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A longtime ''Transformers'' fan and formerly active member of the ''Transformers'' [[fandom|fan community]], Kyde began an internship with Hasbro in [[2002]], doing design work and {{w|beige|color}} layouts for many ''Transformers'' [[toy]]s as both an intern and freelance designer. He was hired at Hasbro full-time in [[2007]] as an Associate Designer in charge of store-exclusive product for the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''Transformers'' brands. By [[2009]], he had moved on to full ''Transformers'' toy design, contributing to the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Hunt for the Decepticons/Reveal the Shield]]'', ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toylines. He would go on to become the lead designer of both the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|2011 ''Cyberverse'']] toyline and the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline from its inception all the way up through the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' imprint! If you like [[Springer (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Springer]], thank him.
A longtime ''Transformers'' fan and formerly active member of the ''Transformers'' [[fandom|fan community]], Kyde began an internship with Hasbro in [[2002]], doing design work and {{w|beige|color}} layouts for many ''Transformers'' [[toy]]s as both an intern and freelance designer. He was hired at Hasbro full-time in [[2007]] as an Associate Designer in charge of store-exclusive product for the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''Transformers'' brands. By [[2009]], he had moved on to full ''Transformers'' toy design, contributing to the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Hunt for the Decepticons/Reveal the Shield]]'', ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toylines. He would go on to become the lead designer of both the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|2011 ''Cyberverse'']] toyline and the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline from its inception all the way up through the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' imprint! If you like [[Springer (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Springer]], thank him.


After leaving Hasbro, he became a Senior Designer for [[LEGO|The LEGO Group]] in Denmark. In [[2022]], his then and former jobs crossed paths when he got the opportunity to design the official ''LEGO Creator Expert'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LEGO|Optimus Prime]] figure.<ref name="lego">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/05/12/lego-optimus-prime-10302-officially-revealed-455898 LEGO Optimus Prime (10302) Officially Revealed]</ref>
After leaving Hasbro, he became a Senior Designer for [[LEGO|The LEGO Group]] in Denmark. In [[2022]], his then and former jobs crossed paths when he got the opportunity to design the official ''LEGO Icons'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LEGO|Optimus Prime]] figure.<ref name="lego">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/05/12/lego-optimus-prime-10302-officially-revealed-455898 LEGO Optimus Prime (10302) Officially Revealed]</ref>


{{TOC|limit=5}}
{{TOC|limit=5}}
==Known design projects==
==Known design projects==
===Color decos===
===Color decos===
[[File:Armadatoy-NightAttackTeam.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He accepts offerings of {{w|Skyline_Chili.}}]]
[[File:Armadatoy-NightAttackTeam.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He accepts offerings of {{w|Skyline Chili}}.]]
====''Armada''====
====''Armada''====


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*[[Blurr (Armada)#Armada|Blurr]] with [[Incinerator (Armada)#Armada|Incinerator]]
*[[Blurr (Armada)#Armada|Blurr]] with [[Incinerator (Armada)#Armada|Incinerator]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#ArDxPx|Powerlinx Hot Shot]] with [[Jolt (Armada)#Powerlinx|Jolt]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#ArDxPx|Powerlinx Hot Shot]] with [[Jolt (Armada)#Powerlinx|Jolt]]
*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Armada|Nemesis Prime]] with [[Run-Over (Armada)#Armada|Run-Over]] (TakaraTomy<ref>How a young Hasbro designer wound up creating ''TakaraTomy's'' deco sheet is a story all its own. See [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Notes|''Armada Nemesis Prime's]] page for more.</ref> deco)
*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Armada|Nemesis Prime]] with [[Run-Over (Armada)#Armada|Run-Over]] (TakaraTomy<ref>How a young Hasbro designer wound up creating ''TakaraTomy's'' deco sheet is a story all its own. See [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Notes|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime's]] page for more.</ref> deco)
}}
}}
;Max-Con Class
;Max-Con Class
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*[[Skywarp (Armada)#CybDeluxe|Skywarp]]
*[[Skywarp (Armada)#CybDeluxe|Skywarp]]
*[[Smokescreen (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Smokescreen]]
*[[Smokescreen (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Smokescreen]]
<br><br>
 
 
 


