when you buy action figures do you open them or not?

When you buy action figures do you open them or not? I think im gonna start buying action figures just to collect. Not sure if I should just leave them unopened or take them out. I think im gonna just open them and display them. Keep them in a plastic bag so they dont get dirty. Might buy a display case too.

I haven't bought an action figure since I was 12.

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I dont buy action figures :/

if i'm gonna spend money on something you better believe i'm going to use it, this includes action figures

I don't buy action figures, I am not 12 years old.

I haven't bought an action figure since I was a kid. But I guess I will go with open it. No sense in keeping them in box if you can't play with them. But that's kid in me speaking :P Collector's don't frown on me

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sammyjenkis898

A load of toys that guy had :lol:

What's the point of buying an action figure if you're not going to play with it?harashawn

[QUOTE="harashawn"]What's the point of buying an action figure if you're not going to play with it?slipknot0129

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

[QUOTE="harashawn"]What's the point of buying an action figure if you're not going to play with it?harashawn

Buying action figures is not limited to young people (for those stating that you must be young to buy them trying to look mature). ForsakenWicked

Funny, I don't recall anyone saying that.

I haven't bought an action figure since I was 12.

worlock77

uuuh im not in the 5th grade anymore so i wouldn't be buying them in the first pacemems_1224

How am I supposed to play with them if I don't open the box?

Do what the hardcore Japanese otaku do. Buy 3.

One for playing with/displaying, one for value, and one as backup.

I don't buy Action Figures anymore

Action figures are not just for kids, that's like saying videogames are just for kids. Could a child afford these?

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900093&ref=search&&900093

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995

Check out the prices on that site. Crazy....

But if you can't unwrap them you can't play with them in the bath and if you can't play with them in the bath you can't send them on an adventure to the secret cave.

Which, lets face it is the main reason for action figures in the first place.

[QUOTE="mems_1224"]uuuh im not in the 5th grade anymore so i wouldn't be buying them in the first pacegamertylers

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

[QUOTE="harashawn"]What's the point of buying an action figure if you're not going to play with it?harashawn

Collecting is for me only stupid way to spend money. But when I was younger i used to play with them so of course i opened it.

I've never bought an action figure... :|

I don't buy toys. But if I did (and I see nothing wrong with adults buying them if they are collestors), I would not open them.

I do have a GoBot from 1985 that is still in it's packaging. For those too young to know what a GoBot is, here.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=gobot&_sacat=See-All-Categories

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sammyjenkis898

Lmao! This was the first thing I thought of when I saw this thread.

Action figures are not just for kids, that's like saying videogames are just for kids. Could a child afford these?

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900093&ref=search&&900093

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995

Check out the prices on that site. Crazy....

Rekunta

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Action figures are not just for kids, that's like saying videogames are just for kids. Could a child afford these?

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900093&ref=search&&900093

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995

Check out the prices on that site. Crazy....

lasseeb

Sure. But one glance at the prices and features many of these figures have make it clear they're intended for an adult audience. Action figures like this are not meant to be played with, they're for display. Not always for kids.

[QUOTE="lasseeb"][QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Action figures are not just for kids, that's like saying videogames are just for kids. Could a child afford these?

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900093&ref=search&&900093

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995

Check out the prices on that site. Crazy....

Rekunta

Sure. But one glance at the prices and features many of these figures have make it clear they're intended for an adult audience. Action figures like this are not meant to be played with, they're for display. Not always for kids.

Yup:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fate-Unlimited-Codes-Saber-Lily-figure-Distant-Avalon-/320708984254?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aabbebdbe

Definitely not for kids =P

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

[QUOTE="lasseeb"] No, but a mother can...xionvalkyrie

Sure. But one glance at the prices and features many of these figures have make it clear they're intended for an adult audience. Action figures like this are not meant to be played with, they're for display. Not always for kids.

Yup:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fate-Unlimited-Codes-Saber-Lily-figure-Distant-Avalon-/320708984254?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aabbebdbe

Definitely not for kids =P

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not, but by your avatar I'm going to assume no....

Buying action figurines past the age of 13 is a depressing thought. There are probably artistic masterworks that sell for less than some crappy figurine made in a factory in China by people working on minimum wage. I mean who really cares if it's rare? So are STD's, doesn't mean you should try and collect them.

I mean who really cares if it's rare? So are STD's, doesn't mean you should try and collect them.

