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[[File:Ichikawa.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Years of <s>clean living</s> doing freelance work for Takara can have you looking like this.]]
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'''Hirofumi Ichikawa''' (市川 裕文 ''Ichikawa Hirofumi'') is a Japanese illustrator and toy designer. He's a noted ''Transformers'' fan who has made the jump to working on the brand in an official capacity for [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. Prior to this, he wrote numerous fan-comics and magazines (called ''dōjinshi'' in Japan), mainly focusing on introducing Japanese fans to the [[Hasbro]]/American version of ''Transformers'' and the concepts and characters within. Among them was a very indignant magazine decrying the "[[Yoshikazu Iwanami|funny]]" dub of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' that was presented in Japan, as it had removed much of the "serious sci-fi" edge that had made the show immensely popular with the English-speaking fanbase. But perhaps his most well known pre-official work is ''Transformers Chronicles'', a sort of "bridge" story for his take on the lead-up to ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''. This book was translated to English, but has long since sold through its short run.
 
'''Hirofumi Ichikawa''' (市川 裕文 ''Ichikawa Hirofumi'') is a Japanese author, illustrator and toy designer perhaps best known as the architect of the high-concept [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|''Binaltech'']] and [[Transformers: Alternity|''Alternity'']] franchises. He's a noted old-school ''Transformers'' fan who made the jump to working on the brand in an official capacity for [[TakaraTomy]] at the turn of the twenty first century. A furiously prolific renaissance man, he somehow found time while crafting his licensed car magnum opus to work as a mecha designer (broadly, concept artist) on the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]] toylines, create the decoes and bios for boutique TakaraTomy affiliate [[e-HOBBY]]'s series of retro toylines and, notably, participate as one of a very select group of Japanese creators to coordinate their own collector-oriented fiction with the crew behind the western [[BotCon]]. Nowadays, he continues to contribute design work to the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] mega-brand as well as being tapped by TakaraTomy to compose prose stories and [[bio]]s for the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' and ''[[Missing Link]]'' toylines, amongst others.
 
In his [[fandom]] days, he wrote numerous fan-comics and magazines (called ''{{w|dōjinshi}}'' in Japan), mainly focusing on introducing Japanese fans to the [[Hasbro]]/American version of ''Transformers'' and the concepts and characters within. Among them was a very indignant magazine decrying the "[[Yoshikazu Iwanami|funny]]" dub of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' that was presented in Japan, as it had removed much of the "serious sci-fi" edge that had made the show immensely popular with the English-speaking fanbase. But perhaps his most well known pre-official work is ''Transformers Chronicles'', a sort of "bridge" story for his take on the lead-up to ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''. Though this book was translated to English, it has unfortunately long since sold through its short run. Its influence can be seen to live on, however, in his heavily [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]-inspired ''Masterpiece'' storylines.


Ichikawa's art style is toy-based; his Transformers almost always have the toy's proportions and detailing down exactly, not approximations or "influenced" altered cartoon models. The only changes made are there to make them more "realistic" by adding in joints for motion that the toys may lack. These joints are always very realistic in terms of mechanical detailing of the pistons and rotating joints necessary for real-life machines, similar to the mechanical detailing artist [[E. J. Su]] employs. In terms of story, Ichikawa has a definite preference for the Western take of ''Transformers'', enjoying its more sci-fi-oriented and older-aimed feel, though he eschews the more metaphysical/mystical aspects of the fiction, especially [[Primus]].
Ichikawa's art style is toy-based; his Transformers almost always have the toy's proportions and detailing down exactly, not approximations or "influenced" altered cartoon models. The only changes made are there to make them more "realistic" by adding in joints for motion that the toys may lack. These joints are always very realistic in terms of mechanical detailing of the pistons and rotating joints necessary for real-life machines, similar to the mechanical detailing artist [[E. J. Su]] employs. In terms of story, Ichikawa has a definite preference for the Western take of ''Transformers'', enjoying its more sci-fi-oriented and older-aimed feel, though he eschews the more metaphysical/mystical aspects of the fiction, especially [[Primus]].


