Ripping open my JLU's-should I or shouldn't I?

[Bizarro Amy]

When I sold mine off, there were few that went right away. And then there were some that sold as soon as I dropped the prices. Three price drops later, I still had packaged multi-packs, some of which didn't have any repackaged figures. I needed the space, so they went to Toys For Tots. Open them and get some enjoyment out of 'em.

[starsky]

i've ripped mine open as well. i dont think they're going to be worth anything of significant value other than a particular figure or two.

[ScottA]

I'm in the same boat. I've been thinking of selling my collection off. Been there since day one but have missed a few over the years. Have not bought any since I lost my job. Been wondering what to do.

[LOU]

Yes samurainoir! That's what I figured, most of these modern toys aren't worth a dramatic amount more carded...certainly not like Mego/Super Powers proportions. Your rationale is exactly what's been going through my head! I need the wall space for carded Retros and Megos anyway and I think they would display better without all the Superman, WW, and Batman figures.
Thanks for your advice! I have a feeling most people will say something similar. I may keep a couple of the cardbacks to use for display behind the loose figures.

Although undecided, I am leaning towards ripping them open...otherwise I probably wouldn't be sitting here with this 3-pack in my hands! LOL!

[samurainoir]

Have a party, and if you know any kids invite them! They can have the duplicate figures.

I had the same problem with my DCUC Classics, but I got them to make build a figures. So I got my niece and nephew to help me out.

Let them free! Just looking at the stats, you will no longer find toylines from the past twenty years or so to skyrocket in value like they used to... too many collectors keep them in the package now. At best we're talking what? Three or four times it's value MIP? Open 'em.

Display them. Play with them. Enjoy them fully.

[LOU]

Okay, I have been trying to keep up with the Mattel JLU line but it's near impossible to find the ones I need. I also am sonically aware that I will probably have to buy 36 more Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman figures to get the figures I need, as they mostly come packed with duplicate heroes. So...

I am debating scrapping collecting them on the card and ripping them all open to set up a loose display. This way I can seek out the individual figures I need to complete the collection without being forced to buy multiple -packs with duplicates of the Big 3. I also reason that even the cards they come on are so different that there's little motivation to hang them on the wall as they don't match anyway. Sounds like I made up my mind already right?

Wrong. I am sitting here prepared to rip one open and I don't have the guts! I need you guys to either keep me from ripping them open or to push me over the edge and tell me to open them! I'm worried they will lose value if I tear them open but at the same time I don't think there's any 3-packs that I have that can be considered valuable, not to the point where it would prevent me from opening them.

So what should I do? Have a party and spend the evening ripping all my JLU's open or be a good carded collector and leave them alone?