Hi everyone, sorry if this is a dumb question. I’ve never owned a Pullip before, just got one at an anime convention. I kind of want to leave her boxed because I’m afraid of her hair or outfit getting damaged.
But I’ve had other dolls in the past where the packaging seems to hurt the doll over time. Are pullips like this? I’m so torn on what to do. Thanks if anyone can offer advice!
Posted May 27, 2019, 11:42 PM UTC
it's really up to you... if you plan on selling her eventually, i would keep in box to preserve value. their boxes don't hurt them so long as you keep them out of direct sunlight or extreme humidity + heat
To me the main draw of Pullips is that you can move and close their eyes, if you leave them in the box you miss out on that. You can always keep the box to put her back in for storage or to sell, and if you display her on a high shelf or in a cabinet where she won’t get knocked or dusty, she won’t get damaged.
I have some I've kept boxed, but if you got it with the intent to display or "play" with it then open it. If you're just in it for potential to sell later keep it boxed
It is so worth it to open her up! Yes she will lose some resell value, but IMO it’s worth it. Pullips are magical girls and you have one of the most magical ones! I just try not to touch their hair too much to avoid frizziness. I understand wanting to keep her pristine and nice in the box, but they’re also fun to pose and take pictures of! :)
So I ended up opening her! Pullips are amazing, and I’m glad I listened to you guys. Other than the fact I’m having issues making her stand up I adore her. I’m sure I’ll figure out how to get her stand working too.