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[[File:Joe Kyde Lego.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|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 brand|Transformers]]'' [[toy]]s across multiple brand segments. He started as an Associate Designer in charge of store-exclusive product for the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''Transformers'' brands. He had previously done {{w|beige|color}} layouts for many ''Transformers'' toys.


[[Image:Kyde.jpg|right|250px|thumb|DON'T TOUCH MY ICE CREAM SWERRRRRRRRRRVE :/]]
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.
'''Joe "Big Daddy" Kyde''' (born [[1980]]) was an Associate Product Designer for [[Hasbro]], which meant for a while he was in charge of store-exclusive product for the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''Transformers'' brands. He had previously done [[wikipedia:beige|color]] layouts for many ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' [[Toy|toys]].


Joe is notorious, even legendary for his tall tales.  Joe's acidic wit and elastic sense of "truth" have led to Joe being banned from testifying in any and all civil cases in the United States, Canada, and the People's Republic of Haiti. It has been speculated by family and friends that Joe may actually have a form of Münchausen Syndrome.
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>


Joe is an avid train spotter, and can identify over one hundred makes and models of locomotive by sound alone. Ironically, Joe has never traveled by train, and considers all forms of mass transit too dangerous.
{{TOC|limit=5}}
==Known design projects==
===Color decos===
[[File:Armadatoy-NightAttackTeam.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He accepts offerings of {{w|Skyline Chili}}.]]
====''Armada''====


Currently, he's moved on to actual ''Transformers'' toy design, and is currently the lead designer of the ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline!  Countdown to a [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] toy in 5... 4... 3...
;Mini-Con Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Armada|Adventure Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Dune Runner (Armada)#Armada|Dune Runner]]
**[[Iceberg#Armada|Iceberg]]
**[[Ransack (Armada)#Armada|Ransack]]
*[[Night Attack Mini-Con Team#Armada|Night Attack Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Broadside (Armada)#Armada|Broadside]]
**[[Fetch#Armada|Fetch]]
**[[Scattor (Armada)#Armada|Scattor]]
*[[Street Speed Mini-Con Team#Armada|Street Speed Mini-Con Team]]
**[[Backtrack (Armada)#Armada|Backtrack]]
**[[Oval#Armada|Oval]]
**[[Spiral#Armada|Spiral]]
}}
;Super-Con Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Blurr (Armada)#Armada|Blurr]] with [[Incinerator (Armada)#Armada|Incinerator]]
*[[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)
}}
;Max-Con Class
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)#Armada|Thundercracker]] with [[Zapmaster (Armada)#Armada|Zapmaster]]
;Giga-Con Class
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#ArmadaGalvatron|Galvatron]] with [[Clench (Armada)#Armada|Clench]]
{{-}}


==Toys with color decos by Joe==
====''Cybertron''====
===''Armada''===
[[File:Cybertronsmokescreentoy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|When Hasbro says "Smokescreen", Kyde hears "Rad".]]
[[Image:Armadatoy-NightAttackTeam.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Will trade black repaints for Skyline Chili.]]
;Deluxe Class
* [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybDx|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]]
*[[Skywarp (Armada)#CybDeluxe|Skywarp]]
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]]
*[[Smokescreen (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Smokescreen]]
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Hot Shot]]
* [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]]
* [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Scourge]] (''Micron Densetsu'')
* [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team]]
* [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]


He also did design work on ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]].


===''Cybertron''===
[[Image:Cybertronsmokescreentoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|When Hasbro says "Smokescreen", Kyde hears "Rad".]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (redeco of deluxe ''Armada'' Optimus Prime)
* [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]]
* [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]]


===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
* [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]
* [[Darksyde|Predacon Ship]]


===''Classics''===
====''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''====
[[Image:Classics Trypticon LOC.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Your face makes a great Trypticon homage.]]
;Deluxe Class
*[[Whirl (G1)|Autobot Whirl]]
*[[Axalon (BW)#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Axalon]] (with Optimus Primal)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Legends)
*[[Darksyde (BW)#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|<s>Darksyde</s> Predacon Ship]] (with Megatron)
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]
{{-}}
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (Legends)
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]


