How to spot a resealed figure box
How can you tell if a sealed figure box was resealed?
A resealed figure box usually shows one of four tells: tape that doesn't match factory width or finish, tape that's lifted or re-laid with adhesive haze, a second layer of tape, or shrink-wrap that was slit and re-shrunk. FIGUSCAN's Seal axis flags these and returns a Low/Medium/High reseal-risk read.
Reseals are the most expensive mistake a figure buyer can make — a clear seal close-up is the single most important photo in a pre-grade.
The four reseal tells
Most reseals fail on the tape or the shrink.
- ↦Tape mismatch — wrong width, finish, or placement vs factory
- ↦Lifted / re-laid tape — adhesive haze, bubbles, lifted edges
- ↦Double tape — a second strip over the original
- ↦Re-shrunk wrap — slit lines, uneven shrink, loose corners
Why the seal close-up matters
FIGUSCAN can only read what your photo shows. A blurry seal photo raises the risk read because the model can't clear it — shoot it close, in focus, at a slight angle under soft light.
How to photograph a seal for reseal detection
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Frequently asked questions
Is FIGUSCAN authenticating my figure?+
No — it reads visible packaging indicators and returns a reseal-risk and authenticity-confidence read. It is not official authentication and never declares an item genuine or fake.
What does High seal risk mean?+
The photos show clear reseal indicators, or the seal wasn't photographed well enough to clear it. Treat High as 'inspect in person before buying.'