This item was a limited edition sold at the World Character Convention in 2004. It has been stored in a cardboard box in a dark place since purchase. It is a new, unopened item. As far as I can see, there is no discoloration. There may be warping, wrinkles, or deformation of the box and blister pack due to aging. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item or are very particular about condition. *Although I have carefully inspected unopened items before listing, there are limitations to the inspection. Please make sure to confirm the condition thoroughly in the images before making a purchase. We have seen cases of high-value toys being swapped with counterfeit copies, or requests for returns claiming damage occurred after opening the item. We cannot accept returns or refunds after shipping. Please understand this before purchasing. (This also applies to damage caused by product degradation due to the manufacturing or material specifications of the figure, or due to deterioration during aging.)