===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====''Classics''====
[[Image:Movie BigDaddy toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Big "Kyde" Daddy]]
[[File:Class06-toy Trypticon.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Your face makes a great Trypticon homage.]]
[[Image:Fracture toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He accepts offerings of Skyline chili.]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Megatron]]: The Ultimate Battle
[[Image:Movie Voyager Starscream toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Fun fact: Kyde loves beige.]]
;Deluxe Class
[[Image:Movie Voyager Thundercracker toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Another fun fact: Kyde has decoed every single version of this mold.]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Deluxe, "[[AllSpark Power|AllSpark]] enhanced" deco, [[Target]])
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#AllsparkEnhanced|Barricade]] with [[Frenzy (Movie)|Decepticon Frenzy]] (Deluxe, "AllSpark enhanced" deco, Target)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Classics|Mirage]]
*Power [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Deluxe, "AllSpark enhanced" deco, Target)
}}
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]] (Deluxe, "AllSpark enhanced" deco, Target)
;Legends Class
*Autobot Jazz (Deluxe, "Generation 1" deco, Target)
{{collist|3|
*[[Backtrack (Movie)|Backtrack]] (Target, [[unreleased toy|unreleased]])
*[[Whirl (G1)#Classics|Autobot Whirl]]
*[[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]] ([[Walmart]])
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#LOC|Bumblebee]]
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] with [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] (Voyager)
*[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Classics|Fireflight]]
*[[Breakaway (Movie)|Breakaway]] (Walmart)
*[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]]
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] (Walmart)
*[[Lio Convoy (BW)#Classics|Leo Prime]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Deep Space Starscream]] (Voyager, Target)
*[[Menasor (G1)#Classics|Menasor]]
*[[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] (Walmart)
*[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Classics|Perceptor]]
*[[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]] (Walmart)
*[[Trypticon (G1)#Classics|Trypticon]]
*Final Battle Jazz
}}
*[[Fracture (Movie)|Fracture]] (Walmart)
{{-}}
*[[Gunbarrel (Movie)|Gunbarrel]] (Target, unreleased)
*[[Inferno (Movie)|Inferno]] ([[Toys"R"Us]])
*[[Jetstorm (Movie)|Jetstorm]] (Toys"R"Us)
*[[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]] (Walmart)
*[[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]] (Toys"R"Us)
*[[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Rescue Ratchet]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#DeluxeRecon|Recon Barricade]] with Decepticon Frenzy (Deluxe)
*[[Reverb (Movie)|Decepticon Reverb]] (Target, unreleased)
*Screen Battles — Battle Over [[Mission City]] (Target)
**[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Voyager)
*Screen Battles — Freeway Brawl (Target)
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Voyager)
*Starscream (Voyager)
*Starscream (Voyager, "Generation 1" deco, Target)
*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]
*The Legacy of Bumblebee (Walmart)
**[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Classic Bumblebee]] (Deluxe)
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Deluxe)
*[[Wingblade]] (Toys "R" Us)


===''Animated''===
====''Transformers'' (2007)====
* [[Ratchet (Animated)|Rescue Ratchet]] (Target)
[[File:TF07-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Fun fact: Kyde loves beige.]]
* [[Lockdown (Animated)|Stealth Lockdown]] (Target)
=====Retail=====
* [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] (Target)
;Deluxe Class
* [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sunstorm]] (Target)
{{collist|3|
*[[Jazz (Movie)#FinalBattle|Final Battle Jazz]]
*[[Payload (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Payload]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#DeluxeRecon|Recon Barricade]] with [[Frenzy (Movie)#Recon|Decepticon Frenzy]]
*[[Swindle (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Swindle]]
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Thundercracker]]
}}
;Voyager Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Blackout]] with [[Scorponok (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Scorponok]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#VoyRescue|Rescue Ratchet]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Starscream]]
}}
{{-}}


