When you first start collecting figures, one or two boxes do not feel like a problem. But as the collection grows, sometimes the first thing to fill the room is not the figures themselves. It is the boxes. If I had unlimited space, I would probably want to keep most of them. The box itself can hold useful product information, accessories, and original packaging that may be useful again later. So the real question is not: “Should I throw the boxes away?” It is: “How can I keep them without letting them take over all my space?”

Option 1: Flatten the boxes and store them in plastic bins

If the cardboard box can be unfolded and flattened without tearing or cutting it, this is one of the best ways to reduce the amount of space it takes up. Flatten the cardboard and store it inside a plastic storage bin with a lid. This helps protect it from water, moisture, dust, and accidental damage. Before flattening the box, it is a good idea to photograph: the front / back / barcode / model information / important labels Plastic blisters and other rigid parts obviously cannot be flattened, so those may still need to be stored separately. There is another problem that usually appears later: “Which bin did I put this box in?” The easiest solution is to record the location as soon as you store it. For example: Storage: BOX 03 or Box: Plastic Bin B If the figure is already recorded as an Item in ROOMCOLLE, you can also keep a note of its box location there. Then when you need the original box again, you do not have to open every storage bin in the house.

Option 2: Display the figure in its original box

Another approach is to stop treating the box as something that needs a separate storage space. Make it part of the display instead. Some figures come in attractive packaging with good artwork and a layout that already looks nice on a shelf. If you like the packaging, displaying the figure in its original box means you no longer need another place to store that box. There is one thing to watch out for, though: heat inside the box. Clear plastic packaging and enclosed blisters may not have much airflow. This becomes more important if the box is displayed somewhere warm or exposed to sunlight. If you display figures inside their boxes, try to avoid: direct sunlight / hot areas / poorly ventilated spaces It is also worth checking the figure occasionally, especially if it has been stored inside the box for several years.

Which option should you choose?

If saving space is the priority: Flatten the boxes and store them together in plastic bins. If you love the packaging and have enough display space: Make the box part of the display. You can also use both methods. Flatten and store ordinary boxes, while keeping your favorite packaging on display. There is no reason every box in the collection has to be treated the same way.