Five Idiots Talking Toys

Our buddy and fellow Idiot Matt Kneefe joins us from the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes and shares his CLASSIC comic book win. The McFarlane train continues with Supergirl. Charlie Beansacks gets a new LEGO Star Wars set. And Chris has a FITT over Remco's Pirates of the Galaxseas. What was YOUR Win of the Week? Let us know in the comments below!

Customs. What are they? What do YOU consider a custom? Are they worth anything? Aren't they just bootlegs? Why does Charles hate them? We answer these questions an OH so many more on this episode as Matt Kneefe joins us to talk about custom action figures. What do YOU think about custom toys? Let us know in the comments below.

Brian Collingwood joins us again to share his Transformer win...it's HUGE! John pulls another McFarlane Super Powers out of the box. Chris's journey continues with another Remco classic. Charles gets another LEGO Star Wars set he won't put together.

We all have regrets: Missed opportunities, not enough cash in the bank, or just a little temporary misjudgment. For whatever the reason, we collectors always think about the ones that got away. Today we are talking about the lines we missed as kids, for whatever reason. What are some toy lines you regret missing out on as a kid? Let us know in the comments below!

Brian Collingwood, honorary idiot, joins us as we share our Wins and Wiffs of the week!!! This week we showcase a carded Secret Wars Spider-Man, a graded Lost World of the Warlords Hercules, a Jango Fett LEGO tin (guess who), and a NEW McFarlane Super Powers figure, The Eradicator. What was YOUR win or wiff of the week??? Let us know in the comments below!

Meta glasses have become a common tool to film for content among creators. Sure, this may seem like a violation of law, but it's not. A violation of personal space? Sure. But Meta glasses have become more common, especially at conventions. Now, some conventions are implementing a ban on the social media hardware. What will this do for the convention? Will the ban drive con-goers away? Will it drive content creators who are promoting the conventions away? Let us know what YOU think in the comments below: Should Meta glasses be banned across the board at conventions?

Join the Idiots as they discuss what it's like selling toys online. It's not all what it's cracked up to be!

The Daddy himself joins us again!! Let's hope the third time is the charm! Michael scores a VERY hard to find GRADED Boba Fett MOC. John pulls out his big 12" Indiana Jones. Chris thinks Conan is King. And Charles plays with his Balrog. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!!!

Chris's debilitating illness has spread to the Pacific Northwest as Star Wars Daddy himself dives into collecting Remco figures. John scores a Super Powers miracle. Charlie Beansacks puts down his LEGO for some barnyard fun!

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Have you ever been bullied by someone in the collecting hobby? Have you been ripped off? Have you lost friends over deals? Tonight we talk about the Dark Side of collecting. This hobby should be fun, but there are ways the dark side creeps in. We talk about our experiences with the bad side of collecting.

Join us as we give Shane one final send off, but hopefully not the last time he joins us. Chris finds version one of the Skull Man, Charlie Beansacks pieces together an amazing K!ller Croc, John collects more garbage with his latest addition to his Steel line, our guest Coach Crouch finds a steal of a deal with a Magnum PI Ferrari, and in true Shane fashion, Shane has three wins. We love you, Shane!

With all of the recent happenings going on in the FITT world, we thought it would be good to revisit our very first episode. My how the landscape has changed! Sit back, relax, crack open the Japanese whiskey and rip open a bag of Bella Vita cookies for a look back and a walk down memory lane!

Chris is knee deep into bootlegs and introduces us to a NEW obsession. Charles adds another LEGO set to his collection. And John finds the first Deadpool figure on card!

FITT fans do not want to miss this episode. Josh Crouch joins us in sharing some news from the world of the Five Idiots. The news is so earth shattering that Brandon joins us from parts unknown.

What the what?? A Warrior Beasts water pistol??? Chris is neck deep in knock offs...John picks up a new take on an old character. Charles swerves into the Gremlins LEGO lane. And Brandon shares what could be a carnival prize Batman knockoff figure. PLUS a special gust joins us to share his wins of the week! What was YOUR win or wiff of the week? Let us know in the comments below. And if you have any info on Brandon's win...we're curious! Drop us an idea!

