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This is what Hall meant. At the time that post was written, folks were calling the Japanese Prime toyline "Prime Arms Micron". Hall was using "Arms Micron" as a shorthand for that, meaning the Deluxe-and-up toys. The little Microns didn't have bios. |
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'''J.E "Rik" Alvarez''' was a member of the [[Transformers brand|Transformers]] [[fandom]] before crossing over into an official capacity as intellectual property manager at [[Hasbro]]. Alvarez is ambidextrous and frequently lightened the mood around the Hasbro office with feats of juggling. | '''J.E "Rik" Alvarez''' was a member of the ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' [[fandom]] before crossing over into an official capacity as intellectual property manager at [[Hasbro]]. Alvarez is ambidextrous and frequently lightened the mood around the Hasbro office with feats of juggling. | ||
Alvarez first came into prominence in [[1999]] with the publication of his ''[[Unofficial_guidebooks#J. E (Rikki) Alavarez books|Unofficial Guide to Transformers: 1980s Through 1990s.]]'' After that, he became a writer and editor with [[Fun Publications]]. Among other things in his Hasbro career, he was involved in [[Erector (G1)|Erector's]] [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] entry. He was heavily involved in the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]] and co-writing the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" (and coping with the frustrations surrounding it)<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on [[Beast Hunters]] - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref>, which included an eleventh-hour assignment to edit the various novels to try and correct as many continuity mistakes as possible before release, which was only partially successful in the short amount of time given. [[Andrew Hall]] says he was also invaluable in getting the bios for the [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Prime (Arms Micron)|Japanese ''Prime'' toys]] done in time.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514|site=The Allspark|quote=In his defense, Rik was of incredible help to me while I was working on the bios for the Arms Micron toys. Many needed to be written before the characters appeared in the shows, so he gave me a lot of background info that helped me reflect the show.|archived=yes|name=Andrew Hall|year=2015|month=10|day=19}}</ref> | Alvarez first came into prominence in [[1999]] with the publication of his ''[[Unofficial_guidebooks#J. E (Rikki) Alavarez books|Unofficial Guide to Transformers: 1980s Through 1990s.]]'' After that, he became a writer and editor with [[Fun Publications]]. Among other things in his Hasbro career, he was involved in [[Erector (G1)|Erector's]] [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] entry. He was heavily involved in the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]] and co-writing the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" (and coping with the frustrations surrounding it)<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Season 3: Beast Hunters|Beast Hunters]]'' - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref>, which included an eleventh-hour assignment to edit the various novels to try and correct as many continuity mistakes as possible before release, which was only partially successful in the short amount of time given. [[Andrew Hall]] says he was also invaluable in getting the bios for the [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Prime (Arms Micron)|Japanese ''Prime'' toys]] done in time.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514|site=The Allspark|quote=In his defense, Rik was of incredible help to me while I was working on the bios for the Arms Micron toys. Many needed to be written before the characters appeared in the shows, so he gave me a lot of background info that helped me reflect the show.|archived=yes|name=Andrew Hall|year=2015|month=10|day=19}}</ref> | ||
After leaving Hasbro, he started a toy company called Play With This Too and served as Chief Executive Manager.<ref>[http://playwiththistoo.com/meet-the-band/ Play With This Too: Meet the Band]</ref> There've been two unsuccessful attempts to make [[Pretender|totally original]] [[IP infringement#.22Third_party.22_toys|toys]] through Kickstarter.<ref>[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/44339820/play-with-this-too-lost-protectors Lost Protectors] and [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/44339820/boneyard-and-jetstrike-action-figures-playwiththis Boneyard & Jetstrike]</ref> | After leaving Hasbro, he started a toy company called Play With This Too and served as Chief Executive Manager.<ref>[http://playwiththistoo.com/meet-the-band/ Play With This Too: Meet the Band]</ref> There've been two unsuccessful attempts to make [[Pretender|totally original]] [[IP infringement#.22Third_party.22_toys|toys]] through Kickstarter.<ref>[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/44339820/play-with-this-too-lost-protectors Lost Protectors] and [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/44339820/boneyard-and-jetstrike-action-figures-playwiththis Boneyard & Jetstrike]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:11, 24 February 2026
J.E "Rik" Alvarez was a member of the Transformers fandom before crossing over into an official capacity as intellectual property manager at Hasbro. Alvarez is ambidextrous and frequently lightened the mood around the Hasbro office with feats of juggling.
