Five Idiots Talking Toys | Star Wars, LEGO & More

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A Collector's Podcast! Join five guys who grew up in the 70's, 80's and 90's and are now adult collectors of toys, collectibles, memorabilia, autographs, comics and more with a special focus on Vintage Star Wars. A weekly discussion on all things Star Wars including movies, Disney+ Series and trailers. Plus, features on Marvel MCU, DC, LEGO, Alien, Super Powers, TMNT, MOTU, G.I. Joe, Transformers and plenty of retro modern toy releases. Join hosts: Brandon Alamo, Shane Davison, John Waldon, Charles & Chris Weilminster, as we dive into the world of collecting toys, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, pop culture!

  1. Mattel vs Hasbro Shelf War & The $3,000 "Stolen" MOTU Scareglow? | WWWW 196

    1D AGO ·  BONUS

    Mattel vs Hasbro Shelf War & The $3,000 "Stolen" MOTU Scareglow? | WWWW 196

    Mattel is coming for the crown with aggressive pricing on new Masters of the Universe figures, while Hasbro’s stock takes a hit. In this episode of Wins and Wiffs, we dive into the $10 Skeletor that might change the game, a rare Barnyard Commandos find, and a 1983 Taiwan Boba Fett. Plus, Chris shares a wild story about a $3,000 vintage Scareglow that turned out to be a "stolen" item—sort of. Stick around to see if your favorite line made the Win or Wiff list this week!🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-197700:00 - The branding rule: It’s Wins and Wiffs01:08 - Spring break and the 180-day school struggle02:24 - Baseball season and the Boone family legacy03:53 - Our voicemail line is officially open05:35 - Grading $12 Tales from the Crypt figures07:54 - Mattel vs Hasbro: The battle for the shelves08:25 - The $26 Scareglow and 3.75" pricing wars11:32 - Is the $10 Skeletor the future of toy collecting?14:09 - Hunting the rare 1990 Barnyard Commandos18:00 - A $4,000 Boba Fett? Inspecting the 1983 Taiwan figure21:13 - The $3,000 "Stolen" Scareglow mystery25:09 - Reunited: A Win hidden inside a Wiff#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #MastersOfTheUniverse #Mattel #Hasbro #StarWarsToys #VintageToys #BobaFett #HeMan #ToyHunter #FITT #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #WinsAndWiffs----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

    27 min
  2. The Top 10 Bestselling Toys of All Time: Fact or Fiction? | 240

    4D AGO

    The Top 10 Bestselling Toys of All Time: Fact or Fiction? | 240

    Discover which iconic playthings actually dominate the global market as the FITT crew deconstructs the top 10 bestselling toys ever. From the surprising 1977 origins of the Star Wars action figure boom to the high-stakes responsibility of a pixelated Tamagotchi, we separate the ultimate Win from the absolute Wiff. Is the Cabbage Patch Kids’ $2 billion peak enough to crown them, or is the Rubik's Cube the true king of the toy chest? We're diving into the nostalgia, the unit sales, and the lists that might just be fake.🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-197700:00 - The moon landing... was it a Wiff?00:55 - Debating the 10 most popular toys of all time03:34 - A classic circular Wiff that's been around forever07:10 - The 1977 Star Wars phenomenon09:02 - Digital pets and 90s anxiety10:16 - The goat of bedtime11:26 - Beanie Babies and the McDonald's gold rush14:39 - Why Lego is more than just bricks16:06 - 60 years of Barbie's imagination17:45 - The Cabbage Patch Kids and the riot era21:41 - A Hungarian professor's logic flex23:09 - The billions-sold king of die-cast cars28:59 - What didn't make the list?#Lego #HotWheels #Barbie #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #VintageToys #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #StarWarsToys #Nostalgia #ToyHistory #90sToys #CabbagePatchKids #RubiksCube #BeanieBabies #Tamagotchi----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

    34 min
  3. Double Wins with Our Guest...RARE Luke?? Is this GI Joe a Win?? WWW Ep 195

    APR 1 ·  BONUS

    Double Wins with Our Guest...RARE Luke?? Is this GI Joe a Win?? WWW Ep 195

    Brian Collingwood joins the Idiots to share his wins of the week, and they're doozies!! Shane shares his latest antique store find, and it's glorious! Chris has Crypt Keeper Madness, and John scores a big win at a discount store. What was YOUR win of the week?? Let us know in the comments below!📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977Chapters00:00 - Intro: Coach Davison??00:42 - Shane gives John a spelling lesson01:32 - Is it Charles? NO! It's Brian Collingwood!!01:59 - Pat McAfee and Wrestling talk with Shane06:53 - Diving in to our WINS OF THE WEEK07:46 - Brian's GIANT G3 Transformer and 1:1 Graded Luke Skywalker09:15 - Shane is out to lunch with his win12:52 - Chris's Crypt Keeper Madness15:57 - John's hunting find17:39 - How do discount stores have stock that is still on retail shelves? We wanna know! #ToyCollecting #ActionFigureHaul #ToyHunting #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #RareToys #ToyCommunity #ActionFigureCollector #ToyReview #CollectibleToys #VintageToys #ToyHaul #ToyMarket----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

