Episodes

  • The $600 Hasbro Gamble: Is Ultimate Grogu the Most Insane Star Wars Toy Ever? | 248
    May 31 2026

    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.

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    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

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    29 mins
  • Rare 80s Toy Finds & A $500 Mistake? Why We’re Hunting “Mid-Modern” Toys | WWWW 203
    May 28 2026

    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.


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    00:00 - The "Three Idiots" opening & Knicks talk

    02:55 - How to get on the show: FITT Voicemail

    03:28 - Supporting the idiocy on Patreon

    04:35 - The wheel of technical difficulties

    05:40 - The Boba Fett Owala hydration Win - Buy Yours: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3JTQZX7

    08:22 - Deep cut: Lost World of the Warlord Makola

    11:21 - Scouting the "Mid-Modern" local toy store

    13:03 - Red Tornado and the Metamorpho BAF piece

    15:53 - Why the MCU is getting complicated

    19:00 - Where are the other Idiots?


    #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #VintageToys #Owala #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #StarWars #BobaFett #DCUniverse #HeMan #Mattel #ToyHunters #Podcast #MCU


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    20 mins
  • 10 Iconic Toy Playsets: Forgotten Grails & $1,000 Plastic | 247
    May 24 2026

    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.


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    00:00 - The Wednesday coaching struggle

    01:25 - Deep-diving into 10 of the most popular playsets

    07:02 - The Ewok Village: A branding Wiff or a classic?

    10:37 - Ghostbusters Firehouse: The expensive pieces you're missing

    11:46 - M.A.S.K. Boulder Hill: The ultimate hidden weapon

    14:55 - Eternia: The massive $1,000+ Master of the Universe grail

    16:30 - Mego Star Trek Enterprise: A vinyl Win or total junk?

    18:21 - TMNT Technodrome: Shredder’s master control room

    19:35 - The USS Flagg: 11 feet of G.I. Joe insanity

    23:48 - Kenner Death Star: Cardboard vs. Plastic

    26:25 - Castle Grayskull: The power of the microphone

    29:33 - Nickelodeon Sewer Lair: The end of the all-plastic era

    34:48 - Jurassic Park and the future of playsets


    #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #VintageToys #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #Playsets #GIJoe #StarWarsToys #MastersOfTheUniverse #TMNT #HeMan #GhostbustersToys #Kenner #Hasbro #Mattel


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    39 mins
  • Rarest 1970s Alien Discovery? MOTU Jared Leto Skeletor & LEGO Anzellan Starship | WWWW 202
    May 20 2026

    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.


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    00:00 - The great Facebook exile: Why John is still "banished"

    04:26 - Spinning the Wheel: Our high-tech (and computer-freezing) new feature

    07:02 - Warrior Beasts Discovery: Tracking down the elusive Gecko versions

    11:12 - Lego Star Wars Reveal: The Anzellan starship and Babu Frik’s kin

    13:58 - The $1,000 Win: Unboxing the 1970s HG Toys Alien Target Set

    17:23 - Early Mando Nostalgia: When Baby Yoda was just "The Child"

    19:30 - The 25-minute Mando preview: Is it just a long episode?

    20:49 - Jared Leto's Skeletor? First look at the new movie figures

    22:05 - Walmart’s bizarre "Hero vs. Villain" shipping strategy


    #MastersOfTheUniverse #LegoStarWars #ToyCollecting #StarWarsToys #ActionFigures #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #VintageToys #AlienMovie #HGToys #WarriorBeasts #BabyYoda #Anzellan #ToyHunting #WinsAndWiffs #ToyPodcast


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    26 mins
  • The Mandalorian & Grogu vs The World: 2026 Summer Movie Predictions & Toy Market Wins | 246
    May 20 2026

    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.


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    00:00 - The 2026 summer movie showdown begins

    02:45 - The biggest blockbuster Win of the month

    05:12 - The highly anticipated release that became a total Wiff

    08:30 - Hidden collectible gems found in the wild

    12:15 - Rare vintage toy appraisal and shocking market values

    15:40 - Crucial market trends: What you need to buy right now

    19:22 - The final verdict on the latest figure wave


    #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #StarWarsToys #TheMandalorianAndGrogu #MandalorianAndGrogu #SummerMovies2026 #BoxOffice #ToyHunting #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #RareToys #ToyCommunity #ActionFigureCollector #ToyReview #CollectibleToys #VintageToys #ToyHaul #ToyMarket


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    32 mins
  • The $500 Skull Man, New LEGO Razorcrest & A Rare 1970s Alien Discovery | WWWW 201
    May 13 2026

    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.


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    00:00 - Where in the world is John?

    04:17 - Unlocking the first Win of the week

    07:47 - The rarest Alien costume you've never seen

    11:47 - Hot off the press: The new Razor Crest

    14:18 - Why this Skull Man figure cost $500

    17:23 - Collecting 1978 McDonald's Garfield nostalgia

    21:05 - The "Wolverine Stack" Wiff that ruined a live stream

    29:05 - Scoring early access on Patreon


    #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #VintageToys #AlienMovie #StarWars #BenCooper #LegoStarWars #Garfield #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #ToyPodcast #Kenner #WarriorBeasts


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    30 mins
  • May the 4th Star Wars FLOP: Heritage Auctions EPIC FAIL | 245
    May 13 2026

    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.


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    00:00 - The spicy topic everyone is talking about

    01:56 - Why Charles is officially enraged

    03:52 - How the Heritage auction actually ended (and then didn't)

    06:40 - The "conflicting schedule" excuse analyzed

    08:34 - The miracle of the $25 secret bid jump

    13:58 - Why "Sold" didn't actually mean sold on May 4th

    17:15 - The 25% buyer premium robbery

    19:13 - $200 for shipping? The auction house shipping scam

    23:22 - Price Comparison: May 4th vs. May 5th final sales

    26:50 - Why boycotting might not work this time

    31:40 - The "low price" panic that triggered the extension

    39:32 - A better way: The Rogue Five Toys Win

    45:50 - Are toys just "asset portfolios" now?


    #HeritageAuctions #StarWarsCollectibles #ToyCollecting #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #ActionFigures #StarWarsPrototypes #AuctionScams #RogueFiveToys #WinsAndWiffs #ToyPodcast #KennerStarWars #HeritageAuctionsFail #StarWarsToys


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    51 mins
  • Mandalorian and Grogu $30 Stormtroopers? A Star Wars Toy Crisis | Remco Warrior Beats | WWWW 200!
    May 7 2026

    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.


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    00:00 - The $34,000 Target LEGO heist

    03:38 - Is the 3.75-inch Mandalorian figure worth $21?

    05:51 - Why Mattel is winning the toy war with $9 Skeletor

    07:04 - The hunt for rare Remco Warrior Beasts

    08:34 - Why you'll never find these figures carded

    09:50 - Commodore Fleece joins the Barnyard Commandos

    11:13 - The $140 grading Wiff

    12:22 - Finding Dune Worms in the wild


    #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #TheMandalorianAndGrogu #StarWarsToys #HeMan #RemcoToys #WarriorBeasts #BarnyardCommandos #ToyHaul #VintageToys #LegoHeist #ToyGrading #Podcast #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #StarWarsFan #MandalorianGrogu #MandoAndGrogu #DinDjarin #Grogu


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    15 mins