Ichikawa worked as a translator for western comics, as well as writing, illustrating, and coloring ''X-Men: The Manga''. He also created promotional art for the Capcom game ''Marvel Super Heroes'' on the magazine Comic Gamest, as well as publishing his original story ''Boldor The Invincible Neighbour'' on [[Bandai]]'s sci-fi magazine, ''Cyber Comix''. As he stopped collaborating with Transformers in a toy design capacity, he has since focused more on his original comics such as ''Boldor'' and ''Rainfall''.
Outside of the ''Transformers'' brand, some of Ichikawa's other noteworthy licensed work has included working as a translator for various western comics, writing, illustrating, and coloring the {{w|X-Men: The Animated Series|''X-Men'' '92}} adaptation ''{{w|X-Men: The Manga}}'', and creating promotional art for the {{w|Capcom}} title ''{{w|Marvel Super Heroes (video game)|Marvel Super Heroes}}'' in the 90s arcade magazine ''{{w|Gamest}}''. In the creator-owned sphere, he is best known as the author of the original series ''Boldor The Invisible Neighbour'' in the [[Bandai]]-sponsored sci-fi magazine ''Cyber Comix'' (now ''{{w|Dengeki Daioh}}''). As he has stepped back from working on the ''Transformers'' brand full time in recent years, he has shifted his focus to his independent projects like ''Boldor'' and ''Rainfall''.
 
==Writing==
===Prose stories===
====''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]''====
{{collist|5|
*"[[The Mysterious Temple in Space]]"
*"[[Master of the Game]]"
*"[[Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall]]"
*"[[The Extraordinary Reformat]]"}}
 
====''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]''====
*"[[Story of Binaltech]]"


==Writer/illustrator==
====''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]''====
{{collist|5|
*"[[From Here to Alternity]]"
*"[[To Mega Therion]]"
*"[[The World Is Flat!]]"
*"[[Ace of Swords]]"
*"[[Foreshadows]]"
*"[[Hunt for the Planicrons]]"
*"[[Alternation]]"}}
 
====''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]''====
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"
 
====''[[G-Shock × Transformers]]''====
{{collist|2|
*"[[Battle of G3 Prime and G-Shock]]"
*"[[Battle of the Primes]]"}}
 
====''[[Canon/Transformers]]''====
{{collist|3|
*"[[Birth of Optimus Prime R5]]"
*"[[Decepticon Refraktor R5: Guise of a Deceiver]]"
*"[[Nemesis Prime R5: Showdown on the High-Rise]]"}}
 
====''MPG''====
*[[Rebirth After the Rebirth]]
 
===Toy bios===
 
====''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Post-series releases|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]''====
*[[Tigertrack#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Tigertrack]]<ref name = MP>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref>
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]]
 
====''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]''====
*[[Pepsi Convoy#The Transformers|Pepsi Convoy]]
 
====''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Micron Legend]]''====
{{collist|5|
*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)##Armada|Scourge]]<ref name=micronlegendbios>{{citesocial|quote=●コンボイ、ジェットファイヤー、ウルトラマグナス、マグナコンボイの箱絵<br>●スカージ、マグナコンボイのバイオ<br>●SCFコンボイスーパーモードのフィギュアデザイン<br>●MEGA SCF コンボイノーマルモード、ホットロッドの造形用図面<br>●LINKAGE 漫画(全13話)|link=https://x.com/Hirovmi/status/1940695103649337826|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2025|month=07|day=03}}</ref>
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#MagnaConvoyDX|Magna Convoy]]<ref name=micronlegendbios />
}}
 
====''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]''====
{{collist|5|
*[[Road Rage (G1)#Collector's Edition|Road Rage]] and [[Crosscut (G1)#Collector's Edition|Crosscut]]
*[[Megaplex#Collector's Edition|Megaplex]]
*[[Clampdown (G1)#Collector's Edition|Clampdown]] and [[Deep Cover#Collector's Edition|Deep Cover]]
*[[Hauler#Collector's Edition|RoadHauler]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Collector's Edition|Sunstorm]]
*[[G1 GoBots#Collector's Edition|G1 GoBots]]<br>([[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Exclusive|Bug Bite]], [[Bad Boy#toys|Bad Boy]], [[Treds#toys|Treds]], [[Small Foot#toys|Small Foot]], [[Path Finder#toys|Path Finder]], and [[Road Ranger#toys|Road Ranger]])
*[[Detritus (G1)#Collector's Edition|Detritus]]
*[[Insecticon clone#Collector's Edition|Insectron Clone Army]]<br>([[Zaptrap#Collector's Edition|Zaptrap]], [[Salvo (G1)#Collector's Edition|Salvo]], and [[Shothole#Collector's Edition|Shothole]])<br>
*[[Overcharge (G1)#Collector's Edition|Overcharge]]
*[[Cobalt Sentry#Collector's Edition|Cobalt Sentries]]<br>([[Howlback (G1)#Collector's Edition|Howlback]] and [[Garboil (G1)#Collector's Edition|Garboil]])
*[[Magnificus (G1)#Collector's Edition|Magnificus]] and [[Ga'mede#Collector's Edition|Ga'Mede]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax]] and [[Dion (G1)#Collector's Edition|Dion]] (online bios only)<ref name=biobliography>{{citesocial|quote=2003 マイクロン(スーパースタント、スピードチェイサー、ソニックアサルト、ダート)※DVD冊子上<br>2005 オライオンパックス＆ダイオン(Online Bio)<br>2006 レーザーウルトラマグナス、ガルバトロンII<br>2017 MB-EXレーザービーク、TLK-15キャリバーオプティマスプライム<br>2024 MP-56+リゴラス|link=https://x.com/Hirovmi/status/2010090984991039562|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2026|month=01|day=10}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=オライオンパックスで私が書いたバイオは当時 e-HOBBYのウェブサイトで公開されましたが、実際の商品カードは私のではない別の文章に変わっていました。|link=https://x.com/Hirovmi/status/2010090986349998249|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2026|month=01|day=10}}</ref>
*[[Galvatron II#Collector's Edition|Galvatron II]]<ref name=biobliography />
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Twincast]] and [[Flip Sides (G1)#Collector's Edition|Flip Sides]]
}}
 
