Action Figure REISSUES: Do They RUIN the Toy Collector Hobby? | Mattel, Hasbro, Bandai, NECA | 222

Tonight, we're diving deep into a topic that has every collector's wallet sweating: TOY REISSUES! Are they a blessing for new collectors looking to fill holes in their display, or are they killing the secondary market for long-time fans?The guys break down how companies like #Hasbro are constantly re-releasing figures—sometimes even on the exact same card—and what that does to the value of rare figures (RIP those $2,000 Ahsoka figures).In this episode, we talk about:• The #MarvelLegends Retro line re-release of #Kingpin, #Rhino, and #CaptainAmerica.• The true meaning of a "reissue" vs. a "re-imagining" (looking at you, #JurassicPark Hammond Collection).• Why big toy companies are leaning on nostalgia and re-molds instead of making new lines for modern movies.• The future of the toy world, including the rise of K-pop, #Labubu, and the unstoppable, eternal power of #HotWheels.• The painful truth that kids don't really play with action figures anymore.• We want to know what YOU think! Is a reissue an automatic PASS or an instant BUY for your collection? Which re-release made you mad? Let us know in the comments below! 👇Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoy the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and check us out on Patreon for early access and bonuses! https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys#FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #ToyCollecting #ActionFigures #Hasbro #Mattel #NECA #Bandai #StarWars #MarvelLegends #HotWheels #StarWarsBlackSeries #McFarlaneToys #FITT0:00 | Welcome 0:43 | Guest Adam Chitwood3:35 | Toy Reissues in the Hobby4:52 | Hasbro's Marvel Legends Reissues & Killing the Secondary Market7:44 | Why Modern Movies Don't Get Toy Lines12:33 | True "Reissues" vs. "Re-Imagining"15:06 | Toy Companies Money Grab16:09 | The True Cost of Reissues18:40 | The Future of Toys: K-Pop, Labubu, and New Market Trends33:51 | Should Toy Companies Prioritize Collectors or Casual Buyers?43:04 | Hot Wheels47:06 | Final Thoughts-----------------------👍🏼 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