Is The Sailor Shipwreck THE WORST Member Of GI Joe Ever?

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Who is your favorite Joe or Cobra animal sidekick combination?

[@Norrisc761]

@@StoriesFromTheToyshelf did any of them have a pet Kodiak bear? I like 🐻

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@Norrisc761 that would've been awesome! Although the upcoming classified Snake Eyes is coming with a polar bear.....but I wouldn't call them friends 🤣

[@BladeStar-uq6xe]

@StoriesFromTheToyshelf I'm Fudging a Dar the Beastmaster in my Action Figure Collection, so I'm giving him all the animal sidekicks. I think I have, in articulation, 2 Eagle's as I have 2 Spirits, Panther, Wolf, warthog, 2 different dogs, then in non articulation, monkey, parrot, and weasel or something.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@BladeStar-uq6xe awesome! A weasel? Where is that from? 😅

[@BladeStar-uq6xe]

@StoriesFromTheToyshelf I could be wrong about what it is. It came with Tunnel Rat I think. It may be a rat. I really don't remember. I have it written down somewhere.

[@stanventure5279]

Shipwreck is the epitome of what being a sailor is about.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

I dunno.....never saw him eat any spinach 😅 but yeah definitely a great character. Is he your favorite?

[@scooblov]

Shipwreck was a real sailor. Specializing in the 3 F’s: Fussing, fighting, and… finding ladies.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Gotta do something when in port I guess :) he definitely does not disappoint 👍

[@rickdavis32]

He had the most leadership qualities. Hellraisers evolve and lead.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@@rickdavis32 Well said :) would've loved to see a future version of Shipwreck as an admiral!

[@rickdavis32]

@@StoriesFromTheToyshelf rough seas make calm sailors, hes been in rough seas since the bathtub. Most of the hellraisers ive known eventually figured shit out and were good for action. Theyre used to heat, so they keep people alive and then lead when needed. Gector wasnt done cooking is all. In the comic he ends up a seal though.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@rickdavis32 yup I believe his later toy also designated him as a seal 👍 I wonder if that improved his relationship with Wet Suit 😅

[@tonyjackson4078]

It was also a nice touch that his code name pretty much summed up his whole personality. He was comedy relief without it seeming forced. He was a mess, but still capable enough to get by, and had a good heart despite his rough edges.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Yup quite the entertaining dude....would be a lot boring if he was Shipshape as he referred to himself 😅

[@mrcat3493]

I was a sailor and finding ways out of work was an art form. Lol

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Nice! Gotta conserve that energy for Cobra 👍

[@Cyril29a]

Shipwreck was the best character in the Sunbow cartoon. I find this to be a classic example of marshall mcluhan's the medium is the message. The coolest original Joe was Snake eyes and he worked very well in the comic book since it is a visual medium exclusively. There is no sound, no human voices in comic books but for an animated television show a silent character limits the story telling possibilities. Pairing Snakeeyes with Shipwreck in the pyramid of darkness was an inspired choice. It allowed the void created by Snakeeye's silence to be filled by Shipwrecks boisterous personality. This is a clear example of the medium influencing how the story is told and what kind of story works best. Oh and giving him a parrot also adds to this as it gives Shipwreck another voice to riff off of while allowing Snakeeyes to stay silent. Still having the two of them walk through cobra headquarters with a wold and parrot in tow and not be recognized was extremely silly.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Great observations! Too bad they didn't pair them up more often. Can you believe I only watched Pyramid of Darkness for the first time in its entirety last month???? Crazy no. While nowhere near the silliness of DIC...this definitely was where the writers started loosening the reigns on the humor. Still....great stuff:) break dancing Snake Eyes is iconic!

