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