I obtained this item from a crane game and have stored it in a dark place. It is new and unopened. Regarding initial defects after opening, please contact the manufacturer directly. As this is a prize item and has been stored at home, there may be some dents or scratches. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to these imperfections. Please understand that there may be minor scratches or corner damage to the packaging due to the item falling during acquisition. You do not need to comment before purchasing. I welcome immediate purchases as I may not be able to respond right away. I plan to package the item with bubble wrap before shipping.