Open or Closed?

quipp209 · 01-12-2012, 11:09 PM

Well I just wanted to know how people prefer there collection do you like you figures in package? If so, why? Are do you like to open them up?

Me I love to Rip open the package n hold the figure in hand pose them till I find the right pose and then put them on the shelf lol I also like to get extras of my favorite figures n keep them in package but that's just for trade are just in case some thing happens to the one I have displayed but I'm definitely an out of the package kind of guy how but yall what do u prefer

Exodus · 01-12-2012, 11:14 PM

MOC, just cause for me it looks cool in the box/card as well as the art that goes with it...although I may if I have kids let them open up some of my Transformers =)

BlackMagnus · 01-12-2012, 11:23 PM

Open most, if not all. Doubles would be the only exception to that "rule", they remain sealed.

I cut the bubble off of the card, throw the bubble away and file the cardback away, keep the instructions and useless (or easy to lose) accessories in seperate freezer bags.

Anything bigger then a deluxe, the box gets chucked. Unless it's something expensive, like third party for instance. I keep all of that packaging no matter how small. IE: Headrobots Blood or the classics Starscream coronation set are some that some to mind.

Other toylines (DCUC, Predators, etc.) I do the same if it is on a card, if not, gar-bage.

Exodus · 01-12-2012, 11:38 PM

This is why I keep them closed...

DogFashionDisco · 01-12-2012, 11:47 PM

I open some. I've left others MOC. Some figures loose their luster once they've been opened, due to poor quality (arms/legs pop off, or worse) and honestly I don't always like to display MU because there are just too many of them. It is too damn much to keep track of anymore.

Peteparker · 01-13-2012, 12:16 AM

Because this looks cool!

Nomad · 01-13-2012, 01:19 AM

I'll admit that does look hella cool... but I'm still pro freedom.

iLegends73 · 01-13-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Peteparker

Because this looks cool!

that just looks like a epic ass toy isle that all of us want to see and would probably pass out lol

i do both. i get doubles of certain ones just to keep em on card, and bust open the rest. it does make the walls look nice tho

quipp209 · 01-13-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Peteparker

Because this looks cool!

Lol yea that looks pretty sick ill love to shop there

bmorr · 01-13-2012, 05:43 AM

open all the figures!

proteus · 01-13-2012, 06:24 AM

FREEDOM FOR TOYS!!!!! I usually buy loose so i dont have to worry about opening em,but i just couldnt keep em on card/in box,how am i gonna kitbash and engage in tomfoolery with carded figures?? Toys is for playing with!! (Well in my house anyway!!)

wolverine2281 · 01-13-2012, 06:39 AM

MOC like Exodus and PP

bmorr · 01-13-2012, 07:11 AM

its a goddamn toystore in there. Also, you need more posters, i see some naked wall. But seriously awesome collection man.

trebleshot · 01-13-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackMagnus

Open most, if not all. Doubles would be the only exception to that "rule", they remain sealed.

I cut the bubble off of the card, throw the bubble away and file the cardback away, keep the instructions and useless (or easy to lose) accessories in seperate freezer bags.

Anything bigger then a deluxe, the box gets chucked. Unless it's something expensive, like third party for instance. I keep all of that packaging no matter how small. IE: Headrobots Blood or the classics Starscream coronation set are some that some to mind.

Other toylines (DCUC, Predators, etc.) I do the same if it is on a card, if not, gar-bage.

This pretty much sums up my thoughts as well.

For TFs larger than deluxe-class, I will usually cut out the back side of the box, especially if it has a bio, stats or some other character info on it. Those get filed with the other cardbacks and instructions.

And I hang onto any packaging for exclusives, even if it's just a white mailer box (helps with storage/moving).

wolverine2281 · 01-13-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

its a goddamn toystore in there. Also, you need more posters, i see some naked wall. But seriously awesome collection man.

LOL, oh I've got tons of posters. I just stopped putting them up since I figured they were gonna get covered up eventually

Exodus · 01-13-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Peteparker

Because this looks cool!

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Originally Posted by wolverine2281

MOC like Exodus and PP

How the heck do you 2 keep them organized, and know which figures are where :P???

