I purchased this item back in the day from either TOYS-R-Us , Walmart or KMart. Chose the cleanest one from the shelf. They have been loved and cared for in a home or a climate controlled storage room. 99% have not incurred any damage since and have been well taken care of. I have full sets Series 0-5 of this and would prefer not to pieceout , but, they have to go. Will cut deals on Sets. Hope you get as much enjoyment from these as i did. They used to be displayed on my bedroom wall and wrapped the room. It was pretty Badass. Hit me up if you need any more details.