[@gall_blader_works]

Shipwreck was an instant fave for me. Lots of entertaining personality! The fact that I haven't gotten the classified version is a crime unto myself. HAHA

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Really? I never saw you as a Shipwreck fan....more of a Gung Ho dude 😅

[@gall_blader_works]

@StoriesFromTheToyshelf my absolute favorite was Blowtorch. I was fascinated with his flame colors and flamethrower back then. Those were followed by Shipwreck, Dusty, Firefly, Barbecue, Airtight, and yes, Gung-ho. Shipwreck was always entertaining to watch just to see what insane situations he'd get himself in and out of.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@gall_blader_works yeah Shipwreck was really tailormade to appeal to us as kiddies in the cartoon. Blowtorch was cool too! Excited for the Classified version!

[@gall_blader_works]

@StoriesFromTheToyshelf Are we getting a classified version? Looks like I'll have to pick that one up too.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@gall_blader_works yup! They've already showed off the 3D renders :)

[@mrcat3493]

It cracks me up that a sailor would be promoted to the rank of colonel and no one thinks it’s odd.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Well to be fair....Beach Head thought it was odd 😅 points to Cobra for quite the creative strategy that almost actually worked 🤣

[@maxbrandt6]

What's the US navy equivalent of a colonel, a captain? I'm pretty sure it's captain.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@maxbrandt6 yup I believe that's correct :)

[@mrcat3493]

@ it is.

[@JoybuzzerX]

Shipwreck and Scarlet were my faves. Shipwreck also had some of the best episodes.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Yup he was one of the most featured in the cartoon. And man dontnget me started on Scarlett...she was one of my big time crushes back in the day ❤️❤️❤️

[@JoybuzzerX]

@@StoriesFromTheToyshelf He had probably the best episodes of the series focused on him, since he was the main character in the psychological torture episode when people melted in front of him and he thought he was older and had missed time.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@@JoybuzzerX exactly...quite the operation by CObra!

[@Busto]

One of my favorite teachers once told me, "You'll know that you are a grown up, when George Harrison becomes your favorite Beatle." And he wasn't wrong 🤣

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

George was the best :) love the other three....but George was on another level for me. Especially when it came to his solo work! IMHO 👍

[@og-eyok415]

Shipwreck was one of my favorite characters on the cartoon.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Can totally relate....not my favorite but was definitely up there! 👍

[@og-eyok415]

Congratulations on hitting 5K subscribers.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@og-eyok415 thank you! Couldn't have done it without all of you viewers! Much appreciated!

[@philv2529]

To quote general Hawk Lifeline has the ability but not the desire Footlose has the desire but not th ability Shipwreck has neither

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Yup! Too funny! Although I think you meant Dialtone instead of Footloose:) poor Shipwreck!

[@philv2529]

@StoriesFromTheToyshelf omg I can't believe you caught that. When writing that comment I only remembered lifeline and shipwreck so I thought I could fake the second one lol But you gotta admit that footloose also is kind of a slacker. And I forgot that dialtone existed bec my VERY FIRST Joe was breaker when the first set came out and so I kinda resented dialtone for having a bigger backpack. Not making this up that's the actual reason

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@philv2529 that's so funny! I always thought Footloose was a stoner I mean he was sooooo chill 😅 funny too how your dislike of Dialtone stemmed from backpack envy 😅 but you gotta admit, it was a cool looking backpack 👍 although I do think that the beret was a bit over the top 😅

[@edparadis4371]

actually in the comics shipwreak was awsome a true Navy seal however these joes both cartoon and Comic are on the list Ripcord, Dusky Quickkick BBQ Big Lob Flint and Duke Bazooka, Captain Gridiron, Lt Falcom

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

I'm sure Shipwreck definitely was objectively better in the comics as it was definitely a more serious take than the cartoons 👍

[@audiebavington8789]

Amazing video bro! Thanks for the references. We got a laugh out of it!

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Thanks! Had fun with the There wolf 😅

[@audiebavington8789]

@StoriesFromTheToyshelf we did, three times. Will done.