SH0CKWAVE · 01-13-2012, 10:15 AM

FREEDOM!!!

i used to go MOC, but once i had room to display them and set them free, i never looked back.

i literally only have x4 MU still on card... vintage Takara Firefly MOC, and vintage Cobra Commander on Chinese card.

all displayed in acrylic cases.

wolverine2281 · 01-13-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

How the heck do you 2 keep them organized, and know which figures are where :P???

I don't

PP looks like his stuff is more organized than mine. Those are old pic and I just recently started to organize a little bit more. My MUs Wave 1-17 are all in order now on the pegs. I took down a bunch of minimates/SHS and other odd shaped toys and just trying to keep the Wolvie stuff, MU and Joes up. The Joes are all together- 25th, ROC and POC. Everything else just goes where it fits

roadrevenge · 01-13-2012, 09:15 PM

Closed cept for doubles.

The only collection I am collecting OPENED is Crash Dummies

P.S. This is only my Marvel Universe Wall(s), there are 2 other walls in that room at are full! lol

BlackMagnus · 01-13-2012, 09:24 PM

^^*eyes bulging*

Wow, that is awesome. Can I come over and play?

Greenskar · 01-13-2012, 09:44 PM

I heard wolverine2281 likes wolverine.

Dude for real, that wolverine collection is beyond amazing

Exodus · 01-14-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrevenge

Closed cept for doubles.

The only collection I am collecting OPENED is Crash Dummies

P.S. This is only my Marvel Universe Wall(s), there are 2 other walls in that room at are full! lol

Now that is one "SICK" collection!!! Would love to see your other rooms of collection...

quipp209 · 01-14-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrevenge

Closed cept for doubles.

The only collection I am collecting OPENED is Crash Dummies

P.S. This is only my Marvel Universe Wall(s), there are 2 other walls in that room at are full! lol

This is just amazing

BlackMagnus · 01-14-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by quipp209

Well I just wanted to know how people prefer there collection do you like you figures in package? If so, why? Are do you like to open them up?

Me I love to Rip open the package n hold the figure in hand pose them till I find the right pose and then put them on the shelf lol I also like to get extras of my favorite figures n keep them in package but that's just for trade are just in case some thing happens to the one I have displayed but I'm definitely an out of the package kind of guy how but yall what do u prefer

It didn't hit me earlier when I posted but, now that I read this, a little something came to mind. Squimish collectors may NOT want to click play...

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For those brave enough, be sure to watch until the end. Truly a sight to behold. *shudders*

frodotrout · 01-14-2012, 01:32 AM

Open all way. I have a couple of Sdcc exclusives I kept on the card but aside from that they are free

01-12-2012, 11:09 PM	#1
quipp209 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cali Posts: 450	Well I just wanted to know how people prefer there collection do you like you figures in package? If so, why? Are do you like to open them up? Me I love to Rip open the package n hold the figure in hand pose them till I find the right pose and then put them on the shelf lol I also like to get extras of my favorite figures n keep them in package but that's just for trade are just in case some thing happens to the one I have displayed but I'm definitely an out of the package kind of guy how but yall what do u prefer __________________ Who's awsome... This Guy is!!!!!

01-12-2012, 11:23 PM	#3
BlackMagnus Dos Equis spokesman Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In my toy room Posts: 1,946	Open most, if not all. Doubles would be the only exception to that "rule", they remain sealed. I cut the bubble off of the card, throw the bubble away and file the cardback away, keep the instructions and useless (or easy to lose) accessories in seperate freezer bags. Anything bigger then a deluxe, the box gets chucked. Unless it's something expensive, like third party for instance. I keep all of that packaging no matter how small. IE: Headrobots Blood or the classics Starscream coronation set are some that some to mind. Other toylines (DCUC, Predators, etc.) I do the same if it is on a card, if not, gar-bage. __________________

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DogFashionDisco Life Between the Panels Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,900	I open some. I've left others MOC. Some figures loose their luster once they've been opened, due to poor quality (arms/legs pop off, or worse) and honestly I don't always like to display MU because there are just too many of them. It is too damn much to keep track of anymore. __________________

01-13-2012, 12:16 AM	#6
Peteparker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,220	Because this looks cool! __________________

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Nomad Furry Valiant Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: The Canadian West Posts: 79	I'll admit that does look hella cool... but I'm still pro freedom. __________________ I am a Nomad, lost in the Ark. [Feedback]