Your collection is absolutely amazing. I don't think that there is any Mego collector who wouldn't be envious of your collection. Thanks so much for sharing.
Boy can I relate to so much you said here about your collecting and room. I wish I had the ability to get out of my comfort zone and share more but I still struggle with that. Instagram is as close as I can get, I rotate items out of boxes and dream of a room with built in glass cabinets wall to wall...a good friend of mine is about ready to pull the trigger on such a dream. Anyway, I just wanted to comment here again and say “Bravo” and thanks for sharing! Clearly you are not bragging and only sharing- the sign of a true collector!👍
Thank you for sharing. Absolutely amazing collection. As a child of the 70's, I remember seeing so much of this in stores. Over time, my mind began questioning whether they actually existed. It was awesome to see these pieces. What a time to be a child! Man, today's toys are nothing like this- not the width or breadth of choices or toy lines! Thanks again for preserving these.
I was born in the 70's so i enjoyed your video immensely "!!!! And then thanks for the Chic correa" or David Sandborn mix"!!? Lola God bless you and your family and friends Shalom 😊
It was a privilege to be invited to view your collection. I agree with you that if a collector can't display an item there really is no point holding on to it. Thanks again
Your collection is ridiculously awesome!! As a fellow toy collector, I can definitely relate to what you said about tight space and knocking things over. For me, the highlight of your collection has to be that custom '70s live action TV series Spider-Man figure! I was (and still am) a big fan of that show, so, it's really cool to see that piece as part of your collection. Thanks for sharing, Sir. Take care and be safe during these crazy times.
Thanks for showing your room, there are a lot of action figures and toys in your collection I have never seen before, and the ones I do remember are great memories for me.
A journey through your career as a toy Collector. Some important and impressive pieces in your Collection and I appreciate the time and effort in acquiring them. Great tour, thank you.
Thank you very much for sharing your toy room with us , I dont know a collector that wouldn't be proud of having a beautifully displayed collection like yours . Wow ! a Rocket Robin Hood ! You've got a really diverse collection , but its all the best stuff I remember from childhood , I'll pick my jaw up from the floor and wipe away the drool now as this is the 2nd time in a row of watching this as I couldnt really notice everything, still havn't . Thanks again and I hope you and your family are all safe during this pandemic.
I love the way you're not a mint on card collector and whenever you get carded figures that worth keeping on card, you take the trouble of getting for each a loose version for toy enyoiment.
What more can I say? Your room looks a lot like mine, only you have a lot of mint in box items. I take EVERYTHING out of the package and use it. I've photographed many of my action figures in action poses in their play sets. That's what makes this hobby so much fun! By the way, Brian, I finally got a Rahan figure last month. Don't ask me what I paid for it.
Beautiful. Choice music along with such grand array of collectibles; what a great experience you've shared here. And if anyone hasn't mentioned it already, I know I, myself, simply love to hear any special anecdotes you may have to share (although you already do that through individual uploads). Take care and thanks for this!
Thanks for the amazing tour! You’ve got an awesome collection to be proud of! Growing up In the early 70s I had all the Mego, Big Jim, Bionic Man, Star Wars figures, etc. But being a kid, of course I played with them and most were lost when I moved from Detroit to Los Angeles in 1976. Keep following your passion and making fun videos! Stay safe! (FYI - my favorites were the Planet of the Apes & Star Trek Megos).
Awesome collection, lots of love and dedication put into this. It would be very hard for me to keep things in the package, I would want to take it out and play with it lol. Thank you for the tour!
Absolutely loved the room tour. I do agree that if you have it, it should be on display to enjoy. I have quite a few mip GI Joe adventure team pieces as well as some boxed and carded megos on display. I also have a comic collection from the 60's and 70's that just sit in boxes and don't give near as much joy to own, but I've owned them since the mid 70's and collected with my dad so I can't part with them.
Hey ! Pretty darn awesome collection of vintage toys ... I'm 53 and had many of the items on your display shelf's .... One thing I did not see ... And I was looking pretty close was the "Major Matt Mason- Mattel's man in space" collection .... Pretty cool looking bendable astronaut toys .... Different color space suits .... Tons of assessories .... Even a moon base play set .... Maybe it just wasn't your thing ? But it would be a great addition to your collection !!
