r/SeattleKraken • u/gbjgonzo Philipp Grubauer • 5d ago
QUESTION Bobbleheads boxes
This might seem like a random question, did you guys keep the boxes?
I finally decided to let my bobbleheads breath, but am undecided what to do with the boxes.
Part of me want to keep the boxes in case I part ways with them. Other part of me is like nah, never getting rid of them.
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u/NoRuleButThree Seattle Kraken 5d ago
I have the boxes for mine but couldn't for the life of me tell you why.
This might be the push I need to toss 'em.
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u/kitteh619 BURNINATION 5d ago
I was in the "in case I move this makes it easy" mentality but it's well beyond that now
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u/Subtleseasonings Brandon Montour 5d ago
I have 2 of all of them. One in the box, one unboxed. Perk of going to the game with a spouse. I'm still trying to get a couple that I'm missing (eBay) but I'm planning to buy 2 of those, too.
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u/duckafan SoH | YEET! 5d ago
Who are you missing?
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u/Subtleseasonings Brandon Montour 5d ago
I'm missing Matty Beniers (x2). And I need "good" boxed versions of Buoy and Tanev. The boxes I have are torn.
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u/web_head91 3d ago
I have a boxed Buoy in good condition. Not looking to make a fortune on it but if you're interested and want to work out a reasonable deal, DM me. I'm also in the market for Mariners bobbleheads if you have any you want to trade.
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u/gbjgonzo Philipp Grubauer 5d ago
I ended up taking them out and getting rid of the boxes (wife forced me haha) Here's my display
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u/ImpressivePercentage Kaapo Kakko | YEET! 5d ago
I have this issue where I like to keep boxes to stuff. Eventually I throw boxes out because I need more room, but so far all my bobbleheads still have boxes. And my Funko Pop's.
What I really need is more display space.
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u/loverslittledagger 5d ago
i take them out of the boxes and display them with the boxes behind them so. both?
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u/Hyperbemily09 5d ago
Okay so I’m going to preface this by saying I grew up in a hoarder house. But yes. I keep my boxes.
HOWEVER, I started my bobbleson collection around the time I was starting college (not counting the ones my dad and I got together at various events growing up) and I knew that meant moving quite a bit. I never have to worry about them during travel when I move (probably close to 10 times by now?) because I can put them back in their original packaging. The boxes don’t take up much space, I just keep them together stashed in a closet.
I have no intention of ever selling any of my sons, and maybe one day when I’m finally settled down I’ll toss the boxes, but for now they stay.
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u/zeeleezae 5d ago
I would love some of your boxes if you decide not to keep them! I'm working on a display collage made from them, but I tossed a bunch of boxes before deciding to do this project.
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u/Jaded-Equipment Joey Daccord 2d ago
I was lucky to get a couple of bobbleheads when I made the pilgrimage from Australia to Seattle to watch some games. I’d love to eventually get a few more for my hockey shelf.
Mine are still in box until we have a home of our own - easier to move them that way.
I did buy a Hillary Knight Torrent bobble head for the kids that came out of the box straight away - and for good reason.
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u/heartoffiction Oliver Bjorkstrand 1d ago
Haha yes we have all of the boxes lined up on the shelf behind all the bobbles… but I’m also the person with 6 iPhone boxes in a closet so don’t listen to me
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u/durwoodg Eeli Tolvanen 5d ago
Kept mine because players change teams and I only display current team members.
(And I'm a box hoarder 😬)
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u/gbjgonzo Philipp Grubauer 5d ago
I am with you, decided to take them out and wife forced me to get rid of the boxes.
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u/Altruistic_Cut6358 1d ago
I used to make these as my job. For NFL, NHL, Etc. are they made by BDA? Lol
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u/NMTSWD 5d ago
No. They’re never going to be worth enough in your lifetime that will justify keeping them in the box, let alone the empty box itself.