Welcome back to another episode of Wins and Wiffs! This week, the Five Idiots descend into holiday mayhem right off the bat, thanks to a thoughtful (and highly debated) gift from friend Shawn Barrell: a box full of Little Debbie Christmas snacks! 🎄🍰Watch as the hosts debate which of the holiday treats are "good" and which are "plastic-coated sand" (Chris's words, not ours!) before they even get to the collectibles!Tune in for the full breakdown of the week's best pickups, including:A classic, clean Incredible Hulk Lunchbox that proves you don't need to pay $300 for perfection.A LEGO Stranger Things set that is skyrocketing in value, sparking a debate on why LEGO is an investment, unlike some other toy lines (looking at you, Hasbro!).The casual cool of an X-Men '97 Logan figure. A bizarre but cool piece of 1996 Chicago Bulls memorabilia. Grab your favorite (or least favorite) snack and see who came out on top this week!0:00 Welcome to Wins & Wiffs! 1:28 The Little Debbie Holiday Extravaganza! (Group Win) 5:27 Chris HATES the Fake Cakes 🤮 12:01 WIN: The Incredible Hulk Lunchbox (Condition vs. Price) 14:57 WIN: LEGO Stranger Things Upside Down (The $1000 Investment) 17:19 Why LEGO is Better Than Hasbro (Investment Talk) 18:15 WIN: X-Men '97 Logan (The Casual Look) 19:50 WIN: Bazooka Bubble Gum Counter Display (Shane's Rusted Find) 21:28 WIN: 1996 Chicago Bulls "Bull Sheet" (NBA Media Rarity) 24:15 Whiff of the Week & Outro#StrangerThings #LEGOStrangerThings #WinsAndWiffs #LittleDebbie #ToyCollecting #LEGO #Hulk #XMen97 #ChicagoBulls #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #CollectibleInvestment #HolidaySnacks #Netflix-----------------------🫶 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

The Five Idiots are back with a Holiday MAYHEM special! 🎄🎁 Lord Walden (John) has planned an affair, a jamboree, a jubilee... about the nine most chaotic toys in history! We're talking absolute holiday anarchy, both in the toy aisles and in our homes.We look back at the biggest Christmas crazes that had parents getting trampled, reporters doing insane stunts, and toys getting straight-up banned. From the interactive pets that took over classrooms and the secondhand market, to the dolls that nearly caused riots, to the toys that literally caught on fire—nothing is safe from the Five Idiots discussion.Grab a seat (and maybe a helmet) and find out which toys caused the most chaos!0:00 - Welcome to Holiday Mayhem! (The Topic is 9 Chaotic Toys) 5:28 - Zuzu Pets: Hamsters, Hype, & Heavy Metals 9:15 - Furby: From Furbish to the Freezer Test 12:59 - Tickle Me Elmo Hysteria 17:27 - Cabbage Patch Kids: The Adoption Frenzy 23:55 - Tamagotchi: Digital Pets & Classroom Chaos 28:15 - Beanie Babies: The Plush That Got Stolen 31:31 - Hoverboards: The Toy That Ignited Homes 34:04 - The Banned Atomic Energy Lab 34:55 - Lawn Darts: The Most Dangerous Toy Ever? 37:09 - Wrap Up & Merry Christmas!#ToyMayhem #HolidayCrazes #BiggestToyFads #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #CabbagePatchKids #Furby #TickleMeElmo #Tamagotchi #BeanieBabies #BannedToys #lawndarts #hoverboards #zuzupets #elmo #sesamestreet-----------------------🫶 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

