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'''Shogo Hasui''' (蓮井章悟, sometimes 蓮井章吾, ''Hasui Shōgo'') is a designer at [[TakaraTomy]], joining the company in 1999. Since ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', he has called "dibs" to design every [[Starscream (disambiguation)|Starscream]] toy,<ref>TakaraTomy designer interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1]]''</ref> and is thus referred to as "Mr. Starscream" within Takara's ''Transformers'' design team.
'''Shogo Hasui''' (蓮井章悟, sometimes 蓮井章吾, ''Hasui Shōgo'') is a designer at [[TakaraTomy]], joining the company in 1999. Since ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', he has called "dibs" to design every [[Starscream (disambiguation)|Starscream]] toy,<ref>TakaraTomy designer interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1]]''</ref> and is thus referred to as "Mr. Starscream" within Takara's ''Transformers'' design team.


He's responsible for every 2010s [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] you love and most [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] showstoppers since [[2014]].
He's responsible for every 2010s [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] you love and most [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] showstoppers since [[2014]].
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Deluxe Class'''</u>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Deluxe Class'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Brawl (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Brawl]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Brawl (G1)#Combiner Wars|Brawl]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Rook (CW)#Combiner Wars|Protectobot Rook]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Rook (CW)#Combiner Wars|Protectobot Rook]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Swindle (G1)#Combiner Wars|Swindle]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Swindle (G1)#Combiner Wars|Swindle]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Voyager Class'''</u>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Voyager Class'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Box Sets'''</u>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Box Sets'''</u>
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{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|86-06 Grimlock]] & [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|86-06 Grimlock]] & [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|86-07 Slug]] & [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|Daniel]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|86-07 Slug]] & [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|Daniel]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|86-15 Dinobot Sludge]]<ref name ="King303">Interview in [[Figure King]] No. 303 (April 2023 issue)</ref>}}
{{bp-a1|[[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|86-15 Dinobot Sludge]]<ref name ="King303">Interview in [[Figure Ō]] No. 303 (April 2023 issue)</ref>}}
{{bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Studio Series|86-19 Dinobot Snarl]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Studio Series|86-19 Dinobot Snarl]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Studio Series|86-26 Dinobot Swoop]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Studio Series|86-26 Dinobot Swoop]]}}
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==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:Generations 2009 Vol.3 Proto Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
[[File:Generations 2009 Vol.3 Proto Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
*During pre-production of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', Hasui created a combiner concept model (made from various Japanese robot and superhero toys) and storyboard-style concepts for a movie-styled "Devastator" combiner (involving a MH-53 Pave Low helicopter, such as [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]) for Hasbro to pass onto the movie production staff.<ref name="Generations 3">TakaraTomy designer interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 3]]''</ref>
*During pre-production of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', Hasui created a combiner concept model (made from various Japanese robot and superhero toys) and storyboard-style concepts for a movie-styled "Devastator" combiner (involving a MH-53 Pave Low helicopter, such as [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]) for Hasbro to pass onto the movie production staff.<ref name="Generations 3">TakaraTomy designer interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 3]]''</ref>
*Hasui was the original TakaraTomy designer assigned to ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Combiner class [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] (and had completed some preliminary sketches for it), but due to scheduling conflicts, that project was handed over to fellow TakaraTomy designer [[Takio Ejima]].<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*Hasui was the original TakaraTomy designer assigned to ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Combiner class [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] (and had completed some preliminary sketches for it), but due to scheduling conflicts, that project was handed over to fellow TakaraTomy designer [[Takio Ejima]].<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*Due to the enormous workload the TakaraTomy designers were under, Hasui was by default the one assigned to present a proof-of-concept prototype for ''Revenge of the Fallen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Human Alliance]] subset of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''-styled larger vehicles partnered with [[human]] drivers. He rapidly created the proof-of-concept model using a Voyager class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] toy with a new shoulder (that turned into a seat for the human passenger in either mode), a new left forearm (which turned into a motorcycle) and a new gigantic weapons array.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*Due to the enormous workload the TakaraTomy designers were under, Hasui was by default the one assigned to present a proof-of-concept prototype for ''Revenge of the Fallen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Human Alliance]] subset of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''-styled larger vehicles partnered with [[human]] drivers. He rapidly created the proof-of-concept model using a Voyager class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] toy with a new shoulder (that turned into a seat for the human passenger in either mode), a new left forearm (which turned into a motorcycle) and a new gigantic weapons array.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
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===Interviews===
===Interviews===
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/223379-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-2009-vol-1-translation.html Translated interview from ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1'' on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/223379-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-2009-vol-1-translation.html Translated interview from ''Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1'' on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/233718-takaratomy-staff-interview-translation-mr-starscream.html Translated interview from the TakaraTomy website on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/233718-takaratomy-staff-interview-translation-mr-starscream.html Translated interview from the TakaraTomy website on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/281700-takaratomy-staff-interview-rotf-human-alliance-gravity-bots-more.html Translated interview on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' work from ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 3'' on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/281700-takaratomy-staff-interview-rotf-human-alliance-gravity-bots-more.html Translated interview on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' work from ''Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 3'' on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/292394-takaratomy-staff-interview-animated.html Translated interview on ''Animated'' on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/292394-takaratomy-staff-interview-animated.html Translated interview on ''Animated'' on TFW2005.com]
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Revision as of 05:11, 15 December 2024

Shogo Hasui (蓮井章悟, sometimes 蓮井章吾, Hasui Shōgo) is a designer at TakaraTomy, joining the company in 1999. Since Armada, he has called "dibs" to design every Starscream toy,[1] and is thus referred to as "Mr. Starscream" within Takara's Transformers design team.