====''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''====
====''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''====
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*[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Classics|Fireflight]]
*[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Classics|Fireflight]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]]
*[[Lio Convoy#Classics|Leo Prime]]
*[[Lio Convoy (BW)#Classics|Leo Prime]]
*[[Menasor (G1)#Classics|Menasor]]
*[[Menasor (G1)#Classics|Menasor]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Classics|Perceptor]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Classics|Perceptor]]
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=====Store exclusives=====
=====Store exclusives=====
[[File:Movie BigDaddy toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Big "Kyde" Daddy]]
[[File:Mov-toy BigDaddy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Big "Kyde" Daddy]]
======[[Target]]======
======[[Target]]======
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
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*[[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Gunbarrel]] (unreleased)
*[[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Gunbarrel]] (unreleased)
*[[Reverb (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Decepticon Reverb]] (unreleased)
*[[Reverb (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Decepticon Reverb]] (unreleased)
<br>
*"Exclusive G1 Deco"
*"Exclusive G1 Deco"
**[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#TargetG1|Starscream]]
**[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#TargetG1|Starscream]]
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====''Animated''====
====''Animated''====
[[File:Animated-toy RescueRatchet.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|]]
[[File:Animated-toy RescueRatchet.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
;Deluxe Class
;Deluxe Class
*[[Ratchet (Animated)#Rescue|Rescue Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)#Rescue|Rescue Ratchet]]
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}}
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
[[File:Universe 2008 Ratbat toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|]]
[[File:Universe 2008 Ratbat toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]


======[[Sam's Club]]======
======[[Sam's Club]]======
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*[[Overload (Armada)#Armada|Overload]] with [[Rollout (Armada)#Armada|Rollout]] (detailing, core design by [[Eric Siebenaler]])
*[[Overload (Armada)#Armada|Overload]] with [[Rollout (Armada)#Armada|Rollout]] (detailing, core design by [[Eric Siebenaler]])
====''Revenge of the Fallen''====
====''Revenge of the Fallen''====
*[[Arcee_(Movie)#Legends_Class_toys|Arcee]]
*[[Arcee (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Arcee]]
*[[Jolt_(ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]]
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]]
{{-}}
{{-}}
====''Transformers'' (2010)====
====''Transformers'' (2010)====
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;Legends Class
;Legends Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Rampage_(ROTF)#Transformers_.282010.29|Rampage]]
*[[Rampage (ROTF)#Transformers .282010.29|Rampage]]
*[[Ravage_(ROTF)#Transformers_.282010.29|Ravage]]
*[[Ravage (ROTF)#Transformers .282010.29|Ravage]]
*[[Long_Haul_(ROTF)#Transformers_.282010.29|Long Haul]]
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)#Transformers .282010.29|Long Haul]]
}}
}}
;Scout Class
;Scout Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Hubcap_(TF_2010)#Toys|Hubcap]]
*[[Hubcap (TF 2010)#Toys|Hubcap]]
*[[Breacher_(TF_2010)#Toys|Breacher]]
*[[Breacher (TF 2010)#Toys|Breacher]]
*[[Insecticon_(Movie)#Toys|Insecticon]]
*[[Insecticon (Movie)#Toys|Insecticon]]
}}
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
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;Legends Class
;Legends Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Megatron_(G1)/toys#Transformers_.282010.29|Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Transformers_.282010.29|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Starscream_(G1)/toys#Transformers_.282010.29|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Starscream]]
*[[Prowl_(G1)/toys#Transformers_.282010.29|Prowl]]
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Prowl]]
*[[Trailbreaker_(G1)/toys#Transformers_.282010.29|Trailcutter]]
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Trailcutter]]
}}
}}
;Scout Class
;Scout Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Windcharger_(G1)#Transformers_.282010.29|Windcharger]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers .282010.29|Windcharger]]
*[[Rumble_(G1)/toys#Transformers_.282010.29|Rumble]]
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Rumble]]
*[[Downshift_(TF_2010)#Toys|Downshift]] (unreleased)
*[[Downshift (TF 2010)#Toys|Downshift]] (unreleased)
*[[Bodyblock_(TF_2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]] (unreleased)
*[[Bodyblock (TF 2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]] (unreleased)
}}
}}


