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Post by drifter on Jul 7, 2017 16:14:27 GMT -5
I end up scanning the back of the packaging, and then toss them. When I first started, I used to save them, but it builds up real quick.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 16:49:45 GMT -5
It's funny. I asked this same question a while back. To me, once it's open, the packaging has no value and gets tossed.
I am starting to be less of a MOC collector these days. I wrestle with the "will this be worth something in the future?" question quite a bit. I take care of them so that they are all "like new" as it is.
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Post by LA Times on Jul 7, 2017 16:51:24 GMT -5
I throw them out. Believe me, youll find yourself with plenty of space in your house if you do.
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Post by JHTB® on Jul 7, 2017 17:12:28 GMT -5
I've kept all of the boxes of the figures I opened. Last year, I was running out of space and not feeling like keeping all the Basic boxes so I decided to throw away the plastic bubble and keep the cardboard backing. And as for Elites, I kept all the boxes as they came. Now I'm wondering if I should throw them out since they are taking too much space and me not knowing what to do with them, but on the other hand, I've had them for this long that throwing them out might be a waste lol.
Also you mentioned about the packaging collages... I'd love to see some pics because it might be something I'd be interested in doing.
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Post by marklud on Jul 7, 2017 17:17:00 GMT -5
When I was younger I kept some of my favorite Hasbro packaging. Did the same with some of the Mattel Legends line just because those looked so great (I actually forgot I did this until I found an old bag in my parents attic the other day). I think there's some novelty to some older packaging, especially ones that show other figures in the line on the back of the card. But I throw any modern packaging in the trash ... looks fine MOC of course but doesn't do anything for me by itself.
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Post by dollarbill04 on Jul 7, 2017 17:37:13 GMT -5
I keep the boxes. I never intended to, I just kinda did. I got 4 stacks of empty boxes in my bedroom. The two back rows touch the ceiling. I think that might've been a reason I continued keeping them. I'll move them some day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 18:55:38 GMT -5
I am extremely new to collecting WWE figures so back in March I had a small collection of 82 figures and even at that I had no space in my room so I was like whatever I'm gonna play with them and opened them. I just threw the boxes away I tried not to think about so the regret feeling wouldn't bother me lol
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Post by shabs89 on Jul 7, 2017 20:19:47 GMT -5
As stated earlier in this thread, I usually keep the back card and dispose of the rest of the packaging. But I just recieved my rsc exclusive storm collectibles Hollywood hogan and I am debating on whether I should just keep the full empty box (I display my figs loose) as it's a one-off figure that seperates it from the rest of my mattel collection. Plus it's badass
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Post by ARUN on Jul 7, 2017 21:37:31 GMT -5
^^^ some great responses guys. Thanks! I'm kind of kicking myself now. As I mentioned I threw out about 200 boxes a few weeks ago! Kind of wish I didn't. I could have at least displayed the backings some how.
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Post by rkmo: Just a Fact of Life on Jul 7, 2017 22:00:43 GMT -5
Up until a few months ago, I had kept the boxes of every fig I owned, dating back to my Jakks days. From where I had to store them for a period of time, they had gotten dusty and dirty. Many were in bad shape from opening them anyway, so I finally tossed them. Don't regret it.
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Post by RuthlessFigs on Jul 7, 2017 22:07:44 GMT -5
I keep Elite boxes unless they're already heavily damaged.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 22:25:31 GMT -5
For a while I kept the backing cards of Legends and Elites but I ran out of space, especially since I collect Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series too.
Sadly I had no choice but to recycle it all.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 22:37:43 GMT -5
Throw it in the garbage. Only empty box I kept was the Booty-o's box. I have a MOC collection as well so that fills the void of not having a card to stare at
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Jul 7, 2017 23:10:17 GMT -5
I collect mainly on card, but any elites I do open, I keep the boxes, in case I want to put them back in. Any basics, I keep the card. People are talking about throwing their packaging away... well, I wish I could've got someone's unwanted HOF Hogan and JR BAF, Punk boxes, to replace the ruined ones I received, 'cos some imbecile sent them in a bag. I ended up having to open the Hogan, because the box was in such bad shape.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jul 8, 2017 1:04:58 GMT -5
Throw that crapout.
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Post by Browser Brody on Jul 8, 2017 4:56:48 GMT -5
Right in the dumpster it goes.
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Post by bdzman26 on Jul 8, 2017 5:36:58 GMT -5
Recycle? I'm an old school badass. I throw them away with the regular trash. I know I'm a crazy rebel. Definite heel move.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2017 7:06:14 GMT -5
Stop Yelling at me i throw them in the trash, alright! I just want to play with my action figures 😭
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Post by dixol on Jul 8, 2017 7:45:18 GMT -5
I eat them. They're high in fiber.
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Post by Stuart? on Jul 8, 2017 8:04:43 GMT -5
I kept all my packaging in storage in the attic up until around Series 40. Since then, I haven't bothered. Been recycling them since.
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