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

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