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Post by ninjahandz on Mar 30, 2014 15:08:24 GMT -5
Don't know about you guys but I have reached a point were toy boxes alone eat up half a room from floor to ceiling. I just can't make myself get rid of them cause to me they are as important as the toy itself. Toys have evolved so much in the past few decades to the point that boxes are no longer just a box that keeps all pieces inside. Toy boxes these days are almost as much a work of art as the toy itself, in many cases, elevating the toy experience to a whole new level. Toy boxes do however come with a price... and I don't mean what you paid for your toy. I'm talking about space... real state space. So what's your take on this subject? Do you prefer big fancy boxes that hold smaller boxes that hold several trays while offering you beautiful art work and what not? (Fewture robots and DX Mazinger comes to mind) Or do you prefer a small yet colorful box that serves to hold your toy safely inside and nothing more?
On a related note? Do you prefer paying a bit more for your toy and getting a super fancy box or would you rather have a simple box and have the company pass on the savings to you?
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Post by Lejam on Mar 30, 2014 15:33:35 GMT -5
The eternal question about boxes... My toughts : 1. Compact + a large folded notice which can be used as a poster with a nice illustration printed on back. (and save money on shipping) 2. Styro is not healthy (and kills our toys) trays are a bit better (forget nostalgia).
-> I am tempted to buy cases to stock my toys and fold the boxes...
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Post by Philo Beddoe on Mar 30, 2014 15:41:04 GMT -5
I knew this would be a problem for me so I just display the items inside their boxes. Even by doing this I have pretty much run out of space. I've always enjoyed colorful boxes with beautiful artwork on them and at times I seem to enjoy the box as much as the toy itself.
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Post by supergetterv on Mar 30, 2014 15:48:10 GMT -5
I am thinking about buying a fishing tackle box to store the extra fist and accessories so I can recycle some of them boxes. I keep the boxes cause they hold the extra bits. It kind of a psychological thing, keeping the box usually means I want to sell l, so no box means the value takes a hit and I am less likely to sell the toy.
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Post by greengetterguy on Mar 30, 2014 16:22:59 GMT -5
It's psychological thing for me too..
I want to keep them because they are beautiful and also I might sell the toys with the box.
But I really hate boxes because it,s taking up way too much expensive real state at home. Also it's usually unecessarily big so it cost me in shipping...and It,s also toxic so at the end it's awful all around....I,m now starting to toss them in the recyclable bin.
At the end I want a plain recyclable brown box with molded pulp crate to hold the toy in...that would be ideal for me. It will save real money for both the companies and consumers at the end...
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Post by B- on Mar 30, 2014 17:17:50 GMT -5
I like boxes that are especially cool and themed,that look like the vintage boxes with handles like GX-31V and GX-50.BUt I hate storing all of them,god my whole basement storage unit is crammed with boxes.When I collected 1/6 figures I ended up just folding teh boxes and trashing the insides.If it gets too much I may do the same.
Id dont plan on selling my toys,so...But the future at this point for those with large collections means just MORE boxes.so Id like a simple brown box with a name on it that I can trash.But then again some guys like GetterShadow are all about boxes and artwork etc.,that doesnt thrill me,Ill get posters for that,and I dont display boxes so..redundant.But others love them.i think when your collection grows large alot of decisions change,like what to do with boxes etc.
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Post by ricecake on Mar 30, 2014 17:36:57 GMT -5
I also wish toys came in plain boxes so I wouldn't feel bad about tossing them. Since they don't, I feel obligated to keep them for the artwork, with the usual space concerns. If I buy a used toy, as long as it's complete and in good condition, I prefer it not to come with the box so I don't even have to worry about it (and also to save a few bucks).
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Post by gokinrob on Mar 30, 2014 18:18:00 GMT -5
Wait....styro will kill my figure?! I have all my Ex Gokins in their original styrofoam packaging. What can//will happen?
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Post by tragichero on Mar 30, 2014 18:32:14 GMT -5
I like the Soul of Chogokin box which all have very nice artwork. I also like the concept of Fewture a simple brown box to protect the actual box. It provides double protection on the figure and it's accessories.
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Post by B- on Mar 30, 2014 19:08:04 GMT -5
Wait....styro will kill my figure?! I have all my Ex Gokins in their original styrofoam packaging. What can//will happen? Well styro in humid or wrong conditions can stick to the paint or plastic of a figure causing hexagonal shapes embedded in paint,or even stuck on to the toy.This is not inevitable,but can happen,even straight from the factory,we have all seen paint that does not quite dry on the new Aoshima Ankoku Daishogun stick to styrofoam.Down the road these MIMB toys may see worse cuz of this on that particular figure. Notice how many times than not Bandai wraps the figures in plastic bags like the SOC combiners or smaller SOC Mazinger figures in stryo coffins/or with Aoshima some parts are wrapped in tissue paper,I believe this is becaause of this very issue with styro directly touching the figure.Lately with SRC and others plastic trays reduce this problem greatly.
