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'''Sam Smith''' is the current [[Hasbro]] Design Manager (and de facto design lead, as far as we can tell) on the ''[[Studio Series]]'', ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'', and mainline ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' (the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'', ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'', etc) toylines.  Whether by choice or as a practical consequence of the sheer breadth of modern ''Generations'' product, he seemingly utilizes a more horizontal command structure than past ''Generations'' leads, taking point on the primary [[live-action film series]] component of the ''Studio Series'' line and largely leaving the more traditional [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] flavored fare to designers [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]]. Smith's status as the resident gearhead of the design team may or may not constitute an ulterior motive for this particular division of labor. He used to work on ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.
'''Sam Smith''' is a former [[Hasbro]] Design Manager on the ''[[Studio Series]]'', ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'', and mainline ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' (the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'', ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'', etc.) toylines.  Whether by choice or as a practical consequence of the sheer breadth of modern ''Generations'' product, he seemingly utilized a more horizontal command structure than past department heads, taking point on the primary [[live-action film series]] component of the ''Studio Series'' line and largely leaving the more traditional [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] flavored fare to Associate Designer [[Evan Brooks]] and overall ''Generations'' design lead [[Mark Maher]]. Smith's status as the resident gearhead of the design team may or may not constitute an ulterior motive for this particular division of labor. Before ''Transformers'' he worked on ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.


In March 2022, Smith began his "From Screen to Toy" posts on his [https://www.instagram.com/king_samlock Instagram page], showcasing digital renders and development notes on his recent and upcoming ''Studio Series'' figures, later showcasing his works from other lines as well.
As of October 2022, Smith has returned to ''Star Wars'', where he has moved up to Design Director of preschool product.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/bowditchsmith/ Smith's LinkedIn profile]</ref>
==Known design projects==
==Known design projects==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
===''Dark of the Moon''===
;The [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive Scan Series
;The [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive Scan Series<ref>[[Mark Maher]]'s [https://www.instagram.com/p/CcUAy5jMpES/ Instagram post] discussing his and Smith's work on the Scan Series</ref>
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Ironhide]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Ironhide]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Autobot Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Autobot Ratchet]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Sideswipe]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Sideswipe]]
 
}}
===''Generations''===
===''Generations''===
====''Studio Series''====
====''Studio Series''====
;Core Class
*[[Mohawk#Studio Series|''The Last Knight'' Mohawk]]
;Deluxe Class
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Dino#Studio Series|''Dark of the Moon'' Dino]]
*[[Dino#Studio Series|''Dark of the Moon'' Autobot Dino]]
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|''Dark of the Moon'' Jolt]]
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|''Dark of the Moon'' Jolt]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#SS78|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sidewipe]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#SS78|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideswipe]]
*[[Sideways (ROTF)#Studio Series|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]]
*[[Sideways (ROTF)#Studio Series|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SSDOTM|''Dark of the Moon'' Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS87|''Dark of the Moon'' Bumblebee]]
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#SS2|''The Last Knight'' Hot Rod]]<ref name ="August22">*[[August 16]], 2022's [https://youtu.be/mxRrhLJ1KH0 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Delaney Norris]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Isabella Weiss]], and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#SS93|''The Last Knight'' Autobot Hot Rod]]<ref name ="August22">*[[August 16]], 2022's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxRrhLJ1KH0 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Delaney Norris]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Isabella Weiss]], and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|''The Last Knight'' Crosshairs]]<ref name = "August22"/>
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|''The Last Knight'' Crosshairs]]<ref name = "August22"/>
}}
}}


;Voyager Class
;Voyager Class
*[[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#SS90|''Age of Extinction'' Galvatron]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS90|''Age of Extinction'' Galvatron]]


;Leader Class
;Leader Class
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Grindor]]
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Grindor]] & [[Ravage (ROTF)#Studio Series|Ravage]]
=====''Bumblebee''=====
=====''Bumblebee''=====
;Core Class
;Core Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Shockwave (Movie)#SSBB|Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Movie)#SSBB|Shockwave]]
*[[Ravage (ROTF)#SSBB|Ravage]]
*[[Ravage (ROTF)#SSBB|Ravage]]
*[[Rumble (ROTF)#Studio Series|Concept Art Decepticon Rumble]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#SSCore|Starscream]]
}}


