FITT | Star Wars

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!

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Voicemail From Hell: Threats & Toy Tips | Toy Collector Podcast | 241 13.04.2026

Uncover the chaos on the first-ever FITT voicemail segment where we tackle everything from rare Star Wars "Spanish PBP" figure mysteries to a bizarre legal threat that left us speechless. Whether it's a massive "Win" with a hot tip on a Long V Short Gonk or a complete "Wiff" from a disgruntled caller, this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys (FITT) goes off the ra...

Mattel vs Hasbro Shelf War & The $3,000 "Stolen" MOTU Scareglow? | WWWW 196 08.04.2026

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...

The Top 10 Bestselling Toys of All Time: Fact or Fiction? | 240 05.04.2026

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&#39...

Double Wins with Our Guest...RARE Luke?? Is this GI Joe a Win?? WWW Ep 195 01.04.2026

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: 732-800-1977Chapter...

FITT REWIND: What Does the Typical Star Wars Collector Look Like? Ep239 #starwarscollector #starwars 30.03.2026

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 #Ra...

Dusty's $500 GI Joe Score: The Triple Win We Didn't See Coming! | WWWW 194 26.03.2026

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&qu...

The Prototype Mafia | Star Wars "Factory Source" Exposed? The Retro Collection Scam Deep-Dive | 238 22.03.2026

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 rath...

A "Win" from the Grave: The 7-Month Collection Mystery | WWWW 193 19.03.2026

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 arr...

GAME NIGHT: Can You Guess the Value? 15 Rare Action Figures & Toys! | 237 15.03.2026

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...

Vintage-ish Toy Hunt: Rare Lord of the Rings LEGO, Marvel Secret Wars & 90s Hasbro Wrestling! | 192 12.03.2026

Uncover rare 90s Hasbro Wrestling figures and a massive LEGO Lord of the Rings Helm's Deep set in this deep-dive into high-stakes toy collecting. We’re breaking down a major Marvel Secret Wars Iceman Win alongside a grading Wiff that cost four times the figure's value. From Tales from the Cryptkeeper gems to technical glitches that nearly tanked the show, this episode of Wednesday Wins and...

Mandalorian & Grogu Official Trailer Reaction | Haslab Razor Crest Value Spikes? | 236 08.03.2026

In this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys, the crew breaks down the brand-new Mandalorian & Grogu movie trailer. We discuss the return of the Razor Crest, potential Haslab value spikes, and whether this "thrifty" $166 million budget movie can save the Star Wars franchise at the box office. Plus, we share a "pro-tip" for perfectly salted movie theater popcorn and debate wh...

Is the Toy Market Crashing? | Mattel vs Hasbro Earnings & The Death of Toys | 235 07.03.2026

Are action figures becoming a thing of the past? In this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys, the crew dives into the recent "dump" in Mattel's earnings and how Hasbro is pivoting toward digital gaming. We take a first look at the new Masters of the Universe movie tie-in figures (Core and Chronicle lines) and the upcoming DC Universe Batman toys. Is a lower price point enough to save...

High Grades & Shady Molds: Luke Bespin AFA 85, 90s Kenner Prototypes & LEGO Ninjago Wins | 191 05.03.2026

In this episode of Wednesday’s Wins and Wiffs, the crew shares their latest toy hauls and collecting victories. From high-grade vintage Star Wars figures to LEGO Ninjago flips and rare 90s Kenner prototypes, we dive into what’s currently moving in the hobby. We also discuss suspicious "retro" molds appearing in the market and share some laughs over technical difficulties and white glove...

LEGO LotR Rivendell, MrBeast Lab Mutator Review, SNES Game, Graded "Red-Bar" R5-D4 MOC | WWWW 190 28.02.2026

This week, the crew dives into some incredible new additions and some plastic-heavy disappointments. We’re talking about the massive LEGO Lord of the Rings Rivendell set, a vintage Super Nintendo game haul, and the new Green Goblin Marvel Legends figure. We also take a critical look at the new MrBeast Lab Mutators and whether the "gimmick" packaging is worth the waste. Stick around for o...

Are Facebook Collector Groups DEAD? The COVID Toy Price Boom, Live Sale Scams | 234 22.02.2026

Is the Golden Age of online toy collecting over? On this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys, the boys are breaking down the state of Facebook collector groups in 2026 and how things have changed since the COVID-19 boom. From the incredible rush of instant sales and live auctions to the current reality of overpriced "COVID collections" that won't sell, we dive into why you might be s...

