Hasbro's Mark Boudreaux Retires After 43 Years Of Designing Star Wars Toys

Hasbro has sent word of changes being made to the Star Wars brand team including news that designer Mark Boudreaux will be retiring. For those not familiar, Mark has been working on Star Wars toys since the Kenner days. From those of us here at JI, we thank Mark for all his years working on the line and giving us many great toys including the original Kenner and the BMF Millennium Falcon.




Here is a breakdown of all the changes being made to the team.

- After 43 fantastic years creating some of the most iconic Star Wars toys and vehicles Mark Boudreaux will be retiring. His work has had a tangible impact on the Star Wars universe and been formative in creating the Hasbro Star Wars brand we know today.

– Chris Reiff will be joining the Hasbro Star Wars design team as an Associate Principal Designer. With experience in the industry and extensive knowledge of the Star Wars galaxy, including working professionally on Star Wars for 25 years, Hasbro is thrilled to have someone of Chris’ caliber join the team.

– Product Design Manager, Sam Smith will be moving off the Star Wars brand. After a successful tenure with Hasbro Star Wars, Sam will remain in the Hasbro family and lend his talents to a number of Hasbro action brands.

– Vickie Stratford, Senior Director of Product Design, will continue her role as design lead on the brand.