It's a cute cat! It's in beautiful condition. I can't have a cat at home, though... The box is cardboard, so I've taken photos of any areas of concern, so please refer to them. Thank you very much! The cat is not defective. It even has a cute meow. It's battery-operated. The cat is in beautiful condition. Please set up Eco Mericari delivery before purchasing. You can request unattended delivery. I don't think you need to store it in the box. :)