====''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|G-2]]''====
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]]<ref name=biobliography />
 
{{anchor|Encore}}
====''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]''<ref name = MP/>====
{{collist|5|
*[[Enemy (G1)#Encore|Enemy]]
*[[Wingthing (G1)#Encore|Wingthing]]
*[[Nightstalker (G1)#Encore|Nightstalker]]
*[[Stripes#Encore|Stripes]]
}}
====''Binaltech''====
{{collist|5|
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Lambor]]
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Hound]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Streak]]
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Dead End]]
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Tracks]]
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]]
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Meister]]
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Swindle]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Grimlock]]
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Ravage]]
*[[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Laserwave]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]]
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Prowl]]
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Skids]]
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Binaltech|Black Convoy]]
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Rijie]] "Electro Disrupter Mode"
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#BinaltechBlue|Bluestreak]]
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Convoy]]
}}
 
====''Alternity''====
{{collist|5|
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]]<br> (Vibrant Red, Ultimate Metal Silver)
*[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy - Super Black]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]]<br>(Blade Silver, Premium LeMans Blue, Diamond Black)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]]
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]]
<br><br><br><br><br>
}}
 
{{anchor|Masterpiece}}
====''Masterpiece''<ref name = MP/>====
{{collist|5|
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 Starscream]]<ref name=MP11>{{citesocial|quote=補足すると、マスターピースで私が最初に書いたバイオは MP-11スタースクリームです。次いで MP-11Sサンストーム。その次の MP-23エグゾーストは他と少し違って、私がが書いた「ユニバース書式」の長文テキストを、別のライターさんに取扱説明書用に清書して頂きました（カードは私）。|link=https://x.com/Hirovmi/status/2009732961814622272|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2026|month=01|day=09}}</ref>
*[[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-11S Sunstorm]]<ref name=MP11 />
*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|MP-23 Exhaust]]<ref name=MP11 />
*[[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|MP-25L Loudpedal]]
*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-26 Road Rage]]
*[[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|MP-31 Delta Magnus]]<ref name = IDW>{{citesocial|quote=IDW様、表立った関わりはありませんでしたが、コミック発デザインの玩具図面を描いたり、デルタマグナスなどのバイオ設定でアイデアを拝借しました。僕が外観のデザインをした玩具キャラクターも沢山描いてくれましたし、何よりも素晴らしい物語で楽しませて頂きました。本当にありがとうございます！|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1603517745819025408|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=12|day=15}}</ref>
*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-42 Cordon]]
*[[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-39+ Spin-Out]]
*[[Reboost#Masterpiece|MP-54 Reboost]]
*[[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-53+ Crosscut]]
*[[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|MP-53+B Burn Out]]
*[[Riggorus#Masterpiece|MP-56+ Riggorus]]<ref name=biobliography />
}}
 
====''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]''====
*[[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Movie The Best|MB-EX Laserbeak]]<ref name=biobliography />
 
====''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]''====
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CaliburOP|TLK-15 Calibur Optimus Prime]]<ref name=biobliography />
 
====''[[Missing Link]]''====
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]] (with [[Dillo#Missing Link|Dillo]])
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Nemesis Prime]] (with [[Giza (POTP)#Missing Link|Giza]])
 
{{anchor|MPG}}
====''[[The Transformers: MPG|MPG]]''<ref>{{citesocial|quote=マスターピースから引き続き、MPG・リペイントキャラクターの設定とお話のテキストを書かせて頂いてます。特にDK-2ガード(手前・黒)は、由来になった玩具の独特な背景をプロフィールに活かしていますので、箱裏の解説文と一緒に見て頂けたら嬉しいです。|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1926138076796993692|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2025|month=05|day=23}}</ref>====
{{collist|5|
*[[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#MPG|MPG-10 Lift-Ticket]]
*[[DK-2 Guard#MPG|MPG-11 DK-2 Guard]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MPG|MPG-16 Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]]
}}
 