Awesome to see your room Brian, I love the way you've laid it all out. It might be tight in there but it's got a comforting vibe to it, if that makes sense? And you're killin' me with all of those parachutists and Battle Of The Planets stuff, amazing. Cheers man.
Rocket Robin hood action figure never knew it existed are you still love watching that show as a little kid really impressive toy collection Cheers from ottowa
Hi just going back in time, thanks I remember these in the shops and wanting some, I didn't do what you did I thought of collecting 30 years ago, but didn't I started a small collection of action man 4 years ago it was cheaper but now way out of budget plus mostly its shipping costs, your collection is awesome 👍🏻👍🏽😀
Awesome collection. I had high hopes that I would see the action figures from the “Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” from the 70s. I had the complete set. They were soft rubber with wire skeletons and you could pose them in endless variations.
70s toys weren't as polished or well marketed as 80s toys, but for those of us that were kids during that time they are the absolute best toys. I especially love those carded Micronauts aliens and the jumbo machinder Grendizer. Was that Rocket Robin Hood a production piece or a custom?
I discovered something which I had as a kid and I forgot! I would love to see a quick review/history on this. Because I have no idea which line that is and how I got it. It is "the intruder" (10:30). You should know I am born ('72) and raised in Germany. A lot of the stuff which is not Star wars or super heroes never made it to Germany! So I am not sure how I got this figure (and why I lost it). Can you do this? Anyone else interested in the background of this item? Loved your tour so much! An admirable collection you have there sir!☺
Absolutely amazing collection friend!!! Congratulations 😁👍 Really enjoy the Black Hole, Battlestar Galactica and Micronauts figures especially the carded aliens!!! Wow, carded aliens!!!! I only have the dark green Brain Antron and I will have all the aliens loose.👍😁 I sold all my carded vintage actions figures last year! Had a carded Black Hole STAR, Battlestar Galactica Gold Cylon, and others from both series. To be honest I was scared to death of the bubbles falling off!😳 Question: Do you display all your KO’s together or separate with each theme? Thanks for sharing
AWESOME I liked the most the brief Gotcha Man,Shogun Warriors n especially the Micronauts Monsters which bring back memories of a simpler n what I considered my golden era of my childhood I'm in my mid forties so I remember lots of the stuff u showcased thanx for the Flashback ....Cheers!
Super cool! Thanks for taking the risk and sharing it with your fellow Mego nutballs (and I write that with sincere appreciation of the nutball within). Cheers!
So fun, thank you. Would have liked to see more of your Lords of Light and I think I spied a lionmatic gun laying there, also wanted to see more of your jumbo shogun. I've never a construction zee metal man; thought they must have not been actually produced. All very cool. Trey
Hey Brick, a truly awesome collection! I was salivating through every camera pan! I love the collection of Denys Fisher Doctor Who figures. I have a 4th Doctor, Dalek and Giant Robot. Any tips on how to fix the elastic band that holds the head, arms and legs to the body? My one has corroded with age. Keep talking toys. Love your work!
Hey Brian,loved your chat with Analog toys Tony....do you remember the uk Flash Gordon carded Dale figure in the alternative packaging? ..that was me who found it and offered it you...your toy room/collection is absolutely amazing! Steve
I want a camo coat with a super big zipper. For toy clothes, they couldn't actually make zippers small enough to be in scale. So the figures of course have unnaturally huge zippers but also with the idea of making these character toys as real as possible within child's/target consumer's mind. It was impossible to scale down at the time but pretty easy to scale up these days. So, I would like a camo coat with a ridiculously large zipper.^^
It looks to be in good shape. Saw your Mystery Man video. I would also love to know who he is. I also have one in a "baggie" and one loose figure. In your video, is that the same Jet Jungle that you had on the shelf? I finally got a JJ. It took me years to get one. Came directly from South Africa. Had been in a cabinet for 43 years!!! As a kid, in South Africa, I remember buying a JJ. I was also a member of the JJ fan club and used to listen to all of the JJ radio serials on the radio. When we came back to England, some years later I sold all of my figures, including JJ!!! I firmly believe that the one I sold, was the one that later turned up at a flea market, and was bought by Jane ( as featured on the Mego Museum) and finished up being owned by a well-known member of the Mego community, who has now I understand sold it on. The reason I say this is because of the OK Bazarr 99c price sticker, which is still on the box. I bought my original one from OK Bazaar. From what I have found on the web, there must only be a handful left out there. How did you come by yours?
