The Forgotten Women of G.I. Joe

Описание: Discover everything you need to know about the OTHER Ladies of GI JOE — from toys to comics to cartoons. A full OTHER Ladies of GI JOE retrospective exploring their history, mythology, and origins.

The Story of the women of G.I. Joe you probably didn’t grow up hearing about.

I grew up with G.I. JOE in the 80s, where Scarlett, Lady Jaye, Cover Girl, and Jinx were basically the female roster—end of list. But the truth is, over four decades of comics, cartoons, and toys, G.I. Joe quietly introduced a much deeper bench of women: allies, operatives, legacy characters, international exclusives, tragic heroes, and even a few who should’ve been way bigger deals. In this video, I’m digging into the overlooked, forgotten, and sometimes downright weird women of G.I. Joe history—drawing from Marvel comics, Sunbow cartoons, international toy lines, Devil’s Due, IDW, and beyond—to see how they expanded the mythos, for better or worse, and why some of them still deserve a place on the shelf.

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🎥 Welcome to Stories from the Toyshelf, where I'll dive deep into the world of Transformers, GI Joe and other eighties toys. Each episode explores a different character, tracing their journey across media and merchandise. Whether you’re here for the The Basics on, a full Retrospective, the History and Origin of, or the wider Mythology of the OTHER ladies of GI JOE, this video has you covered. From vintage toys to modern reimaginings, comics, cartoons, and beyond — i'll break it all down for fans and collectors alike.

🔍 Topics I cover include:
Transformers character history & lore explained
G.I. Joe character profiles from comics & cartoons
80s toy retrospectives and vintage figure breakdowns
Rundowns of vintage and new Transformers and G.I. Joe toys
Behind-the-scenes stories from comics and animation

💥 While my main focus is Transformers and G.I. Joe, I'll also occasionally spotlight other beloved toy lines from the 80s and beyond — including Masters of the Universe, Star Wars, superhero toys, and more.

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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