Hi moon_sushi,

I have a few cels that came in this type of Toei 
folder and I may get some flak for this, but I 
open the folder and take them out to scan them.  
The folder cuts off a *lot* of the image and I 
have had cels where sketches were included that 
would be impossible to see/remove without opening 
it.

The problem is the glue they use to seal the 
folder is industrial stength and makes the folder 
very difficult to open.  So I cut open the folder 
along the top with a very sharp utility knife 
always being careful to not damage the cel.  I 
have found this causes much less damage to the 
folder itself and makes a nice clean, barely 
detectable cut.

IMHO it does not decrease the value of the cel to 
open or remove it.  The folder is not really part 
of the production process and is promotional in 
nature, so I personally don't put much value in 
it.  But of course other collectors may see it 
much differently.

Very cute cel, BTW!!

~Luna-Art >^.^<