===''Universe'' (2008)===
=====Store exclusives=====
[[Image:TFU08-toy Backstop.jpg|right|250px|thumb|That's right, sometimes Hasbro actually lets him make up his own colors.]]
[[File:Mov-toy BigDaddy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Big "Kyde" Daddy]]
[[Image:Universe 2008 Ratbat toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He's working really hard to get us to love him.]]
======[[Target]]======
*Aerial Rivals (Target)
{{collist|3|
**[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#DeepSpace|Deep Space Starscream]]
**[[Blades (G1)|Autobot Blades]]
*[[Backtrack (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Backtrack]] ([[unreleased toy|unreleased]])
**[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Gunbarrel]] (unreleased)
**[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]]
*[[Reverb (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Decepticon Reverb]] (unreleased)
**[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
*"Exclusive G1 Deco"
*Autobot Ambush (Target)
**[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#TargetG1|Starscream]]
**[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
**[[Jazz (Movie)#TargetG1|Autobot Jazz]]
**[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]
*Screen Battles
*Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys ([[Sam's Club]])
**[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BOMC|Megatron]] (versus Final Battle Jazz)
**[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#FreewayBrawl|Optimus Prime]] (versus Bonecrusher)
*Mini-Con Class 12 Pack ([[Kmart]])
 
**[[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]]
*[[AllSpark Power]]
**[[Blight (Universe)|Blight]]
**[[Jazz (Movie)#AllsparkEnhanced|Autobot Jazz]]
**[[Bodyblock]]
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#AllSparkPower|Bumblebee]]
**[[Boltflash]]
**[[Brawl (Movie)#AllSparkBrawl|Decepticon Brawl]]
**[[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]]
**[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#AllsparkEnhanced|Barricade]] with [[Frenzy (Movie)#AllsparkPower|Decepticon Frenzy]]
**[[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]]
}}
**[[Flatfoot]]
{{-}}
**[[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]]
[[File:Movie-toy Fracture.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Will trade black repaints for Skyline Chili.]]
**[[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]]
 
**[[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]]
======[[Walmart]]======
**[[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]]
{{collist|3|
**[[Suppressor (Universe)|Suppressor]]
*[[Big Daddy (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Big Daddy]]
*Special Team Leaders (Target)
*[[Breakaway (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Breakaway]]
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
*[[Crankcase (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Crankcase]]
**[[Hun-Gurrr]]
*[[Divebomb (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Divebomb]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
*[[Grindcore (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Grindcore]]
**[[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]]
*[[Fracture (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Fracture]]
**[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Jolt (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jolt]]
*The Legacy of Bumblebee
**[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Classic Bumblebee]] (with ''Premium Series'' Bumblebee and ''Animated'' Bumblebee)
}}
 
======[[Toys"R"Us]]======
{{collist|3|
*[[Inferno (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Inferno]]
*[[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]]
*[[Mudflap (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Mudflap]]
*[[Wingblade#Transformers (2007)|Wingblade]]
}}
 
{{-}}
 
====''Animated''====
[[File:Animated-toy RescueRatchet.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
;Deluxe Class
*[[Ratchet (Animated)#Rescue|Rescue Ratchet]]
*[[Lockdown (Animated)#Stealth|Stealth Lockdown]]
 
;Voyager Class
*[[Shockwave (Animated)#Target|Shockwave]] (versus Bumblebee)
*[[Sunstorm (Animated)#Animated|Sunstorm]] (versus Autobot Ratchet)
 
{{-}}
 
====''Universe'' (2008)====
[[File:Universeoverkill.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
 
=====[[Hasbro Toy Shop]]=====
*Special Edition
*Special Edition
**SE-02 [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]
**SE-02 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Megatron]]
**SE-04 [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]
**SE-04 [[Overkill (G1)#Universe (2008)|Overkill]]
*Standoff Beneath the Streets (Target)
 
**[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
=====Store exclusives=====
**[[Springer (G1)|Springer]]
======Target======
{{collist|3|
*Special Team Leaders
**[[Hot Spot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hun-Gurrr]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Scattershot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Scattershot]]
**[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverbolt]]
*Aerial Rivals
**[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Air Raid]]
**[[Blades (G1)#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blades]]
**[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ramjet]]
**[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skydive]]
**[[Thrust (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thrust]]
*Autobot Ambush
**[[Dirge (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Dirge]]
**[[Roadbuster (G1)#Universe (2008)|Roadbuster]]
*Standoff Beneath the Streets
**[[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratbat]]
**[[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]]
}}
{{-}}
[[File:Universe 2008 Ratbat toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
 
