Mint in sealed box (commonly abbreviated as "MISB"; variations include "MIB"/"Mint in box", "MOSC"/"mint on sealed card", and "MOC"/"Mint on card") refers to the practice of keeping toys, including those of the Transformers brand in their packaging, even after purchasing them. Such specimens are valued more than "loose" toys—toys that have been removed from the packaging. In addition to the perceived "germ free" nature of such a toy, the owner can be assured that the item is almost certainly complete and intact. The chances of a still-sealed action figure being broken or missing accessories is extremely unlikely; such cases are almost always due to either accidents at the factory (toys being packaged with wrong/no accessories), or the toys being made of materials that decompose relatively