The Five Idiots are back for another episode of Wins & Wiffs of the Week! We share our most recent pickups and collecting blunders across the toy world.This week, Charles lands a massive Lord of the Rings LEGO set (9472) win which has tripled in value since its release, and John shows off a great condition Rambo: The Force of Freedom figure with a very satisfying action feature. But the real highlight is Shane's new 25,000-in-1 HDMI Arcade Machine—the ultimate space-saving retro gaming console!Finally, Charles brings the wiff with a hilarious story of falling for a fake Star Wars Gunship set on eBay. Plus, a hot take on whether collectors are actually building any of their LEGO sets!In this episode, you'll see:▶︎ Lord of the Rings LEGO investment wizardry▶︎ Rambo: The Force of Freedom figure action features▶︎ The ultimate 2-player retro arcade machine for your TV▶︎ Falling for a Star Wars knock-off LEGO set on eBayLet us know your wins and wiffs from this week in the comments!0:00 Intro & Toy Show Chat6:36 Win: Lord of the Rings Attack on Weathertop LEGO 94729:57 Win: Rambo: The Force of Freedom Figure13:13 Win: 25,000-in-1 HDMI Arcade Machine21:35 Wiff: Fake Star Wars LEGO Gunship25:55 The Hot Take: Do We Really Build Our LEGOs?#LegoWiff #RamboForceOfFreedom #PandoraBox #ToyCollecting #ActionFigureCollecting #RetroArcade #StarWarsLego #LordOfTheRingsLego #LotR #LotRLEGO #FITT #fiveidiotstalkingtoys #WinsAndWiffs-----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollect ion 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 Five Idiots' conversation quickly turns to the suspicious phenomenon of Star Wars Retro Collection "prototypes" flooding online groups for massive prices ($500+), all while coming from multiple sellers in different countries.The Five Idiots are back for another episode of Five Idiots Talking Toys! We're discussing if these colorful test shots are legitimate factory leaks from Hasbro or if the modern toy market is being scammed by high-bidders and shady private deals. We break down the questionable authenticity, the unbelievable prices, and the bizarre market tactics. Plus, we start the show with a quick chat about our favorite Lord of the Rings movies!In this episode:• Are collectors getting duped by a price bubble?• Why are modern figures selling for more than vintage prototypes?• The problem with non-public, private "deal made" prices.0:00 Introduction & Lord of the Rings Talk4:52 The Star Wars Retro Prototype Phenomenon7:58 What is the Retro Collection and Why Prototypes?14:00 Absurd Prices: Why $800 for a Modern Figure?25:55 Sketchy Private Deals & Market Manipulation33:59 Comparing Vintage & Modern Prototype Value40:34 Final Thoughts & Outro#RetroCollectionPrototypes #ModernToyCollecting #StarWarsTestShot #StarWarsCollector #ToyCollecting #ActionFigurePrototype #FITT #StarWarsRetro #ToyScam #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

Happy New Year! Four morons are back for the first "Wins & Wiffs" episode of 2026 (Ep. 184 of FITT) to talk about the incredible toy pickups kicking off the new year—and one member is suspiciously missing!This week's Wins are all about big finds and bigger deals:• A great score on a new collectible from Star Wars.• Finally completing a difficult hunt for classic 80s TV show action figures.• The Deal of the Year contender: Getting multiple, premium high-end vehicle collectibles for a ridiculously low price after a store clearance!• Starting a costly, high-stakes journey collecting retired, valuable fantasy building sets from a decade ago.Which toy haul was the biggest W? Let us know in the comments!0:00 Intro & Chris is Missing3:50 Win of the Week: First Pick4:51 Funko Pop Star Wars Bobblehead7:26 1983 Galoob A-Team Action Figures12:37 Super7 Batman Super Cyborg Batmobile 1989 Vehicle Store Display14:32 Super7 Batman Super Cyborg Batmobile Tumbler Store Display18:07 Retired 2012 LEGO The Lord of the Rings 9469 Gandalf Arrives Set22:23 Outro#toycollector #Batmobile #lotrlego #Super7 #tumbler #supercyborg #lordoftherings #ateam #vintagetoys #thefellowshipofthering #toydeals #collectibles #toyhaul #funkopops #lego #funko #actionfigures #podcast #toytalk #batman #lotr #rarelego #funkopop #galoob #mrt #gandalf #froto #batmobile1989 #lego2012 #legominifigures #lego9469-----------------------🫶 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