======[[Sam's Club]]======
*Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys
**[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus Prime]]
 
======[[Kmart]]======
{{collist|3|
*Mini-Con Class 12 Pack
**[[Backstop (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Backstop]]
**[[Blight (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Blight]]
**[[Bodyblock (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Bodyblock]]
**[[Boltflash#Universe (2008)|Boltflash]]
**[[Brimstone (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Brimstone]]
**[[Cloudraker (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Cloudraker]]
**[[Flatfoot (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Flatfoot]]
**[[Heavytread (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Heavytread]]
**[[Knockdown (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Knockdown]]
**[[Makeshift (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Makeshift]]
**[[Skyhammer (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Skyhammer]]
**[[Suppressor (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Suppressor]]
}}
{{-}}
 
====''Combiner Wars''====
*[[Rook (CW)#Combiner Wars|Protectobot Rook]]
{{-}}
 
===Design===
[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Long Haul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
====''Armada''====
*[[Overload (Armada)#Armada|Overload]] with [[Rollout (Armada)#Armada|Rollout]] (detailing, core design by [[Eric Siebenaler]])
====''Revenge of the Fallen''====
*[[Arcee (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Arcee]]
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]]
{{-}}
====''Transformers'' (2010)====
=====''Hunt for the Decepticons''=====
[[File:TF2010-toy Breacher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
;Legends Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Rampage (ROTF)#Transformers .282010.29|Rampage]]
*[[Ravage (ROTF)#Transformers .282010.29|Ravage]]
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)#Transformers .282010.29|Long Haul]]
}}
;Scout Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Hubcap (TF 2010)#Toys|Hubcap]]
*[[Breacher (TF 2010)#Toys|Breacher]]
*[[Insecticon (Movie)#Toys|Insecticon]]
}}
{{-}}
=====''Reveal the Shield''=====
[[File:TF2010 scout G1Windcharger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He worked really hard to get us to love him.]]
;Legends Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Starscream]]
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Prowl]]
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Trailcutter]]
}}
;Scout Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers .282010.29|Windcharger]]
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Rumble]]
*[[Downshift (TF 2010)#Toys|Downshift]] (unreleased)
*[[Bodyblock (TF 2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]] (unreleased)
}}
 
;Deluxe Class
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Tracks]]
{{-}}
====''Generations'' (2010)====
[[File:Generations Drift toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]]
*[[Drift (G1)#Generations|Drift]]
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]]
*[[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Generations|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]
*[[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Generations|Soundwave]]
*[[Blurr (G1)/toys#Generations|Blurr]]
*[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
*[[Thunderwing (G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]]
*[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
*[[Black Shadow (G1)#Generations|Sky Shadow]]
}}
{{-}}
====MechTech (''Dark of the Moon'')====
[[File:DOTM MechTechDeluxe Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Deluxe Class|Roadbuster]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Starscream]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Barricade]]
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Deluxe Class|Topspin]]
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]]
}}
;Voyager Class
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Voyager Class toys|Sentinel Prime]]
{{-}}
====''Cyberverse'' (2011)====
=====Series 1 - ''Dark of the Moon''=====
[[File:DOTM CyberverseActionSet Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
'''Legion Class'''
{{collist|3|
*001 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Bumblebee]]
*002 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Barricade]]
*003 [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Crankcase]]
*004 [[Topspin (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Autobot Topspin]]
*005 [[Skids (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Autobot Skids]]
*006 [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Sideswipe]]
*007 [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Leadfoot]]
*008 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Autobot Ratchet]]
*009 [[Crowbar#Cyberverse|Crowbar]]
*010 [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Mudflap]]
*011 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BoltBumblebee|Bumblebee/Bolt Bumblebee]]
*012 [[Flak (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Flak]]
*013 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#CyberverseLegion|Starscream]]
*014 [[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Roadbuster]]
*015 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#LegionStealth|Bumblebee/Stealth Bumblebee]]
*016 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#CyberverseLegion|Soundwave]]
}}
 