Are you going to the San Diego Comic Con? We're not. BUT we are previewing the Hasbro exclusives so you can be ready for what toys will be hitting eBay and Facebook sales pages for just a little

Making lemonade out of lemons on this episode. Chris turns a wiff into a win, John shares his latest modern garbage, Brandon scores a unique piece of Lucasfilm history, and Charles dives hip deep in Mando and Grogu LEGO with his latest win. What was YOUR win or wiff of the week? Let us know in the comments below!

Facebook groups have been a source for vintage toy buying since before Covid when we were all quarantined for a year-and-a-half. Now, it seems those groups are limping along. Is it because there's too much drama? Is it because people are losing interest in their hobbies? There are still sales pages on Facebook that are thriving. Online marketplaces and auctions seem to still be going strong. We dive in to discuss where we think the best places are to buy vintage toys.

Chris is hip deep on his Remco journey. John shows the new Mattel core Batman figure. Brandon finds a flag-waving Toxie.

We have a long history of movie tie in toys, and many have stood the test of time, like Star Wars, but with the latest box office duds, have lackluster ticket sales ruined movie related toy hobbies? What do YOU think? Let us know in the comments below!

Join us with our special guest as we dive into our Wins of the Week! Find out if we have any WIFFS this week. What was YOUR win of the week?? Let us know in the comments below!!!

One of our favorite conventions to attend was this past weekend. We did not go this year, for reasons we reveal in this episode. So, how was it??? We talk to convention attendee to get the real scoop and speculate the future of the Future of Conventions.

We take a look at some amazing finds Brandon found several Alien and Aliens lobby cards sticking out of a magazine! Chris is on a new Remco quest with Pirates of the Galaxseas! And Charles can't stop buying the LEGO Star Wars Smart Bricks playsets. Shane is empty handed. John is MIA. What was YOUR win or wiff of the week?? Let us know in the comments below!!

We have been soooooo busy. SO busy...Shane says. Enjoy this re-release of an oldie but a goodie!! Have you ever gone into your favorite hunting grounds and seen the same toy you saw a year ago still hanging on the peg? In the toy collecting world, these are called "peg warmers". What toys have YOU noticed warming the pegs? Let us know in the comments below!!

John adds another Steel action figure to his collection. Shane blows the dust off of a battle-damaged TIE Fighter, and Brandon makes a huge find in a pile of pitched periodicals! What was YOUR win of the week? Or did you have a wiff? Sound off in the comments below!!

We take a dive into the sold items at the recent Goldin Auction of Star Wars collectibles, and we assess the hits and misses of some pretty rare items. Did you follow the auction? Let us know in the comments below!

Welcome to another episode of Wins and Wiffs!! Follow Chris's Remco Rabbit Hole journey, John thinks Beast Kingdom is ready to take over the mid-to-high-end adult collectible game, and Brandon finally acquires his VHS display bounty. What was YOUR biggest win of the week? Let us know in the comments below!!

Remember Saturday morning cartoons? Yeah, those don't happen anymore. Every commercial break was selling us a new product; most of the products were toys based on the very cartoons we were watching! Nowadays on TV, you rarely see an ad for the latest, hottest, newest toy for your collection, so how do kids find out that the newest figure they NEED is now available? We don't know! We're asking!! Help us out...how do YOU think kids find out about the latest toy craze, if there even is one? Sound off in the comments below, or leave us a message on the FITT Voicemail Line!! DO IT!

From the notorious 4% Rotten Tomatoes "Steel" movie toys to the hidden history of Remco's legal battles with Mattel, we're diving deep into the weirdest corners of the 90s toy aisle. We breakdown why John is hunting for Shaquille O'Neal's John Henry Irons, the mystery of the "missing" Sinbad genie movie, and the insane $300 price tag on a carded Warrior Beast. Whether it's a vintage Star Wars Sigma mug Win or a yellowed blister pack Wiff, this episode is a nostalgia-fueled journey through the lines that time (and most collectors) forgot.

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.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.

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.

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.

Witness an extremely rare 1970s HG Toys Alien Target Set win and the massive Wiff of John's permanent Facebook ban in this episode of FITT. We dive into the bizarre Walmart shipping strategy that separates heroes from villains on the shelves and unbox some rare Warrior Beasts "Gecko" variants. From early Mandalorian Baby Yoda nostalgia to the new Jared Leto Skeletor movie figures, we're covering the biggest hits and misses in the toy collecting world.

