead]] (w/ [[Duros#Retro Headmasters|Duros]])
+*[[Mindwipe (G1)#Retro Headmasters|Mindwipe]] (w/ [[Vorath#Retro Headmasters|Vorath]])
 ====''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''====
 [[File:QuintPitOfJudgment.jpeg|thumb]]
+*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon|Covert Agent Ravage / Decepticons Forever Ravage]]
 *[[Quintesson#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Pit of Judgement]] 5-pack
 **[[Quintesson Judge#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Judge]], [[Quintesson Prosecutor#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Prosecutor]], [[Quintesson Bailiff#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Bailiff]], [[Sharkticon (species)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sharkticon]], & [[Kranix (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Kranix]]
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 *[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]] with [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]] and [[Fangtron#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Fangtron]]
 *[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#2021Netflix|Megatron]] with [[Skelivore#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Fossilizer Skelivore]]
+====''[[Transformers:_Generations_(toyline)#Shattered_Glass_Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]''====
+*[[Blurr (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Blurr]]
+*[[Megatron (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Megatron]]
+*[[Starscream (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Starscream]]
+*[[Goldbug (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Autobot Goldbug]]
+====''[[Studio Series]]''====
+*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (original packaging concept only)
 ====''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]''====
+*[[Tricranius#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tricranius Beast Power]]
 ;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom#Store exclusives|Battle Across Time Collection]]
 *[[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Mirage]] & [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Maximal Grimlock]]
 *[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Sideswipe]] & [[Skywarp (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Maximal Skywarp]]
-{{-}}
-====[[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']]====
-[[File:Collab-toy-Jurassic Park-box.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
-*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations_toys#Collaborative|MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]
-*[[Maverick (Collaborative)|Maverick]]
-*[[Tyrannocon Rex#Toys|Tyrannocon Rex]] & [[JP93#Toys|Autobot JP93]]
-*[[Dracula#Collaborative|Draculus]]
-====''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]''====
-*[[Tricranius#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tricranius Beast Power]]
-*WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit
-**[[Wingthing (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Wingthing]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Decepticon Frenzy]], [[Skar (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Skar]] & [[Knok#Generations Selects|Autobot/Decepticon Knok]]
-;Deluxe Class
-{{collist|3|
-*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Ricochet]]
-*[[Swoop (G1)/toys#POTPGS|Dinobot Red Swoop]]
-*[[Cromar#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Cromar]]
-*[[Lancer#Toys|Autobot Lancer]]
-*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]]
-*[[Nightbird (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightbird]]
-*[[Zetar (G1)#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Zetar]]
-*[[Hot Shot (G1)#Generations Selects|Hot Shot]]
-}}
-;Voyager Class
-*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#GS01|Combat Megatron]]
-*[[Red Wing#Toys|Decepticon Red Wing]]
-;Leader Class
-*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#GS03|Galactic Man Shockwave]]
 ====[[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]]====
-*[[Unicron/toys#HasLab|Unicron]]
+*[[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]]
-===''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''===
+====''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''====
+*"Most 2022 product"<ref>"Most of 2022 was mine. 2023 will be the new engineer." --[https://old.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/rsdjoh/as_bitchin_as_this_box_art_is_for_the_legacy/hqn2qlg/ Boxitron on Reddit]</ref>
+;Leader Class
 *[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Legacy|Galvatron]]
-*"Most 2022 product"<ref>"Most of 2022 was mine. 2023 will be the new engineer." --[https://old.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/rsdjoh/as_bitchin_as_this_box_art_is_for_the_legacy/hqn2qlg/ Boxitron on Reddit]</ref>
+*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]]
+*[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]]
+=====''Wreck 'n Rule Collection''=====
+*[[Bulkhead (Prime)#WreckNRule|Prime Universe Bulkhead]]
+*[[Impactor (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Impactor]] / [[Spindle]]
+*[[Leadfoot (G2)#Legacy|G2 Universe Leadfoot]] / [[Masterdominus]]
+*[[Springer (G1)/toys#Legacy|Autobot Springer]]
+*[[Twin Twist (G1)#Legacy|Diaclone Universe Twin Twist]]
 ==Hasbro Pulse web content appearances==
-*[https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/haslab-war-for-cybertron-unicron-production-update-3 HasLab Unicron Production Update #3] including packaging walkthrough with Piejko-Brown
+*[https://old.hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/haslab-war-for-cybertron-unicron-production-update-3 HasLab Unicron Production Update #3] including packaging walkthrough with Piejko-Brown
-*[https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/haslab-war-for-cybertron-unicron-production-update-4 HasLab Unicron Production Update #4] including packaging durability testing (read: fun with drop tests) with Piejko-Brown and {{w|Rochester Institute of Technology|RIT}} co-op [[Aurora Kraus]].
+*[https://old.hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/haslab-war-for-cybertron-unicron-production-update-4 HasLab Unicron Production Update #4] including packaging durability testing (read: fun with drop tests) with Piejko-Brown and {{w|Rochester Institute of Technology|RIT}} co-op [[Aurora Kraus]].
-*[https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/behindthedesign-transformers-quintesson-pit-of-judgement-exclusive-pack Behind-The-Design: Transformers Quintesson Pit of Judgement Exclusive Pack] - interview on the [[Quintesson#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Pit of Judgement]] box set with [[Mario Carreiro]] for [[Hasbro Pulse#Hasbro Pulse Unboxed|Hasbro Pulse Unboxed]]
+*[https://old.hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/behindthedesign-transformers-quintesson-pit-of-judgement-exclusive-pack Behind-The-Design: Transformers Quintesson Pit of Judgement Exclusive Pack] - interview on the [[Quintesson#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Pit of Judgement]] box set with [[Mario Carreiro]] for [[Hasbro Pulse#Hasbro Pulse Unboxed|Hasbro Pulse Unboxed]]
 ==References==