Alvarez first came into prominence in 1999 with the publication of his Unofficial Guide to Transformers: 1980s Through 1990s. After that, he became a writer and editor with Fun Publications. Among other things in his Hasbro career, he was involved in Erector's Transformers Hall of Fame entry. He was heavily involved in the Aligned continuity and co-writing the "Binder of Revelation" (and coping with the frustrations surrounding it)<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - See fan photos</ref><ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on Beast Hunters - See fan photos</ref>, which included an eleventh-hour assignment to edit the various novels to try and correct as many continuity mistakes as possible before release, which was only partially successful in the short amount of time given. Andrew Hall says he was also invaluable in getting the bios for the Japanese Prime toys done in time.<ref>{{#if: In his defense, Rik was of incredible help to me while I was working on the bios for the Arms Micron toys. Many needed to be written before the characters appeared in the shows, so he gave me a lot of background info that helped me reflect the show. |"In his defense, Rik was of incredible help to me while I was working on the bios for the Arms Micron toys. Many needed to be written before the characters appeared in the shows, so he gave me a lot of background info that helped me reflect the show."—|}}{{#if: https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514 |Andrew Hall|Andrew Hall}}{{#if: The Allspark |, The Allspark|}}{{#if: |, ""|}}{{#if: 2015 |, 2015{{#if: 10 |/{{#switch:{{#len:10}}|1=010|10}}{{#if: 19|/{{#switch:{{#len:19}}|1=019|19}}|}}}}|}}{{#if: https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514 ||}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514%7C7%7C11}}%7Cweb.archive= (archive link)|}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514%7C8%7C11}}%7Cweb.archive= (archive link)|}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514%7C7%7C10}}%7Carchive.is= (archive link)|}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://web.archive.org/web/20160522191018/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/121416-everything-that-went-wrong-with-the-transformers-prime-show-panel-at-tfcon-charlotte/page-8#entry3060514%7C8%7C10}}%7Carchive.is= (archive link)|}}{{#if: | (dead link)}}</ref>
After leaving Hasbro, he started a toy company called Play With This Too and served as Chief Executive Manager.<ref>Play With This Too: Meet the Band</ref> There've been two unsuccessful attempts to make totally original toys through Kickstarter.<ref>Lost Protectors and Boneyard & Jetstrike</ref>
He officiated at Aaron Archer's wedding.
Transformers credits
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Lead writer
[edit]Transformers Collectors' Club issues #6 to ???
Assistant editor
[edit]Transformers Collectors' Club issues #6 to #12
Plot
[edit]Audio commentary
[edit]- The Transformers: The Movie — 20th anniversary edition
- The Transformers: The Movie fan commentary (with Paul Hitchens, Joe Moore, and Alex Weiner)
- "Scramble City: Mobilization" (with Alex Weiner)
Comic Book Covers
[edit]Notes
[edit]- Rik permanently donated figures from his collection to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Revenge of the Fallen display. He even helped set it up, missing the movie premier.<ref>{{#if: These are my actual toys I had to permanently donate to the Smithsonian. I got to set up this display overnight once the museum was closed. I’ve got stories and pictures of me with airplanes I shouldn’t have! Everyone else went to the ROTF premier but me. I did this instead! |"These are my actual toys I had to permanently donate to the Smithsonian. I got to set up this display overnight once the museum was closed. I’ve got stories and pictures of me with airplanes I shouldn’t have! Everyone else went to the ROTF premier but me. I did this instead!"—|}}{{#if: https://twitter.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/1563527041294942208 |Rik Alvarez|Rik Alvarez}}{{#if: Twitter |, Twitter|}}{{#if: |, ""|}}{{#if: 2022 |, 2022{{#if: 08 |/{{#switch:{{#len:08}}|1=008|08}}{{#if: 27|/{{#switch:{{#len:27}}|1=027|27}}|}}}}|}}{{#if: https://twitter.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/1563527041294942208 ||}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://twitter.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/1563527041294942208%7C7%7C11}}%7Cweb.archive= (archive link)|}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://twitter.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/1563527041294942208%7C8%7C11}}%7Cweb.archive= (archive link)|}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://twitter.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/1563527041294942208%7C7%7C10}}%7Carchive.is= (archive link)|}}{{#switch:{{#sub:https://twitter.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/1563527041294942208%7C8%7C10}}%7Carchive.is= (archive link)|}}{{#if: | (dead link)}}</ref>
