Mattel just screwed up the Steiners packaging

[Old Zeke]

I see it from that standpoint - but I like that the colour scheme was inverted. It makes the crowdfund UE's more unique, as they should be.

[eddiep]

Surprised Steve missed this. He’s usually good with these things. He even displays his on the side too.

[CM Tusk]

I think it’ll be alright.

[stargasm]

Ehh a bit dramatic but I will admit Mattel is very inconsistent with packaging. Which is why I don't bother collecting MOC.

[breal59]

Aren't these supposed to go next to The Usos, Outsiders boxes anyway from a MOC display standpoint?

[Back to the Codyverse]

I'm more concerned with them changing the pegs on ultimates so that torso swaps can't be simple anymore

[Davey]

Yeah a bit of a mess strategy wise. I’ve lost track with what they’re doing with greatest hits now.
I’ve seen three versions of Blue Batista now:
White box with white card
Red box with red card
White box with red card.

At this point, your best bet is not to Collect MOC!

[Fighter Hayabusa]

I don’t understand why people display just the spine of the box. Whats the point of buying a $35+ figure with extra articulation and accessories if you’re not even gonna show off that figure? Or do y’all take the figure out of the packaging and still wanna display the box on a bookshelf?

[captncharisma19]

Jul 16, 2024 6:13:03 GMT -5 Fighter Hayabusa said:

I don’t understand why people display just the spine of the box. Whats the point of buying a $35+ figure with extra articulation and accessories if you’re not even gonna show off that figure? Or do y’all take the figure out of the packaging and still wanna display the box on a bookshelf?

The hoarder version of collecting. Jkjk, to each their own man. (But I'm with ya)

[coldblooded]

I don't care about any of that.

How was this shown before the outsiders box? That's due next month?

[Back to the Codyverse]

I love the "I don't understand why people collect and display their stuff differently than me." Posts

[shanieomaniac]

Look, I don't want to knock anyone's style of collecting, but can someone who does collect MOC explain the draw to displaying only the side graphics of these? I collect some MOC, but that's because I enjoy the presentation of the figure in the box. I don't understand why people would only show the sides. Wouldn't it save money to just print out a picture or something?

[Chip]

It's a box, with an incredible action figure inside it.

[thep1]

Jul 16, 2024 6:13:03 GMT -5 Fighter Hayabusa said:

I don’t understand why people display just the spine of the box. Whats the point of buying a $35+ figure with extra articulation and accessories if you’re not even gonna show off that figure? Or do y’all take the figure out of the packaging and still wanna display the box on a bookshelf?

I could not agree any more and have always had the same wondering! For me, with many UEs, I line them up so at least the figure is shown if I can't show off the entire figure and its contents.

[Flair Forever]

Jul 16, 2024 7:32:44 GMT -5 shanieomaniac said:

Look, I don't want to knock anyone's style of collecting, but can someone who does collect MOC explain the draw to displaying only the side graphics of these? I collect some MOC, but that's because I enjoy the presentation of the figure in the box. I don't understand why people would only show the sides. Wouldn't it save money to just print out a picture or something?

I think it's simply a space issue, y'all are over-thinking it. After collecting these things for years, there is soooo much that you just run out of room.

I have some of my AUTOGRAPHED Jakks stuff sideways on the shelf, I hate it but there's just not enough room. Maybe when I get a bigger house, LOL.

The OP raises valid gripe about Mattel's stuff though, the packaging is always very inconsistent. One of the things JAKKS did better, IMO. Their packaging stayed very consistent through their whole WWE contract. Mattel is all over the board with packaging. It's a minor gripe..... but it's a valid one.

[shanieomaniac]

Jul 16, 2024 8:04:29 GMT -5 Flair Forever said:

Jul 16, 2024 7:32:44 GMT -5 shanieomaniac said:

Look, I don't want to knock anyone's style of collecting, but can someone who does collect MOC explain the draw to displaying only the side graphics of these? I collect some MOC, but that's because I enjoy the presentation of the figure in the box. I don't understand why people would only show the sides. Wouldn't it save money to just print out a picture or something?

I think it's simply a space issue, y'all are over-thinking it. After collecting these things for years, there is soooo much that you just run out of room.

I have some of my AUTOGRAPHED Jakks stuff sideways on the shelf, I hate it but there's just not enough room. Maybe when I get a bigger house, LOL.

