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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.]]
[[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 toys 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 brand|Transformers]]'' [[toy]]s.  
'''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.  


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 brand|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]]'', ''[[Transformers:_Dark_of_the_Moon_(toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toylines. He would go on to become the lead designer of both the ''[[Cyberverse_(toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline! 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]]'', ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toylines. He would go on to become the lead designer of both the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline! 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 [[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 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>


==Toys Joe had a hand with==
==Toys Joe had a hand with==
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====''Generations: Thrilling 30''====
====''Generations: Thrilling 30''====
[[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.]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#Thrilling_30|Orion Pax]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Roller_(G1)#Generations|Roller]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Orion Pax]]
*[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]]
*[[Roller (G1)#Generations|Roller]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]]
*[[Blaze_Master#Generations|Blazemaster]]
*[[Blaze_Master#Generations|Blazemaster]]
*[[Starscream_(G1)/toys#Thrilling_30|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]]
*[[Waspinator_(BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]]
*[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]]
*[[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#Thrilling_30|Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations_toys#Thrilling_30|Megatron]]
*[[Chop_Shop_(G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]]
*[[Chop_Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]]
*[[Swerve_(G1)#Thrilling_30|SWERRRRRRRVE]]
*[[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|SWERRRRRRRVE]]
*[[Sky_High_(Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]
*[[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]
*[[Cosmos_(G1)#Generations|Cosmos]]
*[[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Cosmos]]
*[[Blast_Master#Generations|Payload]]
*[[Blast_Master#Generations|Payload]]
*[[Shrapnel_(G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]]
*[[Reflector_(G1)#Generations|Reflector]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]]
*[[Tailgate_(G1)#Generations|Tailgate]]
*[[Tailgate (G1)#Generations|Tailgate]]
*[[Neutro#Generations|Groundbuster]]
*[[Neutro#Generations|Groundbuster]]
*[[Trailbreaker_(G1)/toys#Generations|Trailcutter]]
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Trailcutter]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#T30Deluxe|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Bumblebee]]
*[[Hoist_(G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Hoist]]
*[[Hoist (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Hoist]]
*[[Dreadwing_(G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]]
*[[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]]
*[[Waspinator_(BW)/toys#T30Deluxe|Waspinator]]
*[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#T30Deluxe|Waspinator]]
*[[Skids_(G1)#Generations|Skids]]
*[[Skids (G1)#Generations|Skids]]
*[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Goldfire|Goldfire]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Goldfire|Goldfire]]
*[[Starscream_(Armada)/toys#Generations|Starscream (Armada)]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Generations|Starscream (Armada)]]
*[[Centuritron#Generations|Centuritron]]
*[[Centuritron#Generations|Centuritron]]
*[[Scoop_(G1)#Generations|Scoop]]
*[[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Scoop]]
*[[Crosscut_(Autobot)#Generations|Crosscut]]
*[[Crosscut (Autobot)#Generations|Crosscut]]
*[[Springer_(G1)/toys#Thrilling_30|Springer]]
*[[Springer (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Springer]]
*[[Blitzwing_(G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]]
*[[Sandstorm_(G1)#Thrilling_30|Sandstorm]]
*[[Sandstorm (G1)#Thrilling 30|Sandstorm]]
*[[Doubledealer#Generations|Doubledealer]]
*[[Doubledealer#Generations|Doubledealer]]
*[[Rhinox_(BW)/toys#Generations|Rhinox]]
*[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Generations|Rhinox]]
*[[Jetfire_(G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]
}}


 
====''LEGO''====
====LEGO====
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LEGO|10302 Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LEGO|10302 Optimus Prime]]


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==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:
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:
*[[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>
 
*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>
* [[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 ''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 ''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 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>
* 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>
*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 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 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 ''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>
*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>
* 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.
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==
==Notes==
[[File:Kyde.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|DON'T TOUCH MY ICE CREAM SWERRRRRRRRRRVE :/]]
[[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.
* 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]].
* 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!
* 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!
{{-}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080318205119/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 Joe Kyde's Transformers.com design notes for the Walmart-exclusive Deluxe class ''Movie'' figures at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080318205119/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 Joe Kyde's Transformers.com design notes for the Walmart-exclusive Deluxe class movie figures at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080421075951/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E Joe Kyde's Transformers.com design notes for the TRU-exclusive Ultra and Voyager class ''Movie'' figures at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080421075951/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E Joe Kyde's Transformers.com design notes for the TRU-exclusive Ultra and Voyager class movie figures at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine]


==Footnotes==
==References==
<references/>
{{Reflist}}


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Revision as of 14:26, 13 May 2022

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, Dark of the Moon, and Generations toylines. He would go on to become the lead designer of both the Cyberverse and Generations toyline! 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 Creator Expert Optimus Prime figure.[1]

Toys Joe had a hand with

Color decos

Will trade black repaints for Skyline Chili.

Armada

He also did design work on Armada Overload.

Cybertron

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


Beast Wars 10th Anniversary


Classics

Your face makes a great Trypticon homage.


Transformers (2007)

File:Movie BigDaddy toy.jpg
Big "Kyde" Daddy
He accepts offerings of Skyline chili.
Fun fact: Kyde loves beige.


Animated

Universe (2008)

He's working really hard to get us to love him.


Design

Revenge of the Fallen

Dark of the Moon

MechTech

Hunt for the Decepticons

Reveal the Shield

Generations

War for Cybertron

Fall of Cybertron


Cyberverse Series 1

Legion Class

Commander Class

Action Set

Playsets

Cyberverse Series 2

Legion Class

Prime

Cyberverse Series 2

Legion Class

Commander Class

Vehicles

Optimus Maximus

Cyberverse Series 3

Legion Class

Commander Class

Vehicles



Generations: Thrilling 30

As in, really REALLY hard.

LEGO


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:

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".[10] 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.[11] 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

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

  1. ↑ LEGO Optimus Prime (10302) Officially Revealed
  2. ↑ "Cybertron Optimus Prime Repaint Image" (via "SAGE2764")
  3. ↑ "More Metroplex, Nemesis Breaker & Menasor Photos" (via "SAGE2764")
  4. ↑ Rumor about the Classics lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager Soundwave and Deluxe Optimus Prime.
  5. ↑ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info" (via "SAGE2764")
  6. ↑ "Unknown Megatron Drawing: Possible Movie Design?" (via "SAGE2764")
  7. ↑ "Possible Classics Grimlock Color Guide" (via "SAGE2764")
  8. ↑ "More Images Of Cybertron Galaxy Force Vector Prime" (via "SAGE2764")
  9. ↑ "New Pictures of Classics Megatron" (via "SAGE2764")
  10. ↑ BotCon 2006 Hasbro Product Panel notes
  11. ↑ "Capstone project" on Joe Kyde's portfolio
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