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Post by greengetterguy on Mar 30, 2014 19:19:32 GMT -5
Wait....styro will kill my figure?! I have all my Ex Gokins in their original styrofoam packaging. What can//will happen? Gokin, my Aoshima neo getter,s PVC hands have serious styro attack.. PVC parts Need to be isolated immediately from styro due to chemical reaction. I put mine in Zip lock bags..
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Post by B- on Mar 30, 2014 19:29:14 GMT -5
Wait....styro will kill my figure?! I have all my Ex Gokins in their original styrofoam packaging. What can//will happen? Gokin, my Aoshima neo getter,s PVC hands have serious styro attack.. PVC parts Need to be isolated immediately from styro due to chemical reaction. I put mine in Zip lock bags.. Very good advice ggg.
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Post by tetsuryu on Mar 31, 2014 2:53:26 GMT -5
You can also use wax paper to separate the PVC parts from styrofoam.
Long time ago, I made a decision to only toss non-Japanese packaging, namely due to repackaging concerns; Japanese toys tend to use less twist ties and more vacuformed plastic or styrofoam, making it a lot easier to put the toy back in the box when/if it becomes necessary. Unfortunately, this has led to my apartment having closets, boxes and cupboards being full of toy boxes anyway, and I don't want to toss any of them because 1) I cycle my displays, meaning the toys spend almost as much time in the box as they do on the shelf if not moreso, and 2) the boxes will be very convenient in the odd chance I ever move to a bigger apartment.
The only solution I can think of really that I'm comfortable with is just selling the toys I never put on display anyway.
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Post by gravewolf on Mar 31, 2014 5:45:37 GMT -5
I like boxed but they're a real problem when it comes to storage and I can't throw them away cause I feel they are part of the figure. Yeah I'd rather see space saving boxes that I can easily store. Also a smaller box is easier to hide from our significant other
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Mar 31, 2014 7:25:39 GMT -5
I actually like boxes, especially for my vintage stuff. Usually if it's vintage with foam, it gives you a place to keep your toy safe and orderly when not on display. So for me, boxes (with foam) are essential.
For toys that have boxes that only came with cardboard inserts or bubble inserts I am less likely to own or buy those because it doesn't really secure the toy.
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Post by B- on Mar 31, 2014 9:29:14 GMT -5
I actually like boxes, especially for my vintage stuff. Usually if it's vintage with foam, it gives you a place to keep your toy safe and orderly when not on display. So for me, boxes (with foam) are essential. For toys that have boxes that only came with cardboard inserts or bubble inserts I am less likely to own or buy those because it doesn't really secure the toy. Wow thats interesting,so you base some purchases actually on the box it comes with? so you are a toy in the box collector,or do you mean how it was stored until it got to you?I also assume your speaking in vintage terms or both?
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Post by cupnoodles on Mar 31, 2014 9:29:25 GMT -5
I put the boxes in a bag and then put the boxes/bag in the attic. The boxes do build up fast though.
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Post by B- on Mar 31, 2014 18:26:30 GMT -5
Im thinking about getting those silicon bags and throwing them in my boxes in which my boxes are held.These boxes in a basement can get moist.
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Post by OzmaLee on Mar 31, 2014 19:25:12 GMT -5
When I first started collecting back in 2003 I only had about 4 pieces which then wasn't a problem. Fast forward to 2010 and my collection(including boxes) filled up an 8th of our master bedroom walk in closet. Now half of my collection is in my closet and the other half is in a huge cabinet in the garage. Now, whenever I buy something I always have to think how I'm going to rearrange everything once it arrives. None of my collection is on display.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Mar 31, 2014 22:50:33 GMT -5
I actually like boxes, especially for my vintage stuff. Usually if it's vintage with foam, it gives you a place to keep your toy safe and orderly when not on display. So for me, boxes (with foam) are essential. For toys that have boxes that only came with cardboard inserts or bubble inserts I am less likely to own or buy those because it doesn't really secure the toy. Wow thats interesting,so you base some purchases actually on the box it comes with? so you are a toy in the box collector,or do you mean how it was stored until it got to you?I also assume your speaking in vintage terms or both? It depends, but yes, sometimes the purchase is based on the box or box type. Has nothing to do with how a toy was stored prior to getting to me. Most of my toys like G1 Transformers I only collect loose unless 1) the box for a particular toy is amazing, or 2) it has foam. As I said foam gives me a place to store and transport a toy if necessary, especially the big ones. With Japanese toys, I almost always buy boxed and by default they (usually) come with foam. Some I display and some I keep boxed. For the heavy diecast though, foam is a necessity and I view it as free packaging which is always awesome. :-D So sometimes, yes, I buy boxes and foam. If I have a mint loose toy that came with foam, I almost always go out and buy the box and foam for it. This is specifically for vintage. As far as new toys, I only buy a few. They come with boxes, so yeah I would keep those. I bought the Fewture gatchaspartan which came with foam. No way I would get rid of that box. Also have one SOC (original daitarn). Hate the plastic tray but it's necessary. If it was something like a $15 deluxe transformer though, I may or may not keep the box/package after opening, it's not like they have a "place" to really go back where they came from, you know?
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