Mon 2008/09/08 20:52
Taken at the GSC offices. I feel bad throwing figure boxes away now that I know how much effort goes into designing them. Watched a few guys having a meeting on how the figure parts should be laid out so that they look balanced in the box and obviously ensure that the figure itself is protected in transit. This particular figure is Nendoroid Shana out this November. BTW, a particularly eagerly awaited figure will be announced on the English GSC site this week - keep those mince pies peeled.
Posted on Mon 2008/09/08 20:52 by
I kept all of my boxes. I appreciate the designs of the boxes.
(ID #294774) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:07
I keep all of my boxes too.. so far that is, with some figures still in them =p
(ID #294920) Posted on 2008/09/09 00:20
me too! :3 and do you believe that boxes are also one of the reason i moved to PVCs from Trading Figures? ^^
(ID #295052) Posted on 2008/09/09 03:19
.NET/Web Developer
Me too. I have 3 figures that are still in the box. no space on shelf and too afraid that it might lean are my reasons.
(ID #295787) Posted on 2008/09/09 17:44
My home office is too small to keep all my figures out so I definitely keep the boxes. I can't imagine tossing the boxes then haphazardly tossing my collection into an empty paper box like they were nothing more than legos.
(ID #295482) Posted on 2008/09/09 12:52
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Me too, I keep all the boxes too. But it's really pain in the butt to keep them. They really take up a lot of space =(
(ID #305373) Posted on 2008/09/18 11:32
me too, I kept all my boxes since the designs are nice! oh, and that Nendoroid Shana looks awesome! glad I pre-ordered it... =3
(ID #294778) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:13
Software Developer
"... a particularly early awaited figure will be announced [...] this week" mmhhhh... hit F5. Nothing. hit F5. Still nothing... rrahh can't wait to see that ^^;
(ID #294784) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:24
I would keep all my boxes.. but unfortunately.. i am unable to do so because of the lack of space in the house. :(
(ID #294798) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:38
Love the good smile site, and their figures too. Now if only I could order directly from there....
(ID #294801) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:41
Musically inclined Pervert
I keep them. They're tucked on my bookshelf
(ID #294805) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:47
IT and freelance anime cel-shade artist
It is always interesting to note just how much attention to detail is put into the "small" things that we take for granted. Still got all my boxes but they do suck up space. Can't wait for the figure announcement!
(ID #294810) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:51
I keep all my boxes too. Might need them for storage/transport later.
(ID #294812) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:51
Student and Miku Guardian
I keep the boxes rather than throwing them away because the design on them are very nice.. And furthermore, as Panther said, just in case I have to move house.. I do hide the boxes when I take the figures out to display.. ^^
(ID #294815) Posted on 2008/09/08 21:52
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
i don't think most of us will be moving houses that often right? ^^;
(ID #294844) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:29
Secondary Student~
I cant even bring myself to ever think of throwing the boxes away! ;_; theyre the figures' home!
(ID #294826) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:05
I too never throw away the boxes. I keep them so I can show off, because stacking them up makes them look REALLY big. Also, I want something in case I have to move or evacuate for a storm, things like that.
(ID #294832) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:12
nanu (Registered on 2007/12/28 22:28)
Mm.. "Split mold" packaging. I don't know of a comparable alternative. I've seen it fail only once, when the square and circle "buttons" are undone and tiny parts, such as hands, fall out of their nooks. Makes you think the pieces are missing, by first look through the window! That was an isolated incident; makes me question if the package was handled abusively, the box opened before, or had defective buttons (some loose, some not). I like Nendoroids because their boxes are small. Figmas' are similar in size.
(ID #294839) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:21
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
i keep the nicer ones and throw away the not so good looking ones.
(ID #294843) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:27
You talking about girls? We're talkin about boxes.
(ID #294854) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:47
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
lololol
(ID #295141) Posted on 2008/09/09 05:59
Director/代表取締役
lol
(ID #295226) Posted on 2008/09/09 08:24
i got no figurines to speak of, so can't comment! hurhur
(ID #294845) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:30
I chuck the figure boxes away. Sure, they look nice, but what am I to do with them? I could admire the care and attention to detail taken to design that .. box. Or I can simply just admire my figures instead and free up more space.
