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!
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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Recent Episodes
May 31, 2026
The $600 Hasbro Gamble: Is Ultimate Grogu the Most Insane Star Wars Toy Ever? | 248
<p>Is Hasbro’s new $599 life-size Grogu a major Win or a total Wiff? We’re breaking down the specs, the staggering price point, and why this animatronic "toy" has the FITT crew divided. From 250+ animations to the mystery of the 4 D batteries, we’re asking the tough questions about the future of modern toy collecting and Star Wars memorabilia.</p><p>Standing 14.6 inches tall, this 1:1 scale animatronic is impressive technologically, featuring 18 points of motorized articulation and 14 sensors that bring the "Child" to life. Whether he's using the "Force" to make his blue macaron vibrate or entering "Grab & Go" mode for your next cosplay, the engineering behind his squishy skin and directional audio is undeniable. However, with a $599 price tag, the collector community remains torn on whether these premium features—like the screen-accurate robes and "toddling" walk—justify the cost or if it's just a high-tech Wiff for most collectors.</p><p>🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977</p><p>00:00 - The pre-order madness begins02:10 - Why John hated Mandalorian Season 304:08 - The 2027 shipping delay nightmare05:56 - $600 for Grogu vs. the Jabba Sail Barge07:54 - Is it a toy or a $600 Teddy Ruxpin?08:50 - 18 points of "insane" motorized articulation11:12 - The Wiff: Furby vibes for a premium price13:25 - Hidden "Cosplay Mode" features15:46 - The D battery disaster and USBC fails19:16 - Why a Roomba is a better investment20:25 - Scalpers and third-party site chaos23:28 - Listener Voicemail: Designer toy artist tips25:31 - May the 4th vibes and packing peanut legends#UltimateGrogu #TheMandalorianAndGrogu #StarWarsCollecting #ActionFigures #ToyReview #Grogu #TheMandalorian #Hasbro #HasbroPulse #StarWarsMovie #StarWarsToys #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #DisneyPlus #ToyPodcast #BabyYoda #Anamatronics ----------------------🫶 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</p>
May 28, 2026
Rare 80s Toy Finds & A $500 Mistake? Why We’re Hunting “Mid-Modern” Toys | WWWW 203
<p>Explore the wild world of 80s and 90s action figure collecting as the FITT crew dives into "mid-modern" finds and rare carded figures. In this episode, we break down a major Win featuring a mint-on-card Makola from The Lost World of the Warlord and discuss why some modern collectibles might actually be a Wiff in disguise. Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or a DC Universe completionist, we’re uncovering the steals and the struggles of the current toy market.</p><p><br></p><p>🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - The "Three Idiots" opening & Knicks talk</p><p>02:55 - How to get on the show: FITT Voicemail</p><p>03:28 - Supporting the idiocy on Patreon</p><p>04:35 - The wheel of technical difficulties</p><p>05:40 - The Boba Fett Owala hydration Win - Buy Yours: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3JTQZX7</p><p>08:22 - Deep cut: Lost World of the Warlord Makola</p><p>11:21 - Scouting the "Mid-Modern" local toy store</p><p>13:03 - Red Tornado and the Metamorpho BAF piece</p><p>15:53 - Why the MCU is getting complicated</p><p>19:00 - Where are the other Idiots?</p><p><br></p><p>#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #VintageToys #Owala #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #StarWars #BobaFett #DCUniverse #HeMan #Mattel #ToyHunters #Podcast #MCU </p><p><br></p><p>----------------------</p><p>🫶 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:</p><p>https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys</p><p><br></p><p>👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):</p><p>http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/</p><p><br></p><p>👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!</p><p>Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/</p><p><br></p><p>🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys</p>
May 24, 2026
10 Iconic Toy Playsets: Forgotten Grails & $1,000 Plastic | 247
<p>Relive the golden era of toy collecting as we deep-dive into the most iconic, massive, and highly sought-after playsets of all time. From the legendary 11-foot USS Flagg aircraft carrier to the Star Trek "Wiff" to the Ewok Village, we’re ranking the vintage grails that every 80s and 90s kid dreamed of owning. Whether it’s a Wednesday Win for your collection or a piece of plastic junk that takes up too much room, we're breaking down the secondary market value and the pure nostalgia of these toy history legends.</p><p><br /></p><p>🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - The Wednesday coaching struggle</p><p>01:25 - Deep-diving into 10 of the most popular playsets</p><p>07:02 - The Ewok Village: A branding Wiff or a classic?</p><p>10:37 - Ghostbusters Firehouse: The expensive pieces you're missing</p><p>11:46 - M.A.S.K. Boulder Hill: The ultimate hidden weapon</p><p>14:55 - Eternia: The massive $1,000+ Master of the Universe grail</p><p>16:30 - Mego Star Trek Enterprise: A vinyl Win or total junk?</p><p>18:21 - TMNT Technodrome: Shredder’s master control room</p><p>19:35 - The USS Flagg: 11 feet of G.I. Joe insanity</p><p>23:48 - Kenner Death Star: Cardboard vs. Plastic</p><p>26:25 - Castle Grayskull: The power of the microphone</p><p>29:33 - Nickelodeon Sewer Lair: The end of the all-plastic era</p><p>34:48 - Jurassic Park and the future of playsets</p><p><br /></p><p>#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #VintageToys #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #Playsets #GIJoe #StarWarsToys #MastersOfTheUniverse #TMNT #HeMan #GhostbustersToys #Kenner #Hasbro #Mattel</p><p><br /></p><p>----------------------</p><p>🫶 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:</p><p>https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys</p><p><br /></p><p>👍🏼 Follow us on social media! Get all the FITT links (Facebook, Instagram, collectibles, merch, giveaways & more):</p><p>http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!</p><p>Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys</p>
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