The Energon Pub

While i enjoy sealed boxes, that's only while I'm at the store trying my hardest not to leave a trail of drool on the floor. I do however try to keep my boxes. At least for the newer ones. There's no hope for the oldest members of my collection, which comprises the largest demographic of my collection. So unless space is the issue, Release the Bots and enjoy that new plastic smell.

I open all of my figs, but I do keep the boxes of a select few such as rarities, novelties, and Japanese packaging.

Well, in line with what most others have said, if you can afford 2 of the ones that catch your eye, then buy one for MISB and get one to actually enjoy. But if you can't, then of course open them! They were made for that reason! All my TFs are opened and displayed, though I am getting a glass case for them soon. I don't have the box for any of them except my Korean Brave Maximus, and the only reason I kept that is if it needs to be transported if I move. Otherwise, "Freedom is the right of all..." non-sentient articulated plastic toys!

For me, they will always be opened. Even though for some figures that were just being transformed couple times, put on the shelves to display, and then sold on eBay. I've always opened every one.

Open them, or they will open themselves and reap their terrible vengeance!