I loved your monsters and your big jim stuff the most i think.. Maybe it was there and i didnt see it but i dont think i saw any tomland monsters or star raiders , do u collect those?
That was the first thing I noticed, too. I’ll bet that he just forgot to shoot that particular display. Tomland has too much continuity with the rest of his collection for it to be absent and if it is absent, I’d love to hear why.
Awesome share. Pulsar, he's such a square-jawed show off, lol. I dug the El Hombre Nuclear you briefly pan by, it's not the full-sized version from Lili Ledy, what's the story on that boxed figure? Epic collection.
Your not showing off ... your awesome I really hope you feel more at ease and do these monthly ... It always a joy seeing your videos...I'm curious what do you mean uv lights are bad? I'm curious...what do they do?
Wow your collection is extremly cool 👍👍👍and i also have a policy about my collection if not display i sell it also collect only my nostalgia stuff and nothing in the floor al has to be shelf
Your collection is absolutely amazing. I don't think that there is any Mego collector who wouldn't be envious of your collection. Thanks so much for sharing.
Boy can I relate to so much you said here about your collecting and room. I wish I had the ability to get out of my comfort zone and share more but I still struggle with that. Instagram is as close as I can get, I rotate items out of boxes and dream of a room with built in glass cabinets wall to wall...a good friend of mine is about ready to pull the trigger on such a dream. Anyway, I just wanted to comment here again and say “Bravo” and thanks for sharing! Clearly you are not bragging and only sharing- the sign of a true collector!👍
I could seriously spend hours looking at every piece. Your collection is an actual treasure. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thank you for sharing. Absolutely amazing collection. As a child of the 70's, I remember seeing so much of this in stores. Over time, my mind began questioning whether they actually existed. It was awesome to see these pieces. What a time to be a child! Man, today's toys are nothing like this- not the width or breadth of choices or toy lines! Thanks again for preserving these.
Glad you enjoyed it
Grown man gets excited to see another grown man’s toy room!
Same here! Be safe, Sir.
Great collection and set up Brian!
I was born in the 70's so i enjoyed your video immensely "!!!! And then thanks for the Chic correa" or David Sandborn mix"!!? Lola God bless you and your family and friends Shalom 😊
You are so welcome!
It was a privilege to be invited to view your collection. I agree with you that if a collector can't display an item there really is no point holding on to it. Thanks again
I LOVE the Omega Man customs!
Wow man, it was like a walk down the toy aisles of my childhood. Thanks! I’m in awe of your Gatchaman/ Battle of the Planets collection.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, incredible collection. You have some really amazing monster stuff. I also had that sword at 1:12 as a kid thanks for the memories.
Love that you let us in! Definitely not showing off....completely enjoyed it! 🤩
Such a nice and humble way about you. Keep up the amazing job
Your collection is ridiculously awesome!! As a fellow toy collector, I can definitely relate to what you said about tight space and knocking things over. For me, the highlight of your collection has to be that custom '70s live action TV series Spider-Man figure! I was (and still am) a big fan of that show, so, it's really cool to see that piece as part of your collection. Thanks for sharing, Sir. Take care and be safe during these crazy times.
really beautiful collection!!!
This is a real treat! As a collector, (and a fan), I could spend days looking through and discussing your collection.Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice collection, Mego always brings excitement.
Thank you, I like to think so.
Thanks for showing your room, there are a lot of action figures and toys in your collection I have never seen before, and the ones I do remember are great memories for me.
Thanks for watching!
A journey through your career as a toy Collector. Some important and impressive pieces in your Collection and I appreciate the time and effort in acquiring them. Great tour, thank you.
thanks John!
Beautiful collection, so cool seeing all those wonderful vintage boxes and art work, GI Joe stuff is my favorite, nice tour:)
That's a very comprehensive toy collection. Especially enjoy remembering the Remco monsters line and the Mego pocket heroes.
thanks!
Fantastic collection. Thank you for sharing your collection. I spy'd UFO television series, collectibles. I never knew existed. Wow!
