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Stories From The ToyshelfEnter SandmanThe 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?
2024-11-0414 min
Stories From The ToyshelfCars Good, Jets Better!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!
2024-10-2816 min
Stories From The ToyshelfOut Of The Frying Pan...Into The Fire!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?
2024-10-2214 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Silver SnakeThe 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.
2024-10-1430 min
Stories From The ToyshelfBrawny PointsThe Story about one of the toughest Transformers, the little bot Brawn.
Brawn may be one of the smallest Transformers around, but don't let his size fool you. He can pretty much take on ANY Decepticon that comes his way and beat the living crap out of them. Unless you want to be a recipient of a stolen fusion cannon blast or get a truck thrown at you, I would stay away from getting on Transformers Brawn's bad side.
2024-10-0717 min
Stories From The ToyshelfListen Up Maggots!The Story about the first GI Joe based on a real life person, Sgt. Slaughter.
The GI Joe Sgt Slaughter had it all as one of the most popular Joes of all time. Then just like that he disappeared. What happened to Sgt Slaughter and why did he turn his back on his country?
2024-09-3018 min
Stories From The ToyshelfTale As Old As Time: A Transformers One ReviewThe Story about my review of the new movie Transformers One.
After watching the very first trailer, I knew that Transformers One was not exactly made for an older Transformers fan like myself. But does that mean I can't enjoy it as well? The reviews are in and here's what a longtime G1 fan thinks of this new chapter of the Transformers franchise.
2024-09-2310 min
Stories From The ToyshelfWelcome To The Lazer Show!The Story about the GI Joe laser troopers Flash & Sci Fi.
The laser troopers Flash & Sci Fi were supposed to be the future of teh GI Joe team. But for some reason neither of them got very popular with the fans. What happened to Flash & Sci Fi? The soldiers of tomorrow who ended up becoming yesterday's news....
2024-09-2315 min
Stories From The ToyshelfDecepticons Forever!The Story about The Transformers Ravage, possibly the most loyal Decepticon ever.
The Transformers Ravage has always been known for his unwavering loyalty to the Decepticon cause. But what happens when that loyalty is put to the ultimate test when his own leader Megatron switches sides and joins the Autobots?
2024-09-0916 min
Stories From The ToyshelfMan Of ActionThe Story about Duke who was created SPECIFICALLY to lead the GI Joe team.
Duke may not be the flashiest, or coolest GI Joe, but when it comes to being the leader of America's daring, highly-trained special mission force, there is no one else best suited for the job. A true real American Hero! So WHY did Hasbro want to replace him?
2024-09-0222 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThird Person DinobotThe Story about the Transformers Grimlock and what makes him the greatest Autobot leader...or not?
We all know the mighty Grimlock as the oftentimes arrogant leader of the Dinobots. But there have been times when he's been the leader of all the Autobots as well as the leader of nothing. So what events caused his rise to power and eventual fall from grace, and where does he ultimately end up? How did this Dinobot turn into a Scavenger?
2024-08-1922 min
Stories From The ToyshelfTalking Race In StereoThe Story about how two GI Joe members might have been considered racially offensive.Spirit and Quick Kick are two of the most popular GI Joe characters from the eighties, even if some may consider them to be negative racial stereotypes. But is this really a big issue? What are your thoughts on the matter? DO these Joes represent the best or the worst of their respective races? Or Are they all just Real American Heroes?
2024-08-1218 min
Stories From The ToyshelfEverybody Loves A GrumpThe Story about the Transformers Gears and an amazing little story you might not have known about.
Almost everyone counts out the Autobot Gears as nothing but a grouchy grump. Which is actually further from the truth for this Transformers minibot. There is definitely more than meets the eye with this constant complainer that makes him one of the most pleasant Autobots to hang around with. At the very least, did you even know about his rather Amazing Friend?
2024-08-0517 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Ghost In The MachineThe Story about How Transformers Skywarp had no choice but to leave the Decepticons and switch sides.
The Seeker Skywarp is often overshadowed by his brothers Starscream and Thundercracker. But this crafty and sneaky Decepticon also has an interesting story to tell. From his early American origins, nearly fading out of existence and finally joining America's daring, highly-trained special mission force, there is never a dull moment with this Transformer.
2024-07-2915 min
Stories From The ToyshelfLiving The Van LifeThe Story about why I'm not a big fan of Transformers veteran warrior Ironhide.
Despite arguably being one of the most popular original G1 Transformers, Ironhide has always been one of my least favorite characters. Whether it was due to his brash personality or lackluster toys, I never really got into this Autobot.
