Five Idiots Talking Toys | Star Wars, LEGO & More

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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!
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The Truth About Our Failed 5K Subscriber Giveaway | 242
Episode 242
Sunday, 19 April, 2026

We’re coming clean about our massive giveaway fail and why that graded Luke Jedi Knight never found a new home. This episode is a major Win for transparency but a huge Wiff for our technical planning as we break down the YouTube subscriber list hurdles that caught us off guard. We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes story of the debacle, how we’re making it right with our supporters like Adam Gothard, and what’s next for the future of FITT giveaways.🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-197700:00 - The search for the missing host00:40 - Sunday night confessional begins02:41 - The Artemis 2 connection and rocket science04:22 - Coming clean: The 5,000 sub giveaway truth06:45 - Why YouTube randomizers aren't as simple as we thought08:36 - Playing the blame game: Who’s 99% at fault?10:41 - Respecting the donor: The fate of the Luke Jedi figure14:40 - Planning the next (successful) giveaway16:13 - The $100 vs $500 debate21:05 - Voicemails and the Patreon community#ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #StarWarsToys #VintageToys #ToyCollector #Podcast #Collectibles #GiveawayFail #KennerStarWars #RetroToys #ToyCommunity #FITTAfterDark----------------------🫶 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/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys