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Can G1 FANS Love TRANSFORMERS ONE Too? | SPOILER FREE REVIEW
The 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.
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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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WHAT Made GI Joe Laser Troopers Flash And Sci Fi OBSOLETE?
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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.... #gijoe #gijoetoys #gijoearealamericanhero Every toy in my collection has a story, how...
How LOYAL Is The Transformers RAVAGE To The Decepticon Cause?
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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? #transformers #decepticons #transformerstoys Every toy in my collection has a story, h...
WHY Did Hasbro Want To KILL OFF The GI Joe Leader Duke?
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The 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? #gijoe #duke #gijoeclassified Every toy in my collection has a ...
STORIES About My Masterpiece Transformers AUTOBOTS Collection Season One
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The Story about how I show off my Transformers Season One Autobots Masterpiece Collection....and tell some stories along the way. Like any serious toy collector, I too have quite the sizable collection. And so in order to show it off, i've got to do a little at a time. And I'd like to start things off with what I consider to be half of my favorite display, the Autobots from my season one Master...
Is The Transformers Grimlock Really FIT TO LEAD Anybody?
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The 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? Ho...
Should GI Joe CANCEL Spirit and Quick Kick?
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The 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...
UNSCRIPTED: My TOP 10 For The First Quarter Of 2024
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Every toy collector loves to talk about their TOP 10 toy purchases, so I figured I'd do the same...with a twist. No scripts...just talk. This is a quick run through my favorite purchases from January to March of 2024. #top10 #toys #toycollecting 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 al...
Did The Transformers Gears Get An AMAZING Personalty Change?
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The 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 th...
WHERE Do The Transformers Skywarp TRUE Loyalties Lie?
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The 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 missi...
What Is MY PROBLEM With The Transformers IRONHIDE?
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The 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. #transformers #autobots #ironhide Every toy in my collection has a story, how I ...
What Makes Devastator The Ultimate Instrument Of Destruction?
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The Story about the VERY FIRST and DEADLIEST Transformers Combiner Devastator. Devastator may not be the latest or flashiest Transformers combiner, but there is a good reason why he remains one of the most popular to this day. This is the story about how I learned to appreciate just how dangerous Devastator really is. #transformers #devastator #transformerstoys Every toy in my collection has a ...
Is There Anything NICE To Say About THIS Enemy Of GI Joe?
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Is There Anything NICE To Say About THIS Enemy Of GI Joe?
What Happened To The Transformers Sideswipe's Brother?
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What Happened To The Transformers Sideswipe's Brother?
Is This a Classic Case of Police Brutality In A Transformers Movie?
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Is This a Classic Case of Police Brutality In A Transformers Movie?
Is Any Identity Safe From This Enemy of GI Joe?
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Is Any Identity Safe From This Enemy of GI Joe?
How Do You Choose The Perfect PRIME For Your TRANSFORMERS Collection?
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How Do You Choose The Perfect PRIME For Your TRANSFORMERS Collection?
WHICH Transformers BRUTICUS Did I Add To My Toyshelf?
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WHICH Transformers BRUTICUS Did I Add To My Toyshelf?
HOW MANY Ewoks Do I Need In MY Collection?
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HOW MANY Ewoks Do I Need In MY Collection?
Did We Really NEED Blackout For The Transformers Movie?
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Did We Really NEED Blackout For The Transformers Movie?
HOW On Earth Did Transformers Jazz LOSE His IDENTITY?
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HOW On Earth Did Transformers Jazz LOSE His IDENTITY?
How Did The GI Joe Chuckles Rise Above Being A GI Joke?
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How Did The GI Joe Chuckles Rise Above Being A GI Joke?
What Went Wrong With Transformers Arcee?
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What Went Wrong With Transformers Arcee?
The Shocking Story Behind This Transformers ONE EYE!
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The Shocking Story Behind This Transformers ONE EYE!
Is Thisssss He-Man's Deadliest Enemy?
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Is Thisssss He-Man's Deadliest Enemy?
What Is The One Thing Bluestreak Won't Talk About?
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What Is The One Thing Bluestreak Won't Talk About?
Why Did The Thundercracker Leave The Decepticons?
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Why Did The Thundercracker Leave The Decepticons?
Exactly WHO Is This Fiery Enemy Of GI Joe?
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Exactly WHO Is This Fiery Enemy Of GI Joe?
Does The Transformer Mirage Actually Like Being An Autobot?
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Does The Transformer Mirage Actually Like Being An Autobot?
The Classic Decepticon Rumble Debate: Which Side Are You On?
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The Classic Decepticon Rumble Debate: Which Side Are You On?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Norrisc761
    @Norrisc761 День тому