'''Commander Class'''
[[File:DOTM CyberverseActionSet OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CyberversePreview|Optimus Prime]] ("Limited Edition Preview Pack" with 3D Glasses)
*001 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CyberversePreview|Optimus Prime]]
*002 [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Sentinel Prime]]
*003 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Megatron]]
*004 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Ironhide]]
*005 [[Blackout (Movie)#Cyberverse|Blackout]]/[[Scorponok (Movie)#Cyberverse|Scorponok]]
*006 [[Powerglide (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Powerglide]]
*007 [[Hatchet (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Decepticon Hatchet]]
*008 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BattleSteel|Battle Steel Optimus Prime]]
*009 [[Guzzle (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Guzzle]]
*010 [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Dark Sentinel Prime]]
}}
 
'''Action Set'''
{{collist|3|
*001 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Bumblebee]] / [[Mobile Battle Bunker#Dark of the Moon|Mobile Battle Bumper]]
*002 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Starscream]] / [[Orbital Assault Carrier#Dark of the Moon|Orbital Assault Carrier]]
*003 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Megatron]] / [[Blastwave Weapons Base#Dark of the Moon|Blastwave Weapons Base]]
*004 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Optimus Prime]] / [[Armored Weapons Platform#Dark of the Moon|Armored Weapons Platform]]
*005 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Autobot Ratchet]] / [[Lunar Crawler#Dark of the Moon|Lunar Crawler]]
*006 [[Shockwave (Movie)#CyberverseActionSet|Shockwave]] / [[Fusion Tank add-on#Dark of the Moon|Fusion Tank]]
}}
 
'''Playsets'''
*[[Ark (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Ark]] with [[Roller (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Roller]]
{{-}}
 
=====Series 2 - ''Prime''=====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Veh-Knockout-Drill.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
'''Legion Class'''
{{collist|3|
*001 [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Bumblebee]]
*002 [[Vehicon (Prime)#Cyberverse|Vehicon]]
*003 [[Arcee (WFC)#Cyberverse|Arcee]]
*004 [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Autobot Ratchet]]
*005 [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]]
*006 [[Breakdown (WFC)#Cyberverse|Breakdown]]
*007 [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#CyberverseBlue|Soundwave]]
*008 [[Dino#Cyberverse|Mirage]]
*009 [[Evac (Ride)#Cyberverse|''Transformers: The Ride'' Evac]]
*010 [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Hyperspeed|Hyperspeed Wheeljack]]
*011 [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CyberverseQuickblade|Quick Blade Bumblebee]]
*012 [[Flamewar (Prime)#Toys|Flamewar]]
*013 [[Fallback (Prime)#Toys|Fallback]]
*014 [[Tailgate (Prime)#Toys|Autobot Tailgate]]
*015 [[Knock Out (Prime)#CyberverseSingle|Knock Out]]
}}
{{-}}
'''Commander Class'''
[[File:Primetoy optimus maximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{collist|3|
*001 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Optimus Prime]]
*002 [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Cyberverse|Bulkhead]]
*003 [[Starscream (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Starscream]]
*004 [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Megatron]]
*005 [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Cyberverse|Dreadwing]]
*006 [[Ironhide (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ironhide]]
*007 [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ultra Magnus]]
*008 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Nightwatch|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]]
*009 [[Bulkhead (Prime)#CyberverseBattleTactics|Battle Tactics Bulkhead]]
*010 [[Skyquake (Prime)#Cyberverse|Skyquake]]
}}
 
'''Vehicles'''
*001 [[Energon Driller#Toys|Energon Driller]] with [[Knock Out (Prime)#CyberverseDrill|Knock Out]]
*002 [[Jackhammer (Prime)#Toys|Star Hammer]] with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Cyberverse|Wheeljack]]
*003 [[Bumblebee Battle Suit#Cyberverse|Bumblebee Battle Suit]] with [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CyberverseBattlesuit|Bumblebee]]
 
'''Optimus Maximus'''
*[[Optimus Maximus (Prime)#Cyberverse|Optimus Maximus]]
 