2024-07-2217 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe NOT So Jolly Green GiantThe Story about the VERY FIRST and DEADLIEST Transformers Combiner Devastator.
2024-07-1520 min
Stories From The ToyshelfIt's A Dreadnok Life For Us!The Story about a dreadful gang of mercenaries hired to fight GI Joe.....
2024-07-0821 min
Stories From The ToyshelfSwiped To The Side BrotherThe Story about the Transformers Sideswipe and his love hate relationship with his brother...
2024-06-3017 min
Stories From The ToyshelfDon't Cross The Line With This GuyDon't Cross The Line With This GuyThe Story about one of Michael Bay's GREATEST ADDITIONS to the Transformers
2024-06-2312 min
Stories From The ToyshelfIt's All In Z FamilyThe Story about how the mysterious Zartan ROCKED GI Joe's world!
2024-06-1612 min
Stories From The ToyshelfDoes EVERY Transformers Collection NEED an Optimus Prime?The Story about how every serious TRANSFORMERS collector needs a PRIME spot for this guy.
2024-06-1018 min
Stories From The ToyshelfWHICH Transformers BRUTICUS Did I Add To My Toyshelf?The Story about all the different options for Transformers Bruticus out there and which one I eventually ended up with....
2024-06-0721 min
Stories From The ToyshelfHow I Built An Ewok VillageThe Story about a little Ewok pushed me down a Star Wars collecting rabbit hole.
2024-05-2711 min
Stories From The ToyshelfHOW On Earth Did Transformers Jazz LOSE His IDENTITY?The Story about how Transformers Jazz was intentionally made to be your favorite Autobot.
2024-05-2015 min
Stories From The ToyshelfDid We Really NEED Blackout For The Transformers Movie?The Story about how writers decided to blackout on established characters and make up their own for the Transformers movie.
2024-05-2012 min
Stories From The ToyshelfHow Did The GI Joe Chuckles Rise Above Being A GI Joke?The Story about the GI Joe Named Chuckles got the last laugh...
2024-05-0616 min
Stories From The ToyshelfIs Transformers Arcee More Than Just A Token Female Character?The Story about how a seemingly cliche Arcee became one of the most popular Transformers.
2024-04-2914 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Shocking Story Behind This Transformers ONE EYE!The Story about the Transformers Shockwave and how he literally lost his face for having too many emotional outbursts.
2024-04-2216 min
Stories From The ToyshelfHe-man and Hisss Deadliest Enemy?The Story about He-Man and Hiss Enemy The Snake Men
2024-04-1514 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Transformers Autobot Who Can Talk A BluestreakThe Story about how for transformers Autobot Bluestreak, silver is blue and blue is silver.
2024-04-0813 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Transformers Thundercracker, A Decepticon Seeker Who Changed His Ways!The Story about the TRANSFORMERS DECEPTICON Seeker Thundercracker and how he learned to LOVE living beings, even if they can't fly, especially his four legged buddy Buster!
2024-04-0119 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Explosive Firefly, Greatest Enemy Of GI Joe Not Named Storm ShadowThe Story about I chose the GI Joe Enemy Firefly over Storm Shadow as my favorite Cobra.
2024-03-2413 min
Stories From The ToyshelfTransformers Mirage, The Autobot With Questionable LoyaltiesThe Story about the Transformers Mirage and which side of the war he stands, Autobot or Decepticon.
2024-03-1813 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Classic Decepticon Rumble Debate: Which Side Are You On?The Story about how the Decepticon Rumble is red and Rumble is blue.
2024-03-1109 min
Stories From The ToyshelfAre The Transformers Hound And Bulkhead The Same Autobot?The Story about the Autobot Hound and how he lost his job as Spike's BFF.
2024-03-0414 min
Stories From The ToyshelfUnravelling The Twisted Tale Of Marvel Alpha Flight: Sasquatch And SnowbirdThe Story about the Marvel team Alpha Flight and their version of Beauty and the Beast
2024-02-2611 min
Stories From The ToyshelfGI Joe Enemy Cobra Thinking Out Of The BoxThe Story about how GI Joe enemy Cobra tried to counter Rocky Balboa with their own big bad Boa.
2024-02-1810 min
Stories From The ToyshelfTHIS Transformers Sociopath Is An Autobot?The Story about how I like my Autobot Transformers sunny side up
2024-02-1219 min
Stories From The ToyshelfWhat Happened To The Original Thirteen?The Story about when Hasbro added more color to their little green men...