Super7 OutKast Action Figures, G1 Transformers, & Rare LEGO Lord of the Rings! | WWWW 189 18.02.2026

New week, new toy finds! This week on Wins & Wiffs, John scores the Super7 OutKast Big Boy and Andre 3000 Ultimates at a huge discount from Ross, sparking a discussion about the value of their Beastie Boys and Run DMC counterparts. Next, Chris shows off a minty G1 Transformers Sideswipe figure, complete with an unused sticker sheet, as he starts exploring new lines after stepping away from Sta...

CRAZY New Viral AI eBay Scam That Puts Toy & Card Sellers at Risk | Ep 233 16.02.2026

Have you seen this viral eBay scam? We dive deep into the latest and scariest threat facing online sellers: the rise of AI-generated scam photos. Buyers are using artificial intelligence to create convincing images of "damaged" items to demand refunds, even keeping the original, undamaged product—sometimes even sending back a random item like a VHS tape or a box of pasta! We discuss the...

Vintage ALIEN Board Game GRADING WIFF! | LotR Star Wars Lego, Stompers & DC Comics Wins! | 188 11.02.2026

In this episode of Wins and Wiffs, the Five Idiots unpack their latest collectible acquisitions and one major grading disappointment! The drama starts with a discussion of the shockingly low 75+ grade and high shipping cost for a rare, sealed 1979 Alien board game, sparking a debate on grading service consistency. The guys also share their "wins," including a haul of valuable Stompers ve...

Star Wars Original Trilogy is COMING to Galaxy's Edge! HUGE 2026 Disney Parks Changes | 232 08.02.2026

The Galaxy's Edge rumors are true! The Five Idiots dive into the massive changes officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland and Disney World. Disney is expanding the timeline to incorporate the Original Trilogy! Official Disney Parks Blog Announcement: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/star-wars-galaxys-edge-timeline-expands-at-disneyland/The discussion covers the o...

WINS: RARE Lord of the Rings LEGO Set! WWE Logan Paul Wrestling Figure & 80's Hobbit Comic | 187 04.02.2026

The Five Idiots return for another episode of Wins and Wiffs! This week, the gang unearths some serious treasure. The wins include a rare haul of Uruk-hai figures scored from a Lord of the Rings Lego set, a beautiful high-grade The Hobbit comic, and a popular Logan Paul WWE Elite Collection wrestling figure (a family win!). Brandon also shows off an incredible custom "Toxic Limbs" Bosk f...

Kathleen Kennedy OUT at Lucasfilm | Dave Filoni Transition | FAKE Star Wars Prototypes! | 231 01.02.2026

The Five Idiots dive into the seismic news shaking the Star Wars galaxy: Kathleen Kennedy's official exit as head of Lucasfilm. We discuss her legendary career, the fan reaction to recent content, and the high hopes for a transition of leadership to Dave Filoni, new President of Lucasfilm.☎️ Leave a question, comment, or topic idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-1977Plus, we provide...

Boxed VOLTRON Lion Force! Lego Lord of the Rings, Wicked POPs, Vintage Yoda & Hobbit Comic | 186 29.01.2026

The Five Idiots return for another episode of Wins and Wiffs, showcasing their latest, most coveted collectible pickups! This week, the gang unearths some serious treasure, including a sought-after, high-value fantasy LEGO set, a rare, high-value '80s robot find — secured for a lucky patron, and a mint-condition vintage figure from a galaxy far, far away. We also check out a beautiful, high-gr...

Is Opening Vintage Toys POACHING? | Star Wars MOC & Toy Collector Debate | 230 29.01.2026

In this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys, the crew dives into one of the most controversial topics in the action figure community: Is opening a sealed, vintage toy an unforgivable sin? The debate is fierce! We discuss the collector who compared opening a Mint on Card (MOC) figure to "poaching ivory," and we go around the table to see how each idiot feels about breaking the seal on cla...

🤯 Star Wars LEGO Wiff, 25,000-in-1 HDMI Retro Arcade Win, LotR LEGO & 80's Rambo?! | 185 21.01.2026

The Five Idiots are back for another episode of Wins & Wiffs of the Week! We share our most recent pickups and collecting blunders across the toy world. This week, Charles lands a massive Lord of the Rings LEGO set (9472) win which has tripled in value since its release, and John shows off a great condition Rambo: The Force of Freedom figure with a very satisfying action feature. But the real...

Star Wars Retro Collection: Modern Toy Prototypes Selling for $800 | Are They Legit? | 229 19.01.2026

This week, the Five Idiots' conversation quickly turns to the suspicious phenomenon of Star Wars Retro Collection "prototypes" flooding online groups for massive prices ($500+), all while coming from multiple sellers in different countries. The Five Idiots are back for another episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys! We're discussing if these colorful test shots are legitimate factory leaks from Hasbr...

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