WasntAvailable

Wha? Bu...bu...but that's been my hobby for ten years now.

NRFB man, NRFB.

Action figures are not just for kids, that's like saying videogames are just for kids. Could a child afford these?

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900093&ref=search&&900093

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995

Check out the prices on that site. Crazy....

Rekunta

Or this. (the last "action figure" I bought) There is a very big adult market for these things. And I do open them because they hardly lose any value at all after they're opened (unless you break something) and a lot of people prefer to buy them that way because they can confirm with the seller that there are no defects or anything.

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Action figures are not just for kids, that's like saying videogames are just for kids. Could a child afford these?

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900093&ref=search&&900093

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995

Check out the prices on that site. Crazy....

Commander-Gree

Or this. (the last "action figure" I bought) There is a very big adult market for these things. And I do open them because they hardly lose any value at all after they're opened (unless you break something) and a lot of people prefer to buy them that way because they can confirm with the seller that there are no defects or anything.

Good to see someone else realize action figures are not just for kids. There's a HUGE market out there for adults. It's great to be able to have a piece from a work of fiction or such that will give you even more enjoyment out of the source material. I really don't see it as any different than buying replica swords or props from the movies.

I have several action figures on the walls in my room. I might open some of them for a shelf collection, or open future ones.

[QUOTE="Commander-Gree"]

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Action figures are not just for kids, that's like saying videogames are just for kids. Could a child afford these?

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900093&ref=search&&900093

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995

Check out the prices on that site. Crazy....

Rekunta

Or this. (the last "action figure" I bought) There is a very big adult market for these things. And I do open them because they hardly lose any value at all after they're opened (unless you break something) and a lot of people prefer to buy them that way because they can confirm with the seller that there are no defects or anything.

Good to see someone else realize action figures are not just for kids. There's a HUGE market out there for adults. It's great to be able to have a piece from a work of fiction or such that will give you even more enjoyment out of the source material. I really don't see it as any different than buying replica swords or props from the movies.

Exactly. I see these figures just as 3D representations of their character. You don't play with them or anything, but you can put it up on the shelf and enjoy it like you would a poster of that character. I forgot to check your second link in your first post, but I have that Ezio figure. Really great piece.

I haven't bought an action figure since I was 12.

worlock77

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

[QUOTE="Commander-Gree"]

Or this. (the last "action figure" I bought) There is a very big adult market for these things. And I do open them because they hardly lose any value at all after they're opened (unless you break something) and a lot of people prefer to buy them that way because they can confirm with the seller that there are no defects or anything.

Commander-Gree

Good to see someone else realize action figures are not just for kids. There's a HUGE market out there for adults. It's great to be able to have a piece from a work of fiction or such that will give you even more enjoyment out of the source material. I really don't see it as any different than buying replica swords or props from the movies.

Exactly. I see these figures just as 3D representations of their character. You don't play with them or anything, but you can put it up on the shelf and enjoy it like you would a poster of that character. I forgot to check your second link in your first post, but I have that Ezio figure. Really great piece.

Want to sell it? :) I'm on the waiting list.

[QUOTE="Commander-Gree"]

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Good to see someone else realize action figures are not just for kids. There's a HUGE market out there for adults. It's great to be able to have a piece from a work of fiction or such that will give you even more enjoyment out of the source material. I really don't see it as any different than buying replica swords or props from the movies.

Rekunta

Exactly. I see these figures just as 3D representations of their character. You don't play with them or anything, but you can put it up on the shelf and enjoy it like you would a poster of that character. I forgot to check your second link in your first post, but I have that Ezio figure. Really great piece.

Want to sell it? :) I'm on the waiting list.

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

[QUOTE="Commander-Gree"]

Exactly. I see these figures just as 3D representations of their character. You don't play with them or anything, but you can put it up on the shelf and enjoy it like you would a poster of that character. I forgot to check your second link in your first post, but I have that Ezio figure. Really great piece.

Commander-Gree

Want to sell it? :) I'm on the waiting list.

One question about that piece: are the throwing daggers/swords actually made of metal or are they plastic?

[QUOTE="WasntAvailable"]I mean who really cares if it's rare? So are STD's, doesn't mean you should try and collect them.

worlock77

Wha? Bu...bu...but that's been my hobby for ten years now.

Collecting STD's? To be honest, there are worse hobby's.

Good to see someone else realize action figures are not just for kids.Rekunta

Who said they were?