I just saw so many things I forgot had ever existed.
Me too, me2!
Love what you said about selling it if you can’t display it. Trying to get there myself. Great Room.
Thanks, that philosophy helps me a great deal.
AWESOME Collection! Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you very much for sharing your toy room with us , I dont know a collector that wouldn't be proud of having a beautifully displayed collection like yours . Wow ! a Rocket Robin Hood ! You've got a really diverse collection , but its all the best stuff I remember from childhood , I'll pick my jaw up from the floor and wipe away the drool now as this is the 2nd time in a row of watching this as I couldnt really notice everything, still havn't . Thanks again and I hope you and your family are all safe during this pandemic.
Thank you for the kindness, I hope the same for you and your loved ones.
Awesome, wonderful, beautiful collection. Especially the Lincoln, AHI and REMCO Uni-Monsters.
Thank you very much!
I love the way you're not a mint on card collector and whenever you get carded figures that worth keeping on card, you take the trouble of getting for each a loose version for toy enyoiment.
Appreciate you saying that.
It’s a beautiful collection 👍🏽❤️💯
What more can I say? Your room looks a lot like mine, only you have a lot of mint in box items.
I take EVERYTHING out of the package and use it. I've photographed many of my action figures in action poses in their play sets. That's what makes this hobby so much fun!
By the way, Brian, I finally got a Rahan figure last month. Don't ask me what I paid for it.
You do such an excellent job with these videos, I wouldn’t have guessed that any of this was out of your comfort zone by any stretch
Appreciate that, I am quite shy in real life.
@@BrickMantooth stop listening to the wrong internal voice, you have a knack for this. Keep up the good work!
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you sharing your collection like this... It brought back some happy memories. Be safe. :)
That is toy porn right there! Thanks so much for stepping outside your comfort zone Brian and sharing that awesome tour.
I'm glad you dug it!
Excellent collection. Appreciate you sharing.
Beautiful. Choice music along with such grand array of collectibles; what a great experience you've shared here. And if anyone hasn't mentioned it already, I know I, myself, simply love to hear any special anecdotes you may have to share (although you already do that through individual uploads). Take care and thanks for this!
Thank you so much, that means a lot.
Fantastic Brian! Thanks for sharing your amazing collection. Be well!
An impressive collection, my friend! Especially the "Doctor Who" figures!
thank you!
Thank you for sharing, what an amazing collection! It was a tour through my own childhood.
Thanks for the amazing tour! You’ve got an awesome collection to be proud of! Growing up
In the early 70s I had all the Mego, Big Jim, Bionic Man, Star Wars figures, etc. But being a kid, of course I played with them and most were lost when I moved from Detroit to Los Angeles in 1976. Keep following your passion and making fun videos! Stay safe! (FYI - my favorites were the Planet of the Apes & Star Trek Megos).
really happy you dug it.
Awesome collection, lots of love and dedication put into this. It would be very hard for me to keep things in the package, I would want to take it out and play with it lol. Thank you for the tour!
I'm fixated on that Nicholas Hammond Spiderman. What a collection!
Fellow in Japan makes those, he's quite reasonable.
Awesome collection I have loved your website Mego Museum for years and Plaid Stallions as well
thank you!
Absolutely loved the room tour. I do agree that if you have it, it should be on display to enjoy. I have quite a few mip GI Joe adventure team pieces as well as some boxed and carded megos on display. I also have a comic collection from the 60's and 70's that just sit in boxes and don't give near as much joy to own, but I've owned them since the mid 70's and collected with my dad so I can't part with them.
Hey ! Pretty darn awesome collection of vintage toys ... I'm 53 and had many of the items on your display shelf's .... One thing I did not see ... And I was looking pretty close was the "Major Matt Mason- Mattel's man in space" collection .... Pretty cool looking bendable astronaut toys .... Different color space suits .... Tons of assessories .... Even a moon base play set .... Maybe it just wasn't your thing ? But it would be a great addition to your collection !!
Awesome to see your room Brian, I love the way you've laid it all out. It might be tight in there but it's got a comforting vibe to it, if that makes sense? And you're killin' me with all of those parachutists and Battle Of The Planets stuff, amazing. Cheers man.
Nice to hear from you, hope you're well!