[@ScarlettShana]

You know son of Jack Nickolson Ray Nickolson Smile 2 is perfect cast for Shipwreck)))

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Oh that's cool! I didn't know that Nicholsons son was an actor too! After goggling yes he would be perfect. Much better than John Hannah, who I thought was an odd choice. Definitely a case of a director casting his friends. Nice enough guy I would think but definitely not Shipwreck 👍

[@rickdavis32]

@@StoriesFromTheToyshelf fuck.....I saw him and thought god he looks like jack in the shining and didnt check to see if he was his kid....

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@rickdavis32 well I just learned about his existence today 🤣

[@Dorelaxen]

My lord, it's like I'm looking in a mirror. Does your mother still hang out at dockside bars? Johnny...do you play baseball?

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 given his extracurricular activities, I'm sure he's got some progeny around 😅

[@lesterforney6200]

He had a flint lock pistol humm? I can see it now. Duke hands out m16s, mp5s, and beretta hand guns. Then finally gets to Shipwreck. Duke... i'm sorry you had to go last but you are the newest member. Duke the looks down and says ... um, well, due to budget restraints, this is all we have left. Shipwreck... you gotta be kidding. Oh shhhhhhhh shipwreck. Duke.... hey that's a cool nickname.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Well it's better than Fumbles 😅

[@retrojoe8290]

He witnessed the rigors of battle, the horrors of war. However nothing could prepare Polly for what he saw on shoreleave. 😂 Yo Freaking Joe!

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Poor Polly! Great to hear from you again brother!

[@retrojoe8290]

Right on!. You were talking about the alternative name Seasick. A great Shipwreck paradie is 'Shoreleave' from Venture Brothers. Go Brock Samson!. Yo Freaking Joe!

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@retrojoe8290 never heard of that but yeah will check it out :)

[@briancoulombe4517]

Shipwreck is a dummy and a jerk… And he is my number one favorite character in the entire franchise

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

He definitely is one of a kind 👍 the team's x factor 👍

[@savoirfaire5460]

I think Shipwreck was so plain cuz he was enlisted when most of the Joes where Officers

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

I think he was morenthan plain...o mean he had a parrot 😅

[@BladeStar-uq6xe]

I was U.S. Navy for 8 years, so, as the only true sailor, I didn't count the 2 Divers because they weren't even SEALS, I almost had to pick Shipwreck as one of my favorite Joe's even though he was somewhat Misogynistic.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Shipwreck was definitely unique 👍but I guess his characterization was definitely a product of the 80s :)

[@InternetManBaby]

Yea man Shipwreck was always in my top 5 Joe's. Top 3 probably.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Nice! Who were the other two?

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

He was one ofy favorites. He also had the best episode(s).

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Yes he did! 💯agree!

[@fngame1]

Yes we are awesome

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Yes you are! Thanks for the view and comment 👍👍👍

[@Norrisc761]

I think it would have been funny if Alan Oppenheimer had used his Seaspray voice for Shipwreck. I'm sure Neil Ross did a good job though

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Yes that would have been funny....or Skeletor would've been even more hilarious 🤣

[@Tigerkaya]

Don't be dissing on the green goblin now.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Green Goblin? Sorry you lost me 😅

[@Tigerkaya]

@@StoriesFromTheToyshelf well Neil Ross did the voice of Shipwreck now in Sunbow he also did the voice of Green Goblin/Norman Osborn. Now 1994 the Spider-Man tas he returns again as the Green Goblin.

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@Tigerkaya ooh nice I did not know that! Cool will check out some clips! I always found who did what in the the world of voice actors really interesting! thanks for the heads up on that specific connection 👍👍👍

[@Norrisc761]

I'm sure the Village People appeal to those to whom they appeal 😊

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Yes they do 👍 an acquired taste! Hope I used your phrase correctly 😅

[@Norrisc761]

@StoriesFromTheToyshelf sounded good to me 👍

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

@Norrisc761 cool 😎

[@TojuRacing-440]

Good video! Love your photo add in's. Gave you a sub. I get trying to grow your channel. COBRA!!!

[@StoriesFromTheToyshelf]

Thank you! And THANK you for the sub! Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you stick around for more! Looking forward to hearing more from ya! YO JOE 👍