Should I recycle all my TF boxes?

[DELTAprime]

Currently, I have a massive storage container full of what is flattened Transformers boxes (Japanese CHUG and MP mostly). I have even more laying on top of bookshelves. I have been keeping them because they look cool and they go with the toys in my display. But honestly I never actually look at them and being almost entirely from the last 12 years I doubt they are valuable. Should I just recycle them?

[Paulbot]

I got rid of everything after G1 a few years ago and it has been a good move. No longer feel the need to keep new packaging unless I’m very doubtful about the figure and think I might sell it.

I kept one deluxe card from each year/toyline as a memento and it takes up one magazine file.

https://i.imgur.com/7FnqVexm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/7WTBkYzm.jpg

[Dan]

I dispose of (recycle) most of my boxes and cardbacks. However I 'clip and save' any tech-specs or equivalent (have done since 1985). I also keep packaging in the following instances:

- Toys I have purchased but am still deciding if I want them or would rather give them to a friend stay unopened.

- Big toys like citadels or gestalt sets are too big to fit in my storage draws so stay in-box while not on display. Packaging also enhances how impressive these toys can be.

- Sometimes a particularly nifty or interesting box is preserved. I also recently decided to keep a sample of packaging for each size class.

[Tha_Phantom]

I kept one deluxe card from each year/toyline as a memento and it takes up one magazine file.

https://i.imgur.com/7FnqVexm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/7WTBkYzm.jpg

That's a really good idea. Wish I had done that for every year I've been collecting.

To answer DELTAprime's question, I throw out most packaging except for MPs or rare/exclusive figures.

[ChlorHex]

I chuck all packaging away... been collecting for quite a while and it no longer was sensible for me to keep the boxes for everything as I was running out of room.
Even the instruction sheets, I throw away... everything is available online these days.
Boxes I only keep for select stuff I want kept sealed.

[Paulbot]

That's a really good idea. Wish I had done that for every year I've been collecting.

It creates a nice time capsule but it has been a bit off the rails with TLK, Studio Series and Siege putting deluxes into boxes though!

[philby]

I gave mine away, started a thread in the selling forum and somebody wanted them and came and picked them up. maybe try that?

[DELTAprime]

Well, I've put everything except stuff from G1 (vintage) and MP lines in the recycling. It freed up so much room. I'm happy I did it. Feels good to have room. :)