    I've probably mentioned this before, but my first transformer was Diakron DK-1, the red Sunstreaker, now known as Spinout. I used to stare at the back of his box and dream about getting the other two bots in the line, blue Trailbreaker and black Ironhide. I never got them as a kid, but I still dreamt up profiles for all three. Oddly enough, the name I came up with for blue Trailbreaker was Safeguard. I liked the name so much that it became my moniker in Transformers fan circles, including TFW2005. One particular thread on there voted Safeguard the best non used name for a Transformer. Aaron Archer, the head of Transformers design at Hasbro, used to frequent the boards. Coincidentally, soon after the vote, Hasbro applied for the trademark on Safeguard. I never got any credit. To this day, blue Trailbreaker is Safeguard to me. By the way, black Ironhide I named Stronghold. Don't tell Aaron Archer 😊

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 18 годин тому

      That's a cool story! Did they use the name Safeguard for their selects blue trailbreaker? I made up my own Dinobots, the Ankylosaurus Slam and velociraptor Slash....yes WELL before Hasbro made theirs 😅 I made my Black Ironhide Lowlight. And made HER into a sniper van. 👍👍👍

    • @Norrisc761
      @Norrisc761 11 годин тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf Hasbro calls blue Trailbreaker, Breaker. Terrible name. I need to come up with names for the Diaclone versions of the Dinobots. I prefer those colors

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 годин тому

      @Norrisc761 ugh how unoriginal. I wish they would be more creative like Exhaust and Loud Pedal. Even the black ironhide is boring...dk guard or something. I prefer the yellow Trailbreaker. I know they released an mp version. Forgot what it was called but I originally had him as Sunburn, a hostile environment specialist 👍

    • @Norrisc761
      @Norrisc761 5 годин тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf I think Takara named him Rigorous

  • @konigwolf9136
    @konigwolf9136 2 дні тому

    That's a good review. I agree with what you said. The creation story is quite different but delivered in a good manner. From Primus to the Primes instead of Primus > the Hand then the Primes

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf День тому

      Thank you! I liked how they kinda tried to do their own unique thing but still recognising all the lore that preceded it :)

    • @konigwolf9136
      @konigwolf9136 13 годин тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf It was actually a good way to connect all G1 and new gen fans of Transformers. Especially a talkative Bumblebee, that is what I was looking for

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 12 годин тому

      @konigwolf9136 yeah it was about time we got an ultra talkative bee! I mean even G1 bee was just ...ok. thisbguy was definitely more entertaining 👍👍👍

  • @Lucario4thewin
    @Lucario4thewin 2 дні тому

    Glad I bought my siege Skywarp when he first was announced

  • @davidawilliams252
    @davidawilliams252 4 дні тому

    What about Elita-1? Chromia? Moonracer?

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 4 дні тому

      You mean what about their stories in IDW? They all came from other long lost Cybertronian colonies and join the story later on 👍

  • @darrenbent7601
    @darrenbent7601 4 дні тому

    I'm a G1 fan,... and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this movie.

  • @Sturmvapor
    @Sturmvapor 5 днів тому

    I got to see this movie with my wife... She was very confused, and didn't really care for it (not going into spoilers)... And she is generally a fan of most animated films.. With me I'd have to say... I did not like it overall... It was very cool in places and I agree 100% with the relationship development, but it felt too much like a bad marvel movie... and the Villains really were weak (again... Can no-one write a good villain anymore?). I would like to go into more, but spoilers... The best movie that transformers did is probably the first bayverse film... after that the 86 movie... This, this was so eh in the parts that needed to count.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      Interesting take while I can't agree...it's great to hear other points of view and great to hear from you again! 👍👍👍

    • @Sturmvapor
      @Sturmvapor 5 днів тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf When you do your spoiler review(please do one!!! :D ), I can break down the faults of this movie, and if you like, why the two I mentioned as better movies. :D I cannot wait for your next video!