It's time for Wins and Wiffs of the Week! Brandon checks in from Hawaii, but can't find any toy shops. Chris and John show off some hot collectibles, including an awesome GI Joe lunchbox and the new Marvel Legends X-Men '97 Cable figure.The conversation quickly heats up as the Idiots notice a huge drop-off in YouTube comments and try to figure out what the audience really wants to talk about (Spoiler: It's all about vintage toys and grading!). John also dives into why the new X-Men '97 figures are already tanking in value and unleashes a hilarious rant about a trip to GameStop after 27 years.Don't forget to stick around for the end where Charles issues a public challenge to any viewer who wants to screw up his workflow!0:00:00 - FITT Intro0:01:06 - Aloha from Hawaii: Brandon's Win (No Toy Shops!)0:06:33 - Lego Star Wars: Collecting All 1600 Minifigures0:08:49 - Vintage Lunch Box Win: GI Joe with Thermos0:10:48 - Why Our YouTube Comments Vanished (Despite High Views)0:12:08 - John's Marvel Legends X-Men '97 Cable0:13:06 - Why Are X-Men '97 Figures Tanking in Value?0:14:00 - Our Wild GameStop Employee Rant0:16:56 - Wiff of the Week: Charles's Still Missing Accessories0:17:33 - The Comment Challenge: Charles Needs Your Hate!#XMen97 #MarvelLegends #LegoStarWars #GIJoe #XMen #PodcastRant #GameStop #ToyCollecting #WinsAndWiffs #ToyHunting #FITT #Marvel #actionfigures -----------------------🫶 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

The fallout from last week's episode comes to a head as Shane returns to deliver his long-awaited rebuttal! The Five Idiots get into a heated discussion about the YouTube production process, inconsistent thumbnails, the crucial importance of SEO and chapter markers, and the hard truth about what it takes to run a successful toy-collecting channel.John and Shane finally hash out their conflict over creative control and communication. Does Shane really want to quit the podcast, and can the team find a happy medium to move forward? Find out in this intense, emotional, and honest episode! Don't miss our insights, laughs, and lively debates. Hit subscribe for more toy talk! If you want to take in the Rated-R collector episodes "Five Idiots After Dark", become a Patreon member!0:00:00 - Intro0:01:06 - Setting the Stage for the FITT Podcast Drama0:03:42 - Where is Shane?0:08:49 - Video Live Reaction0:11:10 - Why Video SEO, Titles & Thumbnails Are the Core Problem0:15:17 - How Canva is Supposed to Fix FITT Thumbnails0:18:41 - The Consistency Issue0:23:51 - Who is Loving All This Podcast Drama?0:24:45 - The Real Fear of John (FITT's Editor)0:27:04 - Finding the Happy Medium for Creative Control0:33:04 - Honest Talk: YouTube Revenue & Patreon Truth0:35:00 - The Challenges of Weekly Podcast Recording0:38:09 - Why Chapter Markers & Google Search are Vital0:46:50 - The Future of Five Idiots Talking Toys#PodcastDrama #ToyCollecting #PodcastLife #YouTubeSEO #VideoProduction #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #BehindTheScenes #ToyCollectingPodcast-----------------------🫶 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

The Five Idiots Talking Toys are back for another chaotic installment of Wins and Wiffs! Things quickly go off the rails when the "Unofficial Sixth Idiot" joins the show and is pressured into opening a sealed, vintage Kenner Indiana Jones Map Room Playset! Is this a win for his personal collection or an "insane" move that will live in infamy?!Also on the show: The Next 17's Baby Wampa figure from the UK! Brandon's incredible vintage 12" action figure Kenner box. John scores an amazing deal on a vintage comic book figure. Charles finds a hot resale flip on a LEGO set.Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to Five Idiots Talking Toys for more vintage toy news, collecting chaos, and debates!0:00 Intro Banter0:04:46 Welcoming Adam Chitwood (The Unofficial Sixth Idiot)0:07:37 Wins of the Week: @TheNext17 Baby Wampa0:14:28 Vintage Samurai Figure Score0:17:16 The Shocking Win: Adam Opens a Sealed Kenner Indy Playset!0:22:19 No Wiffs This Week & Wrap-Up#indianajones #TheNext17 #toycollecting #kenner #starwars #vintagetoys #actionfigures #winsandwiffs #babywampa #ig88 #toys #fiveidiotstalkingtoys-----------------------🫶 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