He's responsible for every 2010s Masterpiece you love and most Generations showstoppers since 2014.

Known design projects

Beast Machines

Basics Deluxes


Playskool Big Adventures

Basics


Armada

Mini-Cons Super-Cons Max-Cons Merchandise
Max-Con Starscream with Swindle


Energon

Energon Class Combat Class Mega Class Command Class


Cybertron

Scout Class Deluxe Class Voyager Class Ultra Class Leader Class Supreme Class
Supreme Class Starscream


Classics

Deluxe Class


Transformers (2007)

Legends Class Deluxe Class Voyager Class
Voyager Class Starscream


Animated

Deluxe Class Voyager Class Entertainment Pack
  • Safeguard
    (Jetfire & Jetstorm)
    		•


    Henkei! Henkei!

    Deluxe Class


    Revenge of the Fallen

    Deluxe Class Voyager Class Human Alliance Combiner Class
    Human Alliance Bumblebee


    Transformers (2010)

    Human Alliance Leader Class


    Generations (2010)

    Deluxe Class


    Power Core Combiners

    Commander 2-packs Commander 5-packs


    Dark of the Moon

    MechTech Human Alliance Basic Human Alliance


    Prime

    First Edition


    Masterpiece

    2011 2012
    MP-12 Lambor
    2013 2014 Masterpiece Movie Series


    Go!


    Adventure

    Voyager Class



    Combiner Wars

    Legends Class Deluxe Class Voyager Class Box Sets
    Deluxe Class Protectobot Rook


    Titans Return

    Deluxe Class Leader Class Titan Class
    Titan Class Fortress Maximus


    Power of the Primes

    Leader Class


    Studio Series

    Core Class Deluxe Class Voyager Class Leader Class
    Revenge of the Fallen Devastator
    Commander Class
    Yes, he did all of the Constructicons, meaning he designed the entirety of both Devastators.


    War for Cybertron: Siege

    Titan Class


    War for Cybertron: Earthrise

    Deluxe Class Voyager Class Titan Class
    Deluxe Class Wheeljack


    War for Cybertron: Kingdom

    Core Class Deluxe Class Voyager Class Titan Class
    Voyager Class Dinobot


    Legacy / Legacy: Evolution / Legacy: United

    Core Class
    		Deluxe Class
    Deluxe Class Tarantulas
    Voyager Class Leader Class Commander Class Titan Class
    Wreck 'N Rule Collection Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection Other



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    Rise of the Beasts[3]

    "Core" Deluxe Class Beast Battle Masters Battle Changers Beast Weaponizers
    "Core" Deluxe Class Airazor
    Smash Changers


    Buzzworthy Bumblebee


    Shattered Glass Collection


    Comic Edition


    Age of the Primes

    Deluxe Class Commander Class


    Convention appearances (United States)

    Hasbro Pulse livestream appearances

    Fiction

    Legends World

    Hasui was among the Transformer toy designers present at the Transformers Celebration 2014, where they handed out autographs. He impressed the beast-mode-loving Rattrap by telling him he once designed a three-headed beast toy called Bruticus. Legends Bonus Vol. At some point, Hasui was riding the train with Hisashi Yuki when the two were taken aback by Rattrap's new robot body. Bonus Edition Vol. 1

    Notes

    • During pre-production of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Hasui created a combiner concept model (made from various Japanese robot and superhero toys) and storyboard-style concepts for a movie-styled "Devastator" combiner (involving a MH-53 Pave Low helicopter, such as Blackout and Grindor) for Hasbro to pass onto the movie production staff.[10]
    • Hasui was the original TakaraTomy designer assigned to Revenge of the Fallen Combiner class Constructicon Devastator (and had completed some preliminary sketches for it), but due to scheduling conflicts, that project was handed over to fellow TakaraTomy designer Takio Ejima.[10]
    • Due to the enormous workload the TakaraTomy designers were under, Hasui was by default the one assigned to present a proof-of-concept prototype for Revenge of the Fallen's Human Alliance subset of Alternators-styled larger vehicles partnered with human drivers. He rapidly created the proof-of-concept model using a Voyager class Ratchet toy with a new shoulder (that turned into a seat for the human passenger in either mode), a new left forearm (which turned into a motorcycle) and a new gigantic weapons array.[10]
    • According to Hasbro designer Mark Maher, handling Silverbolt's original Beast Wars toy is what inspired Hasui to become a Transformers designer.[11]


    References

    1. ↑ TakaraTomy designer interview in Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 August 16, 2022's Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Delaney Norris, Sam Smith, Evan Brooks, Isabella Weiss, and Mark Maher.
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Interview in Figure Ō No. 303 (April 2023 issue)
    4. ↑ Design notes on Wingfinger from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram
    5. ↑ Design notes on Kingdom Slammer from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram
    6. ↑ Design notes on Autobot Ark from concept artist Ken Christiansen on Instagram
    7. ↑ SDCC 2022 Hasbro Transformers Product Reveal Panel report at TFW2005
    8. ↑ Design notes on Legacy Tarantulas from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram
    9. ↑ Design notes on Comic Universe Impactor and Spindle from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram
    10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 TakaraTomy designer interview in Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 3
    11. ↑ March 21, 2024's Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 21, 2024 on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae, Mark Maher and Evan Brooks.

    Interviews

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