===Other prose===
{{collist|5|
*"[[Beast Wars Universe]]" (co-written with [[Fumihiko Akiyama]])
*"[[World of the Transformers]]" (information database/website)
}}
 
====''Ask Vector Prime''====
Under supervision from [[Jim Sorenson]], Hirofumi Ichikawa contributed to several entries of [[Ask Vector Prime]] on Facebook. In addition to providing information on [[Logos Prime]] and the [[Hytherion]], he wrote drafts for the following answers:<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/ask-vector-prime|name=Jennifer Alexis Carlo|site=Going Full Sorenson}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=AVPについては断片的なお手伝いが多く、記憶も少し曖昧なのですが、リバースコンボイ、キロトン、トレインボットについて何かした覚えがありません。その代わり、ブレインマスター、ダイアクロン、ハイセリオン、ロゴスプライムの情報と、RiD 3パック(Nightcruz達)のお話の草案を書いた筈です。|link=https://x.com/Hirovmi/status/2010090987734085765|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2026|month=01|day=10}}</ref>
{{collist|5|
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#June 15, 2015|June 15, 2015—Diaclone]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#June 23, 2015|June 23, 2015—Brainmasters]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 10, 2015|September 10, 2015—Prowl II]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 18, 2015|September 18, 2015—Overload]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 22, 2015|September 22, 2015—Viron Elite Guard]]
*[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 30, 2015|September 30, 2015—Air Attack Optimus Primal]]
}}
 
==Comics==
===''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''===
*"[[Linkage (comic)|Linkage]]"
**Including character bios for the [[Super Stunt Team]], [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]], the [[Speed Chaser Team]], [[Stella Holley]], [[Digital Entity Frame]]s, and the [[Sonic Assault Team]]
 
===''Binaltech''===
*"[[Outlier (comic)|Outlier]]"
===''Alternity''===
*"[[Arch-Nemesis!]]"
*"[[To Die Game!]]"
===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Controverse]]
==Known packaging art==
===''[[Transformers: Beast Wars|Beast Wars]]''===
*[[Grizzly-1#Beast Wars|Grizzly-1]] (Only bio card artwork)
*[[Double Punch#Beast Wars|Double Punch]] with [[Beeline#Beast Wars|Beeline]] (Only bio card artwork)
 
===''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]''===
{{collist|3|
*[[Skids (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Skids]]
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Tracks]]
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Smokescreen]]
*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Inferno]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Astrotrain]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Hot Rodimus]]
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Hound]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Blitzwing]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#CollectionSoundblaster|Soundblaster]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Cybertron Perceptor]]
}}
 
===''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]''===
(reused from ''Transformers Collection'')
*[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|Astrotrain]]
===''Binaltech''===
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]]
 
==Other illustration work==
*"World of the Transformers" illustrations
*"Beast Wars Reborn" illustrations
*[[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]] {{w|LaserDisc}} and DVD pack-in booklets
*[[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]] {{w|LaserDisc}} and DVD pack-in booklets
**''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' Box 1 and 2
**''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' Box 1 and 2
**''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010]]
**''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010]]
*"[[Linkage (comic)|Linkage]]"
*[[e-HOBBY]] toy bios
*"[[Story of Binaltech]]"
**"[[Outlier (comic)|Outlier]]" (Story and Art)
*''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' box illustrations
**''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' (reused from ''Transformers Collection'')
*"[[Beast Wars Reborn]]"
*''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' (Power Plans, bios, stories, illustrations)
**"[[Arch-Nemesis!]]", "[[To Die Game!]]" (lineart)
*"[[Beast Wars Universe]]" (co-written with [[Fumihiko Akiyama]])
*''[[Unofficial guidebooks|Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide]] Volume 5 (front cover)
*''[[Unofficial guidebooks|Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide]] Volume 5 (front cover)
*"[[World of the Transformers]]" (information database/website)
*[[BotCon Japan 1997]] commemorative T-shirt design
*[[BotCon Japan 1997]] commemorative T-shirt design
*Several entries of the Facebook version of [[Ask Vector Prime]]
*[[The Transformers Classics]] Vol. 2 (Japanese reprint cover)
*[[The Transformers Classics]] Vol. 2 (Japanese reprint cover)
*Character design work for [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] [[Alpha Trion]] and [[Micronus Prime]] for the ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|Covenant of Primus]]'' guidebook.
==Known toy design work==
===Deco===
[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''====
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]]
====''Collector's Edition''====
*[[Hauler#Collector's Edition|Road Hauler]]
*[[G1 GoBots#Collector's Edition|G1 Gobots]]<br>([[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Collector's Edition|Bug Bite]], [[Bad Boy#Collector's Edition|Bad Boy]], [[Treds#Collector's Edition|Treds]], [[Small Foot#Collector's Edition|Small Foot]], [[Path Finder#Collector's Edition|Path Finder]], and [[Road Ranger#Collector's Edition|Road Ranger]])
*[[Detritus (G1)#Collector's Edition|Detritus]]