(ID #294853) Posted on 2008/09/08 22:46
I don't have that many yet so they're sitting in my basement. I can see myself throwing them away once they start to pile up though.
(ID #294864) Posted on 2008/09/08 23:16
just another something else
i wish they made the packaging smaller... it saves more money for them, gives us more space to store them, cheaper to ship around the globe, and better for the environment...
(ID #294866) Posted on 2008/09/08 23:18
i keep then all, the design is so nice, and when i want to replace some figures, i put back in box safely.
(ID #294875) Posted on 2008/09/08 23:30
Part human, part student, 100% loser
I keep the boxes cause the figures are still in them...
(ID #294880) Posted on 2008/09/08 23:35
Im always amazed when i opening up a new figurine box cos the way they packaged it is just feel so good. "My precious." >:D
(ID #294889) Posted on 2008/09/08 23:44
Student, Freelance Figure Review Writer
boxes are important when moving out ^^;;;
(ID #294939) Posted on 2008/09/09 00:58
Vampire
indeed :D That's the main reason I keep my boxes ~
(ID #295484) Posted on 2008/09/09 12:53
I should have realized that GSC and Max Factory put a lot of effort in their package design when I noticed what little tape they use. Compare that to American toys, which are not only smothered in tape holding the plastic shells together, but are typically tightly anchored to the back shell with a myriad of twistie ties. Opening them is so different: FIgma box: *slice box tape, slice shell tape, remove figure and parts* Elapsed time: 1.5 min American toy box: *slice box tape, try to open, realize there were three more clear pieces of tape you didn't see, slice those, forcefully remove interior shells, slice shell tape, realize there was yet MORE clear tape on the shell you missed, slice that, pry the shells open because you're too lazy to remove the last piece of tape, attempt to untwist twistie tie, realize it goes the other direction, realize you were right the first time, finally untwist twistie tie, try to straighten twistie tie to exctract it without damaging merchandise, give up and just yank it out, repeat with remaining twistie ties, double and triple check the box for any missing small items you may have missed, remove tape from merchandise, dump merchandise on table, and pass out* Elapsed time: 31.412 minutes.
(ID #294962) Posted on 2008/09/09 01:35
lol! its like i just watched an episode of Mr Bean.
(ID #295851) Posted on 2008/09/09 18:51
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
I don't have much figures but the ones I do have, I have kept some of the boxes, only because they looked really nice with the drawings on them. Sadly I too have thrown some out.
(ID #294966) Posted on 2008/09/09 01:39
I keep all of my boxes, flattened down. I always recycle the plastic inserts like what you have pictured here.
(ID #295003) Posted on 2008/09/09 02:21
former Emperor of Britannia
Kept mine too. Boxes are the last thing you'll use if you really want to protect them.
(ID #295033) Posted on 2008/09/09 02:54
Student Engineer
Oh yes- there is a certain engineering behind box design and packaging- gotta get the goods to the consumer safely! I HATE the twisty ties, albeit they work great. Really well done packaging I keep, like certain box arts for some model kits. Ignis came in a blister so I chucked it, but if she came in a box I would keep it in the closet to transport her later.
(ID #295067) Posted on 2008/09/09 03:29
I swear they must twist the ties both clockwise and counterclockwise in the factory, just to piss consumers off.
(ID #295104) Posted on 2008/09/09 04:43
I used to keep them all, until I had to decide who gets more space, me or some boxes ^^U I've thrown most out, keeping only the ones from very big or expensive figurines. It's a tough decision, especially because the boxes are so nice and pretty, but sometimes you have to compromise.
(ID #295102) Posted on 2008/09/09 04:36
Art Student
I keep ALL of my boxes as I move a lot and need a safe way to transport figures. I really appreciate the effort those guys put in to make sure they work :) I'm hoping that announcement is Nendoroid Yoko! *crosses fingers*
(ID #295110) Posted on 2008/09/09 04:56
Secretary
I'd keep boxes, but I don't have the place to put them sadly...so I toss them.
