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'''Hisao "Curly" Nishimoto''' (西本尚央) is the [[TakaraTomy]] designer responsible for much of the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|''Cyberverse'']] toyline and various other funny little guys. Before joining the ''Transformers'' team, he was part of TakaraTomy's ''Beyblade'' division. He has incredible hair. | '''Hisao "Curly" Nishimoto''' (西本尚央 ''Nishimoto Hisao'') is the [[TakaraTomy]] designer responsible for much of the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|''Cyberverse'']] toyline and various other funny little guys. Before joining the ''Transformers'' team, he was part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Beyblade]]'' division. He has incredible hair. | ||
==Known design work== | ==Known design work== | ||
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====Playsets==== | ====Playsets==== | ||
*[[Red (AB)#OptimusRaceway|Optimus Prime Bird Raceway]] | *[[Red (AB)#OptimusRaceway|Optimus Prime Bird Raceway]] | ||
*[[Chuck (AB)#BeeBlast|Bumblebee Bird Blast] | *[[Chuck (AB)#BeeBlast|Bumblebee Bird Blast]] | ||
===''Unite Warriors''=== | ===''Unite Warriors''=== | ||
*[[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]] ([[Air Raid (G1) | *[[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]] ([[Air Raid (G1)#Unite Warriors|Air Rider]], [[Fireflight (G1)#Unite Warriors|Firebolt]], [[Silverbolt (G1)#Unite Warriors|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Unite Warriors|Skydive]], [[Slingshot (G1)#Unite Warriors|Sling]]) | ||
*[[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]] ([[Breakdown (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Unite Warriors|Drag Stripe]], [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)#Unite Warriors|Wildrider]]) | *[[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]] ([[Breakdown (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Unite Warriors|Drag Stripe]], [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)#Unite Warriors|Wildrider]]) | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.instagram.com/wisimoso/ Curly Nishimoto on Instagram] | |||
*[https://tformers.com/transformers-mp-ironhide-figure-and-accessories-images-from-expotaipei-event/27181/news.html Report on the 2015 Transformers Expo Taipei] with Nishimoto as a guest of honor at Seibertron.com | *[https://tformers.com/transformers-mp-ironhide-figure-and-accessories-images-from-expotaipei-event/27181/news.html Report on the 2015 Transformers Expo Taipei] with Nishimoto as a guest of honor at Seibertron.com | ||
*[https://blog.xuite.net/skyj/GJdream/326625369-%E8%AE%8A%E5%BD%A2%E9%87%91%E5%89%9B%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E7%89%B9%E5%B1%95 Report on Nishimoto's presentation at the 2015 Transformers Expo] by the GJ Dream blog (Chinese) | *[https://blog.xuite.net/skyj/GJdream/326625369-%E8%AE%8A%E5%BD%A2%E9%87%91%E5%89%9B%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E7%89%B9%E5%B1%95 Report on Nishimoto's presentation at the 2015 Transformers Expo] by the GJ Dream blog (Chinese) | ||
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*[[November 16]], [[2011]] [https://youtu.be/RSwQ10WK4PQ "TRANSFORMERS: Interview with the Designers"] feature on the TakaraTomy YouTube page, with [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Hisashi Yuki]] (Japanese, subtitled) | *[[November 16]], [[2011]] [https://youtu.be/RSwQ10WK4PQ "TRANSFORMERS: Interview with the Designers"] feature on the TakaraTomy YouTube page, with [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Hisashi Yuki]] (Japanese, subtitled) | ||
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[[Category:TakaraTomy designers]] | [[Category:TakaraTomy designers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:07, 16 October 2025
Hisao "Curly" Nishimoto (西本尚央 Nishimoto Hisao) is the TakaraTomy designer responsible for much of the Cyberverse toyline and various other funny little guys. Before joining the Transformers team, he was part of TakaraTomy's Beyblade division. He has incredible hair.
Known design work
[edit]
Transformers (2010)
[edit]- Reveal the Shield Deluxe Class Optimus Prime (his first Transformers design)
Cyberverse
[edit]Legion Class
[edit]Commander Class
[edit]Action Set
[edit]Playsets
[edit]Bot Shots
[edit]Series 1
[edit]Series 2
[edit]Angry Birds Transformers
[edit]- Optimus Prime Bird (Energon Racers Pack)
- Bumblebee Bird
- Galvatron Pig
- Soundwave Pig (Energon Racers Pack)
Playsets
[edit]Unite Warriors
[edit]- Superion (Air Rider, Firebolt, Silverbolt, Skydive, Sling)
- Menasor (Breakdown, Dead End, Drag Stripe, Motormaster, Wildrider)
Robots in Disguise (2015)
[edit]Masterpiece Movie Series
[edit]Known convention appearances
[edit]Notes
[edit]
- Nishimoto personally wrote a congratulatory letter to ten victors of the Lucky Draw contest for Tritanium Bumblebee, each including an adorable portrait of his signature Cyberverse Legion Bumblebee figure.
External links
[edit]- Curly Nishimoto on Instagram
- Report on the 2015 Transformers Expo Taipei with Nishimoto as a guest of honor at Seibertron.com
- Report on Nishimoto's presentation at the 2015 Transformers Expo by the GJ Dream blog (Chinese)
- Report on a 2019 Masterpiece Movie Series presentation in Shanghai with Takashi Kunihiro at chohenken.com, a Japanese fan blog
Interviews
[edit]- November 16, 2011 "TRANSFORMERS: Interview with the Designers" feature on the TakaraTomy YouTube page, with Hironori Kobayashi and Hisashi Yuki (Japanese, subtitled)
