If you’re a Gunpla (Gundam plastic model) enthusiast, you know the time, detail, and passion that go into building each kit. Whether you’re assembling High Grade (HG), Master Grade (MG), Real Grade (RG), or even the ultra-detailed Perfect Grade (PG), proper storage is key to preserving the beauty and integrity of your collection.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best practices for storing your Gunpla models—keeping them safe from dust, sunlight, moisture, and damage.

Why Proper Gunpla Storage Is Important

Your completed Gunpla kits are more than just models—they’re prized creations and display-worthy masterpieces. Without proper storage, your kits are at risk of:

Whether you’re between display rotations or packing them for the long term, having the right storage setup helps protect your collection.

Best Ways to Store Your Gunpla Collection

Glass Display Cabinets

Planning to proudly display your Gunpla at home? Consider a glass-door cabinet like IKEA’s Detolf or a custom enclosure. These cabinets protect your models from dust and damage while allowing you to enjoy your collection every day.

Pro Tip: Use risers or tiered stands to maximise vertical space and create a dynamic display.

Plastic Bins with Foam or Padding

For collectors who rotate their displays or need temporary storage, clear plastic bins with foam inserts are a great option. Label them by grade, series, or build date to keep things neat and accessible.

Air-Conditioned Self-Storage Units

Need to store your Gunpla kits long-term or moving into a smaller space? Consider an air-conditioned self-storage unit to maintain a stable environment.

At Extra Space Asia, our air-conditioned units help prevent heat and humidity damage—ideal for preserving delicate parts, stickers, and paints in our tropical climate.

Pro Tip: Add silica gel packs to your bins for moisture control. Don’t forget to label everything, especially if you have a growing backlog of kits.

Store Your Tools & Accessories Too

Gunpla isn’t just about the kits—it’s about the tools and gear that help you bring your builds to life. Make sure you store:

Use tackle boxes, drawer organizers, or toolboxes to keep everything tidy and ready for your next build session.

Final Thoughts

Proper Gunpla storage ensures your hard work stays safe, dust-free, and display-ready for years to come. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just getting started, investing in the right storage protects your collection and enhances your building experience.

Need a secure, air-conditioned space for your Gunpla and other collectibles? Explore Extra Space Asia’s storage solutions—perfect for hobbyists looking to safeguard their growing collections in ideal conditions.

Chinese New Year is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and new beginnings. However, it can also bring the stress of cleaning, decluttering, and finding space to store festive decorations, gifts, and other seasonal items. That’s where Extra Space Asia Self Storage comes in to make your festive preparations hassle-free.

With our personal storage solutions, you can enjoy a clutter-free home and focus on spending quality time with your loved ones this Chinese New Year.

Why Do You Need Extra Storage During Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year traditions often call for a thorough spring cleaning to welcome good fortune into the home. However, decluttering and organizing can be challenging when your space is already filled with items you don’t use daily.

Here’s how storage solutions from Extra Space Asia can help:

  1. Free Up Space for Festive Gatherings
    Use our storage units to temporarily store bulky furniture, seasonal clothing, and other items to make room for family gatherings and celebrations.
  2. Simplify Your Spring Cleaning
    Storing seasonal items and clothes, unused or rarely used items and furniture sets can make cleaning and organizing much easier, giving your home a fresh and inviting feel for the New Year.

Benefits of Using Extra Space Asia for Your Festive Needs

When it comes to storage, Extra Space Asia offers unparalleled convenience and flexibility, perfect for the busy festive season.

Tips for Preparing Your Home for Chinese New Year

Celebrate Without the Clutter!

This Chinese New Year, make room for joy, family, and prosperity by decluttering your home with Extra Space Asia Self Storage. Whether you’re storing festive decorations, gifts, or seasonal items, we’re here to help you create the space you need.

Start your storage journey today! Contact Extra Space Asia or visit one of our storage facilities located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to learn more about our storage solutions for the festive season.

By: Michelle Lee

As the year-end celebrations approach, families are busy preparing for festive holidays like Christmas, Year End and Chinese New Year. These joyous occasions often involve decorating, entertaining guests, and decluttering to create a warm and welcoming space at home. However, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when there’s limited space to work with. This is where self-storage solutions like Extra Space Asia can make all the difference.

