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The Urge to Open is Strong
- Stirny
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The Urge to Open is Strong
I am falling in love with Funko. The majority of my collection is Pops! which I open all of them and display them that way, though I do keep the boxes. I also am building my Legacy collection and leave them in the box but don't have a problem with it.
My Hikari collection though is a different story. They look great in the box and I don't see myself ever trying to sell or trade them but the urge to crack them open and hold the actual piece in my hand is hard to keep under control.
I've thought about displaying the ones with over 1000 made out of the box and the ones under in the box but I don't know. Anyone else battle with this first world dilemma?
My Hikari collection though is a different story. They look great in the box and I don't see myself ever trying to sell or trade them but the urge to crack them open and hold the actual piece in my hand is hard to keep under control.
I've thought about displaying the ones with over 1000 made out of the box and the ones under in the box but I don't know. Anyone else battle with this first world dilemma?
- ShoMeNodder
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
I only open the boxed hikari from the bottom, slip my hand under the nameplate to loosen it and turn it around so the name and # are visible, then close it back up.
My name is Carol, also respond to "Sho"
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- Stirny
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Any tips on getting the tape off the bottom without hurting the box? I don't know why I care so much more about the boxes on these than I do the Pops!
- ShoMeNodder
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
I just told you...i slip my hand under the nameplate to loosen the tape.
My name is Carol, also respond to "Sho"
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- Stirny
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
ShoMeNodder wrote:I just told you...i slip my hand under the nameplate to loosen the tape.
Oh gotcha, didn't realize you were talking about getting past the tape.
- ShoMeNodder
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Yes, i loosen the tape, remove the nameplate, flip it over, put the tape on the other side and put it back in the box.
My name is Carol, also respond to "Sho"
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- dakook
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- swind15
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Only 3/8 of my Hikari are out of the box, because I quickly ran out of room. If I had endless space they would all be opened now. They look really good out of the box.
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- ShoMeNodder
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
I ran out of space too and had to stack them from the floor up so they have to stay in the box...the mindstyle ones in the bags come out of the bag tho.
My name is Carol, also respond to "Sho"
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- dakook
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
ShoMeNodder wrote:mindstyle ones in the bags come out of the bag tho.
I was fine opening reg hikaris, but was really on the fence with the bagged one.
Baxter
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
ShoMeNodder wrote:I ran out of space too and had to stack them from the floor up so they have to stay in the box...the mindstyle ones in the bags come out of the bag tho.
You have floor space?! Lucky you!
My toy collecting hobby is running me out of house and home, but it hurts so good.
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- xmaldigolax
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Open them! Open them! Mine are starting to cover my work desk
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- AddictToPOPpinVinyl
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
dakook wrote:ShoMeNodder wrote:mindstyle ones in the bags come out of the bag tho.
I was fine opening reg hikaris, but was really on the fence with the bagged one.
Open the bagged ones. It is simply a ziploc bag with a thin piece of cardboard stabled to it. You can easily put it back in the back exactly into the bag the way it was.
Mike
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
AddictToPOPpinVinyl wrote:dakook wrote:ShoMeNodder wrote:mindstyle ones in the bags come out of the bag tho.
I was fine opening reg hikaris, but was really on the fence with the bagged one.
Open the bagged ones. It is simply a ziploc bag with a thin piece of cardboard stabled to it. You can easily put it back in the back exactly into the bag the way it was.
Thanks. I opened it. I thought once it was open, the bag was ruined
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Nope. Just remove staples first and foremost. Then the rest is easy.
Glad I cold help. Enjoy!
Glad I cold help. Enjoy!
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
I just slit the tape on the bottom of my Rainbow Stay Puft and removed him from his box to display. Now what the freck do I do with the huge box???????
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Alleycat wrote:I just slit the tape on the bottom of my Rainbow Stay Puft and removed him from his box to display. Now what the freck do I do with the huge box???????
I can think of many things to do with a box.... but I don't think that's your thing at all.
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
This is one of the few itemsI'm keeping boxed up. I would want to display them in a glass case if I take them out.
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- funkystark
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
I love them in the box, that mirror finish inside the box really sets them off!
- Scotty
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
I've taken all my Hikari out of the boxes; I just love the unobstructed view of my Funko, top to bottom. The circular seals on the outside of the box are pretty easy to remove without leaving any residue--just work slowly.
Sadly, all my Astro Boys have an issue being able to stand; they tend to fall backward (I used washers under the heels to balance them)
Sadly, all my Astro Boys have an issue being able to stand; they tend to fall backward (I used washers under the heels to balance them)
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- sclarke03
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
It would be nice if Funko would not tape the numbering cards upside down... then I wouldn't have to feel like I was mangling everything while I try to find out which one I got.
I normally don't open anything, but I couldn't resist checking the cards... 2 of them ended up being artist proofs.
I normally don't open anything, but I couldn't resist checking the cards... 2 of them ended up being artist proofs.
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- ShoMeNodder
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Totally agree with you Steve !
My name is Carol, also respond to "Sho"
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- swind15
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Maybe Funko should think about a sleeve type system in the bottom of the box where the card can be slid in and out.
Pop!: Lost count
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Pop Pez: 31
Hikari: 21
Vynl: 22
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Reaction: 2
Fabrications: 1
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- ShoMeNodder
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Re: The Urge to Open is Strong
Maybe they should just flip them over when they install them.
My name is Carol, also respond to "Sho"
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