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Post by @Sweetbob on Aug 25, 2013 13:33:24 GMT -5
I'm running into a dilemma.
I only collect loose WWF Hasbros and need both Razor Ramons w/ gold chains, but I never see them pop up loose on eBay w/ gold chains, only without.
I've thought about buying them MOC, but I would feel crazy guilty if I opened them. I did submit an offer on a figure on card the other day with a badly damaged backing card, but someone else bought it before my offer was declined or accepted.
Would I go into some weird Collector Hell if I did this?
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Post by figurecollector on Aug 25, 2013 13:57:24 GMT -5
Many people collect loose, but I would not open one unless it is on a pretty damaged card. My opinion is that you should continue looking if they are MOC and in decent shape. I know loose collectors want theirs in good shape too, but they do not make them in packaging any more and there can only be so many that are left in the packaging for those collecting MOC.
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Post by @Sweetbob on Aug 25, 2013 14:06:39 GMT -5
Yeah, it's a d*ck thing to do.
I was just curious if anyone else has ever done it.
I would probably only do it if it was a badly damaged card behind the figure, like the Razor I saw on eBay last week. If I did find a MOC cheap, I'd probably try to trade it toward one of the few other loose Hasbros I don't have yet (I only lack green cards & mail-ins)
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Post by The Madness on Aug 25, 2013 16:31:34 GMT -5
It does seem like a shame to open a figure that's stayed carded for twenty years if there's another option.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2013 16:51:05 GMT -5
I would and have done it before. If I want it loose, I opened it up and displayed it on my shelf, if you really want it, buy it MOC, then open it.
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Post by RollinsFan44 on Aug 25, 2013 17:01:07 GMT -5
It does seem like a shame to open a figure that's stayed carded for twenty years if there's another option. This is pretty much my thoughts to. |
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Post by Ry_D on Aug 25, 2013 17:03:30 GMT -5
I definitely wouldn't open a vintage package unless it was fairly common and the card was trashed.
If you're patient a good complete loose example will come around.
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Post by Danger10 on Aug 25, 2013 17:09:52 GMT -5
I definitely wouldn't open a vintage package unless it was fairly common and the card was trashed. If you're patient a good complete loose example will come around. agree |
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Post by JC Motors on Aug 25, 2013 17:54:20 GMT -5
As my grandmother said... Do what you wanna do. Cause you'll do it anyway
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Post by hosehound316 on Aug 25, 2013 19:51:10 GMT -5
I've done it before, in the end it's your money and your figure so do whatever you'd like. I also agree that hasbro figures aren't the easiest thing to find anymore especially Razor's but again if you want it loose, crack it open!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2013 20:07:15 GMT -5
If you collect loose than buy a MOC one and open it up! Simple as that.
MOC figures are only good in your collection if you plan on selling them down the road. I know some collect them cause they like to have them MOC and tacked on walls, and I get that, I've done it too in the past. But if you're a loose collector, than who cares if you open it up. You don't plan on selling it anyhow, so it's not a big deal, right??
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Aug 25, 2013 20:15:06 GMT -5
If you can find one loose, go that route. Otherwise you might have to break the seal. If you can find one carded cheap enough, go for it. Of course Im a loose collector and have no qualms about buying MOC figs and opening them
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Post by joesgonnakillu on Aug 25, 2013 20:33:07 GMT -5
Open. If finding a loose one with the chains is that hard, get one MOC and open. Its for your collection so go ahead. Unless you can stumble upon a loose one complete, but that's random at best.
Just don't spend a crazy amount for a MOC and open it.
Overall, go ahead and get one for a good price, but don't stop searching eBay and Craig's list for a complete loose one.
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Post by Kasper.ca on Aug 26, 2013 11:35:13 GMT -5
I wouldn't open it for the reasons stated already... BUT
Think of the service you are doing for us MOC collectors. You're making our MOC more valuable by driving down the supply. lol
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Post by pamflit on Aug 26, 2013 15:09:00 GMT -5
If its a damaged card razor make sure its not a funskool lol
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Post by June on Aug 26, 2013 15:12:03 GMT -5
I plan on collecting Hasbro in the near future, and as picky as I am, I fully expect to purchase MOC and open.
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Post by @Sweetbob on Aug 26, 2013 16:20:34 GMT -5
If its a damaged card razor make sure its not a funskool lol Haha, yeah that's the one I put in an offer on. I didn't end up getting it. What's the difference between Hasbro & Funskool? |
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Post by Prophet of Ash on Aug 26, 2013 20:13:46 GMT -5
If its a damaged card razor make sure its not a funskool lol Haha, yeah that's the one I put in an offer on. I didn't end up getting it. What's the difference between Hasbro & Funskool? the paint quality is much poorer and in Razor's case, the chains are a completely different color. Funskool were what I consider "a licensed bootleg". They were completely legitimate for odd international distribution, but had such a random assortment of characters that it's questionable if they were authorized by WWF and not just Hasbro. Why Demolition Smash? Funskool cards are ALWAYS going to look like they've been through a war because they're paper thin. But that makes almost any carded Funskools pretty valuable. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 0:11:36 GMT -5
Haha, yeah that's the one I put in an offer on. I didn't end up getting it. What's the difference between Hasbro & Funskool? the paint quality is much poorer and in Razor's case, the chains are a completely different color. Funskool were what I consider "a licensed bootleg". They were completely legitimate for odd international distribution, but had such a random assortment of characters that it's questionable if they were authorized by WWF and not just Hasbro. Why Demolition Smash? Funskool cards are ALWAYS going to look like they've been through a war because they're paper thin. But that makes almost any carded Funskools pretty valuable. Thanks for the post, I was also a bit in the dark as to the diffs between the Hasbro and Funskool range |
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Post by jakksking1 on Sept 2, 2013 12:42:29 GMT -5
I would just be patient. The razor loose that you are looking for will pop up loose for much less than a blue card MOC. As for the Funskools, they were mainly distributed in India and all on red cards. They are all on paper thin card and look to be discolored or substandard hasbro figures that didn't make the cut for sale in the us. The cool thing about the razor figure is that the gold chain is made out of metal. I've post a pic below of mine  |
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