Pop! in and out of box = different experiences

Postby **popmad2016** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:56 am

Tonight I finally set free 2 more of my Pop!s from their cardboard prisons...The Ghostbusters Stay Puft and The Flash's Gorilla Grodd.

Firstly, I just want to say that I had previously been keen to SELL my Stay Puft when it was boxed up. I even attempted to sell it on ebay a FEW times! Now that he's out of the box I can see this thing in a whole new light! This guy is just so adorable and likable...makes me feel guilty for feeling otherwise prior to his outta box freedom...

Just goes to show how different a Pop! can look / present itself in the box and out of the box! Packaging discarded I can now really appreciate this Pop! for what it is. The sculpt is very cool!

Gorilla Grodd was a little different, in the sense that he looked good both mib and now loose, but I've enjoyed holding him and feeling the weight of this one (he's pretty solid and well made).

Even though he was stickered, I had no problems getting him out and chucking the box...I'm not a Flash fan...have no idea if it's good, just don't watch it (not really my thing although I will say Legends of Tomorrow ain't bad)...

Anyway, just wondering what you're thoughts are on this topic fellow Funatics?

Have you had a similar experience?

Do you feel that some Pop!s are pieces of beauty BECAUSE of their packaging?

Or do you feel that some Pop!s only truly shine when given a chance to just be vinyl art on their own?

Postby **Squird** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:32 am

Most pops should be taken out their boxes and enjoyed in the round. Especially the new action pose figures. They're certainly not pieces of beauty because of the box, if so, just collect boxes. They do make Pops easier to display and stack, but boxes keep you from appreciating approximately half of the details. If you're careful, you can open the boxes and store them away, safely mint, should you decide to go back to in-box.

Ultimately it's a matter of personal preference, but I think OOB is better.

Postby **jenikinz** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:24 pm

Personally, I don't keep any of them in the box. However; there are a few that were better in box because it hid their flaws. My fruit bruit from the 2 pack is one in particular as the head isn't glued right and has gaps on both sides. A few others have shoddy paint jobs, that in the box I never would have noticed. But in the long run, they must all be free!!! I have so far saved the boxes, and use some as risers, but I am going to start throwing the boxes out soon, as I live in a small apartment and really don't have room for all these boxes that are piled up.

Postby **HouseNoettestad** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:05 pm

Oob for sure for my unless the pop is worth more than $50.00. Then it gets a protector.

I want to appreciate the sculpts and the paints. In the box it's too hard to see the details.

Postby **Fawny** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:14 pm

Y'all know I'm an OOB collector. I think they definitely look better out of the box. A lot of the newer Pops look so good all the way around and you truly can't appreciate that until it's out. Plus, I never have to worry about box condition when I order online. I just have to worry about the condition of the Pop itself. lol

Postby **OMGiTsCayla** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:17 pm

This has actually happened with me once.. I was trying to fulfill my series of the new alice pops and the hot topic exclusive patina iracebeth was on my list.. I waited last minute to get her because she didnt seem to jump out at me.. Even saw that she was going on clearance.. Finally the boyfriend fulfilled my want.. And to my surprise part of her dress was translucent.. It blew me away how cool it looked.. Made me feel incredibly built i didnt really think she was all that cool before... I will never make this mistake again! [-X

Postby **brooklyn_geek** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 3:18 pm

I still keep half of my personal stuff in box, but it's always liberating to take em out...they're nicer to look at and I actually enjoy them more. I hate the walls of boxes look now and since they're so detailed now it's a no brainer for me. If I'm worried about value etc I get 2...

Postby **JohnnyPOP** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:00 pm

I definitely prefer OOB. All of mine are out of the box and living their lives on my shelves lol

but for awhile I had to go in box because we were planning to do some remodel work in my room and I needed to be able to move them. I didn't mind the boxed look but I had too many to ever see all of them at once and it would be my luck that if I stacked them floor to ceiling, they'd all tumble down at some point.

Plus I'm not a fan personally of the wall of boxes. My whole thing has been if someone loves their display, who am I to judge it?