The OP raises valid gripe about Mattel's stuff though, the packaging is always very inconsistent. One of the things JAKKS did better, IMO. Their packaging stayed very consistent through their whole WWE contract. Mattel is all over the board with packaging. It's a minor gripe..... but it's a valid one.

Do you still gain any enjoyment from them being sideways? Is it like a comfort thing knowing you have them even if you can't see them?

I am very intrigued by this concept as someone who has a need to see my stuff in order to enjoy it.

[Flair Forever]

Jul 16, 2024 8:11:29 GMT -5 shanieomaniac said:

Jul 16, 2024 8:04:29 GMT -5 Flair Forever said:

I think it's simply a space issue, y'all are over-thinking it. After collecting these things for years, there is soooo much that you just run out of room.

I have some of my AUTOGRAPHED Jakks stuff sideways on the shelf, I hate it but there's just not enough room. Maybe when I get a bigger house, LOL.

The OP raises valid gripe about Mattel's stuff though, the packaging is always very inconsistent. One of the things JAKKS did better, IMO. Their packaging stayed very consistent through their whole WWE contract. Mattel is all over the board with packaging. It's a minor gripe..... but it's a valid one.

Do you still gain any enjoyment from them being sideways? Is it like a comfort thing knowing you have them even if you can't see them?

I am very intrigued by this concept as someone who has a need to see my stuff in order to enjoy it.

LOL, I thought I explained....

NO MORE SPACE. NOWHERE ELSE TO PUT THEM. CLOSET IS FULL. SHELVES ARE FULL.

You fit more on the shelf by storing them like books.

I think, the idea is that I'd rotate stuff off the shelf and onto the wall periodically to "freshen up" the display, but that hasn't happened, LOL.

I have too much stuff.

[J-MANN]

Jul 16, 2024 6:00:01 GMT -5 Back to the Codyverse said:

I'm more concerned with them changing the pegs on ultimates so that torso swaps can't be simple anymore

I’d love to hear the reasoning behind this decision

[shanieomaniac]

Jul 16, 2024 8:13:36 GMT -5 Flair Forever said:

Jul 16, 2024 8:11:29 GMT -5 shanieomaniac said:

Do you still gain any enjoyment from them being sideways? Is it like a comfort thing knowing you have them even if you can't see them?

I am very intrigued by this concept as someone who has a need to see my stuff in order to enjoy it.

LOL, I thought I explained....

NO MORE SPACE. NOWHERE ELSE TO PUT THEM. CLOSET IS FULL. SHELVES ARE FULL.

You fit more on the shelf by storing them like books.

I have too much stuff.

nonono, I get that there is no more space. That's not what I was asking.

I was asking do you still enjoy them sideways. I understand the sacrifice of putting them sideways but for me, if I can't enjoy something, I don't really want it. I don't collect to be a completionist. So buying figures that you have no room to display. Is that strictly a FOMO thing in the hopes that you do have more space to display them someday? Is it comforting to know you have them even though you can't see them?

I understand the 'why' as to why they are sideways, I think it's more not understanding the enjoyment of collecting figures that you no longer have room for and can't display.

[Flair Forever]

Jul 16, 2024 8:18:48 GMT -5 shanieomaniac said:

Jul 16, 2024 8:13:36 GMT -5 Flair Forever said:

LOL, I thought I explained....

NO MORE SPACE. NOWHERE ELSE TO PUT THEM. CLOSET IS FULL. SHELVES ARE FULL.

You fit more on the shelf by storing them like books.

I have too much stuff.

nonono, I get that there is no more space. That's not what I was asking.

I was asking do you still enjoy them sideways. I understand the sacrifice of putting them sideways but for me, if I can't enjoy something, I don't really want it. I don't collect to be a completionist. So buying figures that you have no room to display. Is that strictly a FOMO thing in the hopes that you do have more space to display them someday? Is it comforting to know you have them even though you can't see them?

I understand the 'why' as to why they are sideways, I think it's more not understanding the enjoyment of collecting figures that you no longer have room for and can't display.

Well, no, as I said, I hate storing them that way, but I don't see another option at the moment....

And a lot of it is stuff that I got personally autographed..... by Lanny Poffo, Kevin Sullivan, Nasty Boys, Rick Steiner, Barbarian...... I don't wanna get rid of it.

I just need a bigger collection room.