i opened a carded mego.

[weshightower21]

i opened my carded french/pin pin spidermam i bought a few years back. I paid 100 bucks for it so i figured what the heck. i only have three sealed carded megos left. Bo, boss hogg and fonzie Anyone think i'm a fool for doing it? Atleast the french card isnt rare. Guess i'm trying to justify it but is was fun. i'll post pics.

[Iron Mego]

I'd do the same thing.

[HardyGirl]

Good for you! Set those toys FREE!

[enyawd72]

I'm the undisputed king of opening stuff even waaaay more expensive than that! LOL

Some people think I'm foolish (or an idiot even!), but you know what? Do whatever makes YOU happy. It's your collection.

[Red Hulk]

I look at it this way its yours do what you want with it.

[jimsmegos]

I think its great that you opened it for a lot of different reasons... the main one's being that 1. it's yours do what you want with it and 2. I'd almost bet that you spent hours and hours of regenerating, youthful bliss looking at that MINT figure in your hand. That's the big win as far as I'm concerned and worth more than any carded "value".

[mikeMc6]

Did you take a whiff of the 1979 air?

[Hedji]

Nothing quite like an old toy that is 100%, undeniably, cherry-mint in your hands.

[Gorn Captain]

It's yours, so why not?
You just put the action in action figure!
80% of my Megos are loose as well.

The Pin Pin cards are still in demand here in Europe, though. Sold a carded Spidey last october at a convention for $180. The guy said "wow, great price!"

[Earth 2 Chris]

I pulled my mint Batman and Spider-Man off of 1979 Pin Pin cards. Granted, I bought them for $40 and $20, respectively, over 20 years ago, and opened them a few years after that, but I know the feeling.

Having said that, I'm not sure I'd do it now, because it is much easier to come by or assemble a minty figure thanks to the internet. But that's just me, and it's yours to do as you wish. Enjoy!

Chris

[dumbldor]

You would be crucified over at Rebelscum.

[cjefferys]

The Mego collecting community is so different from the Star Wars one. You'd be lynched if you opened a Star Wars figure and posted it on one of the SW forums.


EDIT: Dan beat me to it!

[weshightower21]

Awesome replies and i did whiff the 79 air... smells like jack horners living room..

[palitoy]

You made Pin Pin carded spideys rarer.

[Hedji]

The Mego collecting community is so different from the Star Wars one. You'd be lynched if you opened a Star Wars figure and posted it on one of the SW forums.


EDIT: Dan beat me to it!

Boy, is it ever! I am an immigrant to The Mego community, having come from Star Wars land, and it is a completely different (better, more easygoing) vibe over here. I swear, some Star Wars collectors must need anxiety meds and therapy sessions to enjoy the hobby.