Amiibo: Unboxed or Boxed

[JCnator]

I don't really see the point of leaving each purchased amiibo boxed, because I want to use them for gameplay purpose and usually won't get more than one of the same kind. If I got one extra amiibo, I would end up giving it to someone else I know for free.

The amiibo package is so easy to replicate that I don't mind throwing the box in a recycle bin, so why are some people making this a big deal out of it?

 

[ShinyYoshi]

I definitely unbox mine. I'm not really a collector type of person, so when I buy something I want to immediately rip it open and start using it. I also just like seeing them outside the box a lot better than inside. If I wanted to sell them, I'd leave them in the boxes, but I don't think I'll be reselling mine anyway.

 

[Kuroh]

I always unbox all of my figures because it would feel like a waste just to leave them in their boxes
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[MasterM64]

I personally prefer to unbox mine and use them since I think it's silly to leave a $50 figure stuck in a box to collect dust when there's much fun to have with them (I opened my U.S. Shulk amiibo and I have zero regrets doing so since the figure is cool and Shulk is one of my mains in Smash now).

 

[Dustmop]

I haven't actually unboxed any of mine yet because I have no shelf space to store them properly. My daddy promised to make me a new bookshelf/media shelf for me with two 6" tall shelf spaces this time (one for DS/3DS games and one for amiibos). It was supposed to be weeks ago which was why I finally bought amiibos at all, but it seems to be a bit delayed, lol.


But! I do intend to unbox and use Link, Zelda, and Yoshi... as well as Sheik and Toon Link when I get them.

Toad will stay in his box until I actually buy Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (I saw the amiibo restocked for the first time in months, insta-bought it specifically for when I buy Captain Toad, and now it's "common" and I can find it anywhere, lol.)

I got Rosalina, Ness, and Jigglypuff just because they're cute, but I dunno if I wanna unbox them.

 

[Paperboy012305]

I always keep them unboxed, to be only used once (So far, I only use amiibos for Mario Kart 8. No smash bros because for now, I suck at it) I am having a shelf for my room just for the amiibos I want to collect soon. Except for Villager. I unboxed him, and I still have the box. So he's going back in the box and being hung up on the wall someday.

 

[Chris]

A mix of the two. I think I've eleven unboxed and thirteen boxed. Most of the ones that are still boxed are actually due to laziness more than anything - I need to clean up my amiibo display because it's somehow become cluttered in things like receipts, stationery, and perfume bottles.

After saying this I ended up opening all except two of the boxed ones yesterday.

 

[Azza]

I don't understand the concept of them being boxed It's basically wasting half of what you spent on them if they aren't being used for a purpose. And I can't see the prices of amiibo rising anytime soon. Nintendo likes to keep their things alive. Example: The Wii U. Although I guess it just depends on where you live. Imo they seem to be keeping them well stocked. I can see them carrying the amiibos over to the next system, but I guess it's just a real surprise Back on topic, I would only keep them boxed if I was planning on selling them when they're worth more. Which I'm not. I would never keep them boxed just to look at them.

 

[Rasha]

Unbox of course. Why would you buy something and not open it?

 

[Lancelot]

I don't understand the concept of them being boxed It's basically wasting half of what you spent on them if they aren't being used for a purpose. And I can't see the prices of amiibo rising anytime soon. Nintendo likes to keep their things alive. Example: The Wii U. Although I guess it just depends on where you live. Imo they seem to be keeping them well stocked. I can see them carrying the amiibos over to the next system, but I guess it's just a real surprise Back on topic, I would only keep them boxed if I was planning on selling them when they're worth more. Which I'm not. I would never keep them boxed just to look at them.

It would be pretty stupid if they didnt carry them on to the next system after making such a hoohah over them

 

[Taj]

They look really cool when theyre boxed, but the main point of the amiibos is to use them. I find it cool to see my boxed Meta Knight and Villager and Ness on a shelf, but I find a lot more fun playing with amiibos. It's like saying you're the richest man in the world and homeless

 

[Dustmop]

I don't understand the concept of them being boxed It's basically wasting half of what you spent on them if they aren't being used for a purpose. And I can't see the prices of amiibo rising anytime soon. Nintendo likes to keep their things alive. Example: The Wii U. Although I guess it just depends on where you live. Imo they seem to be keeping them well stocked. I can see them carrying the amiibos over to the next system, but I guess it's just a real surprise Back on topic, I would only keep them boxed if I was planning on selling them when they're worth more. Which I'm not. I would never keep them boxed just to look at them.

You've answered your own question. =p

Aside from the obsessive collectors/hoarders that just want everything to remain in mint condition forever, there's the type of collectors that resell for profit. They're thinking much farther ahead than the scalpers on ebay that are reselling Rosalina for $30 or the Splatoon 3-pack for almost $100 now.

Whether it's 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or 30 years from now.. they'll all eventually be discontinued, and that's when it pays off to keep them boxed and away from sunlight in their mom's basement. :v

 

[eggs]

all except one of my amiibo are unboxed and have been used. it doesn't really make much sense to me to keep them in their boxes and not use them unless you're going to sell them (which i think is kind of silly anyway).
however, i must admit... my zelda amiibo looks pretty cool in its box. perhaps its her pose.

 

[uriri]

Or, you can buy an Amiibo Display Case on Amazon or Gamestop

 

[Raffy]

I open mine but I try to keep the box in tact so I can place them on top of the plastic lol.

If I get a Gold Mario I'm probably going to keep it in the box because it looks way cooler and I could just buy the normal mario to use.

 

[PoizonMushro0m]

I open mine but I try to keep the box in tact so I can place them on top of the plastic lol.

If I get a Gold Mario I'm probably going to keep it in the box because it looks way cooler and I could just buy the normal mario to use.

That's what I did! Due to having my mother along with me when I went to buy one, I was able to buy two instead of one. Regardless of buying two, I have both boxed and tucked away in a safe place. I eventually bought a Smash Bros. edition of Mario as I loved his pose and he has served me well.

 

[lars708]

Soooo
Do you prefer your amiibo boxed or unboxed?
Gathering dust in the loft...or on your shelf
Select both if you are like JasonBurrows and buy two - one for opening and one for storage in case prices spike looking at for preservation

For me, I have a boxed marth and unboxed others

I unbox them because i want to use them! I do like the box though so i always cut out the bottom so i can put the amiibo back if i want and it looks just like the amiibo is new!

 

[Javocado]

I have most of mine boxed right now, with a few unboxed.
I'm looking to open all of em when I have all of the Smash series.
However, I do want a Boxed/Unboxed set of my mains.

 

[Llust]

the only thing i'd want to keep boxed are figurines that have no other purpose than to display/collect them. otherwise, i unbox and use them. i dont see the purpose of buying them if you dont use them -- but i admit that they look really cool when they're still boxed

 

[lars708]

the only thing i'd want to keep boxed are figurines that have no other purpose than to display/collect them. otherwise, i unbox and use them. i dont see the purpose of buying them if you dont use them -- but i admit that they look really cool when they're still boxed

This is exactly how i feel about amiibo! I think it would be a waste of money if you do not use them honestly.