The Shelf Life

08/18/2026

The first playset that I drew for my toy collection was the Brainwave Scanner. It was a stand-alone piece that had a cool interrogation chair and a lot of lighting elements. For the past few months, I have been making modular Cobra Base sets, similar to my Joe modular sets. I decided that I should make a new version of the BWS that is fully compatible with my new modular cobra base. This is it.

The set contains 47 STL files and is available now on my Etsy page.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Toy3DPrints?ref=dashboard-header

If you want us to print a set for you and ship it to you, you can fill out this Google Form to get into the Queue!

https://forms.gle/AApgz63HVfq2Dr7f7

08/17/2026

I have made a 1:18 scale version of my External Wall expansion system for my modular Joe base. There are 111 files in this set. There are single, double and triple walls, there are lot of door and window combinations and there are a lot of accessories to decorate your base with. Like all of my other sets, everything connects with Lego pins.

The files for this new set are available on my Etsy Page.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Toy3DPrints?ref=dashboard-header

If you don't have a printer and want us to print something for you, please fill out this google form.

https://sites.google.com/view/the-shelf-life/home

08/02/2026

The first diorama set I ever drew was the brainwave scanner. It was a standalone piece to just sit on a shelf. Since I have been working on a whole network of cobra base parts, I decided to redo the brainwave scanner as a built-in for the new base system.

07/04/2026

I made a Patrol Boat to go along with my Devilfish and Whale. The Patrol boat is 24” long and has lots of play features. There is an anchor & winch, engine access panels and LOTs of modular weaponry. I also made a small zodiac raft that can attach to the back of the patrol boat. It took me 2 days ro draw this set and 3 days to print it. Everything fit together perfectly on the first try!

Check out a video of the boat here:
https://youtu.be/_WbEOcja1DI

You can buy the files for my patrol boat on my Etsy Page:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Toy3DPrints?ref=dashboard-header

I have 4 great guys around the USA that me to print my sets and sell them. If you want to buy a print of this set for $300 you can get in to the queue by filling out this form:
https://forms.gle/AApgz63HVfq2Dr7f7

Check out all of the sets I have available on my website:
https://sites.google.com/view/the-shelf-life/home

07/04/2026

Working on some external walls for my Cobra Base this weekend!

06/22/2026

I got a client request to make some additional faction decorations for my Cobra Conference Room. I did a set of new walls, floor tiles and banners for the Crimson Guards and I also did the Cobra/Decepticon crossover logo. These new deco pieces are available on my Etsy page.

06/10/2026

Tomorrow is my 50th birthday. Starting tomorrow I am running a 50% off sale on all of my Etsy files for 1 week (6/11-6/18). Both 1:12 and 1:18 files are included in the sale.

The promo code is HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOME

https://toy3dprints.etsy.com?coupon=HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOME

05/24/2026

New set available! Cobra Barracks. 1:12 scale. Compatible with our other Cobra sets- Thrown Room, Conference Room, Hallway.

The barracks features a 10 piece bunk bed that includes mattresses, blankets, pillows and storage drawers. There is also a bank of 4 lockers. The doors all slide open into hollow pockets in adjacent walls.

Check out all of our sets here:

https://sites.google.com/view/the-shelf-life/home

Buy the STLs on Etsy here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Toy3DPrints?ref=dashboard-header

Get in the Queue to have us print a set for you here:

https://forms.gle/AApgz63HVfq2Dr7f7

04/19/2026

I made a Barracks room for the the 1:12 scale Cobra base. I'm going to do a test print and then the files will go up for sale.

Reminder: I have a 40% off sale going on now on Etsy.

03/02/2026

Hi, all. After a few months or adding content and tweaking things, I am ready to share my new website for The Shelf Life.

https://sites.google.com/view/the-shelf-life/home

If you like our stuff, please bookmark the link.

On the site you will find:

A link to our Etsy page where you can get our STL files.

A link our order form form to get in the queue for printed sets.

A comprehensive list of all of the sets we offer in each scale.

A list of links to supplies that you need to build our sets.

Downloads for all of the images we use for our tvs and computer screens

A page of embedded videos showing how to assemble our most popular sets.

Printer recommendations for people just getting into 3D printing.

A gallery of examples of custom layouts people have made with our sets.

Check out the site and let me know what you think!

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