Five Idiots Talking Toys | Star Wars, LEGO & More
A Collector's Podcast! Join five guys who grew up in the 70's, 80's and 90's and are now adult collectors of toys, collectibles, memorabilia, autographs, comics and more with a special focus on Vintage Star Wars. A weekly discussion on all things Star Wars including movies, Disney+ Series and trailers. Plus, features on Marvel MCU, DC, LEGO, Alien, Super Powers, TMNT, MOTU, G.I. Joe, Transformers and plenty of retro modern toy releases. Join hosts: Brandon Alamo, Shane Davison, John Waldon, Charles & Chris Weilminster, as we dive into the world of collecting toys, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, pop culture!
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 403
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep 82 | We Talk LEGO With Nate Swanson
Join the guys as they sit down with Nate Swanson and talk LEGO! One of the most interesting LEGO collectors/sellers in the hobby, Nate lends his insight on collecting, buying, and selling LEGO.
Ep 81 | The Mandalorian Season Three!!!
Join us as we watch and dissect the trailer for The Mandalorian Season Three! Are you excited about what you've seen about it so far?
Our First Livestream!!
This is the audio from our first live stream event from December 15th! We hope you enjoy!!
Ep 80 | Toy Designer/Creator David Healey of Healeymade | Part Two! |
Jump back in with the Five Idiots as they continue their sit down with toy creator/designer David Healey of Healymade! Find out which former Kenner designers have actively worked with David for his n…
Ep 79 | Toy Designer/Creator David Healey of Healeymade | Part One!
Join the guys as they have a sit down with David Healey and discuss his beginnings as a toy creator, where his creations fit in the collecting world, the inspiration behind his first kit-bashed creat…
Ep 78 | Where's the Best Place to Buy Toys?
One of the most common issues in this hobby, is finding the best places to find toys, both vintage and modern. The guys discuss the places they like to haunt the most.
Here is a list of some toy sho…
Ep 77 | What Makes an Expert an Expert?
Have you ever wondered what makes an expert an expert? Us, too! We're no experts by any means, and we've never claimed to be, but we do have a lot of knowledge and experience among us. There are some…
Ep 76 | Happy New Year from Five Idiots Talking Toys!
Happy New Year to everyone from Five Idiots Talking Toys!!! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and we're looking forward to another great year!!
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Ep 75 | A Very Special Christmas Episode!
Happy Holidays from the Five Idiots!! We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
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Ep 74 | Boastful Posting |
What do you think about all of the braggy posts you see? Tune in to find outDoes it ever grind your gears when someone brags about all the toys they have? Does it get stuck in your craw when someone …
Ep 73 | When Does Collecting Become Hoarding? | #fyp #starwars #vintagetoys #modern
Every collector does it at some point...hoarding...but at what point does collecting become hoarding and hoarding becomes an issue? The guys talk about their experiences with hoarding as it applies t…
Ep72 | Hilarious eBay Finds: Part 3!!!
Join the IDIOTS as they review MORE hilarious eBay pics!!
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Ep 71 | Deal or No Deal Etiquette
In Episode 71, the guys dive deeper into how THEY feel the "Deal or No Deal" postings should be conducted, and even if they should be an option for buying/selling at all. Tune in to hear their take o…
Ep 70 | Our Collections!
Join us as we talk about our collections and what we think will make them complete! As collectors, the best plan is to have an end game...yeah, right! We'll be ordering this stuff from our deathbeds!…
EP 69 | Viewer Questions and Answers with Five Idiots Talking Toys! | #starwars #vintagestarwars
We asked for questions from our viewers/listeners, and boy did they come through with some doozies! Find out what Star Wars toy Brandon wanted, but was never produced, learn why John collects B-Wing …
Ep 68 | Flipping Versus Scalping | #starwars #fyp #scalping #vintagestarwars
Join us as we talk about the differences between flipping and scalping. A lot of people equate the two, but they couldn't be more different.
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Ep 67 | Refusing to Sell to Sellers
The guys talk about their experiences when it comes to buying collections from sellers, and how they are sometimes met with skepticism when buying collections. What have YOUR experiences been when bu…
Ep 66 | Pet Peeves Part 3!!
Tune in as the guys discuss MORE of their pet peeves of collecting! Don't worry, we still love collecting and selling, but some things grind our gears! We're sure there are some things that grind you…
Ep65 | Should You Restore Vintage Toys?
Resurrection or Rest in Peace? What should you do with a yellowed Stormtrooper? What about the decals that slipped off of your X-Wing fighter? What happens when you see a little paint rub? Do you tou…
Ep64 | New Indiana Jones Retro Action Figures! #indianajones #fyp #vintagetoys
Join us as we discuss the new Indiana Jones Retro line AND the "Black Series" style action figures set to be released April of 2023. Set your clocks! Mark your calendars! See what we think of the new…