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03-29-2012, 12:44 AM | #1 |
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So I have been collecting ARAH Joes for awhile now and have always preferred loose complete figures (can change rusty screws, replace o-rings, play with the figures, etc.)
That being said, I have always passed on carded figures, unless I could find them at super cheap prices to resell them. However, I just did something today that I haven't done in almost 25 years. I opened a carded figure. I had found a couple of Star Brigade figures at a shop near my home for about 5 bucks apiece. I couldn't resist picking them up even though I knew I wouldn't be able to resell them for much. Once I got them home, I couldn't decide what to do with them, so I figured what the hell, and opened 'em up. To be honest, it was kinda weird. I found my self feeling a little guilty, like there are only so many of these MOC toys left, and now there are even fewer. And these were just Star Brigade figures. I don't know if I could even stand to open anything pre-1990. At the same time though, it was pretty sweet. Lots of childhood memories of opening and playing with toys after birthdays and Christmases and shopping trips to toy stores with grandparents. Plus firing a vintage spring toy for the first time and seeing how far the missiles actually shoot is great fun. Just curious as to whether any other "openers" out there have mixed emotions about opening vintage toys, GI Joe or otherwise. I'd be interested in others' experiences with this. |
03-29-2012, 12:58 AM | #2 |
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I once opened a MIB Big Jim spy figure. I know what you mean. Its a really weird mixture of guilty and joy.
But hey, if you enjoyed it man....it cant be a bad thing.
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03-29-2012, 01:00 AM | #3 |
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We should all post videos of us opening something old. That would be actually really cool.
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03-29-2012, 01:21 AM | #4 |
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The other night my friend surprised me. You see a few months ago I had given him a Han Solo Hoth Gear Vintage collection. Now recently he decided to open the figure package and check out the figure. He was floored. You see, unlike me, he has not had an action figure for a long time. He was amazed at the amount of detail and movement the figure had, going on and on about how this figure back then didn't have as much going for it.
I was actually amazed. It has been a while since I have truly felt that way about pretty much anything. I guess since I have been collecting so long that I haven't really realized this is something I remember when I first started collecting. The amazing feeling of something very new and exciting. I say opening those figures was a smart move on your part. Enjoy them as they are. This is what they were intended for. They are after all, toys. |
03-29-2012, 01:36 AM | #5 |
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I'd also be curious to hear from anyone that buys carded toys specifically to open them. As well as if anyone has ever had regrets about opening their carded figures (outside of financial ramifications).
It's strange, the longer I collect, the more I find myself interested in the psychological aspects of collecting. Not to get off topic, but does anyone know of any good books written about the psychology of collecting? |
03-29-2012, 01:47 AM | #6 |
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I can't buy vintage carded toys because I HAVE* to open everything and can't handle the guilt.
(* okay I don't HAVE to, but I can't not open them) |
03-29-2012, 03:06 AM | #7 |
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So I have been collecting ARAH Joes for awhile now and have always preferred loose complete figures (can change rusty screws, replace o-rings, play with the figures, etc.)
That being said, I have always passed on carded figures, unless I could find them at super cheap prices to resell them. However, I just did something today that I haven't done in almost 25 years. I opened a carded figure. I had found a couple of Star Brigade figures at a shop near my home for about 5 bucks apiece. I couldn't resist picking them up even though I knew I wouldn't be able to resell them for much. Once I got them home, I couldn't decide what to do with them, so I figured what the hell, and opened 'em up. To be honest, it was kinda weird. I found my self feeling a little guilty, like there are only so many of these MOC toys left, and now there are even fewer. And these were just Star Brigade figures. I don't know if I could even stand to open anything pre-1990. At the same time though, it was pretty sweet. Lots of childhood memories of opening and playing with toys after birthdays and Christmases and shopping trips to toy stores with grandparents. Plus firing a vintage spring toy for the first time and seeing how far the missiles actually shoot is great fun. Just curious as to whether any other "openers" out there have mixed emotions about opening vintage toys, GI Joe or otherwise. I'd be interested in others' experiences with this.
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03-29-2012, 03:29 AM | #8 |
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I know what you mean
I felt that way when I opened a talking battle commander overkill...it felt good though (VERY nostalgic)
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03-29-2012, 08:36 AM | #9 |
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I don't typically spend the extra dollars for MOC figures, but have made exceptions. Not too long ago I picked up a DEF Bullet Proof, Cutter, and Shockwave figure all MOC. I got all three of them for less than 20.00, which seemed reasonably cheap.
I immediately opened them up and turned them into custom fodder, all three were repainted.
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03-29-2012, 08:55 AM | #10 |
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I opened a couple harder to find 1994 Star Brigade figures not too long ago. Roadblock and SPace Shot are a couple of them. I needed them MLC and found them cheeper MOC. Its always fun to open old toys.
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