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How do you package an action figure?

Here’s the 5 supplies—and 5 packing tips—you’ll need for shipping action figures safely and securely.

What You’ll Need.

Corrugated Boxes.

Use New Corrugated Boxes.

Stay away from shipping action figures in mailer envelopes.

Wrap the Action Figure Packaging.

Fill the Corrugated Box.

Seal it Securely.

Consider Priority Shipping.

 

How do you store loose action figures?

Action figures are a great way to relive the scenes in your favorite shows and movies, but caring for a large collection can be overwhelming. Your figures should always be stored in a room temperature, dry space that is out of direct sunlight, and they should be dusted and cleaned regularly.

 

Should you keep action figures in the box?

Answer: If you want your figures to significantly increase in value, then you should keep them in the original packaging.

Otherwise, it is completely up to you.

 

How much does it cost to ship an action figure?

First Class Package (or FCP, for short) will only cost anywhere in the range of under $3 to $5 per shipment.

It also features full door-to-door tracking, as well as an estimated delivery timeframe of 1-3 business days.

 

Where can I sell my action figures?

Where To Sell Your Action Figures

Local Collectibles Store.

If you’re lucky enough to have a local collectibles store close by, they may be willing to take those action figures off your hands immediately.

eBay.

On the other end of the spectrum, you have the option to sell your action figures on eBay.

Garage Sale.

Neatstuff Collectibles.

 

How long do PVC figures last?

My figures are out around my apartment and on my desk at work, I don’t really expect them to last less than 20-30 years.

The figma might last slightly less, or at least the joints – I like to repose them every few months.

I just found some in a storage box that I forgot I had.

 

What can you do with an action figure box?

Keep Them!

 

Can dust damage action figures?

Answer: No.

At worst, dust just makes your figures look dirty; however, that’s usually the worst thing it can do.

Dust does not damage your figures.

 

Is it worth keeping Funko POP boxes?

Quite simply, we think it’s best to keep your Funko Pops figures in the Box if you have any inclination that you might one day sell the figure on.

Additionally, if you’d like to avoid shelf ware and want to keep your collection dust-free.

However, most serious collectors do elect to retain the figure in its packaging.

 

Should you open your Funko Pop?

Answer: Whether or not you choose to open your Funko Pops is completely up to you, however, if you want your Funko Pops to retain or increase in value, you may not want to open them.

Once they are opened, they lose a significant amount of value.

 

Why do action figures get sticky?

The cause of this stickiness or tackiness is the plasticizer that is used the manufacture of action figures. Over long periods of time this plasticizer begins to vaporize. This also means that figures that use softer plastics or PVC are more prone to this stickiness than figures that use harder plastics or PVC.

 

Do action figures last forever?

The materials that action figures are made from are far from indestructible, and can, over time, show signs of aging.

Paint can chip or rub off; the plastic can become discolored, or dirt, grime, and dust can build up.

 

How do you keep your figure clean?

Washing

Fill a container with lukewarm water.

Optional: Disassemble your figurine.

Soak your figurine (or figurine pieces) in the water for about 5 minutes.

Squirt (or rub) soap on a new, soft-bristled toothbrush and begin gently brushing the figurine.

Rinse all the soap off the figurine using warm water.

 

How do I ship action figures on ebay?

Step 5: Package The Action Figures:

 

How do you send toys in the post?

A toy should be sent bubble wrapped and in a firm cardboard box, which is slightly bigger than the toy itself. This way the toy won’t be squashed or move around in its box too much during transit. The box should be in good condition, so if you plan to reuse an old box check that it hasn’t become weak.

 

How much does it cost to ship a Barbie?

The U.S. standard shipping and processing rate is $9.95 (but may be higher or lower in certain cases). In most cases, we ship to P.O. boxes, APO/FPOs, the U.S. territories, Alaska, and Hawaii through the U.S. Postal Service.

 

Do action figures increase in value?

It depends on the figure in question.

Most figures will take around 20 years or so to increase significantly in value; however, there are some figures that will experience a big increase in value in a much shorter amount of time.

 

How do you make money selling action figures?

Joe from ThunderCats, you can still make a profit.

Know Your Stuff. Read articles, collector message boards and toy manufacturing websites to determine what the hot items are.

FInd New Inventory. Now that you have an idea of what you want to sell, it’s time to find inventory.

Sell Used Action FIgures.

Sell It Online.

 

Where can I buy high quality figures?

The 5 Best Sites to Buy Authentic Anime Figurines

AmiAmi.

Solaris Japan.

Akiba Soul.

Crunchyroll Store.

HobbySearch.

 

Can you spray paint action figures?

Only safe to use on the hard plastic torsos of action figures and hard plastic Transformers. Testors, Krylon, and Rustoleum spray paints take 7 days to fully cure and will pick up a lot of dust/lint during that time because they remain tacky to the touch. Important Painting Tips!

 

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