How to Repair a Damaged Collectible Box

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Introduction

For many collectors, the box that holds the figure is just as important as the figure itself. It can feel horrible when the structure of the box gets ruined due to mishandling or improper storage. With this guide, I'll walk you through how to restore that box so that it can be prestable again and just bring back a bit of that value.

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Step 1 How to Repair a Damaged Collectible Box

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Open the box.
Take out any components that are in the box so as not to further ruin the box during the following steps.

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Step 2

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Unfold the flaps of the box on both the top and bottom.

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Step 3

Lay the unfolded box flat on a non-flammable surface, or an ironing board.
Lay a plain shirt or one you don't mind using for this procedure on top of the box.

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Step 4

Set your iron to medium heat and let it warm up.
While the iron warms up, be sure not to touch the face of the iron as it could result in burns.

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Step 5

Make small circular motions with the iron on the box for about 3 minutes.
If the iron has a steam option, now and again steam the box. That’ll help the box stay stiffer after drying.