[atomicsmurf]

I collect MOC because I enjoy the packaging AND the toy. To me every time I look at my MOC figures I get an "OOooo..." feeling like the first time I saw it hanging on the pegs at the store. MOC is always fresh and new, unbroken, untouched, 100% complete, and in the original display it came in. I display the package as much as the figure, btw. That's what MOC is all about to me. And I appreciate the paint apps, and the sculpt (it’s why I collect DCD too) very much IN the package. In fact, I nitpick paint apps and always try to get the best ones.

That's what MOC is all about for me. It's always NEW, and brings me enjoyment like that first time I snagged it at the store.

Having said all that, I totally get why a majority of folks open their toys. My inner-kid would have Christmas in July if I went through everything and tore them open, posed them, and took pictures. I've even given in to temptation a few times with that.

So, I guess to each his/her own. Do what makes you happy.