Postby **ShockWaveZ55** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:31 pm

I do both in and out and keep all boxes. You NEED to take them out to appreciate the details. Also you watch legends but not Flash??? Duuuude Flash is the best of the Flarrowverse shows! I recommend it.

Postby **post31** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 6:05 pm

Some of mine still live in their original home but they come out and play all the time while other are out and on display behind a glass case. Though honestly I believe even if you are a inbox collector you have to take it out the box at least once to really appreciate it.

Postby **RoboFist** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 6:06 pm

HouseNoettestad wrote:Oob for sure for my unless the pop is worth more than $50.00. Then it gets a protector.

I want to appreciate the sculpts and the paints. In the box it's too hard to see the details.

This is exactly how I collect, as well, right down to the pop protectors haha. I love setting up scenes with mine, and scenes look infinitely more cool when the characters aren't locked up in boxes.

Postby **Azxc34** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 6:22 pm

I have all my glowers out of box, they look so much better. The ones that are in box are either a bit pricey or because I have no shelf space for them.

Postby **Strending625** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:38 pm

All of mine are OOB except for the massive amount of pops and Dorbz I haven't freed yet and my signed pops. I was going through my Pop room the other day because I have a bunch still in store bags and wondered when I bought a couple. I have a problem lol

Postby **KMFH11** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 9:52 pm

Although most, not all, but most of my pops are displayed in the box all of them have been opened. Sometimes I even open them in the car on my way home lol

So much better out of the box!

Postby **EctoSpider** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:05 pm

One that surprised me when I took it oob was the Colossal Titan. That thing looks so amazing. Since Funko has improved so much in their sculpting I have to take them out to appreciate it completely.

Postby **HappinessGuano** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:08 am

As an artist, I really like the full Pop! and package combo. I think the box art is very clean and nice and makes the Pop! complete. I can enjoy the figure and still keep it in its box, and seeing that finalized concept just an inch away from the figure itself is a really nice touch.
Plus, again, the boxes make things so much easier to stack and store.

Postby **Jezter** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:51 am

I don't judge people for what they do with their collections, that wouldn't be a very nice person, but I can't see keeping an item like a pop in box, it just makes no sense to me. I collect Pops etc for the item, not the box, or the box art. The only time I keep them in their boxes is when I am officially out of room and have no place to put the new ones, which hasn't happened yet since I bought more shelves in April. I'm sure once Christmas hits I'll be out of room, so it's just the way it is.
I do keep all of the boxes right now as I plan to move in the future and want to keep them safe, but everything I own is OOB.

The only bummer about OOB is sometimes the pops don't stand well, or in the case of Marvel the heads are crooked and hard to fix. It's annoying, but I just tend to lean them against something else, or lay them down for now, someday I'll fix the crazy ones, but they are still OOB. Can't really appreciate the details if they are in box.

Postby **jenikinz** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:08 pm

Jezter wrote:
The only bummer about OOB is sometimes the pops don't stand well, or in the case of Marvel the heads are crooked and hard to fix. It's annoying, but I just tend to lean them against something else, or lay them down for now, someday I'll fix the crazy ones, but they are still OOB. Can't really appreciate the details if they are in box.

Yes this is the only other pitfall of OOB collecting...I have several that have to lean on something or lay down...you would think with them having big heads they wouldn't make them so top heavy either. I know there is a way to fix them, and maybe one day I will get the instructions and do it.

Postby **Mister Piggy Wiggy** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:19 pm

Currently, my Pops are in their cases. But I've been considering taking them out for space reasons. On the other hand, I have no desire to sell my Pops, though. Choices.

Postby **MyLittleFunkos** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:31 pm

Squird wrote:Most pops should be taken out their boxes and enjoyed in the round. Especially the new action pose figures. They're certainly not pieces of beauty because of the box, if so, just collect boxes. They do make Pops easier to display and stack, but boxes keep you from appreciating approximately half of the details. If you're careful, you can open the boxes and store them away, safely mint, should you decide to go back to in-box.

Ultimately it's a matter of personal preference, but I think OOB is better.

