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
Ep21 | Star Wars' BOOK OF BOBA FETT Show Countdown! | Part 2 of The IDIOTS' Conversation
With the Disney Premiere dropping, these IDIOTS are excited about the new Lucasfilm show, "The Book of Boba Fett", and THEY CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT IT!!! They continue their Star Wars discussion of …
Ep 20 | COUNTDOWN TO THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT!!! | The IDIOTS talk all things Boba Fett in Part One!!!
These IDIOTS are excited about the new show, "The Book of Boba Fett"! Join them as they discuss everything about Boba Fett, from anticipation of the show on Disney Plus, to merchandise, to action fig…
Ep19 | Vintage Star Wars Collector's Corner #3 | ERIC CORLEY EHRLICH! (Part Two) | Toy Podcast
The Idiots continue their conversation with Eric Corley Ehrlich and he gives everyone a tour of his awesome boxed collection and stay to to see WHAT'S IN HIS CLOSET! WOW!! He also shows us some oddba…
Ep 18 | Third Collector's Corner with, ERIC CORLEY EHRLICH!!! (Part One!) YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
Eric Corley Ehrlich joins the Idiots to share his collection with the FITT viewers! The Idiots catch up on mail calls and sales experiences for the week, then Eric shares an amazing story about his c…
Ep16 | AMAZING!!! Star Wars Collector's Corner | Brian Collingwood Part 2 | DON'T MISS THIS!
INCREDIBLE!!!! Join the Idiots for PART 2 of this Collector's Corner with collector, Brian Collingwood! You will NOT believe what he has in store for viewers. We had NO IDEA! Wow!!! We also talk abou…
Ep. 17 | SPECIAL DELIVERY!!! Shipping DISASTERS, and Shipping Triumphs!!! Tips & tricks 4 shipping!!
SHIPPING! A necessary evil!!! Join the Idiots as they share their shipping experiences. They offer some great tips on shipping, and share what not to do when shipping our beloved toys across the coun…
Ep15 | UNBELIEVABLE Collector's Corner with Collector, Brian Collingwood. WOW!!!! (PART ONE...)
Join the Idiots as we talk with collector, Brian Collingwood, about how he got started collecting and why he continues collecting. We learn about his focus figure, his favorite figure, and how collec…
Episode 14: Repro Part 2
On part 2 of this controversial topic... We still say NO to repro! The Idiots are smart when it comes to Star Wars Repro Accessories and we're here to share the tips, tricks and the signs to look for…
Episode 13: REPRO Part 1
On this controversial topic... We say NO to repro! The Idiots are smart when it comes to Star Wars Repro Accessories and we're here in Part 1 to share the tips, tricks and the signs to look for when …
Episode 12: Chewing the Fat
Join the Idiots as they have a round table discussion about collecting. Christopher gets himself a Kenner Star Wars Early Bird Kit Set as a grail piece for him. Hear an update on the grading process …
Episode 11: Collector's Corner #1 Xenofon Gargatzidis!!!
From the Great White North, Xenofon Gargatzidis joins the Idiots to share his collection, his insight into the world of collecting, and best of all, we learn more about our friend, Xenofon!
Episode 10: Jim Swearingen Part 2!
Join the Idiots for part two of their interview with the Toy Father, Jim Swearingen! Jim talks with the Idiots about life after Star Wars, attending conventions, and his endearment and appreciation f…
Episode 9: Jim Swearingen, The Toy Father, Part One
Join the Idiots this week as they interview The Toy Father! Original designer of the Kenner Star Wars line of toys Jim Swearingen joins the Idiots and they discuss Jim's place in the pantheon of Star…
Episode 8: MINT ON CARD FIGURES
This week the Idiots explore the world of mint on card figures. They discuss what to look for when buying MOCs, the perils of collecting MOCs, and why people love to keep them in the package!
Episode 7: CONDITION: NM+++++ What to look for when buying vintage Star Wars toys!
Join the Idiots as they put in their 5 cents when it comes to what to look for when buying vintage Star Wars toys. They discuss the problem areas of some of everyone's favorite beater figures.
Episode 6: The Collector's Journey
Join the Idiots as they talk to Joey the Padawan Collector about his journey of collecting the entire line of vintage Star Was action figures and the trials, triumphs, disappointments, and successes …
Episode 5: Selling Nostalgia
Welcome to Episode 5! The one where the Idiots talk about the ins and outs of selling Vintage Star Wars Toys. We discuss why we love to sell, why sometimes we hate to sell, and the importance of unde…
A Hunting We Will Go!
On this episode, we talk about the ups and downs and the experiences of hunting for toys with our very special guest, founder and administrator of the Facebook group, The Vintage Alliance, James Cole…
Five Idiots Talking Toys Episode 3
Down to 4 Idiots again this week, but we talk about toy shows, new items in our collection, Lili Ledy, and the effects of the online world and Covid on collecting.
Five Idiots Talking Toys Episode 2
Episode 2!!!! We explore the world of grading toys with our special guest, John Rula, from Action Figure Grader! We talk about the politics, the process, the pleasures, and the pitfalls of grading. C…