=====Series 3=====
[[File:BHCyberverse-SkyClawAndSmokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
 
'''Legion Class'''
<!-----Figures 011 to 015 are inferred from sources citing Kyde as responsible for the entire assortment. An explicit source is preferred if possible.----->
{{collist|3|
*001 [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Cyberverse|Smokescreen]]
*002 [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Cyberverse|Twinstrike]]
*003 [[Airachnid (Prime)#Cyberverse|Airachnid]]
*004 [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Bumblebee]]
*005 [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Soundwave]]
*006 [[Prowl (WFC)#Cyberverse|Prowl]]
*007 [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]]
*008 [[Windrazor (Prime)#Cyberverse|Windrazor]]
*009 [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Cyberverse|Rippersnapper]]
*010 [[Blight (Prime)#Cyberverse|Blight]]
*011 [[Vehicon (Prime)#CyberverseAir|Air Vehicon]]
*012 [[Rot Gut (Prime)#Prime|Rot Gut]]
*013 [[Divebomb (Prime)#Prime|Divebomb]]
*014 [[Bluestreak (Prime)#Prime|Bluestreak]]
*015 [[Vehicon (Prime)#CyberverseAce|Ace Vehicon]]
}}
 
'''Commander Class'''
<!-----Figures 008 to 012 are inferred from sources citing Kyde as responsible for the entire assortment. An explicit source is preferred if possible.----->
{{collist|3|
*001 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]
*002 [[Predaking (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predaking]]
*003 [[Bulkhead (Prime)#BHCyberverse|Bulkhead]]
*004 [[Hardshell#Cyberverse|Hardshell]]
*005 [[Trailbreaker (Prime)#Cyberverse|Trailcutter]]
*006 [[Starscream (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Starscream]]
*007 [[Shockwave (WFC)#Cyberverse|Shockwave]]
*008 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BBladeCyberverse|Beast Blade Optimus Prime]]
*009 [[Huffer (Prime)#Prime|Huffer]]
*010 [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Unicron|Unicron Megatron]]
*011 [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#BHCyberverse|Ultra Magnus]]
*012 [[Bludgeon (Prime)#Prime|Decepticon Bludgeon]]
}}
 
'''Vehicles'''
<!-----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]]
*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]]
{{-}}
 
====''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''====
[[File:Gen-toy Sunder.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
;Legends Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|Ravage]] and [[Rumble (WFC)#Generations|Rumble]]
*[[Frenzy (WFC)#Generations|Frenzy]] and [[Ratbat (WFC)#Generations|Ratbat]]
*[[Eject (FOC)#Generations|Eject]] and [[Ramhorn (FOC)#Generations|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind (FOC)#Generations|Rewind]] and [[Sunder (FOC)#Generations|Sunder]]
}}
;Voyager Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]] (with Soundwave)
*[[Buzzsaw (FOC)#Generations|Buzzsaw]] (with Soundblaster)
*[[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]] (with Blaster)
}}
{{-}}
====''Generations: Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Generationstoy-Swerve.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
;Legends Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]] with [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Roller]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] with [[Blaze Master (G1)#Generations|Blazemaster]]
*[[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]]
*[[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|SWERRRRRRRVE]] with [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]
*[[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Cosmos]] with [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]] with [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]]
*[[Tailgate (G1)#Generations|Tailgate]] with [[Neutro#Generations|Groundbuster]]
}}
 
;Deluxe Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Trailcutter]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Orion Pax]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Bumblebee]]
*[[Hoist (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Hoist]]
*[[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]]
*[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#T30Deluxe|Waspinator]]
*[[Skids (G1)#Generations|Skids]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Goldfire|Goldfire]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Generations|Starscream (Armada)]]
*[[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]]
*[[Crosscut (G1)#Generations|Crosscut]]
}}
[[File:Generationstoy-VoyagerSpringer.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|As in, ''really REALLY'' hard.]]
;Voyager Class
{{collist|3|
*[[Springer (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Springer]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]]
*[[Sandstorm (G1)#Thrilling 30|Sandstorm]]
*[[Doubledealer#Generations|Doubledealer]]
*[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Generations|Rhinox]]
}}
;Leader Class
*[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]
{{-}}
 
