How You Can Repair A Vintage Cardboard Toy Box | Creases, Tears, Marker Ink

Vintage cardboard toy box in a completely wrecked condition, getting a thorough repair and restoration.

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In this episode, I cover:
• Replacing the toy box window
• Fixing bends, creases, and tears in the cardboard
• Removing marker and ink stains

Not all of these steps or processes may apply to your circumstances, this is a pretty extremely worn box. But, individual steps here may be of help.

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[stevenkuykendoll]

The box now looks very displayable, great job. I've passed on a couple Mego boxes that I know now I could have definitely made to look more presentable. Thanks for the video.

[AndreasSikkis]

This is not called “box restoration”. It is called “love”.Great job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[kayleedavenport]

What a cool hobby!! I can really appreciate the amount of work and effort put in, not to mention that this is truly an art and you have mastered it! Mad respect!

[Phutlikka]

A repair worthy of the six million dollar man! Steve Austin would be proud!

[fluoryte]

Your video helped me so much! My figure box is looking so much better now :)

[pitchforkharp]

Would love links to the tools and materials used in this video. Miraculous!

[Johndoe-copw]

This is the first time I have come across something like this. I have been restoring old Warhammer boxes and reshrinking them for my display. I’m glad I’m
Not the only one thought it was an odd thing to do.

[petebutler]

You did an excellent job restoring the packaging! It’s on my list of picks to share with others.

[jacih]

What a wonderful video! I do minor repairs to new toys that I donate. It’s amazing what ends up on clearance because the box is damaged. This is very useful information, I can’t wait to watch all your videos! 🌸

[PaulKostrzewa]

Great video... I have a 1977 Micronauts Battlecruiser box I feel confident I can restore thanks to this tutorial. Thanks!

[sarahmariah]

Thank you, apreciate this video a lot. I'm doing an old cardboard hat box - its pretty wrecked, but now I'm optimistic! This box here is really cool. People prob run into a lot of these issues with album covers, too.

[stevengowie]

I personally use a t-shirt press which works amazingly for video games and console boxes.

[nateofthirdeye]

Used your iron technique to fix a Hang on Harvey box. Thank you!

[tenneshaskyers]

Thank you! I used these tips to help repair a doll house, thank you so much!

[kennylee]

The care and attention to detail from a true craftsman. Thanks for the tips.

[ryanpooley]

Haha im not sure when I liked this video but apparently it has come in handy more than once for me! Thanks!

[susanjorstad]

I’ve had success removing ink or permanent marker from cardboard using rubbing alcohol a folded square of paper towel or q-tip. However, I’ve also found that the alcohol or even a solvent can wear through the whitened top laminated layer to reveal the brown of the cardboard, so it must be done very gradually.

Parchment paper tip for ironing is a really helpful tip! Thanks for this video!

[luketube]

Kinda wish you showed the water-based polycrylic spray part some (how much to use, spray distance, etc). But otherwise, very useful video, thanks!

[garym]

That's great. Maybe more of a preservation project rather than a total restoration, as the box was literally falling apart. It might still have marks but at least it's back to being a sturdy box again.

[MyToyMuseumDJ]

Great video! Thanks for your time making it and it is full of useful tips : ) Great work, mate! Cheers!