An action figure box template is the flat dieline for a window box: a tuck end carton with a die-cut window in the front panel, lids at the top and bottom, dust flaps, a glue flap and, for peg walls, a hang tab with a euro slot rising from the back panel. A die-cut tray inside holds the figure and accessories behind the window. This page shows the layout, three sizes for common figure scales and how to set up artwork. Request the file in your exact size for free.
Send your figure height, widest pose and accessories, and a specialist replies within one business day with the box and tray dielines: vector PDF that opens in Adobe Illustrator, plus SVG and DXF.
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Sizes for common figure scales
| Figure scale | Inside size | Flat size, inches | Flat size, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.75 inch | 4.5 x 2 x 7 in | 13.5 x 13.5 | 343 x 343 |
| 6 inch | 8 x 3 x 11 in | 22.5 x 19.5 | 572 x 495 |
| 7 inch | 9 x 3.5 x 12.5 in | 25.5 x 22.0 | 648 x 559 |
Starting points only. Poses and accessories vary, so we size the final box and tray to your figure. Sizes are inside dimensions, length x width x height. Flat sizes include the hang tab and are nominal, before the allowance for board thickness.
How to read the layout
| Line | Meaning | What to do with it |
|---|---|---|
| Solid magenta | Cut, including the window and euro slot | The knife follows this line. The window opening is cut out and covered with clear film. |
| Dashed blue | Crease | The board folds here. Keep small text and fine lines off it. |
| Orange fill | Glue area | Leave it free of ink and coating so the glue bonds to bare board. |
The production file we send also carries bleed and safe zone lines for your job, and a separate dieline for the tray. Your free digital proof confirms both.
Setting up the artwork
- Lock the dieline on its own layer and build artwork underneath in CMYK.
- Keep the character name and line name above or below the window, not across the film.
- Design the backer card as its own file. It sits behind the figure and shows through the window.
- Put character art on the side panels so the box reads when shelved spine out.
- Reserve space on the back for the barcode, the producer name and address, the country of origin and the tracking code. Toys for ages 3 to 6 with small accessories need a choking hazard warning on the front. See the labeling guide.
- Outline fonts, embed images at 300 dpi or better and export a vector PDF with the dieline layer in place.
The tray and the hang tab
The tray is a separate die-cut paperboard insert with a cavity for the figure and slots for each accessory. Send us every accessory that goes in the box so each gets its own slot. The hang tab is a folded double-thickness panel on the back with a euro slot. Heavier figures can use a reinforced tab, which we size to the weight.
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Action figure box template questions
What box is used for action figures?
Most use a window box: a tuck end carton with a die-cut window, a printed backer card and a die-cut tray. A hang tab is added for peg walls.
Can I get an action figure packaging template for free?
Yes. Send your figure size and accessories and we send the box and tray dielines as vector PDF, SVG and DXF within one business day, at no charge.
What size box for a 6 inch action figure?
A starting point is about 8 x 3 x 11 in inside, then adjusted to the pose and accessories. We size the final box and tray to your figure.
Do you make blank action figure boxes?
Yes. Plain white or kraft window boxes with a tray cut to your figure, or boxes printed in one color.
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