To open or not to open?

[ScottA]

I opened a carded Chopper on a beat-up card to complete my set of loose S&H. I already had a set MOC. It felt great to release him after all these years. Of course I won't do that with any mint carded figures, regardless of who it was.

[English Paul]

Yesterday I bought a couple of carded vintage Star Wars Klaatus (different robe variations) with the intention of opening the one that is the variant to the other loose one I already have. Now I have them home I can't bring myself to do it. They cost me a fraction more than a good loose one would cost so the financial loss is minimal, but somehow it just doesn't seem right right to open it, a dilemma that never bothered me with the Megos I have opened. Wierd.

[mitchedwards]

I got a Torch MOC in 2005 for Christmas. I opened him immedietly

[Remco Monster]

I would NEVER open a vintage figure, unless the packaging was completely wasted. There are plenty of loose figures out there. Pass the MOC examples onto a collector that will appreciate them.

[kryptosmaster]

I never open my carded Megos. I have had no trouble finding them in good loose condition for when I want a nice loose specimen. As Brian said, if there's a figure you have carded that you'd prefer to have loose, you can find someone who'd gladly trade you an opened one, and then some! Even with the so-called "common" carded figures, I think it's best to leave them sealed.

Although some figures seem to be more common sealed than loose. For example I see way more carded Little Rascals for sale than loose. Plus at least you know it's complete carded even if those little legs might be broken, LOL.
Rich

[nvmbrsdoom5]

I never open my carded Megos. I have had no trouble finding them in good loose condition for when I want a nice loose specimen. As Brian said, if there's a figure you have carded that you'd prefer to have loose, you can find someone who'd gladly trade you an opened one, and then some! Even with the so-called "common" carded figures, I think it's best to leave them sealed.

[goldenryan]

i realize now that i shouldn't have opened my carded lizard,ironman, and goblin

[Mego Milk]

I open everything.

[Seeker]

I open it and play w/ it. That's what toys are for, right?

OPEN THEM

[sauce]

yeah right!
Man, I dig those vintage price stickers and try hard to get MOC/MIB with them on. Then I REALLY get to pretend I'm living in the past

[kryptosmaster]

keep 'em sealed, that's what i would do. i like to pretend my house is a Woolworth's

I'd like to come shopping at your house.
As long as I can pay sticker price.
hehehe
Rich

[sauce]

keep 'em sealed, that's what i would do. i like to pretend my house is a Woolworth's

[starsky]

i like to buy figures on a beat up card or figures that have broken limbs or loose emblems, that way i can justify opening them and not feel bad about it. within the last year, i've ripped open a 1975 captain america, 1979 penguin, french carded hulk, 1979 superman, french carded the thing and mr. fantastic and 1979 batman all mint on card. i like mine fresh!!

[Squad-7]

My thought has always been that a happy toy is a played with toy, and almost all of my toys are happy ones.

[Meule]

I never open sealed figures. With dirt common figures I don't see any problem tho, but otherwise it'd be a real shame to open them up