;Deluxe Class
;Deluxe Class
*[[Tracks_(G1)/toys#Transformers_.282010.29|Tracks]]
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Tracks]]
{{-}}
{{-}}
====''Generations'' (2010)====
====''Generations'' (2010)====
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;Deluxe Class
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]]
*[[Drift_(G1)#Generations|Drift]]
*[[Drift (G1)#Generations|Drift]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Straxus_(G1)#Generations|Darkmount]]
*[[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]]
*[[Megatron_(WFC)/toys#Generations|Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Generations|Megatron]]
*[[Red_Alert_(G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]
*[[Soundwave_(WFC)/toys#Generations|Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Generations|Soundwave]]
*[[Blurr_(G1)/toys#Generations|Blurr]]
*[[Blurr (G1)/toys#Generations|Blurr]]
*[[Cliffjumper_(WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
*[[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
*[[Thunderwing_(G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]]
*[[Thunderwing (G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]]
*[[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
*[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
*[[Wheeljack_(G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
*[[Black_Shadow_(G1)#Generations|Sky Shadow]]
*[[Black Shadow (G1)#Generations|Sky Shadow]]
}}
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
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;Deluxe Class
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Roadbuster_(DOTM)#Deluxe_Class|Roadbuster]]
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Deluxe Class|Roadbuster]]
*[[Starscream_(Movie)/toys#Deluxe_Class_toys_2|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Starscream]]
*[[Barricade_(Movie)/toys#Deluxe_Class_toys_4|Barricade]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Barricade]]
*[[Topspin_(DOTM)#Deluxe_Class|Topspin]]
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Deluxe Class|Topspin]]
*[[Thundercracker_(Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon|Thundercracker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]]
}}
}}
;Voyager Class
;Voyager Class
*[[Sentinel_Prime_(ROTF)#Voyager_Class_toys|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Voyager Class toys|Sentinel Prime]]
{{-}}
{{-}}
====''Cyberverse'' (2011)====
====''Cyberverse'' (2011)====
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<!-----Set 003 is inferred from sources citing Kyde as responsible for the entire assortment. An explicit source is preferred if possible.----->
<!-----Set 003 is inferred from sources citing Kyde as responsible for the entire assortment. An explicit source is preferred if possible.----->
*001 [[Sky Claw#Toys|Sky Claw]] with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#SkyClaw|Smokescreen]]
*001 [[Sky Claw#Toys|Sky Claw]] with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#SkyClaw|Smokescreen]]
*002 [[Apex Armor (Prime)#Toys|Apex Hunter Armor]] with [[Breakdown (WFC)#CyberverseApexArmor|Breakdown]]
*002 [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)#Toys|Apex Hunter Armor]] with [[Breakdown (WFC)#CyberverseApexArmor|Breakdown]]
*003 [[Energon Driller#BeeDriller|Energon Driller]] with [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CyberverseDriller|Bumblebee]]
*003 [[Energon Driller#BeeDriller|Energon Driller]] with [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CyberverseDriller|Bumblebee]]
{{-}}
{{-}}
====''Universal Studios''====
*[[Evac (Ride)#Universal Studios|Evac]]<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-meets-the-eye-an-interview-with-hasbros-mark-maher/id1479045714?i=1000542690703|site=''Adventures in Collecting''|title=More Than Meets the Eye: An Interview with Hasbro's Mark Maher|year=2021|month=11|day=22}}</ref>


====''Generations: Fall of Cybertron''====
====''Generations: Fall of Cybertron''====
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;Legends Class
;Legends Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Ravage_(WFC)#Generations|Ravage]] and [[Rumble_(WFC)#Generations|Rumble]]
*[[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|Ravage]] and [[Rumble (WFC)#Generations|Rumble]]
*[[Frenzy_(WFC)#Generations|Frenzy]] and [[Ratbat_(WFC)#Generations|Ratbat]]
*[[Frenzy (WFC)#Generations|Frenzy]] and [[Ratbat (WFC)#Generations|Ratbat]]
*[[Eject_(FOC)#Generations|Eject]] and [[Ramhorn_(FOC)#Generations|Ramhorn]]
*[[Eject (FOC)#Generations|Eject]] and [[Ramhorn (FOC)#Generations|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind_(FOC)#Generations|Rewind]] and [[Sunder_(FOC)#Generations|Sunder]]
*[[Rewind (FOC)#Generations|Rewind]] and [[Sunder (FOC)#Generations|Sunder]]
}}
}}
;Voyager Class
;Voyager Class
{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Laserbeak_(WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]] (with Soundwave)
*[[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]] (with Soundwave)
*[[Buzzsaw_(FOC)#Generations|Buzzsaw]] (with Soundblaster)
*[[Buzzsaw (FOC)#Generations|Buzzsaw]] (with Soundblaster)
*[[Steeljaw_(FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]] (with Blaster)
*[[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]] (with Blaster)
}}
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
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{{collist|3|
{{collist|3|
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]] with [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Roller]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]] with [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Roller]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] with [[Blaze_Master#Generations|Blazemaster]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] with [[Blaze Master (G1)#Generations|Blazemaster]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations_toys#Thrilling_30|Megatron]] with [[Chop_Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]] with [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]]
*[[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|SWERRRRRRRVE]] with [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]
*[[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|SWERRRRRRRVE]] with [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]
*[[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Cosmos]] with [[Blast_Master#Generations|Payload]]
*[[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Cosmos]] with [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]] with [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]] with [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]]
*[[Tailgate (G1)#Generations|Tailgate]] with [[Neutro#Generations|Groundbuster]]
*[[Tailgate (G1)#Generations|Tailgate]] with [[Neutro#Generations|Groundbuster]]
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*[[Centuritron#Generations|Centuritron]] ([[Heavytread (Generations)#Generations|Heavytread]], [[Runway (Generations)#Generations|Runway]] and [[Windshear#Generations|Windshear]])
*[[Centuritron#Generations|Centuritron]] ([[Heavytread (Generations)#Generations|Heavytread]], [[Runway (Generations)#Generations|Runway]] and [[Windshear#Generations|Windshear]])
*[[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Scoop]] with [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]]
*[[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Scoop]] with [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]]
*[[Crosscut (Autobot)#Generations|Crosscut]]
*[[Crosscut (G1)#Generations|Crosscut]]
}}
}}
[[File:Generationstoy-VoyagerSpringer.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|As in, ''really REALLY'' hard.]]
[[File:Generationstoy-VoyagerSpringer.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|As in, ''really REALLY'' hard.]]
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====''LEGO''====
====''LEGO''====
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Return of the King]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LEGO|10302 Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LEGO|10302 Optimus Prime]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LEGO|10358 Soundwave]]<br>(with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#LEGO|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#LEGO|Laserbeak]])


