byrnside
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Post by byrnside on Sept 30, 2012 19:55:21 GMT -5
I'm rediscovering figure collecting after listening to some of the "Art of Wrestling" podcasts and hearing Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins' collecting stories. I have tons of the old Hasbros and original Jakks Bone Crunching figures in my dad's basement. Today I spent half of my day driving around looking for some of my favorites, ie- C.M. Punk, Triple H, Undertaker, Daniel Bryan, etc. Picked up the C.M. Punk and Triple H Battle Pack at a Wal-Mart and am considering going back to get the Ryder/Ziggler pack. After reading a lot of these posts today, I'm considering ordering some of the legends, too.
Quick question, is it worth leaving these in the package? Or should I open them. I'm having a really tough time leaving them in.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2012 19:56:28 GMT -5
Free them from their plastic prison!
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WWEKidCollector
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Post by WWEKidCollector on Sept 30, 2012 20:04:26 GMT -5
Kill the urge! Open them!
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 30, 2012 20:05:19 GMT -5
Open them
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2012 20:47:27 GMT -5
Open
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NameRedacted™
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Post by NameRedacted™ on Sept 30, 2012 20:48:30 GMT -5
I am having the same urge to open them. Due to not having enough room, I think I am just going to keep them in their "plastic prison". lol
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Post by thehardys4life on Sept 30, 2012 20:58:52 GMT -5
Open them. They take up to much space If there not.
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Sept 30, 2012 21:07:23 GMT -5
If there's one thing I've learned from collecting wrestling figures over the past 10 or so years, it's that with the mass production of figures these days, their price skyrockets and then plummets. So, unless you're planning on "striking while the iron is hot" on selling them, they're really not worth keeping MOC. Plus, I think they look better posed on a shelf than stuck in plastic, but that's just personal preference.
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byrnside
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Post by byrnside on Sept 30, 2012 21:10:02 GMT -5
If there's one thing I've learned from collecting wrestling figures over the past 10 or so years, it's that with the mass production of figures these days, their price skyrockets and then plummets. So, unless you're planning on "striking while the iron is hot" on selling them, they're really not worth keeping MOC. Plus, I think they look better posed on a shelf than stuck in plastic, but that's just personal preference. I actually agree with that. Several years ago I bought a few Jakks, opened them, and had them displayed in my room. After thinking about it, I guess I will open them. Realistically I probably wouldn't sell them anyway. After all, I never sold any of my old Hasbros or Jakks.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2012 21:11:37 GMT -5
And if you are into legends, be sure to check big lots, Marshall's and Tuesday Moring. Not many legends figures still around, but those would be your best bets.
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Post by Joejitsu22 on Sept 30, 2012 21:15:25 GMT -5
Free them from their plastic prison! THIS! and welcome!
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byrnside
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Post by byrnside on Sept 30, 2012 21:17:26 GMT -5
And if you are into legends, be sure to check big lots, Marshall's and Tuesday Moring. Not many legends figures still around, but those would be your best bets. Yeah, I've seen some posts about Big Lots, especially. There's one near my school that I might have to check out on the way tomorrow.
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Post by Cyan on Oct 1, 2012 9:26:57 GMT -5
Open them and enjoy them. As others have said, unless you plan to sell them, open them up and display them. It also allows you to switch belts on people as it happens in real life, and set them up in poses with classic feuds, teams, etc . . .
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Post by savagepoffo on Oct 1, 2012 11:32:55 GMT -5
I keep a healthy mix of MOC & loose.........I say have your cake & eat it too!
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byrnside
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Post by byrnside on Oct 1, 2012 13:33:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice, guys. I opened them after all. Also went back and picked up the Ryder/Ziggler Battle Pack today. I'm struggling to find a Daniel Bryan BO12.
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Post by whoopass316 on Oct 1, 2012 14:33:44 GMT -5
Keep them moc unless ur planning on playing with them lol,i think they look great moc and if u do decide to sell them at any point who knows what they will be worth in ten yrs especially the legends series
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Oct 1, 2012 14:41:38 GMT -5
I'm struggling to find a Daniel Bryan BO12. I don't think those are in any stores yet?
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Post by repo1 on Oct 1, 2012 16:12:10 GMT -5
keep moc
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byrnside
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Post by byrnside on Oct 1, 2012 19:09:25 GMT -5
I'm struggling to find a Daniel Bryan BO12. I don't think those are in any stores yet? Well that might explain a lot, then.
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Post by poindizzle on Oct 1, 2012 20:27:24 GMT -5
Welcome to the boards! I find that I'm a much happier man when I open my toys, I never had the patience to not.
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