MISB Question

[Ravagecat]

I've seen the double taping on the inside shell. I'd have to look through my MP boxes to find out exactly which figure it was I saw it on, but if memory serves I think it was one of the cone heads. If/when I get time I'll take a look for ya

[Bladestorm]

Perhaps they sourced from a reseller in Hong Kong or China.

Double taping happens over there for various reasons: to add security measures, to add/remove additional inserts (especially Mainland China), to check for no defects (allegedly HK Hasbro sometimes do this but I've never had it confirmed by someone from Hasbro).

I've never heard of a double taping INSIDE the box however so I feel you are justified in questioning the source of the product. When I buy MISB I like to know I'm the first person outside the factory to put my hands on the figure.

I used to buy from HK stores I knew pulled their stock straight out of the case into my hand as I too got sick of questioning why boxes were double taped.