I only saw one of the McKenzie Brothers in there...I hope Doug is in there too, eh? Great collection!
They are both present, it's the law here.
FABULOUS COLLECTION!
THANKS so much for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Rocket Robin hood action figure never knew it existed are you still love watching that show as a little kid really impressive toy collection Cheers from ottowa
Cheers from Toronto, the RRH was a custom made for a Toronto area toy show a few years back.
Wonderful collection!
Fantastic to see, Brian. Thank you!
Thank you sir!
First I see Count Stankus update of The Toyroom of Insanity, now I see a tour of your toy room. Been a good weekend for me.
Oh wow!!!! Amazing!!!! Thank you for showing us.
thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
Thank You so much for a look at Your Awesome collection.
Any time!
Hi just going back in time, thanks I remember these in the shops and wanting some, I didn't do what you did I thought of collecting 30 years ago, but didn't I started a small collection of action man 4 years ago it was cheaper but now way out of budget plus mostly its shipping costs, your collection is awesome 👍🏻👍🏽😀
Awesome display room. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Great room! Lots of awesome stuff. Thanks for showing it!
Thanks for watching!
Amazing Collection !!!
I salute you,
good sir ...
Many thanks
Awesome collection. I had high hopes that I would see the action figures from the “Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” from the 70s. I had the complete set. They were soft rubber with wire skeletons and you could pose them in endless variations.
I was hoping your Livestreams you talk with your fans but it was still great you did this... Many thanks... Be safe and well
I'm not there on the live streams, working towards it. I did do a fun podcast with Analog toys though.
What an excellent collection thanks for doing the video and showing your toy room
70s toys weren't as polished or well marketed as 80s toys, but for those of us that were kids during that time they are the absolute best toys. I especially love those carded Micronauts aliens and the jumbo machinder Grendizer. Was that Rocket Robin Hood a production piece or a custom?
I was about to pause the video and comment on the Museum playset but I had a feeling it would be discussed later, I'm glad it was.
Yeah, i've been wanting to talk about it for a while.
Fantastic Collection! Thank you for sharing.
Wow awesome!!!!!...felt like I was in toy heaven for a minute...✌👽
WONDERFULL, AMAZING, BEAUTYFULL ❤️
My friend I wish I collected like you
Have an amazing display of gem
Stuff impressive!!!👍
thank you, it's been a long haul.
I discovered something which I had as a kid and I forgot! I would love to see a quick review/history on this. Because I have no idea which line that is and how I got it. It is "the intruder" (10:30). You should know I am born ('72) and raised in Germany. A lot of the stuff which is not Star wars or super heroes never made it to Germany! So I am not sure how I got this figure (and why I lost it). Can you do this? Anyone else interested in the background of this item? Loved your tour so much! An admirable collection you have there sir!☺
That's pretty amazing!
Absolutely amazing collection friend!!! Congratulations 😁👍
Really enjoy the Black Hole, Battlestar Galactica and Micronauts figures especially the carded aliens!!! Wow, carded aliens!!!! I only have the dark green Brain Antron and I will have all the aliens loose.👍😁
I sold all my carded vintage actions figures last year! Had a carded Black Hole STAR, Battlestar Galactica Gold Cylon, and others from both series. To be honest I was scared to death of the bubbles falling off!😳
Question: Do you display all your KO’s together or separate with each theme? Thanks for sharing
An interesting collection and a fun video! Thanks 👍
AWESOME I liked the most the brief Gotcha Man,Shogun Warriors n especially the Micronauts Monsters which bring back memories of a simpler n what I considered my golden era of my childhood I'm in my mid forties so I remember lots of the stuff u showcased thanx for the Flashback ....Cheers!
Thank you! I’m speechless...
Super cool! Thanks for taking the risk and sharing it with your fellow Mego nutballs (and I write that with sincere appreciation of the nutball within). Cheers!
Never knew there was a Rocket Robin Hood Mego! Probably worth an arm and a leg.
It is a custom, made for a toy show a few years back. I WISH there was a real one.
