How are we opening the new boxes?

[Reigner]

As most of us are aware I'm sure, there are two different boxes out in stores, one has that litte fold-over flap that slips into the box (the easy ones to open) The other is nothing more than the top glued onto the rest of the box (the hard to open one).

How are you opening the second type? Every time I've tried I've gotten ugly stress marks on my box tops, or the carboard underneath has torn, making it hard to reseal, or worse, I'm tearing the box to pieces trying to get it open (in the case of Black suited Spidey )

Any tips?

[silversurfer]

i use a knife and cut the tape on the three sides of the bottom. it preserves the visual quality of the box

[SMC]

exactly...open from the bottom. this is very easy and keeps the boxes in perfect condition.

[Reigner]

Dangit, now I almost want to buy a new Black Suit Spidey just so I can have a pristene box

[herobyday]

open from the bottom! i ruined my yoda box trying to open from the top

[Joeofmars!]

Yup... bottom is the way to go.

[Jessucka]

I used to open the boxes from the top but since sometimes the tape doesn't come off cleanly. I've resorted to cutting the tape and opening it from the bottom.

[Reeper]

Definitely from the bottom. I only opened 3PO from the top, and that's cause he was partially opened from the top (but the box is still in great condition). I however peel the tape off slowly and carefully. It's a great feeling peeling off that last bit of tape.

[9]

i open them from the bottom too, with a quick two finger insertion and pull out. Fast enough so that the flap wont get dented.

For removing sticky tape, try using lighter fluid (zippo fluid), sparingly...should be able to come off fast.

[RentonEther]

Easiest way to preserve the condition of you mighty mugg box is to NOT OPEN THE BOX! Will no one ever learn?

[sam71167]

yep, always open them from the bottom.

[zen]

go with the bottom, it's the best way to go with the new boxes.