This week, we're talking about the big brands you'll be seeing this Christmas: #Funko, #Hasbro, and #Mattel. We look at their recent sales performance and break down what it means for YOU, the collector, as you plan your holiday shopping and budget. Are the big companies creating a must-buy toy aisle, or is it a sign to hold off?The main event: Funko. Their future looks shaky to some, and we debate whether the mass production of Funko Pops is heading for the same fate as the Beanie Babies craze. Is your collection value at risk?Plus, we get hyped about the return of standalone Toys R Us stores and what that could mean for finding those rare holiday exclusives!Join us every Sunday night for a new podcast topic and every Wednesday night for our "Wins and Wiffs" episode!0:00 Intro0:06:20 The Main Topic: Funko, Hasbro & Mattel Financials0:09:12 Funko Stock0:17:21 Hasbro's Revenue Growth vs. Mattel's Sales Decline0:20:42 Mattel's Limited Toy Stock Strategy vs. Hasbro's Oversupply0:23:00 Toys R Us is Back & Holiday Toy Sales0:29:33 Debate: Is the Funko Pop Craze Dying?0:32:00 The Beanie Babies Parallel0:34:04 The Bizarre Buc-ee's Gas Station Diversion#FunkoPops, #FunkoStock, #toycollectors, #vintagetoys #holidaytoys #ToysRUs, #ToyCollecting, #CollectibleNews, #ActionFigures, #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys, #FITT-----------------------🫶 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

Welcome to another episode of Wins and Wiffs! The Five Idiots are back to show off their latest toy pickups and one unforgettable fail. This week, we dive into a fantastic range of collectibles:Brandon unveils an incredibly rare vintage Star Wars #Chewbacca toy (unused in box!). Charles celebrates a super cheap, yet essential, addition to his collection: a #LEGO minifigure in Carbonite. Chris continues his new collecting journey with a super clean, vintage metal #Superman lunchbox. Shane shows off a special custom Star Wars figure: the awesome Darth Kenobi from @TheNext17 line. Plus, stick around for Chris's epic Wiff about a confusing, yet hilarious, encounter at Dunkin' Donuts involving his Alien shirt and Star Wars hat.For some interesting, high-quality Star Wars customs, check out: www.thenext17.comHit the like button and subscribe for more toy talk every week!0:00:00 - Intro to Wins and Whiffs0:03:15 - Vintage Star Wars Chewbacca inflatable bop bag Win0:05:33 - LEGO Gamorrean Guard in Carbonite Win0:07:09 - Vintage Superman Lunchbox Win0:09:09 - The Next 17 Darth Kenobi Custom Figure Win0:12:20 - Wiffin' in Dunkin' with Alien & Star Wars0:16:55 - Wrap Up#VintageToys #Lunchbox #CustomFigures #ToyCollecting #thenext17 #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #WinsAndWiffs #StarWars-----------------------🫶 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

Is this really the bittersweet finale of the Rogue Five Rundown? Join Chris and Brandon as they take one last look at the incredible sales and rare finds from their massive toy collections. From highly sought-after Indiana Jones figures and vehicles to vintage Dukes of Hazzard collectibles and graded Star Wars items, they're showcasing a ton of amazing pieces. Don't miss out on this last rundown, and be sure to join them on their other podcasts, "Five Idiots Talking Toys" and "Wins and Whiffs," for more toy talk!0:00:00 - The Final Rogue Five Rundown Episode?0:03:00 - Featured Indiana Jones Figures0:04:21 - Dukes of Hazzard Collectibles0:04:51 - Rare Mexican Star Wars Lily Ledy Jawa0:05:27 - Mint Dukes of Hazzard Cars0:05:43 - Daisy's Duke Jeep: Loose vs. Boxed0:06:44 - Huge Dukes of Hazzard Collection0:07:08 - Loose Graded Figures0:07:38 - Vintage Atari Games & Other Loose Figures0:08:12 - C3PO Droid & Ewoks0:09:17 - Star Wars Mini Rigs & Unused Inserts0:10:07 - Imperial Shuttle Tease0:10:51 - Over the Top: Lincoln Hawk0:11:18 - Star Wars Vinyl Cases & Graded Items0:11:35 - Indiana Jones Glasses0:12:15 - Rambo Figure Collection0:13:07 - Thank You & Final Shout Out#ToyCollecting #VintageToys #StarWars #IndianaJones #DukesOfHazzard #Collectibles #ToyHaul #GradedToys #ActionFigures #Patreon #RogueFiveRundown #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys -----------------------🫶 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