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      @Sturmvapor oh mam not sure if I'm up to doing a spoiler review at this point 😅 but let's see....maybe after a few weeks we can talk about it more when everyone's watched it, maybe through a community post or something 👍👍👍

  • @aaronpalmer6364
    @aaronpalmer6364 5 днів тому

    I still rank the '86 movie as #1. Pixarformers is down there at #5, behind Bayformers 1-3.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      Interesting ranking 👍 can't say agree but it's cool...we like what we like 👍

  • @retrojoe8290
    @retrojoe8290 5 днів тому

    I really don't want to give Lorenzo di Bona-WTF any of my money but I've been hearing good things about Transformers ONE. I still say Optimus should never have lips.😂 Yo Freaking Joe!

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      Well to be fair he's not the only one getting money. Everyone from the director and writers etc deserve every cent for the awesome job they did. 👍

  • @OmegaEnvych
    @OmegaEnvych 5 днів тому

    I do believe that the fact that Transformers One stands as its own continuity without crapping on what was before is the best asset they have - Transformers saw lots of soft and hard reboots before and by acknowledging them and not trying to stand out by saying "we are real one" but by trying to be the best one, they achieved what they needed - appreciation by fans old and new. I absolutely love Animated and consider it best Transformers series of all time (great storyline, amazing characters and lots of really good toys helped with that) and the fact that Sentinel Prime here instantly reminded me one from that show, did it incredible justice. I also love that this movie does pay huge respect to TF Prime (Airachnid herself plus her footsoldiers look like Vehicons (well, rather seekers from Season 3) from Prime) Also - making a good movie definitely helped

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      Yeah that's what I love about TFone, it draws from different iterations of TF not just G1. It's like a love letter to the fans through the years. But at the same time it doesn't just rely on pure nostalgia and is serious about making its own universe. Love it!

  • @hiddensquid7048
    @hiddensquid7048 6 днів тому

    I think One is the best, but 86 is certainly more iconic.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      Agree....although TFone just came out. 86 movie bombed in 86. Let's check back in....30-40 years...holy crap 86 movie is THAT old????? 🤣

    • @hiddensquid7048
      @hiddensquid7048 5 днів тому

      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf Unfortunately true. Although I think my point about 86's iconic status stands given how many times it's referenced in one.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      @hiddensquid7048 true :) but to be fair, One does pull from more than just the 86 movie. A lot of callbackes to animated, prime, etc👍👍👍

  • @cheeseburger12
    @cheeseburger12 6 днів тому

    In the GIJoe the movie. He also had Snake-eyes's voice actor!

  • @JoybuzzerX
    @JoybuzzerX 6 днів тому

    I have watched Transformers One and I thought it comes in second place in terms of Transformers movies. 86 is still #1.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      Well..86 is iconic and it's cool that it's still your #1. I still love it 👍

  • @proton_collectables6122
    @proton_collectables6122 6 днів тому

    this was absolutely incredible would love to see more like this

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      Transformers one or my review? Just kidding 😅 yeah we DEFINITELY Need more movies like TFOne! 👍👍👍

  • @MikeD974
    @MikeD974 6 днів тому

    I still like the 86 movie the most but this movie is next best and very close to being best

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      All good! 86 movie is iconic in its own way ..I still love it 👍👍👍

  • @TomCat0217
    @TomCat0217 6 днів тому

    I headcanon that Elita-1 punching Shockwave in the optic is why he hates female Transformers.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      Poor shockwave.....well if there is any logical reason for him to be a woman hater...that would be it 😅

    • @green-legacy
      @green-legacy 5 днів тому

      elita knows his weakness 😅 MY EYE

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 5 днів тому

      @green-legacy the one and only 👍👍👍

  • @ZachMilneTalksMovies
    @ZachMilneTalksMovies 6 днів тому

    I have never been a big fan of Transformers but this movie got me invested in the characters more than anything I have watched. It had an a effective story for turning Optimus and Megatron into enemies and set a solid foundation for what I assume will be a trilogy of films. I’m on board to see what else they’ve got. Great review!

