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The Truth About Our Failed 5K Subscriber Giveaway | 242
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- Apr 20, 2026
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Summary
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: 732-800-1977 00:00 - The search for the missing host 00:40 - Sunday night confessional begins 02:41 - The Artemis 2 connection and rocket science 04:22 - Coming clean: The 5,000 sub giveaway truth 06:45 - Why YouTube randomizers aren't as simple as we thought 08:36 - Playing the blame game: Who’s 99% at fault? 10:41 - Respecting the donor: The fate of the Luke Jedi figure 14:40 - Planning the next (successful) giveaway16:13 - The $100 vs $500 debate 21:05 - 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.myspr…