This^^^

I used to do the whole box thing but eventually I realized that I can display them just as nicely out of box. I don't judge people either way, it's all about personal preference.

Postby **Littlemissplush** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:39 pm

I love my pops - a lot. But they all remain in their little cardboard prisons - I love the packaging and the figure. I do love taking them out of their boxes to actually get a look at them all around and appreciate the detail, but overall I don't see the need. I like the way they look and I don't feel like having a wall of loose figures to glance at on a daily basis would make me appreciate my pops any more than I already do.

Postby **Rex Mason** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:44 pm

I've taken mine out and tossed the packaging ever since the very first wave where the figures didn't even come in a box, but clamshell packaging. They look awesome all lined up and free.

Question for the OP, though, why buy Grodd if you're not a fan of Flash? Did you just like the figure itself?

Postby **doao** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:00 pm

I love both actually. I will say that some Pops look 5 times better out of the box like the action posed Pops and certain detailed ones, like Taskmaster.

With my personal display, I like the mixture of both in box and oob.

Postby **jenikinz** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:11 pm

Rex Mason wrote:I've taken mine out and tossed the packaging ever since the very first wave where the figures didn't even come in a box, but clamshell packaging. They look awesome all lined up and free.

Question for the OP, though, why buy Grodd if you're not a fan of Flash? Did you just like the figure itself?

I'm not the OP, but maybe they are like me where I have plenty of POP!s that I don't care for the show/game/movie etc., and in some cases know nothing about the character or franchise they are from. I buy what appeals to me. If the POP is cool looking, or cute yadda yadda, I will buy it.

Postby **shogunjlips** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:13 pm

collect what you love

anyone said that yet?

Postby **Rex Mason** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:39 pm

jenikinz wrote:
Rex Mason wrote:I've taken mine out and tossed the packaging ever since the very first wave where the figures didn't even come in a box, but clamshell packaging. They look awesome all lined up and free.

Question for the OP, though, why buy Grodd if you're not a fan of Flash? Did you just like the figure itself?

I'm not the OP, but maybe they are like me where I have plenty of POP!s that I don't care for the show/game/movie etc., and in some cases know nothing about the character or franchise they are from. I buy what appeals to me. If the POP is cool looking, or cute yadda yadda, I will buy it.

That's interesting. I'll always wonder about that sort of collector. I only buy when I really love the subject matter (so that usually means it's Batman-related). There's so much of what I love out there for sale, I don't even have the budget for other franchises I really like, let alone those I don't know much about.

Is there a part of this style of collecting that's has resale in mind? Not judging, just curious about this mindset...

Postby **emk194** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 4:04 pm

I prefer OOB, but I'm forced to keep all of mine in-box because it's such a hassle to keep dusting them every week. And I'm the kind of person who doesn't like dust, so it'll bug me if I see any. I actually used to display mine OOB, but then realized that I liked the box art too much to just toss aside. Ultimately, made the decision to stick to in-box as it was less trouble to maintain. I do have a few Pops that I keep out of their boxes because I love them so much.

I do believe Pops are meant to be removed from their boxes - they look amazing. Especially the action pose ones!

Postby **Squird** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 4:28 pm

Rex Mason wrote:
jenikinz wrote:
Rex Mason wrote:I've taken mine out and tossed the packaging ever since the very first wave where the figures didn't even come in a box, but clamshell packaging. They look awesome all lined up and free.

Question for the OP, though, why buy Grodd if you're not a fan of Flash? Did you just like the figure itself?

I'm not the OP, but maybe they are like me where I have plenty of POP!s that I don't care for the show/game/movie etc., and in some cases know nothing about the character or franchise they are from. I buy what appeals to me. If the POP is cool looking, or cute yadda yadda, I will buy it.

That's interesting. I'll always wonder about that sort of collector. I only buy when I really love the subject matter (so that usually means it's Batman-related). There's so much of what I love out there for sale, I don't even have the budget for other franchises I really like, let alone those I don't know much about.

Is there a part of this style of collecting that's has resale in mind? Not judging, just curious about this mindset...

