Five Idiots Talking Toys | Star Wars, LEGO & More

On this controversial topic... We say NO to repro! The Idiots are smart when it comes to Star Wars Repro Accessories and we're here in Part 1 to share the tips, tricks and the signs to look for when trying to spot a reproduction blaster, cane, staff, helmet, cape, poncho, belt, or lightsaber. Some people do buy and sell repro parts for vintage Star Wars, and we do understand why that could be attr...

Join the Idiots as they have a round table discussion about collecting. Christopher gets himself a Kenner Star Wars Early Bird Kit Set as a grail piece for him. Hear an update on the grading process with AFA and CAS and where the turnaround times are currently. Shane watches a Spanish-language Lily Ledy video where a former manager of the factory is interviewed and we learn a lot about the product...

From the Great White North, Xenofon Gargatzidis joins the Idiots to share his collection, his insight into the world of collecting, and best of all, we learn more about our friend, Xenofon!

Join the Idiots for part two of their interview with the Toy Father, Jim Swearingen! Jim talks with the Idiots about life after Star Wars, attending conventions, and his endearment and appreciation for Star Wars collectors.

Join the Idiots this week as they interview The Toy Father! Original designer of the Kenner Star Wars line of toys Jim Swearingen joins the Idiots and they discuss Jim's place in the pantheon of Star Wars collecting in part one of a two-part interview!!

This week the Idiots explore the world of mint on card figures. They discuss what to look for when buying MOCs, the perils of collecting MOCs, and why people love to keep them in the package!

Join the Idiots as they put in their 5 cents when it comes to what to look for when buying vintage Star Wars toys. They discuss the problem areas of some of everyone's favorite beater figures.

Join the Idiots as they talk to Joey the Padawan Collector about his journey of collecting the entire line of vintage Star Was action figures and the trials, triumphs, disappointments, and successes of collecting vintage Star Wars.    Check his journey here Joey, The Padawan Collector: https://www.youtube.com/c/joeyC619   #starwars #starwarstoys #actionfigures #starwarsactionfigures...

Welcome to Episode 5! The one where the Idiots talk about the ins and outs of selling Vintage Star Wars Toys. We discuss why we love to sell, why sometimes we hate to sell, and the importance of understanding the buyer.

On this episode, we talk about the ups and downs and the experiences of hunting for toys with our very special guest, founder and administrator of the Facebook group, The Vintage Alliance, James Coleman.  Visit The Vintage Alliance here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127196129495955/

Down to 4 Idiots again this week, but we talk about toy shows, new items in our collection, Lili Ledy, and the effects of the online world and Covid on collecting.

Episode 2!!!! We explore the world of grading toys with our special guest, John Rula, from Action Figure Grader! We talk about the politics, the process, the pleasures, and the pitfalls of grading. Check out his youtube channel!!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBJsH0K49MLafboTyHFwWA

Episode 1!!!! We explore the world of collecting, selling, and trading toys!!!

Please enjoy this BONUS and hear Shane talk about his first experience shipping from home with postal service pickup!

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