====''LEGO''====
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Return of the King]]
*[[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]])
 
{{-}}
 
==Known convention appearances==
*[[BotCon 2007]]
*[[BotCon 2008]]
*[[BotCon 2009]]
*[[BotCon 2010]]


==SAGE2764==
==SAGE2764==
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:
[[File:Kydes Trick.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|[https://youtu.be/GM-e46xdcUo It's false. We created it. It's totally made up. It's fiction. Pure fiction. It's a total fabrication.]]]
*[[Packaging]] [[cross-sell]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Leader Class "[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|Galaxy Force Optimus Prime]]" [[redeco]] (offering a first look at the deco, with the toy still simply called "Optimus Prime").<ref name="sagegfprime">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/cybertron-optimus-prime-repaint-image-4464/ "Cybertron Optimus Prime Repaint Image"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
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:
*Photos of ''Cybertron'' [[Nemesis Breaker]], [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] and [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] in packaging, including the [[bio]]s from the back of the packaging.<ref name="sagebios">[http://tformers.com/transformers-more-metroplex-nemesis-breaker-menasor-photos/5733/news.html "More Metroplex, Nemesis Breaker & Menasor Photos"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
 
*A color guide for ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Class [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], information about the ''Cybertron'' [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] redeco (aka [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]]) being canceled in favor of a [[Vector Prime]] redeco (aka "Galaxy Force Vector Prime"), information about ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] only being available as a Voyager without a trailer (contrary to previously revealed information from other sources)<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager Soundwave and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref>, and his blasters transforming into parts of his vehicle mode.<ref name="sagesmoke">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
* [[Packaging]] [[cross-sell]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Leader Class "[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|Galaxy Force Optimus Prime]]" [[redeco]] (offering a first look at the deco, with the toy still simply being called "Optimus Prime").<ref name="sagegfprime">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/cybertron-optimus-prime-repaint-image-4464/ "Cybertron Optimus Prime Repaint Image"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
*A color guide for a new version of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as an [[Wikipedia:M1 Abrams|M1 Abrams main battle tank]].<ref name="sageabrams">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=6030 "Unknown Megatron Drawing: Possible Movie Design?"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
* Photos of ''Cybertron'' [[Nemesis Breaker]], [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] and [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] in packaging, including the [[bio]]s from the back of the packaging.<ref name="sagebios">[http://tformers.com/transformers-more-metroplex-nemesis-breaker-menasor-photos/5733/news.html "More Metroplex, Nemesis Breaker & Menasor Photos"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
*A color guide for ''Classics'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]].<ref name="sagegrim">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-classics-grimlock-color-guide-4786/ "Possible Classics Grimlock Color Guide"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
* A color guide for ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Class [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], information about the ''Cybertron'' [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] redeco (aka [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]]) being canceled in favor of a [[Vector Prime]] redeco (aka "Galaxy Force Vector Prime"), information about ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] only being available as a Voyager without a trailer (contrary to previously revealed information from other sources),<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager Soundwave and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> and his blasters transforming into parts of his vehicle mode.<ref name="sagesmoke">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
*Photos of the ''Cybertron'' "Galaxy Force Vector Prime" redeco in packaging.<ref name="sagevprime">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/more-images-of-cybertron-galaxy-force-vector-prime-5133/ "More Images Of Cybertron Galaxy Force Vector Prime"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
* A color guide for a new ''Alternators'' version of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] as an {{w|M1 Abrams}} main battle tank.<ref name="sageabrams">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=6030 "Unknown Megatron Drawing: Possible Movie Design?"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
*Photos of ''Classics'' Voyager [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron]] in and out of packaging.<ref name="sagemega">[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-pictures-of-classics-megatron/6324/news.html "New Pictures of Classics Megatron"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
* A color guide for ''Classics'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]].<ref name="sagegrim">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-classics-grimlock-color-guide-4786/ "Possible Classics Grimlock Color Guide"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
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".<ref name="botcon2006">[http://www.allspark.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=20 BotCon 2006 Hasbro Product Panel notes]</ref> 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. 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 (toyline)|Movie]]'' Deluxe Class [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#DeluxeRecon|Recon Barricade's]] [[license plate]], and again with ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Bludgeon (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Decepticon Bludgeon]] from the "Master of Metallikato" two-pack, who sported "KN-2764" [[tampograph]]s.
* Photos of the ''Cybertron'' "Galaxy Force Vector Prime" redeco in packaging.<ref name="sagevprime">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/more-images-of-cybertron-galaxy-force-vector-prime-5133/ "More Images Of Cybertron Galaxy Force Vector Prime"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
* Photos of ''Classics'' Voyager [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron]] in and out of packaging.<ref name="sagemega">[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-pictures-of-classics-megatron/6324/news.html "New Pictures of Classics Megatron"] (via "SAGE2764")</ref>
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".<ref name="botcon2006">[http://www.allspark.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=20 BotCon 2006 Hasbro Product Panel notes]</ref> 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.<ref>[https://www.coroflot.com/Kyde/Capstone-project "Capstone project" on Joe Kyde's portfolio]</ref> 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 ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' Deluxe Class [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#DeluxeRecon|Recon Barricade]]'s [[license plate]], and again with ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Bludgeon (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Decepticon Bludgeon]] from the "Master of Metallikato" two-pack, who sported "KN-2764" [[tampograph]]s. Bizarrely, [[Vehicon (AOE)#Toys|Vehicon]] from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|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==
[[File:Kyde.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|DON'T TOUCH MY ICE CREAM SWERRRRRRRRRRVE :/]]
* Kyde decoed every version of the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]] Voyager Class Starscream sculpt except the Toshiba-exclusive "Vardia Red" version.
* His favorite [[Transformer]] is [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]].
* Every story you might have ever heard about Joe Kyde, no matter how amazingly outlandish, is [[tvtropes:Main/BlatantLies|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==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&amp;newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 Joe Kyde's design notes on the Walmart-exclusive Deluxe class ''Movie'' figures at Transformers.com]
*[https://twitter.com/Kyde Joe Kyde on Twitter]
*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&amp;newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E Joe Kyde's design notes on the TRU-exclusive Ultra and Voyager class ''Movie'' figures at Transformers.com]
*[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
===Interviews===
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080318205119/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 Design notes from Kyde] on the then-upcoming [[Walmart]] exclusives for the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live action film]] at the Hasbro website (archived)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080421075951/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E Design notes from Kyde] on the then-upcoming [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives for the 2007 live action film at the Hasbro website (archived)
 
