What would you do if you recieved a valuable MISB G1 Transformer

[griffin]

[DELTAprime]

If it was one I have a reissue of I'd leave it MISB but much more likely it would be one I did not or could not get a reissue or even a good quality original of so I'd open it. Everything in my collection is MIB or loose.

[lancalot]

Ill keep it MISB and display it like that ... i like it have it cause it valuable and hard to come by in that condition , as i don't collection G1 so playability is not a factor for me just the rarity of it ...

[5FDP]

Was wondering when 'The Liberator' would make an appearance

[Gouki]

Someone fancies themselves as a bit Fring.:P

[Jetfire in the sky]

I'd ask to trade someone for a comparable loose specimen.

They only exist in limited numbers, and those numbers are decreasing every day.

For vintage and rare items, it's not just about us today. It's about the next generation of collectors.

At some point, we become stewards of the hobby, and our duty is to ensure the future of the items as best as possible, in the state in which we receive them (if not enhanced, eg missing accessories etc replaced).

Loose will always exist.
MISB won't, and it's numbers lessen each day.

If I couldn't keep it MISB, then I'd simply trade for one already loose. No harm to me, no harm to the other party, and I help ensure the legacy of the item continues, for the next generation of collector to be able to enjoy how they want, and not just be confined to loose examples.

Could not have said it better.

I don't know how Drifand is going to get his missing parts from Hasbro if there were any

[Megatron]

^Agreed 100% with Cat also.

And if the thread poll results are anything to go by, our vintage MISB items are more safe than not, but still not safe enough.

[Gouki]

"Safe but not safe enough?" That's a little over the top don't you think? Not everybody is a MISB collector and it makes out anyone who isn't to be reckless, unsafe and possibly even bad fans simply because they enjoy opening or playing with their toys.

[Cat]

"Safe but not safe enough?" That's a little over the top don't you think? Not everybody is a MISB collector and it makes out anyone who isn't to be reckless, unsafe and possibly even bad fans simply because they enjoy opening or playing with their toys.

That's so over-dramatic it deserves to be a line on Beverly Hills Housewives.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Gouki I think its said with a little tongue in cheek, or winky face emoticon