==Toy designer==
====''Missing Link''====
With the beginning of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'', Ichikawa was given the job of "mech design", taking the engineering designs of many toys and finalizing the aesthetic details, sculpts, etc. The toys he has worked on include...
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]] (with [[Dillo#Missing Link|Dillo]])
{{-}}


===Energon===
===Detailing===
With the beginning of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'', Ichikawa was given the job of "mech design", taking the engineering designs of many toys and finalizing the aesthetic details, sculpts, etc. The toys he is known to have worked on include:
 
====''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''====
[[File:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
;Energon Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime]] (Super)
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]]
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]
* [[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Divebomb]]
* [[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Divebomb]]
* [[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]
* [[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]
}}
;Mega Class
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]]
;Command Class
* [[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]]
* [[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]]
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]
;Leader Class
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* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]]
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;Supreme Class
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]
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====''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''====
[[File:Cybertron Primus toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
;Scout Class
* [[Undermine (Cybertron)#Toys|Undermine]]<ref name = "ATT">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/7a64cbb8401be32a Personal correspondence between Ichikawa and Doug Dlin on alt.toys.transformers mentioning the Galaxy Force/Cybertron toys he worked on]</ref>
;Deluxe Class
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* [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
* [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Toys|Snarl]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
* [[Crosswise (Cybertron)#Toys|Crosswise]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
* [[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|Downshift]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
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;Voyager Class
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* [[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]] (w/ [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Safeguard]])<ref name = "ATT"/>
* [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Voyager|Leobreaker]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
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* [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Toys|Scourge]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
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* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
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* [[Primus#Cybertron|Primus]]<ref name = "ATT"/>
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====''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''====
* [[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] (head only)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ROTF版スワーブの顔、実はわたくしのデザインなのです。描いた時はもっと横幅広い感じでしたが、スペースに合わせて細面に調整して頂いてます。受けた時は、Tracksになる予定でした。|link=https://x.com/Hirovmi/status/2011744706783494399|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2026|month=01|day=15}}</ref>
 
====''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''====
=====''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''=====
[[File:Titans Return Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*[[Devastator (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Devastator]]<ref name ="Titan">{{citesocial|quote=SIEGEオメガスプリームでは外観デザイン(ディテールと頭部3面図)をしました。他タイタンクラス商品は：デバステーター, フォートレスマキシマス, トリプティコン, プレダキング(オニキス除く), スコーポノック, アーク(Netflix用先行スケッチ), ブラックザラック,タイダルウェーブ, などを手がけています。|link=https://x.com/hirovmi/status/1914237714079354922|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2025|month=04|day=24}}</ref><br>([[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Constructicon Bonecrusher]], [[Hook (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Constructicon Hook]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Constructicon Long Haul]], [[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Constructicon Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Constructicon Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Constructicon Scrapper]])
 
=====''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]''=====
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]] (w/ [[Cerebros (G1)#Titans Return|Cerebros]] and [[Emissary (TR)#Titans Return|Emissary]])<ref name =Titan/>
*[[Trypticon (G1)#Titans Return|Trypticon]] (w/ [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Titans Return|Decepticon Full-Tilt]] and [[Wipe-Out#Titans Return|Decepticon Necro]])<ref name =Titan/>
 
=====''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]''=====
*[[Predaking (G1)#Power of the Primes|Predaking]]<ref name =Titan/><br>([[Divebomb (G1)#Power of the Primes|Divebomb]], [[Headstrong (G1)#Power of the Primes|Predacon Headstrong]], [[Rampage (G1)#Power of the Primes|Predacon Rampage]], [[Razorclaw (G1)#Power of the Primes|Razorclaw]], [[Tantrum (G1)#Power of the Primes|Torox]])<ref>He did not work on the included [[Onyx Prime#Power of the Primes|Onyx Prime]] [[Prime Master]].</ref>
 
=====''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]''=====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Selects|Combat Megatron]]<ref name = IDW/>
*[[Scorponok (G1)#Generations Selects|Black Zarak]]<ref name =Titan/>
 
=====''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]''=====
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS29-Titan-Omega-Supreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]] (w/ [[Countdown (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Countdown]])<ref name =Titan/>
 
