Boxed or Unboxed: That is the Question

[Maglor]

Hello fellow freaks!!!


As I explore this realm I have learned that not everyone's collecting habits are the same. I am particularly interested in the question of whether you unbox your figures or keep them boxed.

I am primarily interested in this question with regard to pose-able collectibles.

Take the poll so we can see what the majority do. Then feel free to discuss the reasons for your preference. I think this could be a lively and interesting discussion!

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

I've never understood the point of keeping stuff boxed unless it's vintage. Might as well print out a picture of the item and hang it on your wall, same effect and hell of a lot cheaper.

 

[TOE]

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2064&highlight=open+package

 

[TOE]

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8190&highlight=open+package

 

[galactiboy]

I'm an opener... I have a few MISB items just because of nostalgia or the presentation looks better that way (S-Mart Ash for instance) but 99% of my stuff is opened.

I can also see the keeping things in the box if you don't have display space; which I'll do from time to time (like when I was moving) but generally any new stuff I get is bought with the intention of it being displayed right away... which sometimes means lower priority items get boxed themselves, or sold off.

 

[pixletwin]

Open..... Why would you collect to make your house look like a Wal Mart?

 

[galactiboy]

Open..... Why would you collect to make your house look like a Wal Mart?

 

[Maglor]

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8190&highlight=open+package

Thanks for that link, but I would still like to see poll results!

Plus there was only one person in that thread that kept them boxed. I would like a little more diversity in comments. I know there are many that do keep them boxed, and they have their reasons.


[Also, that thread is from 2005!]

 

[Bezzerkerr]

OPEN THE FIGURES, pose them, play with them, photograph them, just don't break them

 

[galactiboy]

Thanks for that link, but I would still like to see poll results!

Plus there was only one person in that thread that kept them boxed. I would like a little more diversity in comments. I know there are many that do keep them boxed, and they have their reasons.


[Also, that thread is from 2005!]

I can recall this topic coming up from time to time... either polls or someone asking what others do. Heck, a lot of times if someone shows off their collection and its all in boxes one of the first comments is asking them to "release their figures"

I think the majority here are openers... at least that's been my experience thus far.

 

[MarthaT]

You have to open them, but save the box

 

[slipknotpredator]

Keep ‘em boxed until a safe display area is available

 

[eighthsamurai]

keep em boxed till you have somewhere safe (and bodacious!) to display them. it's taken me about 4 years to find something suitable (detolfs won't work - slanted walls. plus lots of dust means i need glass doors, so shelves were always out). but by god, in about a week's time, i'm going to finally unleash my collection hell

 

[Maglor]

I can recall this topic coming up from time to time... either polls or someone asking what others do. Heck, a lot of times if someone shows off their collection and its all in boxes one of the first comments is asking them to "release their figures"

I think the majority here are openers... at least that's been my experience thus far.

I am an opener, and I agree that most here will be, but I want to see reasons for why someone wouldn't open them.

I have had the "debate" in other areas on the site, I just want a dedicated place for it.




I can't imagine keeping them boxed even if I had no ideal place for display. Unboxing is such a thrill for me and I usually do it as soon as I receive the figure.

Many are concerned with dust and other damage. Some will only display behind glass.


I don't have any figures behind glass as I like to be able to get right up to the figures to look at them. When I run out of room, I rotate the figures that I have on display.

 

[galactiboy]

Yeah, even when I was moving and had no place to display the figures I would still open them; get some enjoyment out of them and then box 'em back up until I was ready to display them.

 

[ComicChix]

I open everything, from 4" figures up to the Comiquettes and Premium Formats. I can *kind* of see how a carded small figure collection would be appealing, but I will never understand why someone would keep a piece of work like a 12" or especially a statue/bust in the box. Just my opinion. I know storage has a lot to do with with some people.

John

 

[dominishin]

It depends for me... for some reason I only open my $100+ 1/6 scale figures... other things like $10-30 7-8 inch figures I keep in their window box packaging. Statues with window box packaging I keep in their boxes also since they're not pose-able anyways.

 

[LoneWolf]

1:6 action figures (especially the Hot Toys brand) are too expensive for you not to enjoy its articulation & sheer headsculpting beauty.

I unbox 'em, pose them once in a while & take pictures of 'em.. If I'm done posing them, I'll display them on their respective stands for my viewing pleasure.

I keep the boxes for cases where I need to move them in the future.

Hope that helps

 

[Something Sexy]

I unbox everything, except for some of the older Dead figures I am acquiring I am keeping them in box unopened. Not sure why just am, although I have no real place to display them right now. I also haven't taken my DX Joker out of box either but that is because he looks badass in the box.

 

[LChinoz]

Depends. If I have multiples, then I will open one and keep the others boxed. Most of the time I keep them boxed until I can display them in a way that would keep them from dust.