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Read MoreBy Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios This last week I saw so much ’80s toy content in my timeline that I couldn’t help but think we had it so, so good. People have been saying it for years, and to a certain extent that’s exactly why Stranger Things became such a phenomenon. The show absolutely nailed what it felt like to grow up in the 1980s. Honestly, the early ’90s were just an extension of the ’80s—with worse clothes and, largely, worse music. The thing that really got me…
Read MoreOn this weekends episode of Half The Battle, We take a look at the original Transformers G1 Optimus Prime toy !! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreOn this weekends episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, At last, the legend, the bootleg king, we take a look at Transforms G1 Topspin kind of! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreThere are some voices that stay with you. For a whole generation of 1980s kids, one of those voices belonged to Optimus Prime. It was calm, steady, powerful, and full of something that felt almost rare even back then: certainty. Not arrogance. Not anger. Not empty toughness. Certainty. When Optimus Prime spoke, you believed him. You believed the Autobots could hold the line. You believed Cybertron still had a future. You believed Earth was worth protecting. You believed good could still stand up against evil and not blink. That is…
Read MoreStory by @GIJoeRepairShop I wasn’t going to write this article. I thought that maybe I was the only one who hadn’t really understood how the Autobot’s ship, The Ark, had lain undetected on Earth for over four million years with no one ever seeing it until 1984. From circa 3,998,016 BC to 1984 AD, why had no one ever noticed this huge ship embedded in and sticking out of a Mount St. Hilary? Some quick googling provided the answer. But, it also showed that a lot of folks were under…
Read MoreIf you hear the alarm before you see him—it’s already too late to relax.That’s Red Alert. Among the heroic Autobots of The Transformers and the pages of Marvel’s Transformers comics, Red Alert stands apart—not because he’s the strongest, fastest, or most famous—but because he’s the most vigilant. In fact, sometimes… a little too vigilant. Red Alert transforms into a sleek emergency vehicle—often depicted as a fire chief’s car or rescue vehicle—complete with flashing lights and a blaring siren. But those alarms aren’t just for show. They’re a reflection of who…
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, I rank all of the Transformers G1 1985 Mini-Bots! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, I rank all of the Transformers G1 1984 Mini-Bots! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreComplete your collection with the Takara Tomy Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock action figure! This collectible action figure for adults converts from robot to dinosaur mode. Product features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco, including a hidden heat-activated rubsign sticker. With premium accessories and original Japanese-language packaging and instructions, this Transformers toy is a must-have for fans of Transformers collectibles. Ages 15 and up. Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock: CLICK HERE TO ORDER!
Read MoreTransformers New Legends NL-01 Glow-in-the-Dark Green Lio Convoy: CLICK HERE TO ORDER! Complete your collection with the Takara Tomy Transformers New Legends NL-01 Green Lio Convoy action figure! This collectible action figure for adults is inspired by Transformers: Beast Wars II and converts from robot to lion mode. It features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco, including a glow-in-the-dark body and rotating lion mane, and comes with 2 weapon accessories. With original Japanese-language packaging and instructions, this Transformers toy is a must-have for fans of Transformers collectibles. Ages 15 and…
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at Transformers G1 WHEELIE! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreOn this week’s weekend shorty episode of Half The Battle, I review the Transformers G1 Dinobot Sludge! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MorePublished in 1993, G.I. Joe #141 was not just another issue—it was the tipping point in this legendary crossover. By this time, Megatron had been rebuilt and upgraded with the help of Cobra, leading to a powerful new form that would define his Generation 2 persona. With his new tank alt-mode, Megatron was deadlier than ever, and the stakes for both the Joes and the Autobots had never been higher. Having overheard that Scarlett has revealed that she is a double agent to Dr. Biggles Jones, Snake Eyes breaks from…
Read MoreAh, the 1980s—an era of neon colors, Saturday morning cartoons, and a surprising number of childhood crushes. For many of us, animated characters had an undeniable allure. Whether it was their confidence, badassery, or sheer coolness, these characters left a lasting impression. Let’s take a nostalgic look back at some of the most crush-worthy cartoon characters from the 1980s. Jem (Jem and the Holograms)“Truly outrageous” is right! Jem, with her bright pink hair, larger-than-life stage persona, and supercharged rock star style, was a character who embodied the glam of the…
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