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[[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].]] | [[Image:Powermaster Optimus Prime (G1) Box Art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A painting based on one of Marcej's layouts: [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].]] | ||
'''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the packaging design for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series. | '''Richard Marcej''' ([[1961]]-) is a graphic designer formerly at [[Hasbro]] responsible for the [[package art|packaging design]] for a healthy chunk of the original [[The Transformers (franchise)|''The Transformers'' franchise]], including many of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s, [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s, [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s and [[Pretender]]s (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the [[Classic Pretender]]s and the [[Micromaster]] [[Anti-Aircraft Base]], as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's ''Battle Beasts'' line, which Takara would use for their ''[[Beastformers (franchise)|Beastformers]]'' tie-in series. | ||
Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown. | Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of [[1983]]. While working at [[Hasbro]], he also did work for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' and ''Army Ants'', the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', the exact details of which are unknown. | ||
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Richard Marcej (1961-) is a graphic designer formerly at Hasbro responsible for the packaging design for a healthy chunk of the original The Transformers franchise, including many of the Predacons, Headmasters, Targetmasters, Powermasters, Seacons and Pretenders (Marcej handled the overall layouts while the finished, painted artwork was often done by artists in Japan, such as Hidetsugu Yoshioka). He is also entirely responsible for the exclusive "comic book style" battle scene package art found on 1989 toys, such as the Classic Pretenders and the Micromaster Anti-Aircraft Base, as well as the comic-style art for Hasbro's Battle Beasts line, which Takara would use for their Beastformers tie-in series.
Marcej graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and began working for Hasbro in the fall of 1983. While working at Hasbro, he also did work for G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, Inhumanoids and Army Ants, the last of which featured products primarily of his own design. He was also credited as a "Technical Advisor" on The Transformers: The Movie, the exact details of which are unknown.
He is currently employed as an art director at tech mega-conglomerate Siemens where his work goes into hospitals, schools, warehouses, etc etc. The next time you go shopping for a dishwasher, know that there's a little G1 in there somewhere.
Known packaging art
1986
| Predacons |
1987
Headmasters
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(w/ Vorath) (w/ Grax) (w/ Monzo) |
Headmaster Horrorcons
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Headmaster Bases | |||||
Targetmasters
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(w/ Recoil) (w/ Aimless) (w/ Peacemaker) (w/ Fracas) |
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1988
| Seacons | Targetmasters | Headmasters | Powermasters | Powermaster Autobot Leader
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| Pretenders | Pretender Beasts | Pretender Vehicles |
1989
- 1989 back-of-box murals
| Pretender Monsters | Pretenders | Classic Pretenders | Mega Pretenders | Ultra Pretenders |
Gallery
External links
Interviews
- March 10, 2006 Interview with Marcej at Seibertron.com
