# The Dark Side of Collecting... Ep 258

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Podcast: [Five Idiots Talking Toys | Star Wars, LEGO & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/five-idiots-talking-toys-star-wars-lego-more-4639880)
Published: 2026-08-09T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiveidiotstalkingtoys/episodes/The-Dark-Side-of-Collecting----Ep-258-e3n5dqd
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Duration seconds: 1854

## Resource

Have you ever been bullied by someone in the collecting hobby? Have you been ripped off? Have you lost friends over deals? Tonight we talk about the Dark Side of collecting. This hobby should be fun, but there are ways the dark side creeps in. We talk about our experiences with the bad side of collecting.📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977 #ToyCollecting #ActionFigureHaul #ToyHunting #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #WinsAndWiffs #WednesdayWinsAndWiffs #RareToys #ToyCommunity #ActionFigureCollector #ToyReview #CollectibleToys #VintageToys #ToyHaul #ToyMarket ----------------------🫶 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: / 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.mysp... 🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": / roguefivetoys

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