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Stories From The Toyshelf

StoriesFromTheToyshelf

Every toy in my collection has a story, how I came upon it, why I bought it or even just some random or obscure bit of info about it. Admittedly not all of them are amazing, funny or interesting...but I think some of them are, and I"d like to tell you about them...one toy at a time.

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All Episodes

00:18:39

Less Is More

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/03/17

The Story about GI Joe covert operations specialist Lady Jaye.Why did Lady Jaye trade bullets for… javelins? And how did she become the Lady of G.I. Joe, standing toe-to-toe with Scarlett, Cover Girl, and even the Baroness? From her cartoon debut in The Revenge of Cobra to her surprising family ties with Destro (yes, that Destro), I'll dive into the full story of Lady Jaye — the covert operations specialist with a mix of military grit and pin-up girl charm. I'll also break down her iconic

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00:28:06

Ruling Through Wrecking!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/03/10

The Story about the deadliest, toughest and oftentimes craziest Transformers best known for wrecking and ruling...the Wreckers!The Wreckers—Transformers' ultimate last-resort Autobot strike team—were born from forgotten toy molds and the UK comic pages, but they've since become legends in their own right! From the obscure Deluxe Autobots to the reckless Jumpstarters, the triple-changing warriors, and the unstoppable Springer, this video gets into the history, toys, and evolution of the

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00:26:10

Hello! Ve Are The Vipers

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/03/03

The Story about the different Cobra troopers collectively known as...VIPERS.Cobra may be an evil terrorist organization, but let's be honest—their troopers are some of the coolest action figures ever made! From the classic blue-clad grunts of 1982 to the monstrous Bio-Vipers of the ‘90s, I'm covering every Viper to ever slither into the GI Joe universe. Who were the deadliest? The weirdest? The most bizarrely fashionable? And seriously—what was up with those Hydro-Vipers?!

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00:22:50

The King's Knight

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/02/24

The Story about the purple creation of Unicron, the Decepticon Cyclonus.From his epic 1986 Transformers movie debut to his IDW glow-up, Cyclonus has been one of the most visually striking and fiercely loyal Decepticons in Transformers history. But there’s one debate that has raged for decades—was he forged from the remains of Skywarp, Bombshell, or...both?! 🤯 In this story, I'll go over Cyclonus' origins, his knightly devotion to Galvatron, his medieval trio with Scourge, and even his unexpected

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00:20:05

Hark The Herald!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/02/17

The Story about the heralded Decepticon tracker, Scourge.The 1986 Transformers: The Movie introduced us to a wave of new characters, but few stood out quite like Scourge—the master tracker, Unicron’s herald, and low-key the most stylish of Transformers with his vampire-esque design and legendary mustache. But was he really just a mere reformat of Thundercracker? And how did he go from space surfboard to Matrix-wielding menace? In this story, I’ll explore Scourge’s journey from animation to toy

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00:20:24

More Cowbell!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/02/10

The Story about even more Dead Joes and Cobras.You asked for it—so here we go again! In this follow-up to one of my most-watched videos, we’re diving even deeper into the world of G.I. Joe and the many characters who’ve met their untimely (and sometimes confusingly reversed) fates. From the tragic fall of Shooter to Cobra Commander’s ultimate betrayal of his own son Billy, and even the Oktober Guard’s heroic last stand—this list is packed with legendary (and sometimes overlooked) deaths from G.I

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00:20:27

All Jacked Up

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/02/03

The Story about the Transformers Autobot Wheeljack.In this deep dive into Transformers history, we unravel the story of Wheeljack, the inventive Autobot who kickstarted the G1 cartoon. From his unique design and distinct New York-Italian accent to his memorable inventions like the Dinobots, Wheeljack's legacy is both fascinating and underappreciated. We'll explore his origins, his roles in cartoons, comics, and live-action films, and how his toys evolved from the 80s to today. Whether you

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00:18:40

Embrace The Suck!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/01/27

Whether it may be due to his extremely intense character or his unique..scent, the GI Joe Beach Head may most be the LAST Joe you'd choose to hang out with. But when it comes to battle, the GI Joe Ranger Beach Head is probably the FIRST Joe you'd want by your side. What is it about this MASKED Joe that makes him one of the most popular characters from the GI Joe?

