Caring for Illustrated Standees and Cardboard Tokens
By Paverson Games | Published: 2026-10-17
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to clean, store, and maintain your Luthier standees and cardboard tokens to keep them looking great for years.
Quick Answer
To care for illustrated standees and cardboard tokens, keep them dry, store them flat in a cool place, and handle them by the edges. Avoid bending, direct sunlight, and moisture to prevent warping or fading.
Understanding Your Components
Luthier Illustrated Instrument Standees are custom heat-transferred onto wood pieces and come with screen printed player bases. The cardboard tokens, like those found in many board games, are more delicate and prone to wear. Knowing the material helps you choose the right care method.
Step-by-Step Care Guide
- Clean Gently: Wipe standees and tokens with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. For stubborn marks, slightly dampen the cloth with water and wring it out completely before wiping. Avoid soaking the components. Common mistake: using harsh cleaners or alcohol can damage the print. Stick to dry or barely damp cloths.
- Store Flat and Dry: Keep standees and cardboard tokens in a cool, dry place. Use the custom storage tray for standees to prevent bending. For tokens, a small box or bag works well. Checkpoint: avoid stacking heavy items on top of cardboard tokens to prevent warping.
- Handle with Care: Always pick up standees by the base or edges to avoid fingerprint smudges on the illustration. For cardboard tokens, hold them by the edges to prevent creasing. Common mistake: gripping standees by the printed area can wear down the heat-transferred image over time.
- Protect from Sunlight: Do not leave standees or tokens in direct sunlight for extended periods. UV rays can fade the colors on both wood and cardboard. Next step: store your game box in a cabinet or shelf away from windows.
Product Care Tips
- Luthier Illustrated Instrument Standees: Every beautiful instrument illustration from the game is custom heat-transferred onto both sides of wood pieces. Includes 27 instruments, 32 screen printed player bases, and a custom storage tray. The heat-transferred finish is durable but can be scratched by rough handling. The storage tray keeps standees organized and prevents them from rubbing against each other.
- Distilled Cocktails Metal Keys & Enamel Tokens: 5 each of vintage looking metal keys and enamel metal tokens, in player color patinas. For use in the Distilled Cocktails Expansion. Metal keys and enamel tokens are more durable than cardboard, but can still be scratched or tarnished if not stored properly. Use the included storage or a soft pouch.