2024-02-0522 min
Stories From The ToyshelfHow To Calculate A Top Ten ListThe Story about how I used a psychological thriller from the 90's to pick my top toys of 2023....
2024-01-2622 min
Stories From The ToyshelfFixing My Star Wars Black Series Action FiguresThe Story about how I sliced the legs off my brand new Black Series figures....
2024-01-2207 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Fiery Power Of Transformers Dinobot Slag!The Story about how I chose beryllium baloney over cesium salami...
2024-01-1209 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Best of 2023 Part 3The Story about I went out with the old and in with the new...
2024-01-0520 min
Stories From The ToyshelfDid You Fall for the Original Thirteen Too?The Story about how little green men stole my heart....
2024-01-0520 min
Stories From The ToyshelfThe Greatest X-ManThe Story about how Hugh Jackman took over the entire Marvel Universe
2023-11-1413 min
Stories From The ToyshelfHow I Turned To The Black Side...The Story about an epic toy hunt that ultimately led to my downfall...
2023-10-2709 min
Stories From The ToyshelfI Think I'm Sy-Klone NowThe Story about how a heroic warrior blued himself....
2023-10-2008 minStories From The ToyshelfKeeping Tracks of ThingsThe Story about how I lost track of how much I was paying for Tracks....
2023-10-1307 minStories From The ToyshelfThe Best of 2023 Part 2The Story about how I came up with a completely new top ten list for 2023...
2023-09-0613 minStories From The ToyshelfThe Curious Case Of Wallace WeemsThe Story about a little man, a white chick and a bear named Bongo...
2023-08-2908 minStories From The ToyshelfOh Captain NOT My CaptainThe Story about how Marvel tried to create their own version of Super Wonder Bat Woman
2023-08-1407 minStories From The ToyshelfThe Best of 2023: Part OneThe Story about my favorite purchases from the first quarter of 2023.
2023-06-1513 min2023-04-2005 minStories From The ToyshelfSome Customizing Action!The Story about how some fellow TF fans and I made up our own robots in disguise....
2023-04-1316 min
Stories From The ToyshelfPlaying Doctor FrankensteinThe Story about how I scoured flea markets for body parts for my Joe creations....
2023-03-0816 minStories From The ToyshelfThe Worst Toys Of 2022The Story about disappointments, regrets and lessons learned in 2022...
2023-02-2015 minStories From The ToyshelfA Walking Fart JokeThe Story about the time Mattel thought that a skunk on steroids was a good idea....
2023-02-0906 minStories From The ToyshelfThe Purple KnightThe Story about The Dark Knight turned purple and got my attention....
2023-02-0206 minStories From The ToyshelfAiring Out My GrievousesThe Story about going through a lot of grief in order to find my perfect Separatist general
2023-01-2609 minStories From The ToyshelfAll Fired Up! Over A JetThe Story about how for a moment in time, I owned the greatest Transformer in existence and lorded it over all my friends.
2023-01-1911 minStories From The ToyshelfThe Dudes Of HazardsThe Story about how two dudes found the purpose in their lives through all the toxicity in their environment....
2023-01-1205 min
Stories From The ToyshelfMy Favorite Toys Of 2022The Story about the toys that gave me the tingles and feels in 2022
2023-01-0523 minStories From The ToyshelfEP37: Take A Walk On The BroadsideThe Story about a brick that transformed into two other kinds of bricks
2022-11-1007 minStories From The ToyshelfEP36: Everybody Loves LoganThe Story about how short hairy dude took over the entire Marvel Universe
2022-11-0811 minStories From The ToyshelfEP35: A Fondness For Male SheepThe Story about a Heroic Master with a literal spring in his step
2022-11-0407 minStories From The ToyshelfEP34: Disappointing The PhandomThe Story about how Star Wars won over the fandom with a shiny new character...
2022-11-0107 minStories From The ToyshelfEP33: Covering The GirlThe Story about a supermodel who killed a bunch of pirates and got a job driving a missile tank for it...
2022-10-2807 minStories From The ToyshelfEP32: The Best Of 2022 Part 3 (Third Quarter)The Story about how update my best of 2022 list.....for the third time.
2022-10-2514 minStories From The ToyshelfEP31: A Monstrus CreationThe Story about how I played Primus and created two new Dinobots
2022-10-2107 minStories From The ToyshelfEP30: I Wanta Wampa!The Story about how a little boy found love in a giant snowman from Hoth
2022-10-1807 minStories From The ToyshelfEP29: Fear Of Offending AsiansThe Story about how a great character was almost shelved out of fear of offending my people....