(ID #295119) Posted on 2008/09/09 05:26
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
I try to keep the packaging to everything I've ever bought... Sometimes items get lost, but I do believe that they will come in handy some day when the museum needs evidence of the toys people used to play with. :P
(ID #295174) Posted on 2008/09/09 06:53
i do also keep the boxes , it gives me some nostalgic feel by staring at them .I also keep the accessories of the particular figure in it's own box .
(ID #295192) Posted on 2008/09/09 07:34
I have a pretty large basement so holding onto boxes is no problem for me.
(ID #295227) Posted on 2008/09/09 08:25
recycle, reduce, re-use
(ID #295243) Posted on 2008/09/09 08:58
i would keep those boxes.. can't wait for nendo shana to release and arrive at my place.. >___<
(ID #295302) Posted on 2008/09/09 10:26
i will never throw any of mine away!
(ID #295364) Posted on 2008/09/09 11:27
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:04)
Professional Bum Mode
I keep my boxes because I only have few.
(ID #295397) Posted on 2008/09/09 12:00
I cant bear to throw my boxes away, so now my storeroom's in a mess. =P
(ID #295454) Posted on 2008/09/09 12:39
i keep the boxes, since i started collecting recently, they havent really piled up yet and became a problem (so far) :)
(ID #295538) Posted on 2008/09/09 13:37
gah.. don't guilt trip me dan. I had to abandon all my boxes when i moved this summer. =(
(ID #295696) Posted on 2008/09/09 16:14
boxes are good. you may want to sell.. who knows.. Keep is good ^^
(ID #295707) Posted on 2008/09/09 16:24
Receptionist/ Accountant/ Junior Designer/ Illustrator
I keep the boxes, they're in a section of my cupboard for the time being. Sadly, they take up a lot of space and I've considered getting rid of them before...
(ID #295716) Posted on 2008/09/09 16:38
I keep the boxes since it might come in handy...for now since I don't have display cases I keep them in their boxes for protection...
(ID #295776) Posted on 2008/09/09 17:37
I dont throw away boxes, but now its started to become a problem as more and more figures start arriving. maybe i should store the figures in ziplock bags with names on them for easy retrieval.
(ID #295856) Posted on 2008/09/09 18:56
Multimedia Arts Student
I suppose they are trying to design the boxes to hold/support the figures without the use of pieces of transparent plastic like the ones found in previous nendoroids. Intelligent move to reduce cost, I would say.
(ID #295870) Posted on 2008/09/09 19:49
artist, webdesigner
I simply don't have the space, I throw my boxes away, unless it's a PVC box, those I keep in my closet. Only have 5 >_<
(ID #296206) Posted on 2008/09/10 05:02
Blogger, Entomologist
I keep it if its a cool box, like all my Yotsuba figures.
(ID #296276) Posted on 2008/09/10 07:21
i'd keep the boxes but....T_T not enough space
(ID #296516) Posted on 2008/09/10 12:25
Sure they look nice, but they're an awful waste of material, and most of the boxes are much larger than necessary. And when you buy multiple figures, this can add a LOT to shipping costs!
(ID #296577) Posted on 2008/09/10 13:33
I've been figuring out a way to cut down material while trying to make it look good. So far, I've arrived at a design that's sort of wedge-shaped. The widest end of the wedge is where the figure can be displayed, and well-visible from front and sides. The sides of the wedge are where the extra parts go. There's space for everything, and the resulting box is significantly smaller than the current sizes for revoltech and figma boxes.
(ID #296735) Posted on 2008/09/10 16:41
Otaku
I keep all the boxes, I always appreciated and admire how the art of the box, how is designed outside and inside.
(ID #297091) Posted on 2008/09/11 00:02
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator/Network Operations Support Analyst
All my figurines are still in their boxes... until I find a place/case to properly display them. It gets dusty easily in my room, which sucks so right now they're in a reserved section of my book-case XD
(ID #297416) Posted on 2008/09/11 08:01
I prefer to keep the boxes since I might wanna sell it in the future, but as well, this also gives a place for all the extra accessories that I have for my figurines.
(ID #297706) Posted on 2008/09/11 13:36
I keep all the boxes of my figure mostly because of the artwork. Also it makes it easier for me to pack them if I'm moving.
(ID #299302) Posted on 2008/09/13 00:45
I keep all my boxes its part of the collection
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