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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://mobile.twitter.com/Kyde Joe Kyde on Twitter]
*[https://twitter.com/Kyde Joe Kyde on Twitter]
*[https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkyde/ Joe Kyde on LinkedIn]
*[https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkyde/ Joe Kyde on LinkedIn]
*[https://www.coroflot.com/Kyde/Capstone-project A complete summary of the "SAGE2764" affair] complete with design notes on the ''Alternators''-Megatron-that-never-was in Kyde's portfolio
*[https://www.coroflot.com/Kyde/Capstone-project A complete summary of the "SAGE2764" affair] complete with design notes on the ''Alternators''-Megatron-that-never-was in Kyde's portfolio

Latest revision as of 05:51, 25 March 2026

The name or term "Joe" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Joe (disambiguation).
One of these is a pop culture icon. The other one is Optimus Prime.

Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kyde (born 1980) is a former Hasbro employee who last held the job title Product Designer, designing Transformers toys across multiple brand segments. He started as an Associate Designer in charge of store-exclusive product for the G.I. Joe and Transformers brands. He had previously done color layouts for many Transformers toys.

A longtime Transformers fan and formerly active member of the Transformers fan community, Kyde began an internship with Hasbro in 2002, doing design work and color layouts for many Transformers toys as both an intern and freelance designer. He was hired at Hasbro full-time in 2007 as an Associate Designer in charge of store-exclusive product for the G.I. Joe and Transformers brands. By 2009, he had moved on to full Transformers toy design, contributing to the Hunt for the Decepticons/Reveal the Shield, Revenge of the Fallen, and Dark of the Moon toylines. He would go on to become the lead designer of both the 2011 Cyberverse toyline and the Generations toyline from its inception all the way up through the Thrilling 30 imprint! If you like Springer, thank him.

After leaving Hasbro, he became a Senior Designer for The LEGO Group in Denmark. In 2022, his then and former jobs crossed paths when he got the opportunity to design the official LEGO Icons Optimus Prime figure.[1]

Known design projects

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Color decos

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He accepts offerings of Skyline Chili.

Armada

[edit]
Mini-Con Class
Super-Con Class
Max-Con Class
Giga-Con Class


Cybertron

[edit]
When Hasbro says "Smokescreen", Kyde hears "Rad".
Deluxe Class



Beast Wars 10th Anniversary

[edit]
Deluxe Class


Classics

[edit]
Your face makes a great Trypticon homage.
Deluxe Class
Legends Class


Transformers (2007)

[edit]
Fun fact: Kyde loves beige.
Retail
[edit]
Deluxe Class
Voyager Class


Store exclusives
[edit]
Big "Kyde" Daddy
Target
[edit]


Will trade black repaints for Skyline Chili.
Walmart
[edit]
Toys"R"Us
[edit]