 


==Footnotes==
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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

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Mini-Con Class
Super-Con Class
Max-Con Class
Giga-Con Class


Cybertron

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



Beast Wars 10th Anniversary

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Deluxe Class


Classics

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Your face makes a great Trypticon homage.
Deluxe Class
Legends Class


Transformers (2007)

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Fun fact: Kyde loves beige.
Retail
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Deluxe Class
Voyager Class


Store exclusives
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Big "Kyde" Daddy
Target
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Will trade black repaints for Skyline Chili.
Walmart
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Toys"R"Us
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Animated

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Deluxe Class
Voyager Class


Universe (2008)

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Hasbro Toy Shop
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Store exclusives
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Target
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Sam's Club
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Kmart
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Combiner Wars

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Design

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Armada

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Revenge of the Fallen

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Transformers (2010)

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Hunt for the Decepticons
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Legends Class
Scout Class


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


Generations (2010)

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Deluxe Class


MechTech (Dark of the Moon)

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Deluxe Class
Voyager Class


Cyberverse (2011)

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Series 1 - Dark of the Moon
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Legion Class

Commander Class

Action Set

Playsets


Series 2 - Prime
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Legion Class


Commander Class

Vehicles

Optimus Maximus

Series 3
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Legion Class

Commander Class

Vehicles


Universal Studios

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Generations: Fall of Cybertron

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Legends Class
Voyager Class


Generations: Thrilling 30

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


LEGO

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The Return of the King


Known convention appearances

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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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DON'T TOUCH MY ICE CREAM SWERRRRRRRRRRVE :/
  • 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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