📦 Packaging & Storage Tips for Figma Figures

Proper packaging and storage protect your Figma figures from dust, joint damage, paint wear, and yellowing — especially if you rotate displays or plan to resell later.

Figma figures (produced by Max Factory and distributed by Good Smile Company) are collectible, and keeping them in good condition preserves both visual quality and value.

📦 1. Always Keep the Original Box

This is one of the most important collector rules.

✔ Keep outer box
✔ Keep plastic blister trays
✔ Keep paper inserts
✔ Keep silica gel packs (if included)

Why?

  • Increases resale value

  • Protects during moving

  • Prevents accessory loss

  • Maintains authenticity proof

💡 Store boxes flattened only if necessary — but avoid crushing window panels.

🧩 2. Storing Extra Parts Properly

Figma figures come with:

  • Extra faces

  • Interchangeable hands

  • Weapons

  • Small accessories

Best practice:

✔ Keep them inside original blister trays
✔ Use labeled zip bags if storing separately
✔ Avoid loose storage (small parts scratch easily)

Never stack heavy items on top of accessory trays.

🌡️ 3. Control Temperature & Humidity

PVC and ABS materials can warp or discolor under poor conditions.

Ideal environment:

  • Room temperature (20–25°C / 68–77°F)

  • Low to moderate humidity (40–60%)

  • No direct sunlight

Avoid:

❌ Attics
❌ Garages
❌ Near windows
❌ Next to heaters or AC vents

Heat can loosen joints and cause paint damage.

🧼 4. Clean Before Storing

Before placing figures back in the box:

✔ Dust gently with soft brush
✔ Wipe lightly with microfiber cloth
✔ Make sure the figure is completely dry

Storing dust inside blister trays can cause long-term paint scuffing.

🔧 5. Protect the Joints

Figma figures are poseable — but joints can weaken.

Before storage:

  • Return to neutral standing pose

  • Remove tight accessories

  • Avoid extreme bending

Storing in extreme poses for long periods may stress joints.

🧴 6. Prevent Stickiness (Plasticizer Issues)

Over time, PVC may feel slightly sticky due to plasticizer migration.

To reduce risk:

✔ Store in ventilated area
✔ Avoid sealed airtight containers long-term
✔ Do not wrap tightly in plastic film

Occasionally air out stored figures if they remain boxed for years.

🏷️ 7. Label & Organize

If you have multiple Figmas:

  • Use stackable storage bins

  • Label by series or character

  • Keep inventory list (especially for rare figures)

This saves time and prevents accidental duplicates.

🚚 8. Moving House? Extra Protection Tips

When relocating:

✔ Place boxed figures upright
✔ Fill empty moving box space with bubble wrap
✔ Avoid shaking
✔ Do not place heavy boxes on top

Original packaging is designed to protect during transport — use it.

💰 9. Storage for Long-Term Investment

If storing as collectible investment:

  • Keep box condition near mint

  • Avoid tape damage

  • Avoid price stickers on packaging

  • Keep away from moisture

Box condition matters almost as much as figure condition.

⭐ Quick Storage Checklist

✔ Original packaging saved
✔ Accessories organized
✔ Neutral pose
✔ Cleaned before boxing
✔ Temperature controlled
✔ No direct sunlight

🎯 Final Advice

Figma figures are durable, but proper packaging and storage make a huge difference in:

  • Longevity

  • Display quality

  • Joint integrity

  • Resale value

Treat the packaging as part of the collectible — not just disposable wrapping.