;Deluxe Class
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS82|Ratchet]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS70|B-127]]
*[[Brawn (ROTF)#Studio Series|Brawn]]
*[[Brawn (ROTF)#Studio Series|Brawn]]
*[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Studio Series|Wheeljack]]
*[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Studio Series|Wheeljack]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS82|Autobot Ratchet]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS84|Ironhide]]
*[[Arcee (Movie)#SS85|Arcee]]
*[[Arcee (Movie)#SS85|Arcee]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS84|Ironhide]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS70|B-127]]
}}
}}


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*[[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|Soundwave]]
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#SS89|Thundercracker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#SS89|Thundercracker]]
*[[Shockwave (Movie)#SS110|Shockwave]]
*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Studio Series|Skywarp]]
}}
;Leader Class
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SSConcept|Concept Art Megatron]]
=====''Rise of the Beasts''=====
;Core Class
*[[Arcee (Movie)#SSCore|Arcee]]
*[[Freezer#Generations|Freezer]]
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS100|Bumblebee]]
*[[Mirage (Movie)#Studio Series|Mirage]]
*[[Nightbird (ROTB)#Studio Series|Nightbird]]
*[[Wheeljack (ROTB)#Studio Series|Wheeljack]]
}}
}}
;Voyager Class
*[[Battletrap (ROTB)#Studio Series|Battletrap]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl2O7UksJlG/ Design notes on ''Studio Series'' Battletrap] from Sam on Instagram</ref>
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]]
;Leader Class
*[[Scourge (ROTB)#Generations|Scourge]]
=====''Gamer Edition''=====
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|''War for Cybertron'' Gamer Edition Bumblebee]]
*[[Barricade (WFC)#Studio Series|''War for Cybertron'' Gamer Edition Barricade]]
*[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Studio Series|''War for Cybertron'' Gamer Edition Cliffjumper]]
}}
;Voyager Class
*[[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|''War for Cybertron'' Gamer Edition Megatron]]


====''Legacy''====
====''Legacy''====
*[[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Legacy|Titan Class "Cybertron Universe" Metroplex]]
*[[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Legacy|Titan Class Cybertron Universe Metroplex]]
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Leader Class Transmetal II Megatron]]<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/07/21/san-diego-comic-con-2022-transformers-reveal-panel-461255 SDCC 2022 Hasbro Transformers Product Reveal Panel report] at TFW2005</ref>
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Legacy|Leader Class Transmetal II Megatron]]<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/07/21/san-diego-comic-con-2022-transformers-reveal-panel-461255 SDCC 2022 Hasbro Transformers Product Reveal Panel report] at TFW2005</ref>
=====Wreck 'N Rule Collection=====
 
=====''Wreck 'N Rule Collection''=====
*[[Springer (G1)/toys#Legacy|Voyager Class Autobot Springer]]
*[[Springer (G1)/toys#Legacy|Voyager Class Autobot Springer]]


=====Speedia 500 Collection=====
=====''Speedia 500 Collection''=====
*[[Hauler#Legacy|Voyager Class Road Hauler]]
;Deluxe Class
*[[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Leader Class Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Crasher (GoBots)#Legacy|Decepticon Crasher]]
*[[Drag Strip (G1)#Velocitron|G2 Universe Shadowstrip]]
}}
;Voyager Class
*[[Hauler#Legacy|Road Hauler]]
;Leader Class
*[[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge]]
 
====''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''====
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Voyager Class N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Deluxe Class N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet]]
 
====''Legacy: Evolution''====
{{collist|3|
*[[Prowl (Animated)#Legacy|Animated Universe Prowl]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Megatron]]
*[[Nemesis (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis]]
}}
====''Collaborative''====
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Volvo|VNR Optimus Prime]]
====''Legacy: United''====
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Leader Class Armada Universe Megatron]]
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Legacy|Titan Class Armada Universe Tidal Wave]]
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Deluxe Class Cyberverse Universe Chromia]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyArmadaGalvatron|Leader Class Armada Universe Galvatron]]


===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Blackout]]
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Scorponok]]
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Brawl (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Decepticon Brawl]]
{{creatorstub|credits from [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestreams, [[:Category:Hasbro designers|Hasbro designer]] instagrams, etc etc}}
{{creatorstub|credits from [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestreams, [[:Category:Hasbro designers|Hasbro designer]] instagrams, etc etc}}
==Convention appearances==
*Singapore Comic Con 2023


