This item was stored in a warehouse and belonged to my wife's grandparents, who ran a toy store. It is a new, unused item, but please note that it is approximately 40 years old, so there may be some age-related deterioration. However, it is in very good condition, so if you are looking for an item in good shape, please consider purchasing it. Regarding packaging, please choose one of the following options: 1: Flatten the box and pack it separately from the miniature car. 2: Pack the miniature car inside the box. Both options will include bubble wrap for shipping. Please understand that this is a new, unused item, but it has been handled by people before. Thank you for your understanding. Series... Tomica