=====''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]''=====
{{collist|3|
*[[Thrust (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thrust]]
*[[Runamuck (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Runamuck]]
*[[Fasttrack (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Fasttrack]]
*[[Scorponok (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Scorponok]] (w/ [[Zarak (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lord Zarak]])<ref name =Titan/>
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=====''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]''=====
*[[Slammer#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Slammer]]
*[[Ark (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Ark]] (w/ [[Teletraan I#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Teletraan-1]]/[[Mainframe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Mainframe]])<ref name =Titan/>
=====''[[Studio Series]]''=====
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Bombburst.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
* [[Brawn (ROTF)#Studio Series|''Bumblebee'' Brawn]] (drill only)
======''Studio Series'' '86======
*[[Wheelie (G1)#SSCore|Core Class Wheelie]]


===Cybertron<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/7a64cbb8401be32a Personal correspondence between Ichikawa and Doug Dlin on alt.toys.transformers mentioning the Galaxy Force/Cybertron toys he worked on]</ref>===
=====''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''=====
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* Optimus Prime (Super)
*[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]]
* [[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]]
*[[Pointblank#Legacy|Pointblank]] (w/ [[Peacemaker#Legacy|Autobot Peacemaker]])
* Wing Saber
*[[Bomb-Burst (G1)#Legacy|Bomb-burst]]
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]]
* [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Toys|Scourge]]
* [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Toys|Snarl]]
* [[Undermine (Cybertron)#Toys|Undermine]]
* [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Toys|Leobreaker]]
* [[Crosswise (Cybertron)#Toys|Crosswise]]
* [[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|Downshift]]
* [[Primus#Cybertron|Primus]]
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======''[[Transformers: Legacy#Exclusives|Wreck N' Rule Collection]]''======
*[[Impactor (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Impactor]] with [[Spindle#Legacy|Spindle]]
=====''[[Transformers: Legacy#United|Legacy: United]]''=====
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Refraktor-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Legacy|Armada Universe Tidal Wave]]<ref name =Titan/>
====''[[Canon/Transformers]]''====
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Canon/Transformers|Optimus Prime R5]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]]
*[[Nemesis Prime R5#Toys|Nemesis Prime R5]]
====''[[T-SPARK#Adamas Machina|Adamas Machina]]''====
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Adamas Machina|Rodimus]]<ref name = Adamas>{{citesocial|quote=I played a small part in the development of the highly acclaimed "Adamus Machina AMT-01 Rodimus," which is currently on sale. I was involved in the development of the vehicle concept, additional details, design of the communication device and saw arm accessories, and specification of the weapon attachment method when transforming Flame Toys' high-quality figure into a transforming model. Please get your hands on it!|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1904863950883479948/|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2025|month=3|day=26}}</ref>
{{-}}
===Concept art===
====''Alternity''<ref>Feature on the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' toyline in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 2]]'', p 82-93</ref>====
[[File:Alternity Megatron Cannon.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]]<br> (Vibrant Red, Ultimate Metal Silver)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]]<br>(Blade Silver, Premium LeMans Blue, Diamond Black)
*[[Transformers: Alternity#Notes|Meister]] ([[Unreleased toy|Unused]])
====''Masterpiece''====
*MP-3 Starscream
*MP-5 Megatron
*MP-6
*MP-7
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-8 Grimlock]]
*MP-9 Rodimus Convoy
*MP-11 Starscream
*MP-12 Lambor
*MP-13 Soundwave
*MP-14 Alert
*MP-15
*MP-16
*MP-17 Prowl
*MP-18 Streak
*MP-19 Smokescreen
*MP-20 Wheeljack
*MP-21 Bumble
*MP-22 Ultra Magnus
*MP-23 Exhaust
*MP-25 Tracks
*MP-26 Road Rage
*MP-27 Ironhide
*MP-29 Shockwave
*MP-30 Ratchet
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===Unspecified===
*''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]''<ref name ="Gens2019">''[[Transformers Generations 2019]]'' profile, p88</ref>
*''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]''<ref name ="Gens2019"/>


==Gallery==
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*''[[:Category:Images by Hirofumi Ichikawa|Extended Hirofumi Ichikawa gallery]]''</center>
''[[:Category:Images by Hirofumi Ichikawa|Extended Hirofumi Ichikawa gallery]]''</center>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/0138998701/ Hirofumi Ichikawa's website]
*[http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/0138998701/ Hirofumi Ichikawa's website] (dead link)
*[http://www.alteredstatesmag.com/features/articles/hi_dai-oh.php Translation of an interview with Ichikawa at ASM]
*[https://twitter.com/Hirovmi Hirofumi Ichikawa on Twitter]
 
===Interviews===
*[http://asminterim.com/2022/10/13/retro-interview-hirofumi-ichikawa-on-his-dream-becoming-reality/ 2004 Interview with Dengeki Daioh Magazine], translated by [[Doug Dlin]] and hosted at Altered States Magazine
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20071028003548/http://www.alteredstatesmag.com/features/articles/hi_dai-oh.php Original upload of the interview] (archived)
 


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Latest revision as of 11:47, 29 January 2026

Every hair in his beard is a Binaltech spin-off.