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00:22:02

Killed In Action

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/01/20

The Story about the fallen GI Joe heroes and Cobra casualties in the GI Joe comics and cartoons.The GI Joe Real American Hero universe has existed for over forty years! In in that time hundreds of characters have been introduced. And given the military theme of GI Joe, death is inevitable. And there have been quite a number of GI Joe and Cobra casualties through the years. So lets talk about these unfortunate characters and give them their just recognition!

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00:15:13

The Buzz And The Beak!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/01/13

The Story about the Transformers Laserbeak and Buzzsaw.They may not be the biggest of Transformers, but Laserbeak and Buzzsaw are two of the most iconic Decepticons thanks to their partnership with Soundwave. But is there more to Laserbeak and Buzzsaw other than being a couple of Transformers birds?

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00:16:41

A Bluddy Good Time!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2025/01/06

The Story about the mercenary enemy of GI Joe, Major Bludd.Major Bludd is one of the oldest enemies of GI Joe. But is he really a loyal soldier to Cobra Commander? The mercenary Major Bludd definitely has his secrets, most importantly what exactly drives this GI Joe enemy to commit the evil acts that he does.

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00:15:57

Brothers From Another Mother

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/12/16

The Story about the unlikely GI Joe buddy pair of Alpine and Bazooka? The GI Joe Alpine and Bazooka are best know for being partners with a lighthearted and comedic flair. Unfortunately, some very bad things happened to both Joes in the comics and cartoons. What exactly happened to Alpine and Bazooka? And more importantly, did they survive?

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00:17:21

Up In Smoke

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/12/09

The Story about the Transformers Deceptive Tactician Autobot Smokescreen.The Transformers Smokescreen may be an Autobot, but that doesn't mean that he won't resort to underhanded tactics to achieve his goals of deceiving his enemies by leading them astray. True to his name, the Transformers Smokescreen can emit a dark cloud of magnetic smoke to confuse the Decepticons.

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00:16:10

The Ladies Man

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/12/02

The Story about the GI Joe sailor Shipwreck and his trusty parrot Polly.The sailor Shipwreck is probably one of the most popular members of the GI Joe team, unfortunately though sometimes for the wrong reasons. Is Shipwreck really as incompetent as he is often depicted as in the cartoon? Or does this sailor have more positve qualities that make him invaluable to the GI Joe Team?

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00:18:01

The Destroyer Of Nations

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/11/18

The Story about on of the most iconic enemies of GI Joe, Destro the maste of weapons.One the greatest enemies of GI Joe, Destro comes from a long line of weapons manufacturers. What is the long family history of clan Destro and why and how did the iron mask turn from a mark of shame into their badge of honor?

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00:19:41

The First One

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/11/11

The Story about the Transformers Elita One. While there have been many versions of the Transformers Elita One, almost always consistent with all of them is that usually left by Optimus Prime on Cybertron. Why is this prominent Transformer more often than not left behind?

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00:14:59

Enter Sandman

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/11/04

The Story about the GI Joe Desert Trooper Dusty. Aside from being a desert specialist, Ronald W. Tadur, code name Dusty is known for his loyalty to the GI Joe Team. So WHY did he end up leaving GI Joe and joining the Enemy?

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00:16:50

Cars Good, Jets Better!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/10/28

The Story about the FIRST Autobots to take to the SKIES!From the start the robot cars were the good guys. But the Transformers Aerialbots and Superion changed all that. This is the story of how this combiner flipped to the script on the "AUTO" Bots. As well as how the Aerialbots and Superion played a crucial role in the creation of the Transformers leader Optimus Prime!

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00:14:42

Out Of The Frying Pan...Into The Fire!

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/10/22

The Story about the Original 13 GI Joe Member Stalker and his shared connections with two of the most iconic characters in GI Joe. Despite being one of the first GI Joe characters ever made, Stalker has a history rooted deep in the ARAH lore that is often overlooked. What is the connection between GI Joe Stalker and two of the most popular characters in the line, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow?

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00:30:47

The Silver Snake

Stories From The Toyshelf ·

2024/10/14

The Story of the Transformers Decepticon Air Commander Starscream. The Transformers Starscream may devious and untrustworthy, but it's these traits that puts the Decepticon Air Commander ahead of everyone else. Of all the Transformers, Starscream has survived through it all and not just lived to tell about it, but in many cases come out on top.

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