Side Opening Boxes - or the hatred there of...

[keavdog]

I have a few subjects that I really sought after that are side-openers. Nice kits of really great subjects... but they are side-opening boxes. I absolutely hate side opening boxes and wonder why the manufacturers do this. I assume it is a cost saving exercise but really don't know. Some have excellent box art to boot. Any how, a solid box top opener where I can partition my parts and put some parts/decals back in the box and see them while I build the kit... that's what I want.
Kinda sounds like a Seinfeld episode but curious about your thoughts (pretty sure I know the answer)

[Stikpusher]

I’m with ya there. The old Testors kits came in those boxes and I’ve had my fair share of those for bee the years. Quite a few ICM 1/48 fighters come in those boxes as well. I am no fan either.

[tempestjohnny]

Hate 'em. The boxes themselves seem to be weaker then top openers too. They squish easier. Italeri is known for side openers on some subjects.

[LyleW]

Those are spawn of satan! Should be banned.

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[BlackSheep214]

Yup... Testors had side opening kit boxes back in the 80s. So does Roden and Zvezda kits. Both had great artwork. Testors... not so much. So yeah.... I hate them too.

[scorpiomikey]

Ooohh yeah, i have a Revell Lancaster with one of those. I hate them.

[Medicman71]

Who doesn't hate them? Revell is the worst about it.

[Stikpusher]

Ah yes, Revell Germany does it too!

[KSaarni]

Horrible boxes altogether those side openings ones...

- Kari