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

[Cat]

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.

[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

[Megatron]

"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.

Not really. As was pointed out earlier, rare vintage G1 MISB items would become (and are becoming) extinct if it weren't for the few dedicated MISB collectors who are preserving these items, for us and for future generations. Opening and playing with toys is perfectly fine, but rather than destroy what little there is left of vintage MISB stuff, why not just open and play with reissues instead? Or better yet, find some that are already loose.

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

+1

[Gouki]

Not really. As was pointed out earlier, rare vintage G1 MISB items would become (and are becoming) extinct if it weren't for the few dedicated MISB collectors who are preserving these items, for us and for future generations. Opening and playing with toys is perfectly fine, but rather than destroy what little there is left of vintage MISB stuff, why not just open and play with reissues instead? Or better yet, find some that are already loose.

Or better yet, don't try shame people out of doing what they want with their toys? I would definitely open up any box now purely to spite MISB collectors, rather than just because I want to play with the toy, now.

[Cat]

Or better yet, don't try shame people out of doing what they want with their toys? I would definitely open up any box now purely to spite MISB collectors, rather than just because I want to play with the toy, now.

Nobody is trying to 'shame' anybody. I'm not even a MISB collector myself.

And if you're opening a toy just to spite MISB collectors ON THE INTERNET, then you're a dick with far bigger issues in life.