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

In this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys, the crew breaks down the brand-new Mandalorian & Grogu movie trailer. We discuss the return of the Razor Crest, potential Haslab value spikes, and whether this "thrifty" $166 million budget movie can save the Star Wars franchise at the box office. Plus, we share a "pro-tip" for perfectly salted movie theater popcorn and debate which characters we actually want to see return.☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-197700:00 - Intro & Frozen Screens01:40 - The Best Cranberry Juice Mixers03:20 - Super Bowl Tauntaun Commercial Reaction05:45 - The $85 All-You-Can-Eat Super Bowl Deal07:15 - Why Chris Doesn't Go to the Movies09:20 - The Secret Popcorn Salt Straw Trick11:15 - Trailer Reaction: The "Wrong" Trailer First14:00 - Official Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Breakdown16:15 - Is the Haslab Razor Crest Going Up in Price?18:40 - Carl Weathers Tribute & Hidden Details20:50 - Will This Movie Make a Billion Dollars?23:30 - Thrifty Budgets: The Lowest Cost Star Wars Movie26:15 - New Snowtrooper & Walker Figure Reveal28:50 - Battlefront Games Bringing the Kids Back to Star Wars31:45 - The Future of the Franchise: Ahsoka & Rogue One Vibes35:00 - Outro & Support the Show#MandalorianAndGrogu #StarWars #movietrailerreaction #TheMandalorian #movietrailer #movietrailerreview #trailerreaction #trailer #StarWarsToys #Haslab #RazorCrest #Grogu #StarWarsTrailer #ToyCollecting #MovieReaction #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

Are action figures becoming a thing of the past? In this episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys, the crew dives into the recent "dump" in Mattel's earnings and how Hasbro is pivoting toward digital gaming. We take a first look at the new Masters of the Universe movie tie-in figures (Core and Chronicle lines) and the upcoming DC Universe Batman toys.Is a lower price point enough to save Mattel’s toy division, or are kids officially done with physical toys in favor of iPads and video games? We discuss the "death of toys," the struggle of retail orders at Walmart, and why your favorite brands might be grasping for air.☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-197700:00 - Intro & Where is Shane?01:45 - New Voicemail Feature: 732-800-197703:06 - Mattel vs Hasbro Earnings Breakdown05:40 - Top Selling Brands: Magic the Gathering & Hot Wheels07:45 - Are Action Figures Dying? The Generational Shift09:55 - Masters of the Universe: Movie Line First Look11:50 - MOTU Chronicle Series (Adult Collector Line)14:02 - MOTU Core Line (Kids' $10.97 Price Point)16:15 - Walmart and the Death of Big Toy Orders19:30 - New DC Universe & Batman Figure Preview21:50 - The 30-Year Outlook: Will Collecting Survive?24:30 - iPads vs. Physical Play: The Modern Struggle28:50 - Final Thoughts: Can Mattel Be Saved?30:10 - Outro & How to Support the Show#ToyMarket #Mattel #Hasbro #ActionFigures #MastersOfTheUniverse #ToyCollecting #BatmanToys #HasbroEarnings #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys -----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon: https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToysGet 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!👕 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

In this episode of Wednesday’s Wins and Wiffs, the crew shares their latest toy hauls and collecting victories. From high-grade vintage Star Wars figures to LEGO Ninjago flips and rare 90s Kenner prototypes, we dive into what’s currently moving in the hobby. We also discuss suspicious "retro" molds appearing in the market and share some laughs over technical difficulties and white glove etiquette.☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-197700:00 - Intro & Technical Difficulties02:40 - LEGO Ninjago 15th Anniversary Win05:12 - The White Glove Show: Luke Bespin AFA 8509:23 - NECA Remco-Style Universal Monsters11:20 - Rare 1990s Kenner Predator Prototypes13:43 - Warning: Suspicious Retro Molds Discussion15:51 - Outro & How to Support the Show#StarWarsCollecting #Vintagetoys #LEGO #ActionFigures #ToyCollecting #Kenner #Ninjago #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #ToyHaul #ActionFigureNews #ToyPodcast-----------------------🫶 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, the crew dives into some incredible new additions and some plastic-heavy disappointments. We’re talking about the massive LEGO Lord of the Rings Rivendell set, a vintage Super Nintendo game haul, and the new Green Goblin Marvel Legends figure.We also take a critical look at the new MrBeast Lab Mutators and whether the "gimmick" packaging is worth the waste. Stick around for our weekly TV recommendations and a sneak peek at what’s hitting Rogue Five Toys!☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-197700:00 Intro & Dr. Brown's Celery Soda02:52 What Are You Watching? (TV Recommendations)11:04 Super Nintendo Game Haul13:20' LEGO Lord of the Rings Win15:10 MrBeast Figure Review16:21 White Glove Show: Red Bar18:21 Marvel Legends Green Goblin20:21 Wiff of the Week: MrBeast Lab Packaging Rant25:38 Sunday Show Preview & Outro#ToyCollecting #MrBeastToys #SNES #MrBeastLabMutators #supernintendo #supernintendogames #LordOfTheRingsLEGO #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #ActionFigures #RetroGaming #MarvelLegends #LEGO #ToyReview #LordOfTheRings #LotR #SuperBlackBass #nintendo #SuperNES-----------------------🫶 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