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As I mentioned the other day, I've kept the boxes for many of my larger scale dolls and figures (and for all of the statues), but when it comes to playscale figures, I tend to throw the packaging away. So when it's time to move, those toys get layered in shoeboxes: 1 layer of fabric for each layer of toys, plus an extra layer on the top and bottom of the box.
Or at least that's what I do for articulated figures: I confess that some vinyl minis just get dumped into a box on their own.
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Final layer, after which the fabric edges are wrapped around the figures
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It doesn't look secure, but having unpacked now, I've found this method to be even more successful than having the professionals do the work. A few of my figures did get professionally packed this time around, and two of them - PlayArts Commander Shepard and DC Direct Grunt - ended up with damage, but that's a story for another post.
And finally, the ultimate in lazy packing:
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The sloppy pile of Funko Minis.
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I think it is often better to pack things yourself. I see you have moni doll in there as well :-) Must be good to b be unpacking them all!
ReplyDeleteGood eye! That is a Moni doll partially hidden in there! :)
DeleteI like the use of fabric between layers of dolls ... hmmm ... I have a nice amount of fabric I've been saving for some free day when I can sew. Those pieces will make nice padding.
ReplyDeleteLOL@ "the ultimate in lazy packing." My doll and action figure fashions got that treatment.
Heh, my fabric pile is a "someday" one too - my sewing machine has been in storage for 18 months, but somehow that hasn't stopped me from picking up fabric. At least this puts it to use! ;)
DeleteGood use, too. I like the idea.
DeleteI'll be sewing by hand - I like doing it that way - never learned the machine. That's also why I only sew for my playscale figures and not myself ;-)
Dana and jSarie, I encourage you both to sew once you get to your new homes. Or send the fabric to me. ;)
ReplyDeletejSarie, Mr. BTEG and the Dancer just got home from Origins in Columbus Ohio. Amongst their swag was a Marvel Chaos War Heroclix Ant Man figure. Thought of you as soon as I saw it.
That's a nice find they had! I've never posted photos (aside from the Pete Wisdom HeroClix in the final layer photo on this post), but love those HeroClix figures. They really have a surprising amount of detail for such tiny figures.
DeleteLOL @ Barb's "send the fabric to me."
DeleteI'm looking forward to sewing - really - once I get settled ;-)
Me likey the Toybiz! I sold mine when my father died.
ReplyDeleteThey were a fun line, weren't they? I've lost most of the ones I used to have, but Im hanging on to the ones I still have.
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