I'm of this mindset where certain things appeal to me that wouldn't make sense to others. I call it 'collecting what I like'.

I love Star Trek and Spiderman, but don't care much for Star Trek or Spidey Pops (except for Jumping Spidey). I like their Dorbz counterparts, however, so I have those. I'm not a DC fan, but I really like how Jay Garrick Flash turned out. I'm not a Call of Duty fan, but I love that Monkey Bomb. It's a piece by piece thing for me and there is no rhyme or reason to it. That's why I have Bizarro next to Jeff Lebowski and Willy Wonka.

I don't collect for resale, and I don't think anyone should, it's a sucker's game.

Postby **Codes** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:46 am

I feel some pops should stay in box, like my pops that are worth over $50, but my entire 20+ pop marvel collection is out of box.

Postby **jenikinz** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:56 am

Rex Mason wrote:
jenikinz wrote:
Rex Mason wrote:I've taken mine out and tossed the packaging ever since the very first wave where the figures didn't even come in a box, but clamshell packaging. They look awesome all lined up and free.

Question for the OP, though, why buy Grodd if you're not a fan of Flash? Did you just like the figure itself?

I'm not the OP, but maybe they are like me where I have plenty of POP!s that I don't care for the show/game/movie etc., and in some cases know nothing about the character or franchise they are from. I buy what appeals to me. If the POP is cool looking, or cute yadda yadda, I will buy it.

That's interesting. I'll always wonder about that sort of collector. I only buy when I really love the subject matter (so that usually means it's Batman-related). There's so much of what I love out there for sale, I don't even have the budget for other franchises I really like, let alone those I don't know much about.

Is there a part of this style of collecting that's has resale in mind? Not judging, just curious about this mindset...

I have no resale in mind. I go into it thinking I will lose every penny, I just buy what appeals to me personally

Postby **jenikinz** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:58 am

Squird wrote:
Rex Mason wrote:
jenikinz wrote:
I'm not the OP, but maybe they are like me where I have plenty of POP!s that I don't care for the show/game/movie etc., and in some cases know nothing about the character or franchise they are from. I buy what appeals to me. If the POP is cool looking, or cute yadda yadda, I will buy it.

That's interesting. I'll always wonder about that sort of collector. I only buy when I really love the subject matter (so that usually means it's Batman-related). There's so much of what I love out there for sale, I don't even have the budget for other franchises I really like, let alone those I don't know much about.

Is there a part of this style of collecting that's has resale in mind? Not judging, just curious about this mindset...

I'm of this mindset where certain things appeal to me that wouldn't make sense to others. I call it 'collecting what I like'.

I love Star Trek and Spiderman, but don't care much for Star Trek or Spidey Pops (except for Jumping Spidey). I like their Dorbz counterparts, however, so I have those. I'm not a DC fan, but I really like how Jay Garrick Flash turned out. I'm not a Call of Duty fan, but I love that Monkey Bomb. It's a piece by piece thing for me and there is no rhyme or reason to it. That's why I have Bizarro next to Jeff Lebowski and Willy Wonka.

I don't collect for resale, and I don't think anyone should, it's a sucker's game.

Yes exactly! It is a piece by piece thing for me too, and I never expect to make anything back on anything I buy.

Postby **popmad2016** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:45 am

ShockWaveZ55 wrote: Also you watch legends but not Flash??? Duuuude Flash is the best of the Flarrowverse shows! I recommend it.

thanks man, maybe I need to get on to watching it sometime.

Back on topic...I do like the look of Pop!s in the box though, especially if it's a character or franchise I'm passionate about!

At this stage I've decided to remove all my 6" inch Pop!s, as I really don't have the room to display the bigger boxes (they take up a lot of space quickly...even in storage).

I'll also remove any future Pop! I get in a crushed box...and perhaps Pop!s which I don't feel passionate about mib that were something of an impulse buy (better option than just selling them out right...better to at least give them a chance first).

I don't buy my Pop!s solely for investment / resale, but I won't lie that with some Pop!s it is certainly on my mind before purchasing. Especially since I've made a little bit on some here and there in the past. There is admittedly about 15-20% of my collection I would consider selling if they suddenly offered a decent return.