2022-10-1407 minStories From The ToyshelfEP28: The Rainbow CollectionThe Story about how adding a little color did wonders for Hal
2022-10-1109 minStories From The ToyshelfEP27: Lob ActuallyThe Story about the MVP of that epic basketball game between Joe and Cobra
2022-10-0707 minStories From The ToyshelfEP26: A Classic RevivalThe Story about how a little toy line turned into an instant Classic
2022-10-0409 minStories From The ToyshelfEP25: What The Puck!?The Story about a hero shorter, hairier and even more Canadian-er than Wolverine eh
2022-09-3006 minStories From The ToyshelfEP24: Duncan DonutsThe Story about how a donut guy had to deal with some rebellious crayons
2022-09-2709 minStories From The ToyshelfEP23: Cliff NotesThe Story about how Hasbro made an extra buck by painting Bumblebee red and calling it a day...
2022-09-2306 min2022-09-2005 minStories From The ToyshelfEP21: Looking Back At 2012The Story about how I looked back at my favorite toys of 2012
2022-09-1613 minStories From The ToyshelfEP20: I Did It Myyyyyy WaveThe Story about how a monotonous voice won the hearts of kids everywhere
2022-09-1308 minStories From The ToyshelfEP19: The Airborne IdentityThe Story about how Hasbro broke my resolve with a single figure...
2022-09-0907 minStories From The ToyshelfEP18: Lobster TalesThe Story about where I fill you in on all the cl-awful details...
2022-09-0605 minStories From The ToyshelfEP17: Ewok To RememberThe Story about how I talk about Ewoks NOT named Wicket W Warrick
2022-09-0108 minStories From The ToyshelfEP16: Springing For A New ToyThe Story about how a war was Sprung over a green and yellow robot....
2022-08-3007 min2022-08-2606 minStories From The ToyshelfEP14: She's In Love With Me And I Feel PineThe Story about how I almost grew pine trees out of my nose
2022-08-2305 minStories From The ToyshelfEP13: I Am LegendsThe Story about my Marvel superhero collection grew to six inches....
2022-08-1906 minStories From The ToyshelfEP12: The Rise And Fall Of My Marvel UniverseThe Story about how my Marvel collection evolved into something bigger...
2022-08-1607 minStories From The ToyshelfEP11: Oh DC Can You See?The Story about How Ryan Reynolds got me to buy even more toys...
2022-08-1205 minStories From The ToyshelfEP10: Know Your JoeThe Story of how I learned personal intimate details about those Real American Heroes...
2022-08-0907 minStories From The ToyshelfEP09: Dōmo Arigatō, Mister RoboThe Story about how robots NOT called Transformers and some little furry dudes won my childhood heart...
2022-08-0505 minStories From The ToyshelfEP08: Childhood ConfessionsThe Story about my love for small colorful bears, that shoot stuff from their bellies...
2022-08-0306 minStories From The ToyshelfEP07: The OthersThe Story about how I used small plastic bricks to bring my imagination to life
2022-08-0104 minStories From The ToyshelfEP06: The Real Meaning Of ChristmasThe Story about how all I wanted for Christmas was a Cosmic Enforcer and Flying Monkey Man...
2022-07-2904 minStories From The ToyshelfEP05: He Has A Tendency To Blow His Own StackThe Story about how I learned that there was more to life than Star Wars...
2022-07-2704 minStories From The ToyshelfEP04: Two Dengars Is Too MuchThe Story about how my two Dengars had to take on the Cloud Car pilot....
2022-07-2606 minStories From The ToyshelfEP03: Transformers...In Three-Dee!The Story about how I found another excuse to buy more toys...
2022-07-2105 minStories From The ToyshelfEP02: My Robot Kicked Your Robot's Butt!The Story about how I learned about those "Robots in Disguise"...
2022-07-1804 minStories From The ToyshelfEP01: Once A Collector...The Story about where it all began....Once a collector, always a collector!
2022-07-1604 min
Stories From The ToyshelfWelcome to Stories From the Toyshelf...ReduxThe Story of how I decided to do it all....again. SUBSCRIBE AND HIT THE LIKE BUTTON For more stories please visit my website at https://www.storiesfromthetoyshelf.com/ and follow me on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromthetoyshelf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromthetoyshelf/ Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/elgoodo7 Background Music: American Idle by RKVC #transformers #gijoe #mastersoftheuniverse #heman #starwars #superheroes #marvel #toys
2022-07-1600 min