It's that time of year again, time for my favorite thread - why, why, why, do I need an engineering degree and a blowtorch to open some of these kid's toys. I mean, come on...
What is with BOLTING toys to packaging!?!?
- Thread starter ghostryder
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Because people steal. So to combat the thievery, they make it as hard as possible to make a quick theft of the product.
David.
cayman shen
Master Member
Also, display packaging. Back when things like GI Joe didn't display the toy, it was safe in a bunch of loose baggies in a sealed box...but you had to put it together. Now it's displayed, but to keep it safe and secure, it's chained up tighter than the hooker in my basement...er, scratch that. Anyway, I'd gladly just assemble the stupid toy, personally!
TheDodgeMan
Well-Known Member
I hate it when it's bolted! Or when they are zip tied to the box but the zip tie is so tight you can't cut it without scratching the toy!
division 6
Master Member
I.Q. test.
robn1
Master Member
Cut it from the backside, I use nail clippers.
I use fire to melt the plastic. Sure it flings melted plastic everywhere, but whatever...
division 6
Master Member
You're a prop builder so yes you should have tiny screwdrivers. :facepalm
If not, hand in your prop builders card.
In my day, wayyyyy back in the 60s the toy companies had display packaging, and the toys were held in place by rubber bands or twist ties. Sometimes there wasn't even any cellophane covering the front of the box. Times change, people change.
David.
cboath
Master Member
kialna
Sr Member
This still happens for as far as I know...
Kids toys, kids problems :lol
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