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      Thank you! I'm on the same boat as you....I mean we all knew what was gonna happen in the end but the beauty was in how the story was told :) 👍

  • @KalebBorton
    @KalebBorton 6 днів тому

    Listen to the $uicideboys my dude, ts will change your life

  • @MarkCerbo
    @MarkCerbo 6 днів тому

    I cooked a bowl of fried rice at 2 AM to watch this review, and by far the best at addressing nostalgia while inviting the new generation is worth a second watch on the big screen. Not on 3D though I lost pair of spectacles before it event began rolling,😅

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      Thanks Mark! Hope it was a great bowl of fried rice! Again thank you so much for the invite! Did you find your glasses????

  • @juandelarosa4987
    @juandelarosa4987 6 днів тому

    Till all are ONE

  • @xocab
    @xocab 6 днів тому

    Loving your videos, just recently found you. Thrust is always going to be my favorite decepticon jet.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      Thank you! Glad you're loving them! Looking Forward from hearing more from you! Thrust is cool, by far the most unique jet design of the bunch :)

  • @jasonhinman6173
    @jasonhinman6173 6 днів тому

    Excellent review, my dude

  • @patgriffith9176
    @patgriffith9176 6 днів тому

    Total agree about not trashing the past and drawing from it. Great review!

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      Thank you! I just love how they didn’t just draw from G1 but other iterations as well...like Sentinels design and color scheme was obviously a homage to Animated...and his troops were basically flying vehicons from Prime 👍👍👍

  • @patgriffith9176
    @patgriffith9176 6 днів тому

    Best call back was Elita's line to Orion that he did not have the touch or the power. I laughed out loud to that one and the Gobots insult.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      I loved the Gobot reference 😅 poor gobots 😂

    • @liquidmark5081
      @liquidmark5081 6 днів тому

      Best callback was her calling them a bunch of Go-Bots. That was a sick burn

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      @liquidmark5081 poor gobots 😅

    • @liquidmark5081
      @liquidmark5081 6 днів тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf sad thing is that challenge of the gobots wasn’t a bad show. I wouldn’t mind seeing a go-bots movie played up like a parody of transformers. It would probably be great with modern technology. Hasbro owns the IP iirc. They could probably do it.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      @liquidmark5081 from what I know while they own the rights to all the Gobots trademarks etc...they don't own the rights to the toy designs? But like they can make a Transformer motorcycle and call him cy-kill but not make him him look exactly like the original renegade. I could be wrong though. But that's my understanding 😅 either way that would be cool to have the actual gobots that we know incorporated somehow into the TF mythos...like an invasion of sorts? I believe IDW made a gobots miniseries wherein they were the ancestors of the Transformers or something.

  • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
    @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

    What was your favorite EASTER EGG or callback to a previous TF property in the movie? Please avoid spoilers to the main plot of the movie 😅 👍👍👍

    • @zilvertron
      @zilvertron 6 днів тому

      Having an obscure character reference early to Action Master Jackpot in the background, then you know it's made by people that care about Transformers and not slave to the dollar. Then also i would have loved seeing Mirage participating in the race instead of just being in the audience, see Dragstrip be among the top racers and Blurr win it all instead of who ever did. (Won't tell or write because of spoiler, evening it doesn't matter) as it was it was very strange only what would become Autobots were in the city and no future Decepticons in the background, more than minor speaking roles.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      @@zilvertron I didn’t even catch who won the race 😅 I definitely need to watch it again :) you’re right....I didn’t catch any future Decepticons as miners...but DeadEnd was one of the racers yeah?

    • @zilvertron
      @zilvertron 6 днів тому

      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf honestly was just trying to find Blurr and Dragstrip during the race when I had Spotlight Blurr on my mind during that entire scene, and then I spotted Mirage in the crowd. Thought I can check more closely at home on a later date about the other participants when I bought the Blu-ray and can pause or rewind at my leasure. The winner had something to do with Inferno i think it was, or was it Ironhide during the 80s?