Uncover which 2026 summer blockbusters will deliver a massive collectible Win and which highly anticipated releases are shaping up to be a total Wiff for your collection. We dive deep into the upcoming theater slate, pitting massive blockbusters directly against Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu to analyze how these cinematic events will shift the action figure market, drive rare inventory grabs, and affect current toy values. Whether you are hunting down new inventory or mapping out your collection strategy for the upcoming wave, these essential market trends and hunt strategies give you the ultimate edge.

Chris hits a massive Wiff after a "Wolverine Stack" injection leads to a live-stream disaster. Meanwhile, Brandon scores a rare Win with an unused 1970s Alien Ben Cooper costume, and we hunt down a $500 Skull Man figure. From vintage McDonald's Garfield mugs to the new Lego Razor Crest, we're breaking down the latest in the toy collecting world. Whether you are hunting for rare Warrior Beasts or 1970s nostalgia, this episode of FITT has you covered.

Heritage Auctions just pulled the ultimate Wiff by extending a "May the 4th" Star Wars auction after items were already marked SOLD. Discover how "secret bids" miraculously jumped right before the new deadline and why this is a massive Wiff for the collecting community. Whether you're hunting for a rare Yak Face prototype or a paint master Chewbacca, this situation is a major warning for every toy collector. We break down the 25% buyer premiums, the "conflicting schedule" excuses, and why Rogue Five Toys is the Win you actually need for your consignment.

Stop overpaying for your figures and find out why $30 Stormtroopers are a total Wiff for the hobby. This week on Five Idiots Talking Toys, we hunt for the elusive Remco Warrior Beasts, unbox a rare Commodore Fleece Cardigan Barnyard Commando, and discuss the insane costs of toy grading. From $10 He-Man Wins to $34,000 LEGO heists, we're breaking down the best and worst of the week.

Discover the shocking truth behind the rise and fall of Kenner, the toy giant that hit the jackpot with Star Wars, only to face a corporate Wiff. We break down the complicated web of Tonka, General Mills, Parker Brothers, and Hasbro, exploring how a $500 million acquisition led to the end of an era. From the golden age of Cincinnati toy making to the final Win of the Power of the Force line, this is the deep-dive history every collector needs to hear.

Dive deep into this week's best finds!!! Brandon is back from his mission with an amazing win from space! Chris begins a new pursuit with a long forgotten, but gaining new interest, toy line that may or may not have been a ripoff of Masters of the Universe. Charles shares another example of why the new LEGO Smart Play was not a smart play. John continues collecting McFarlane Garbage as McFarlane toys cranks out their last offerings before their DC license expires. What was YOUR greatest win of the week?? Shout it out in the comments below, or leave us a voicemail on the FITT voicemail line!!

Hasbro might have lost their minds with these May the 4th Star Wars Black Series exclusives! We dive deep into the "Pew Pew" Stormtroopers and a Battle Droid that is a major Wiff for the line. Is this a Win for completionists or just another way to milk the same mold? Join the FITT crew as we break down the latest reveals from Walmart, Target, and more.

Dive deep into this week's most surprising toy hauls and the disappointing misses that every collector needs to avoid. We break down the latest market trends, showcase rare inventory grabs, and analyze which figures are worth the investment versus which ones are total Wiffs. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your collection, these insights into current toy values and hunt strategies will help you navigate your next trip to the aisles.

We're coming clean about our massive giveaway fail and why that graded Luke Jedi Knight never found a new home. This episode is a major Win for transparency but a huge Wiff for our technical planning as we break down the YouTube subscriber list hurdles that caught us off guard. We're sharing the behind-the-scenes story of the debacle, how we're making it right with our supporters like Adam Gothard, and what's next for the future of FITT giveaways.

Dive into the latest Wednesday Wins and Wiffs as we break down why the $90 Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets are a total "Wiff" with nonsensical sound effects and weird design choices. On the flip side, we celebrate a massive "Win" with the Sears-exclusive Star Wars Imperial Troop Transport and the 50th Anniversary Mego Avengers set. Join the three idiots as they navigate missing hosts, snotty white gloves, and rising gas prices while showing off the latest toy hauls.

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 rails in the best way possible.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.