[jimster2010]

In the long run, just my opinion, I am really cautious of the collector value of action figures released in the past 15 years. For example, Maleboligia from the McFarlane Spawn series was a highly sought after figure and sold for between $50.00 - $100.00 on the collector's market at the time of it's release for months, and now, 16 years later, probably sells for around 1/2 that if not less. I really do not think these figures will hold as much value as the Ebay sellers are currently commanding once interest dies down you can expect the secondary market value to drop. Yes, there will be exceptions the aforementioned exclusives, but overall the prices are going to dip a little. If you want to open them up from the packages I say go ahead because that is how you wish to enjoy them.
Currently, I have been collecting loose and complete Super Powers figures because even though they are worth more carded, that is how I remember and enjoyed them when I was a kid.