Hirofumi Ichikawa (市川 裕文 Ichikawa Hirofumi) is a Japanese author, illustrator and toy designer perhaps best known as the architect of the high-concept Binaltech and Alternity franchises. He's a noted old-school Transformers fan who made the jump to working on the brand in an official capacity for TakaraTomy at the turn of the twenty first century. A furiously prolific renaissance man, he somehow found time while crafting his licensed car magnum opus to work as a mecha designer (broadly, concept artist) on the Unicron Trilogy toylines, create the decoes and bios for boutique TakaraTomy affiliate e-HOBBY's series of retro toylines and, notably, participate as one of a very select group of Japanese creators to coordinate their own collector-oriented fiction with the crew behind the western BotCon. Nowadays, he continues to contribute design work to the Generations mega-brand as well as being tapped by TakaraTomy to compose prose stories and bios for the Masterpiece and Missing Link toylines, amongst others.

In his fandom days, he wrote numerous fan-comics and magazines (called dōjinshi in Japan), mainly focusing on introducing Japanese fans to the Hasbro/American version of Transformers and the concepts and characters within. Among them was a very indignant magazine decrying the "funny" dub of Beast Wars that was presented in Japan, as it had removed much of the "serious sci-fi" edge that had made the show immensely popular with the English-speaking fanbase. But perhaps his most well known pre-official work is Transformers Chronicles, a sort of "bridge" story for his take on the lead-up to Generation 2. Though this book was translated to English, it has unfortunately long since sold through its short run. Its influence can be seen to live on, however, in his heavily Marvel-inspired Masterpiece storylines.

Ichikawa's art style is toy-based; his Transformers almost always have the toy's proportions and detailing down exactly, not approximations or "influenced" altered cartoon models. The only changes made are there to make them more "realistic" by adding in joints for motion that the toys may lack. These joints are always very realistic in terms of mechanical detailing of the pistons and rotating joints necessary for real-life machines, similar to the mechanical detailing artist E. J. Su employs. In terms of story, Ichikawa has a definite preference for the Western take of Transformers, enjoying its more sci-fi-oriented and older-aimed feel, though he eschews the more metaphysical/mystical aspects of the fiction, especially Primus.

Outside of the Transformers brand, some of Ichikawa's other noteworthy licensed work has included working as a translator for various western comics, writing, illustrating, and coloring the X-Men '92 adaptation X-Men: The Manga, and creating promotional art for the Capcom title Marvel Super Heroes in the 90s arcade magazine Gamest. In the creator-owned sphere, he is best known as the author of the original series Boldor The Invisible Neighbour in the Bandai-sponsored sci-fi magazine Cyber Comix (now Dengeki Daioh). As he has stepped back from working on the Transformers brand full time in recent years, he has shifted his focus to his independent projects like Boldor and Rainfall.

Writing

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Prose stories

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Beast Wars Reborn

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Binaltech

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Alternity

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Masterpiece

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G-Shock × Transformers

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Canon/Transformers

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MPG

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Toy bios

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Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

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The Transformers

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Micron Legend

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Collector's Edition

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G-2

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Encore[1]

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Binaltech

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Alternity

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Masterpiece[1]

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Movie The Best

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The Last Knight

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MPG[7]

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Other prose

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Ask Vector Prime

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Under supervision from Jim Sorenson, Hirofumi Ichikawa contributed to several entries of Ask Vector Prime on Facebook. In addition to providing information on Logos Prime and the Hytherion, he wrote drafts for the following answers:[8][9]

Comics

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Armada

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Binaltech

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Alternity

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Masterpiece

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Known packaging art

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Beast Wars

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Transformers Collection

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Commemorative Series

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(reused from Transformers Collection)

Binaltech

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Known toy design work

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Deco

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Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

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Collector's Edition

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Detailing

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With the beginning of Energon, Ichikawa was given the job of "mech design", taking the engineering designs of many toys and finalizing the aesthetic details, sculpts, etc. The toys he is known to have worked on include:

Energon

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Energon Class
Mega Class
Command Class
Leader Class
Supreme Class


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Scout Class
Deluxe Class
Voyager Class
Ultra Class
Leader Class
Supreme Class



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What's needed: Everything between 2006 and 2014


Revenge of the Fallen

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Titans Return
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Power of the Primes
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Studio Series
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Studio Series '86
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Legacy
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Wreck N' Rule Collection
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Legacy: United
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Canon/Transformers