==Hasbro Pulse livestream appearances==
==Hasbro Pulse livestream appearances==
*[[November 13]], 2020's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZKZAAh79Ok "Hasbro Pulse | Fan First Fridays: Transformers & Ghostbusters | Event One"] on YouTube, with [[Rachel Fleming]].
*[[November 13]], [[2020]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZKZAAh79Ok "Hasbro Pulse | Fan First Fridays: Transformers & Ghostbusters | Event One"] on YouTube, with [[Rachel Fleming]].
*[[February 4]], [[2022]]'s [https://youtu.be/8_jRsZDV9FI "Fan First Friday | Transformers Livestream"] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Isabella Weiss]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]].
*[[February 4]], [[2022]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_jRsZDV9FI "Fan First Friday | Transformers Livestream"] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Isabella Weiss]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]].
*[[August 16]], 2022's [https://youtu.be/mxRrhLJ1KH0 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, [[Delaney Norris]], Evan Brooks, Isabella Weiss, and Mark Maher.
*[[August 16]], 2022's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxRrhLJ1KH0 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, [[Delaney Norris]], Evan Brooks, Isabella Weiss, and Mark Maher.
*[[February 6]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g9aZg2DIAw Hasbro's Transformers Team Roundtable Q&A February 2023 - Origin Jazz Revealed!] recorded on the Seibertron.com YouTube channel, with Delaney Norris, Evan Brooks, Ben MacCrae, and Mark Maher
*[[April 4]], 2023's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qv8dh66d48 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Evan Brooks, Mark Maher, and [[Shogo Hasui]].
 
==Trivia==
*As a "car guy", Smith is known to be very particular about the details on ''Studio Series''<nowiki>'</nowiki> licensed alternate modes.<ref>[[May 22]], [[2023]] [https://youtu.be/Sfimkf3el8Q?t=1313 Interview] with the "Adventures in Collecting" podcast.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:23, 7 August 2024

The name or term "Sam" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Sam (disambiguation).
He learned Thrust can be green.

Sam Smith is a former Hasbro Design Manager on the Studio Series, Masterpiece, and mainline Generations (the War for Cybertron Trilogy, Legacy, etc.) toylines. Whether by choice or as a practical consequence of the sheer breadth of modern Generations product, he seemingly utilized a more horizontal command structure than past department heads, taking point on the primary live-action film series component of the Studio Series line and largely leaving the more traditional Generation 1 flavored fare to Associate Designer Evan Brooks and overall Generations design lead Mark Maher. Smith's status as the resident gearhead of the design team may or may not constitute an ulterior motive for this particular division of labor. Before Transformers he worked on Star Wars.

In March 2022, Smith began his "From Screen to Toy" posts on his Instagram page, showcasing digital renders and development notes on his recent and upcoming Studio Series figures, later showcasing his works from other lines as well.

As of October 2022, Smith has returned to Star Wars, where he has moved up to Design Director of preschool product.[1]

Known design projects

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Dark of the Moon

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The Toys"R"Us exclusive Scan Series[2]

Generations

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Studio Series

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Core Class
Deluxe Class
Voyager Class
Leader Class
Bumblebee
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Core Class
Deluxe Class
Voyager Class
Leader Class
Rise of the Beasts
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Core Class
Deluxe Class
Voyager Class
Leader Class
Gamer Edition
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Deluxe Class
Voyager Class

Legacy

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Wreck 'N Rule Collection
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Speedia 500 Collection
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Deluxe Class
Voyager Class
Leader Class

Buzzworthy Bumblebee

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Legacy: Evolution

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Collaborative

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Legacy: United

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Masterpiece Movie Series

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Convention appearances

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  • Singapore Comic Con 2023

Hasbro Pulse livestream appearances

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Trivia

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  • As a "car guy", Smith is known to be very particular about the details on Studio Series' licensed alternate modes.[6]

References

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  1. ↑ Smith's LinkedIn profile
  2. ↑ Mark Maher's Instagram post discussing his and Smith's work on the Scan Series
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *August 16, 2022's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Delaney Norris, Evan Brooks, Isabella Weiss, and Mark Maher.
  4. ↑ Design notes on Studio Series Battletrap from Sam on Instagram
  5. ↑ SDCC 2022 Hasbro Transformers Product Reveal Panel report at TFW2005
  6. ↑ May 22, 2023 Interview with the "Adventures in Collecting" podcast.
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