When it comes to franchises I love though, I couldn't care if they were worth nothing to other collectors...they will never leave my home!

Postby **popmad2016** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:05 am

doao wrote: I like the mixture of both in box and oob.

Gotta admit it looks really eye catching and fresh! Nice display

Postby **McScruffy** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:12 am

I personally am an in box collector for 85% of my collection. I like the way it looks personally displayed. If there is a piece I really like and want to display OOB I will buy a 2nd one. I'm also not opposed to taking some of my in box stuff out to show or appreciate it fully. That just my preference but I can respect both sides honestly.

Postby **doao** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:10 am

popmad2016 wrote:
doao wrote: I like the mixture of both in box and oob.

Gotta admit it looks really eye catching and fresh! Nice display

Thanks. I know I'll have to figure out space with this new X-Men wave. I plan on getting the entire wave plus whatever comes in the MCC box. I'm not complaining though. Great problem to have.

Postby **JohnnyPOP** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:15 am

Rex Mason wrote:That's interesting. I'll always wonder about that sort of collector. I only buy when I really love the subject matter (so that usually means it's Batman-related). There's so much of what I love out there for sale, I don't even have the budget for other franchises I really like, let alone those I don't know much about.

Is there a part of this style of collecting that's has resale in mind? Not judging, just curious about this mindset...

I'm one of those collectors who buys whatever attracts their eye lol

It doesn't happen often, and mostly it happens with video games but it happens. I have Fallout Pops and Overwatch, and I want to get the Witcher ones, even though I've never played any of these games. Mostly, I try to stick to series I know and love but Funko has made some pretty awesome looking Pops for lines I know nothing about.

But nothing I do is for resale. Not judging either, but it's just not for me.

Postby **Rex Mason** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:05 pm

This is an interesting thread. Do most of you collect only Pops, or a variety of other things? I could see myself expanding outside my Batman-based bubble if I didn't collect comics and action figures.

Postby **popmad2016** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:24 am

Rex Mason wrote:This is an interesting thread. Do most of you collect only Pops, or a variety of other things? I could see myself expanding outside my Batman-based bubble if I didn't collect comics and action figures.

I was certainly tempted to get in to Dorbz...almost went through with an order then chickened out...mainly because I can't emotionally or financially take on another line of this nature. PLUS! I have enough trouble finding storage space for my Pop!s :-({|=

I've flirted with Wacky Wobblers in the past, but never really got tempted enough to expand / continue with them (the few I had are long since sold).

BUT with that said I have gotten heavily in to Mystery Minis and PSH in the last week, as they're so small and accessible (plus I love the sculpts). Also they're a little easier on the wallet.

I'll still continue to collect Pop!s. Currently have x6 storage tubs full of Pop!s and I'm ready to start on my 7th with two Pop!s currently waiting for a new tub. I'll probably stop or seriously get very picky with Pop! purchases when I get up to having 10 full tubs...hence, why the Mystery Mini's are a welcome side line for me at the moment...

Postby **TheBoilerman** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:54 am

Throughout my life of collecting action figures, I've always been an MIP guy. Every time I have taken a figure out of it's packaging, I've regretted it. However, all of my PoPs (all being a relatively small number) are OOB. I think they look much better that way. Same with my Rock Candies.

My Dorbz, on the other hand, will remain imprisoned. I enjoy the look of them boxed up.

Postby **JohnnyPOP** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:01 am

Rex Mason wrote:This is an interesting thread. Do most of you collect only Pops, or a variety of other things? I could see myself expanding outside my Batman-based bubble if I didn't collect comics and action figures.

Other than Pop, I collect a few other Funko product lines. But outside of that, no, but only because I can't really afford them. I used to collect Marvel Legends figures but they're up to like $20 now when I used to get them for about $12. If I could, I'd also collect statues like Kotobukiya and the DC Bombshells. As it is, I plan on saving up for the Aquaman Bombshell statue. For those though, I'd stick with comic book characters. Things could get way out of hand if I just went for anything I liked in those lines and styles lol

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