Help find a packaging material

[mlp4me]

Help!
I'm looking for something similar to this:
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This type of twist tie/plastic bits aren't something that I normally hoard. I have 6 things I need to attach back in box and I assume this type of item is found in newer toy packaging.
Can someone assist me with this? I'm happy to pay something for them if you want and shipping....

[Haruna]

Hmm I don't have any right now, although usually my mom and I keep everything around. Maybe if worst comes to worst you could buy an inexpensive Barbie and take its ties/plastic thingies (assuming they still come with those)?

[Leave a Whisper]

dunno about the plasticky parts but the twist ties you could get at any grocery store for free, just grab a bunch or don't throw them away after you bring the groceries home.

[kaoskat]

I wish I'd seen this earlier. Just trashed some a couple days ago.

[melodys_angel]

Havent seen anything like that in awhile

[ringwraith10]

Maybe you could contact the toy company and ask for some? They send replacement parts for dolls -- maybe they would send replacement parts for packaging, too? I mean, they may think you're crazy, but that's probably the worst that could happen.

[mlp4me]

dunno about the plasticky parts but the twist ties you could get at any grocery store for free, just grab a bunch or don't throw them away after you bring the groceries home.

It's a thought, but our groceries don't have that kind of twist tie.

I know those are still used on various toys. It's just a matter getting the word out and  patience. The next time I go to the dollar tree I'll have to double check the packaging on items. The one that I need will be super duper long because it has to hold in the bottom a sea pony shell.

[Seachanger]

I have those exact things. I have different lengths for the ties and the plastic things with holes in two different sizes. PM me if you're interested.

[Emberfly]

Seachanger may be your best bet, but I would twist a bunch of smaller twist ties together to make a long one (though at one point I bought a roll of twist tie material that I was able to cut to length) or get a roll of wire from the hardware store (not too heavy a guage) and put a pad between the object and wire.  For the hard plastic thing at the back I would try to see if I could poke holes in and use heavy cardboard or pieces of an old plastic container.

Good luck!

[mlp4me]

I have those exact things. I have different lengths for the ties and the plastic things with holes in two different sizes. PM me if you're interested.

Sent you a pm. I definitely would like to see what you've got!


Leaveawhisper, you are awesome!

You guys have no idea how excited I am to get them back in their boxes to enjoy a bit more of their original glory!!