To open or not to open...

[TheVintageToyKid]

Hi,
Recently I acquired both Bo and Luke Duke and they're still on the card. In spite of their age, I am tempted to open them so I can display them alongside my other Mego figures. What does everyone think? Should I open them or leave them carded?

[EmergencyIan]

Open!

- Ian

[RonnyG]

I would leave them carded. I may be wrong, but I'm sure there are plenty of loose Bo and Luke Duke figures in the universe you can find cheap. I really don't know how plentiful or rare they are. I collect the Charlie's Angels Hasbro dolls, and I have both loose and carded. The carded ones are a more expensive, but the loose ones are cheaper. Plus, if you ever meet the Dukes, you can have them sign their carded figures. I met Cheryl Ladd at a book signing years ago, and she signed my carded Kris doll, so it's nice to display it. She got a smile out of it.IMG_20190819_145403.jpg

[Mr.Marion]

I would leave them carded. I may be wrong, but I'm sure there are plenty of loose Bo and Luke Duke figures in the universe you can find cheap. I really don't know how plentiful or rare they are. I collect the Charlie's Angels Hasbro dolls, and I have both loose and carded. The carded ones are a more expensive, but the loose ones are cheaper. Plus, if you ever meet the Dukes, you can have them sign their carded figures. I met Cheryl Ladd at a book signing years ago, and she signed my carded Kris doll, so it's nice to display it. She got a smile out of it.

Well said. Unless they are on really damaged cards I'd keep em moc.

[Marvelmania]

come on it's the Dukes, open them! There are plenty other chances to get them carded again if you feel bad about it. It's hard to find case fresh Megos so set them free

[TheVintageToyKid]

The cards are in fairly decent condition. In fact, they still include the price sticker. Whoever originally owned them bought them at Toys R Us for the marked down price of $1.97. each.

[PNGwynne]

If you want to open them and enjoy them, open them. These are not investment figures.

[TrekStar]

No don't open them, the open air will disintegrate them.

Like someone already said, if you wanted to find them loose on ebay, there
pretty affordable, then you would have them loose and carded, but it's your decision.

[Mego-Amigo]

Do whatever you will get the most enjoyment out of. My primary collection is MIB / MOC because it's how I enjoy collecting but if I like a figure well enough I will buy another to open. It's your decision as to how you enjoy your collection.

[Palifan]

If something has lasted this long unopened then I'd say leave it that way. If it is easy enough to pick these up loose then I'd do that and if after awhile I prefer them opened then you could always sell the carded ones.

Just my thoughts but it seems a shame to take any moc out of the market for someone else after all this time.

Ian

[Wee67]

Think about this way...

Imagine you open them and display. Think about that reality and ask yourself- do I feel bad for having broken the seal on cards that had stayed blissfully sealed for so long? OR do I really enjoy having them out and on display loose? It might help you decide what wold work best for you.

Personally, I like RonnyG's advice. ANother pair of loose figures should be pretty easy to obtain at a decent price.

[enyawd72]

Do whatever you makes YOU happy.

I just bought a carded Mattel Battlestar Galactica Lucifer for $200. As soon as it arrived I opened it. Some would call this crazy, or even asinine. I don't care. It's not simply about owning the figure for me. It's the EXPERIENCE of being the first person to hold that pristine mint figure in my hands. This is MY Lucifer figure. No one else has ever touched it. You can't put a price on that...it's not about the monetary value, it's about the pleasure it brings ME. I will display it proudly with all the other Battlestar figures I've opened. I wouldn't have it any other way.

[TRDouble]

I have struggled with this idea recently. But I have decided that if I ever find and purchase a boxed Parkdale Superman, it gets opened! Same with anything else I have a space that I can display. I'm getting older and holding onto carded toys isn't worth it for me.

Ultimately, do what you want, as long as you are enjoying your purchase.

[Mr.Marion]

Do whatever you makes YOU happy.

I just bought a carded Mattel Battlestar Galactica Lucifer for $200. As soon as it arrived I opened it. Some would call this crazy, or even asinine. I don't care. It's not simply about owning the figure for me. It's the EXPERIENCE of being the first person to hold that pristine mint figure in my hands. This is MY Lucifer figure. No one else has ever touched it. You can't put a price on that...it's not about the monetary value, it's about the pleasure it brings ME. I will display it proudly with all the other Battlestar figures I've opened. I wouldn't have it any other way.

[The Nawd]

Do whatever that feels right to YOU. As long as you're enjoying them the way you want. Opened or unopened.