Animated

[edit]
Deluxe Class
Voyager Class


Universe (2008)

[edit]
Hasbro Toy Shop
[edit]
Store exclusives
[edit]
Target
[edit]


Sam's Club
[edit]
Kmart
[edit]


Combiner Wars

[edit]


Design

[edit]

Armada

[edit]

Revenge of the Fallen

[edit]


Transformers (2010)

[edit]
Hunt for the Decepticons
[edit]
Legends Class
Scout Class


Reveal the Shield
[edit]
He worked really hard to get us to love him.
Legends Class
Scout Class
Deluxe Class


Generations (2010)

[edit]
Deluxe Class


MechTech (Dark of the Moon)

[edit]
Deluxe Class
Voyager Class


Cyberverse (2011)

[edit]
Series 1 - Dark of the Moon
[edit]

Legion Class

Commander Class

Action Set

Playsets


Series 2 - Prime
[edit]

Legion Class


Commander Class

Vehicles

Optimus Maximus

Series 3
[edit]

Legion Class

Commander Class

Vehicles


Universal Studios

[edit]

Generations: Fall of Cybertron

[edit]
Legends Class
Voyager Class


Generations: Thrilling 30

[edit]
Legends Class
Deluxe Class
As in, really REALLY hard.
Voyager Class
Leader Class


LEGO

[edit]
The Return of the King


Known convention appearances

[edit]

SAGE2764

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It's false. We created it. It's totally made up. It's fiction. Pure fiction. It's a total fabrication.

Starting in March 2006, a user going by the handle "SAGE2764" posted various tidbits of inside information, including leaked images of various sorts, to the Hong Kong discussion group talk.transformers, from where they were spread to other parts of the fandom. Those included:

The one that stands out among these is the M1 Abrams Megatron color guide, a toy that was never released... and never intended for release to begin with. At BotCon 2006, Hasbro representatives stated that it was a "fanmade experiment by one of their friends outside the company" who "wanted to see what would happen in the fan community if he tried to make it look like Hasbro's color guides".[12] It was later revealed that the whole thing was actually intended for Joe Kyde's senior capstone project to "disseminate hoax information", conducted with Hasbro's approval.[13] It's unclear whether "SAGE2764" was actually Kyde himself or just someone acting on his behalf. Kyde only ambiguously commented on that question by stating that he knew "how to get stuff out there". He would later homage "SAGE2764" by using the name for Movie Deluxe Class Recon Barricade's license plate, and again with Revenge of the Fallen Decepticon Bludgeon from the "Master of Metallikato" two-pack, who sported "KN-2764" tampographs. Bizarrely, Vehicon from the Age of Extinction Platinum Edition "Breakout Battle" multi-pack, a toy whose deco was presumably designed long after Joe Kyde had left Hasbro, sports "2764-K-03" markings.

Notes

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  • Kyde decoed every version of the 2007 Transformers movie Voyager Class Starscream sculpt except the Toshiba-exclusive "Vardia Red" version.
  • His favorite Transformer is Swerve.
  • Every story you might have ever heard about Joe Kyde, no matter how amazingly outlandish, is absolutely 100% true, and not just a neverending cascade of silly in-jokes by longtime friends of his, who most certainly are not frequent editors of this very wiki. Honest!

References

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  1. ↑ LEGO Optimus Prime (10302) Officially Revealed
  2. ↑ How a young Hasbro designer wound up creating TakaraTomy's deco sheet is a story all its own. See Armada Nemesis Prime's page for more.
  3. ↑ Adventures in Collecting, "More Than Meets the Eye: An Interview with Hasbro's Mark Maher", 2021/11/22
  4. ↑ "Cybertron Optimus Prime Repaint Image" (via "SAGE2764")
  5. ↑ "More Metroplex, Nemesis Breaker & Menasor Photos" (via "SAGE2764")
  6. ↑ Rumor about the Classics lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager Soundwave and Deluxe Optimus Prime.
  7. ↑ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info" (via "SAGE2764")
  8. ↑ "Unknown Megatron Drawing: Possible Movie Design?" (via "SAGE2764")
  9. ↑ "Possible Classics Grimlock Color Guide" (via "SAGE2764")
  10. ↑ "More Images Of Cybertron Galaxy Force Vector Prime" (via "SAGE2764")
  11. ↑ "New Pictures of Classics Megatron" (via "SAGE2764")
  12. ↑ BotCon 2006 Hasbro Product Panel notes
  13. ↑ "Capstone project" on Joe Kyde's portfolio
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Interviews

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