IMO I think it's pretty awesome to have at least one AFA figure (A boxed and sealed one, not a crappy loose graded one..preferably one with sentimental value).

I can understand why some of you guys are pretty steadfast in your belief that "toys are meant to be opened", but personally I think after so many years, older lines such as G1 and G2 fall into the "collectables" category, not "toys". I reckon this is the general consensus amongst many AFA collectors and the driving factor which underlines their expensive hobby.

I agree that treating AFA collecting as an investment is a poor idea compared to other alternatives, but I don't think putting down people that solely collect AFA is justifiable. We all collect in our own way; all of which is neither right or wrong.

I'm sure AFA hoarders out there feel that same sense of achievement and childhood nostalgia just like any other collector when they stare at their displays.

So, for what it's worth - I think at the end of the day it's up to you to decide whether or not you want to go loose or graded. If you're gona go down the graded path you need to have bottomless pockets though. Should prob keep that in mind. Ha!