So fun, thank you. Would have liked to see more of your Lords of Light and I think I spied a lionmatic gun laying there, also wanted to see more of your jumbo shogun. I've never a construction zee metal man; thought they must have not been actually produced. All very cool. Trey
Hey Brick, a truly awesome collection! I was salivating through every camera pan! I love the collection of Denys Fisher Doctor Who figures. I have a 4th Doctor, Dalek and Giant Robot. Any tips on how to fix the elastic band that holds the head, arms and legs to the body? My one has corroded with age. Keep talking toys. Love your work!
Hey Brian,loved your chat with Analog toys Tony....do you remember the uk Flash Gordon carded Dale figure in the alternative packaging? ..that was me who found it and offered it you...your toy room/collection is absolutely amazing! Steve
Hey Steve, I think Tony and I spoke about that. Nice to hear from you!
Astounding
Great collection
Thanks!
Just Amazing!
I want a camo coat with a super big zipper.
For toy clothes, they couldn't actually make zippers small enough to be in scale. So the figures of course have unnaturally huge zippers but also with the idea of making these character toys as real as possible within child's/target consumer's mind. It was impossible to scale down at the time but pretty easy to scale up these days. So, I would like a camo coat with a ridiculously large zipper.^^
FRED G. SANFORD was a nice, NICE touch!
thanks, love that toy.
Loved this your toy room is awesome
素晴らしいコレクションですね､日本製のオモチャやプラモデルもあって面白いです。集めるのに大変だったでしょうね。
Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing.
thanks buddy
I’m hoping mego can/will do space 1999
Fantastic collection 👍🏽
thank you.
Fabulous collection and video. Must be right up there with the very best of them. Did I spot an original Jet Jungle?
Thank you, yes I've got a Jet.
It looks to be in good shape. Saw your Mystery Man video. I would also love to know who he is. I also have one in a "baggie" and one loose figure. In your video, is that the same Jet Jungle that you had on the shelf?
I finally got a JJ. It took me years to get one. Came directly from South Africa. Had been in a cabinet for 43 years!!! As a kid, in South Africa, I remember buying a JJ. I was also a member of the JJ fan club and used to listen to all of the JJ radio serials on the radio. When we came back to England, some years later I sold all of my figures, including JJ!!! I firmly believe that the one I sold, was the one that later turned up at a flea market, and was bought by Jane ( as featured on the Mego Museum) and finished up being owned by a well-known member of the Mego community, who has now I understand sold it on. The reason I say this is because of the OK Bazarr 99c price sticker, which is still on the box. I bought my original one from OK Bazaar.
From what I have found on the web, there must only be a handful left out there. How did you come by yours?
Great collection, really enjoy your content!
thank you.
00:04:00 Hammond Spidey! Yes!
Nope. You don't have enough toys yet!
Klugman! Excellent.
Nice tour. You should go on Collector's Call with Lisa Welchel on MeTV.
Thanks for the tour! To quote Lord Vader: "Most impressive!" :-D
Kind of surprised with all the GIJoes you didn’t have any Captain Action figures!
He did.
I have one and a loose suit. I sold my Captain Action collection in the early 90s, I had a whole bunch once.
I loved your monsters and your big jim stuff the most i think.. Maybe it was there and i didnt see it but i dont think i saw any tomland monsters or star raiders , do u collect those?
That was the first thing I noticed, too. I’ll bet that he just forgot to shoot that particular display. Tomland has too much continuity with the rest of his collection for it to be absent and if it is absent, I’d love to hear why.
WOW!! Is all I can say oh and thank you
Thanks so much for doing this
Wow
And i love the space 1999 and UFO stuff
Thats so nice....
Awesome share. Pulsar, he's such a square-jawed show off, lol. I dug the El Hombre Nuclear you briefly pan by, it's not the full-sized version from Lili Ledy, what's the story on that boxed figure? Epic collection.
It's from Peru, an 8" version on a Mego body by a company called BASA.
@@BrickMantooth thanks! Very cool. Your room is fantastic.
Your not showing off ... your awesome I really hope you feel more at ease and do these monthly ... It always a joy seeing your videos...I'm curious what do you mean uv lights are bad? I'm curious...what do they do?
Thanks man, UV can fade and or destroy the toys themselves. It's best not to store vintage toys where tons of sunlight pours in.
Wow your collection is extremly cool 👍👍👍and i also have a policy about my collection if not display i sell it also collect only my nostalgia stuff and nothing in the floor al has to be shelf