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Adamas Machina

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Alternity[15]

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Masterpiece

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  • MP-3 Starscream
  • MP-5 Megatron
  • MP-6
  • MP-7
  • MP-8 Grimlock
  • MP-9 Rodimus Convoy
  • MP-11 Starscream
  • MP-12 Lambor
  • MP-13 Soundwave
  • MP-14 Alert
  • MP-15
  • MP-16
  • MP-17 Prowl
  • MP-18 Streak
  • MP-19 Smokescreen
  • MP-20 Wheeljack
  • MP-21 Bumble
  • MP-22 Ultra Magnus
  • MP-23 Exhaust
  • MP-25 Tracks
  • MP-26 Road Rage
  • MP-27 Ironhide
  • MP-29 Shockwave
  • MP-30 Ratchet


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References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore)."—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2022/12/18
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "●コンボイ、ジェットファイヤー、ウルトラマグナス、マグナコンボイの箱絵
    ●スカージ、マグナコンボイのバイオ
    ●SCFコンボイスーパーモードのフィギュアデザイン
    ●MEGA SCF コンボイノーマルモード、ホットロッドの造形用図面
    ●LINKAGE 漫画(全13話)"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2025/07/03
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "2003 マイクロン(スーパースタント、スピードチェイサー、ソニックアサルト、ダート)※DVD冊子上
    2005 オライオンパックス＆ダイオン(Online Bio)
    2006 レーザーウルトラマグナス、ガルバトロンII
    2017 MB-EXレーザービーク、TLK-15キャリバーオプティマスプライム
    2024 MP-56+リゴラス"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2026/01/10
  4. ↑ "オライオンパックスで私が書いたバイオは当時 e-HOBBYのウェブサイトで公開されましたが、実際の商品カードは私のではない別の文章に変わっていました。"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2026/01/10
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "補足すると、マスターピースで私が最初に書いたバイオは MP-11スタースクリームです。次いで MP-11Sサンストーム。その次の MP-23エグゾーストは他と少し違って、私がが書いた「ユニバース書式」の長文テキストを、別のライターさんに取扱説明書用に清書して頂きました（カードは私）。"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2026/01/09
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "IDW様、表立った関わりはありませんでしたが、コミック発デザインの玩具図面を描いたり、デルタマグナスなどのバイオ設定でアイデアを拝借しました。僕が外観のデザインをした玩具キャラクターも沢山描いてくれましたし、何よりも素晴らしい物語で楽しませて頂きました。本当にありがとうございます！"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2022/12/15
  7. ↑ "マスターピースから引き続き、MPG・リペイントキャラクターの設定とお話のテキストを書かせて頂いてます。特にDK-2ガード(手前・黒)は、由来になった玩具の独特な背景をプロフィールに活かしていますので、箱裏の解説文と一緒に見て頂けたら嬉しいです。"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2025/05/23
  8. ↑ Jennifer Alexis Carlo, Going Full Sorenson
  9. ↑ "AVPについては断片的なお手伝いが多く、記憶も少し曖昧なのですが、リバースコンボイ、キロトン、トレインボットについて何かした覚えがありません。その代わり、ブレインマスター、ダイアクロン、ハイセリオン、ロゴスプライムの情報と、RiD 3パック(Nightcruz達)のお話の草案を書いた筈です。"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2026/01/10
  10. ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 Personal correspondence between Ichikawa and Doug Dlin on alt.toys.transformers mentioning the Galaxy Force/Cybertron toys he worked on
  11. ↑ "ROTF版スワーブの顔、実はわたくしのデザインなのです。描いた時はもっと横幅広い感じでしたが、スペースに合わせて細面に調整して頂いてます。受けた時は、Tracksになる予定でした。"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2026/01/15
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 "SIEGEオメガスプリームでは外観デザイン(ディテールと頭部3面図)をしました。他タイタンクラス商品は：デバステーター, フォートレスマキシマス, トリプティコン, プレダキング(オニキス除く), スコーポノック, アーク(Netflix用先行スケッチ), ブラックザラック,タイダルウェーブ, などを手がけています。"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2025/04/24
  13. ↑ He did not work on the included Onyx Prime Prime Master.
  14. ↑ "I played a small part in the development of the highly acclaimed "Adamus Machina AMT-01 Rodimus," which is currently on sale. I was involved in the development of the vehicle concept, additional details, design of the communication device and saw arm accessories, and specification of the weapon attachment method when transforming Flame Toys' high-quality figure into a transforming model. Please get your hands on it!"—Hirofumi Ichikawa, Twitter, 2025/3/26
  15. ↑ Feature on the Alternity toyline in Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 2, p 82-93
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Transformers Generations 2019 profile, p88
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