    25 min
  4. FITT REWIND: What Does the Typical Star Wars Collector Look Like? Ep239 #starwarscollector #starwars

    MAR 30

    FITT REWIND: What Does the Typical Star Wars Collector Look Like? Ep239 #starwarscollector #starwars

    What does the typical Star Wars collector look like? We ALLLL know the guy. Heck, he's probably US! Let us know in the comments below what YOU think the typical Star Wars collector looks like! 📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977#ToyCollecting #ActionFigureHaul #ToyHunting #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #RareToys #ToyCommunity #ActionFigureCollector #ToyReview #CollectibleToys #VintageToys #ToyHaul #ToyMarket----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

    45 min
  5. Dusty's $500 GI Joe Score: The Triple Win We Didn't See Coming! | WWWW 194

    MAR 26 ·  BONUS

    Dusty's $500 GI Joe Score: The Triple Win We Didn't See Coming! | WWWW 194

    Discover if this 1983 Dusty is a $500 Win or a major Wiff. We’re diving into rare GI Joe O-rings, a "Small Head" Han Solo 31-back, and Super 7 archive finds.In this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys, we welcome special guest Coach Josh Crouch to break down the latest additions to our collections. From impulse buys like the WWE Andre the Giant as Bigfoot to "penny on the dollar" Super 7 warehouse hauls, we analyze the condition, card backs, and current market values of these iconic hobby pieces. Whether it’s an unpunched Alien Brett figure or a graded Star Wars classic, we’re separating the true collectibles from the trash.🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-197700:00 - A chaotic start with Coach Crouch05:50 - The $300 carded G.I. Joe Dusty score09:40 - Rare Han Solo small head 31-back revealed12:15 - New York Comic-Con Alien Brett figure archive find14:10 - Andre the Giant as Bionic Bigfoot impulse buy#ActionFigures #ToyCollecting #VintageToys #GIJoe #StarWars #Kenner #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #ToyPodcast #RareToys #AndreTheGiant #BionicBigfoot #Super7 #ActionFigureCollecting----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

    18 min
  6. The Prototype Mafia | Star Wars "Factory Source" Exposed? The Retro Collection Scam Deep-Dive | 238

    MAR 22

    The Prototype Mafia | Star Wars "Factory Source" Exposed? The Retro Collection Scam Deep-Dive | 238

    Don't get burned by "Chinese Factory Source" and join the FITT crew as we look to expose the latest Retro Prototype feeding frenzy! We’re breaking down how questionable "test shots" are selling for $1,200+, the suspicious rise of sellers we're jokingly calling "The Prototype Mafia", and why these European-sourced figures might just be third-shift bootlegs rather than genuine Hasbro rarities.📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977In this episode:🏆 The Win: Saving fellow collectors from $600 mistakes and identifying the "club foot" defects in fake molds.❌ The Wiff: Getting booted from "Deal or No Deal" groups for asking for provenance and the total lack of accountability in the prototype market.00:00 - Sharing Helmets & Little League Grit01:00 - Guest Return: Brian Collingwood & The Prototype Barrage04:10 - The New York Housing Market Trap08:50 - Brian Gets Booted: The Deal or No Deal Drama12:40 - Farmboy Jim & The Two-Friend Facebook Mystery17:45 - $1,200 Boba Fett: Why Are You Wasting Your Money?22:30 - The Third-Shift Factory Theory27:40 - Comparing Real Prototypes vs. "Factory Sauce"32:15 - The PM Scam: Protecting the Fraud38:20 - Comparing Retro "Gems" to Vintage Reality45:50 - The Corrupt First Grade Baseball Draft51:05 - Identifying the "Club Foot" Defect56:30 - How to Authenticate (Or Not) These Molds01:00:10 - Final Warning: Show Me The Provenance!#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #StarWarsCollecting #RetroCollection #ToyScams #Hasbro #BobaFett #VintageToys #ToyInvesting #FITT #WinsAndWiffs----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