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      @@zilvertron wait Mirage was in the crowd? Wasn't he winning the race? 🤔

    • @MKKKKKKKKK7
      @MKKKKKKKKK7 5 днів тому

      man i cant wait to watch the movie man im too excited

  • @ivane5110
    @ivane5110 6 днів тому

    Doc and Airborne fit in really well with the first wave, I didnt realize they were 2nd wave. Are there any other later ones that look at home with that original, Army Man-look, wave? As for Spirit, I did think itwas odd that they had a 19th century Cavalry scout in a modernday set line but I recall some of my Native American friends liked his hair so maybe if they'd adjusted his body sculpt some and modern Army colors? Cool that Quick Kick got trained by the Master of Martial Arts himself; that had been a fav of mine in the 70s.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      The original 82 wave of joes were re-released in 84 alongside Airborne and co which might have led to the confusion? As for later Joes that may have fit in well with the first wave? I'd include the new infantry soldier Footloose or the later one Hit and Run. Basically those with predominantly green uniforms? 🤔once Spirits wave was out I knew we were in for a real special and unique line of toys 👍👍👍

  • @ivane5110
    @ivane5110 6 днів тому

    Flash was the one small GI Joe I ever got as by the early 80s I was getting out of action figures. But how could I resist, cool name and cool look and cool gimick.Being part of the more "realistic" 1st wave instantly mase me picture him in the real world (and even wonder if the Army would start having them in my lifetime). The icing on the cake was the removable helmet and functioming visor (man would I have giben anything for my Adventure People back in the day to have had their helmets removable, but then, likeeventually with Flash's, I'd peobably have lost them all too. I wonder what a cartoon based on that 1st wave (the one I always called the Army Men wave) would've looked like and if it'd have been successful.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      You are so on point on the visor....extra articulation aside, that little detail really blew me away back then and really set Gijoe apart from Star wars for me. 👍👍👍

  • @Megs_the_gamer
    @Megs_the_gamer 7 днів тому

    Soundwave raised him well

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 7 днів тому

      Ha ha yes he did....as opposed to Rumble and Frenzy.. those little punks 🤣

  • @LtHavoc1983
    @LtHavoc1983 7 днів тому

    Technically, we could produce hand held laser weapons these days, but why waste massive amount of money, on this, when bullets are cheaper and kill just as efficient?

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 7 днів тому

      But....lasers are cooler 😅

    • @LtHavoc1983
      @LtHavoc1983 7 днів тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf I mean, yeah, but direct energy weapons, as the military calls them, have their uses. Right now, the Navy is looking to put them on ships to destroy incoming drones and such. But for infantry use, I really cant see a purpose for them, simply because rifles have to be soldier proof and work in the freezing cold or scorching heat. A hand held laser is too delicate for that, at least at the moment. Also, battery packs would be a bitch to lug around.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 7 днів тому

      @LtHavoc1983 I'll take your word for it but technology moves so fast these days in your opinion wouldn't it be conceivable that they might be practical in a decade or two?

    • @LtHavoc1983
      @LtHavoc1983 7 днів тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf Hard to say. Technology does not advance in a straight line, concepts that are all the rage now, will be an old hat later. See Magnetic Rail guns and Gauss Rifles as ship weapons. The US Navy explored that for decades and put billions into it and while its feasible, there was little progress to make it viable in a cost to use ratio, so it was canned and the US Navy instead is now exploring laser weapons. The US army, on the other hand, currently has no project in that regard, at least not anything I am aware of. The new XM7 rifle for the "close combat forces" is a return of the old style battle rifle, firing a high-powered round. The real breakthrough, tho, comes in from of the new combat optic, that is a fully computerized sight, that makes the rifle into a "smart gun", because the sight works like a HUD of a fighter plane, telling you all the info you need to hit the target, with a 95 % hit probability.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 7 днів тому

      @@LtHavoc1983 cool now that smart gun sounds fascinating AND scary at the same time!

  • @audiebavington8789
    @audiebavington8789 7 днів тому

    Never say never but...for now... never... for now. Thanks for the shout out though! And the Pete Best reference!