Tonight, we're diving deep into a topic that has every collector's wallet sweating: TOY REISSUES! Are they a blessing for new collectors looking to fill holes in their display, or are they killing the secondary market for long-time fans?The guys break down how companies like #Hasbro are constantly re-releasing figures—sometimes even on the exact same card—and what that does to the value of rare figures (RIP those $2,000 Ahsoka figures).In this episode, we talk about:• The #MarvelLegends Retro line re-release of #Kingpin, #Rhino, and #CaptainAmerica.• The true meaning of a "reissue" vs. a "re-imagining" (looking at you, #JurassicPark Hammond Collection).• Why big toy companies are leaning on nostalgia and re-molds instead of making new lines for modern movies.• The future of the toy world, including the rise of K-pop, #Labubu, and the unstoppable, eternal power of #HotWheels.• The painful truth that kids don't really play with action figures anymore.• We want to know what YOU think! Is a reissue an automatic PASS or an instant BUY for your collection? Which re-release made you mad? Let us know in the comments below! 👇Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoy the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and check us out on Patreon for early access and bonuses! https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys#FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #Hasbro #Mattel #NECA #Bandai #StarWars #MarvelLegends #HotWheels #StarWarsBlackSeries #McFarlaneToys #FITT0:00 | Welcome 0:43 | Guest Adam Chitwood3:35 | Toy Reissues in the Hobby4:52 | Hasbro's Marvel Legends Reissues & Killing the Secondary Market7:44 | Why Modern Movies Don't Get Toy Lines12:33 | True "Reissues" vs. "Re-Imagining"15:06 | Toy Companies Money Grab16:09 | The True Cost of Reissues18:40 | The Future of Toys: K-Pop, Labubu, and New Market Trends33:51 | Should Toy Companies Prioritize Collectors or Casual Buyers?43:04 | Hot Wheels47:06 | Final Thoughts-----------------------👍🏼 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

This week had major highs and lows: one of the hosts scores a perfect Knight Rider Lunch Box, another dropped a hundred bucks on the legendary JJ Arms figure, and we reveal a massive LEGO Goonies Playset (and its secret free sets)!But the real drama comes from Adam's Star Wars Imperial Blaster coming back from grading with a tragic "qualified" grade. Did the grader get it wrong? We dive deep into the world of grading, twist ties, and cellophane to find out!Plus, a massive haul of Costco Christmas Tree Cakes and the launch of a new business venture: Dill Pickles!Let us know your biggest wins and whiffs in the comments below!Join us every Sunday night for a new podcast topic and every Wednesday night for our "Wins and Whiffs" episode!0:00 Intro3:04 Massive LEGO Goonies Playset6:13 Costco Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Box Set9:24 Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games Shipping Scam14:14 Trial Run of Homemade Dill Pickles15:44 Vintage Ideal JJ Arms Action Figure19:36 Near-Mint Knight Rider Lunch Box22:59 Star Wars Laser Pistol (Rebel Blaster): AFA Grade Issue30:11 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts#LEGO, #TheGoonies, #KnightRider, #StarWarsBlaster, #LEGO, #TheGoonies, #JJArms, #VintageActionFigure, #IdealToys, , #LunchBox, #VintageLunchbox, #AFA, #ToyGrading, #ArcadeGame #Goonies #gooniesneversaydie -----------------------🫶 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

This week, we're talking about the big brands you'll be seeing this Christmas: #Funko, #Hasbro, and #Mattel. We look at their recent sales performance and break down what it means for YOU, the collector, as you plan your holiday shopping and budget. Are the big companies creating a must-buy toy aisle, or is it a sign to hold off?The main event: Funko. Their future looks shaky to some, and we debate whether the mass production of Funko Pops is heading for the same fate as the Beanie Babies craze. Is your collection value at risk?Plus, we get hyped about the return of standalone Toys R Us stores and what that could mean for finding those rare holiday exclusives!Join us every Sunday night for a new podcast topic and every Wednesday night for our "Wins and Wiffs" episode!0:00 Intro0:06:20 The Main Topic: Funko, Hasbro & Mattel Financials0:09:12 Funko Stock0:17:21 Hasbro's Revenue Growth vs. Mattel's Sales Decline0:20:42 Mattel's Limited Toy Stock Strategy vs. Hasbro's Oversupply0:23:00 Toys R Us is Back & Holiday Toy Sales0:29:33 Debate: Is the Funko Pop Craze Dying?0:32:00 The Beanie Babies Parallel0:34:04 The Bizarre Buc-ee's Gas Station Diversion#FunkoPops, #FunkoStock, #toycollectors, #vintagetoys #holidaytoys #ToysRUs, #ToyCollecting, #CollectibleNews, #ActionFigures, #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys, #FITT-----------------------🫶 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