    1h 5m
  7. A "Win" from the Grave: The 7-Month Collection Mystery | WWWW 193

    MAR 19 ·  BONUS

    A "Win" from the Grave: The 7-Month Collection Mystery | WWWW 193

    Stop getting scammed on eBay and join the FITT crew for this week’s Wins and Wiffs! We’re diving into a $50 clearance Strong Guy, a baseball autographed by a New York Yankee legend, a sealed Alien Trilogy VHS find, and a major Wiff involving a "marked" reproduction Leia blaster that turned into a total eBay headache. Plus, we uncover a rare Revenge of the Jedi proof card that finally arrived after 7 months of silence.In this episode:The Win: A massive Marvel Legends clearance find and a long-awaited Star Wars holy grail.The Wiff: A frustrating reproduction blaster scam on eBay and the bizarre "invisible ink" defense from the seller.☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-197700:00 - Italian Dinners & Bacon Blankets04:10 - The $50 Girthy Clearance Win06:22 - Sealed Alien Trilogy: A VHS Time Capsule08:26 - The 7-Month Mystery Box Arrives12:40 - Phil Rizzuto: The Voice of the Yankees15:10 - The 4-Month Punishment Gift16:15 - The Wiff: The "Original" Leia Blaster Scam17:45 - The Invisible Ink Defense20:25 - Is eBay Dying? Financials vs. Reality21:51 - Epic Meal Time: Where Are They Now?#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #StarWarsCollecting #MarvelLegends #VintageToys #VHTS #eBayScams #ToyHaul #RetroToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #Yankees #NYY #NYYankees #PhilRizzuto-----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:  / fiveidiotstalkingtoys  👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.mysp...🎧 Download and subscribe to the #vintagestarwars pod!• YouTube (video show):    / @fiveidiotstalkingtoys  • Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalking...• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalking...🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys":   / roguefivetoys

    24 min
  8. GAME NIGHT: Can You Guess the Value? 15 Rare Action Figures & Toys! | 237

    MAR 15

    GAME NIGHT: Can You Guess the Value? 15 Rare Action Figures & Toys! | 237

    Test your toy knowledge with the FITT crew as we battle it out to estimate the real-world values of 15 rare vintage items, including a shocking TMNT Scratch the Cat. We break down the price of a rare unpunched Gollum and a massive valuation attempt on a huge lot of 170 Musclemen. From G1 Transformers to sealed He-Man grails, we’re diving deep into the current eBay market to see who actually knows their stuff and who’s just guessing.☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-19770:00 - Intro & The 2-Hour Wiff Warning1:15 - A special "Afterschool Special" Game Night4:50 - Rules of the Game: Estimating 15 Toy Grails7:52 - The G1 Pepsi Optimus Prime Shock12:18 - Lion Force Voltron & Die-Cast Market Price15:39 - The Hall of Justice Valuation Mystery20:42 - Batmobile & The Rocket Launcher Variant24:08 - Food Fighters: A Surprising Market Surge28:18 - The Ultimate Turtle: Why Scratch is the Holy Grail31:12 - The Musclemen Lot: A Massive Valuation35:36 - Sealed Barnyard Commandos Porcupult38:19 - Strawberry Shortcake: The Scent of a Rare Find41:10 - Original 12-Back He-Man Market Reveal43:56 - The Massive GI Joe Aircraft Carrier Value46:02 - One Penny Off: The Incredible Gollum Guess49:12 - Crash Test Dummies & The Baby Stroller Rarity51:12 - Mad Balls: Why the Soccer Ball is King54:05 - The Rarest US Mask Release: Final Price!58:04 - Post-Game Wrap-Up: The Most Surprising Winner#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #VintageToys #TMNT #Transformers #HeMan #GIJoe #RetroToys #ToyHunting #ToyPodcast #ToyTrivia #Gameshow #Trivia-----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public:https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🎧 Download and subscribe to the #vintagestarwars pod!• YouTube (video show): https://www.youtube.com/@FiveIdiotsTalkingToys• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToysSpotify• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToysApple🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

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A Collector's Podcast! Join five guys who grew up in the 70's, 80's and 90's and are now adult collectors of toys, collectibles, memorabilia, autographs, comics and more with a special focus on Vintage Star Wars. A weekly discussion on all things Star Wars including movies, Disney+ Series and trailers. Plus, features on Marvel MCU, DC, LEGO, Alien, Super Powers, TMNT, MOTU, G.I. Joe, Transformers and plenty of retro modern toy releases. Join hosts: Brandon Alamo, Shane Davison, John Waldon, Charles & Chris Weilminster, as we dive into the world of collecting toys, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, pop culture!

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