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 7 днів тому

      Well...thanks for being my friend 👍👍👍 poor Pete Best...he could use whatever shout outs come his way 👍👍👍

    • @audiebavington8789
      @audiebavington8789 7 днів тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf I will say one thing. I may check out this film. ONLY because I value your opinion. I'm a G1 Elitist. But also, I've been told, a bit if a music snob too. Now, in '65, Gloria Jones released Tainted Love. Awesome track. I wasn't born then so I grew up with the' 81 Soft Cell version. My father was the one who told me it wasn't the original. Blew.My.Mind. Didn't know what to think. A different take? There's been dozens of versions since the original. Then the big one that divided the rock community... MARILYN MANSON covering the Mowtown classic. A very different take, sampling Soft Cell's synth but with the same passion as Gloria Jones. Beautifully produced. I'll smash this at the gym, in my car, at a party. So... I may just check out this film. You twisted my arm.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 7 днів тому

      @audiebavington8789 that's quite the compliment. Thanks! I guess the key for me was my that I came in with themindset that this wasn't MY Transformers. It wasn't gonna be G1...but that the general feedback was very positive...so I was open minded...a little ...optimistic 😅 but basically thinking...ok so let's see what all the buzz is about :) I was genuinely surprised :) I'm also familiar with the soft cell Tainted love...as in that's the version that played in my head when you mentioned it. Can't say I'm familiar with the original or MM version so will check it out. I can totally get where you're coming from as a.music snob....im the same way 🤣 Would definitely love to know what you think about TF One!

  • @gall_blader_works
    @gall_blader_works 7 днів тому

    Great review! Excited to watch this.

  • @ErinTruitt-s3j
    @ErinTruitt-s3j 8 днів тому

    Robinson Larry White Mary Garcia Barbara

  • @Norrisc761
    @Norrisc761 8 днів тому

    Nicely done. Couldn't agree more

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 8 днів тому

      Thanks! I really hope it does extremely well in the box office...we need more :)

    • @Norrisc761
      @Norrisc761 7 днів тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf Well, I saw it a second time. Even better than the first time. This time, the audience applauded. Of course, I had to get them started 😁

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 7 днів тому

      @Norrisc761 good job! I don't know how well the movie will do in the opening weekend but I feel this will be a long lasting movie in the box office. It's just so good not to do well I. My book. Word will spread 🙏

    • @Norrisc761
      @Norrisc761 6 днів тому

      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf I hope you're right. I'm actually nervous about it, if you can believe it 😬

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 6 днів тому

      @Norrisc761 same....I just watched a video about it nit projecting as high as expected. But I have faith. I mean all biases aside...it's a real good and well written movie with a lot of good buzz around it. :)

  • @goosey235
    @goosey235 8 днів тому

    In retrospect, "Photon" was the cooler looking laser game/toy

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 8 днів тому

      Hmmm...I thought photon looked a bit more bulky. I myself preferred the more streamlined aesthetic of laser tag. But to each his own :) 👍👍👍

    • @goosey235
      @goosey235 8 днів тому

      @@StoriesFromTheToyshelf I agree - when I was a kid I liked Lasertag for the reasons you mention - as an adult I think Photon looks better, strangely enough!

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 8 днів тому

      @goosey235 hmmm,m now you’ve got me curious....will check out photon again 😅

  • @dinomonzon7493
    @dinomonzon7493 8 днів тому

    Definitely prefer Jetfire over the animated Skyfire. You were lucky to snag one. That cost P600.00 back then (Optimus Prime was about P800, & Omega Supreme would set you back P1200.) What I liked about Jetfire was that its modeled after the VF-1S Strike/Super Valkyrie from Super Dimension Fortress MacRoss- which was shown locally on RPN-9 (thankfully back then in English and Unedited) as Super Starship Fortress Macross. The VF-1S was flown by Lt. Cmdr. Roy Fokker, the CAG of the SDF-1 and leader of Skull Squadron. The squad insignia is taken from the US Navy's VF-14 The Jolly Rogers assigned to USS Nimitz CVN-68. Roy Fokker was my fave character from Macross, followed by Capt. Henry J. Gloval & Lt. Vanessa Leeds.

    • @StoriesFromTheToyshelf
      @StoriesFromTheToyshelf 8 днів тому

      Yup! Too bad Hasbro hit a legal snag and had to change Jetfire to Skyfire. But eventually I got to appreciate Skyfire fornwhat he was. My favorite being the Siege version as at least he was more competent in battle. And yup I was a big Macross and later Robotech fan. My favorites were Max and Miriya. Loved their story 👍👍👍