Sealed vs Opened

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Sealed amiibo Collecting: Notes on Packaging, Storage, and Preservation

amiibo figures appeared in stores with blister packaging that was clearly meant to be opened. Many collectors still kept them sealed. Over time this became a visible sub-category inside the broader amiibo collecting scene. Shelves with untouched cards, plastic still tight, sometimes slightly bent from storage. It is a familiar sight now.