  1. Declutter Your Home for Festive Cheer

Decorating for the festive season requires a tidy, organized space. Storing non-essential items such as off-season clothing, books, and unused furniture in a self-storage unit can free up significant room in your home. With a decluttered space, you’ll have more freedom to decorate your home and create the festive atmosphere you’ve been dreaming of.

  1. Store Your Seasonal Decorations Safely

Christmas trees, ornaments, and Chinese New Year decorations can take up a lot of space when not in use. Instead of stuffing these items into overcrowded closets or under beds, consider storing them in a secure self-storage unit. Extra Space Asia offers climate-controlled units that keep your festive items and decorations in pristine condition until they’re needed again.

  1. Prepare for Guests with Extra Space

Hosting friends and family during the festive season is a cherished tradition, but it can also mean needing extra space for overnight guests. Self-storage allows you to temporarily store bulky items like exercise equipment or children’s toys, creating a comfortable environment for visitors without the clutter.

  1. Keep Your Holiday Gifts Hidden and Secure

Avoid the risk of holiday surprises being discovered prematurely by curious family members. Self-storage units can double as the perfect hiding spot for gifts like bicycle, children’s toys, golf clubs, furniture pieces and even electronics, ensuring they remain a surprise until the big day.

  1. Create a Stress-Free Festive Cleaning Routine

Preparing for Christmas or Chinese New Year often involves a deep cleaning of your home. By moving items you don’t immediately need into storage, cleaning becomes more efficient and less stressful. It’s also easier to reorganize and decorate when your space isn’t overflowing with belongings. This can also help to create a clutter-free home for your parties and gathering with family and friends.

  1. Ideal for Seasonal Business and Ecommerce Business Owners

For families and individuals involved in seasonal businesses, such as selling festive goods, self-storage can be invaluable. Storing inventory in a safe, accessible location helps keep your home free of business-related clutter while ensuring your stock is always ready to go. Another perk of storing your business items with Extra Space Asia is the flexible storage plans offered. Businesses can choose to store for as short as 14 days to as long as they need and even upsize or downsize their storage units according to their needs. This can all be cost savings for businesses.

Why Choose Extra Space Asia for Your Storage Needs?

Extra Space Asia provides flexible and secure self-storage solutions tailored to your needs during the festive season. With features like:

Self-storage with Extra Space Asia can help you focus on what matters most—spending quality time with loved ones and making unforgettable memories.

Get Festive-Ready Today!

Don’t let clutter dampen your festive spirit. Prepare for Christmas, Year End and Chinese New Year by securing a self-storage unit today. Visit any of our Extra Space Asia facilities near you today to find your perfect storage solutions to fit your family and business needs and make the upcoming holiday season the best one yet!

By: Michelle Lee

As we welcome the auspicious Year of the Dragon, what better way to invite prosperity than by decluttering and organising your home? This Chinese New Year, embark on a meaningful spring cleaning journey with Extra Space Asia‘s self-storage services. Embrace the traditions of tidying up your space to make room for abundance and good fortune.

  1. Clearing the Clutter

Commence your Chinese New Year preparations by decluttering your living spaces like a pro. Dispose of unnecessary items and create a harmonious environment for positive energy flow. Extra Space Asia’s self-storage service is ideal for organising your space. Safely store away seasonal decorations, excess furniture, or belongings with sentimental value in our secure and climate-controlled storage units. Explore the convenience and ease of decluttering with self-storage options, enhancing your home’s atmosphere for a prosperous Year of the Dragon.

  1. Creating an Organised Home

Create a prosperous home by keeping it organised. Extra Space Asia provides self-storage solutions to help you store your belongings in a neat and organised way. Our secure units are perfect for storing furniture, festive decorations, or family heirlooms, providing a convenient and accessible option for your belongings. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing the ideal storage size and the convenience of 24/7 access to your storage unit. Elevate your living space this Chinese New Year with the seamless and flexible self-storage options from Extra Space Asia.

  1. Convenient and Flexible Storage

Extra Space Asia recognises the importance of flexibility in self-storage solutions, offering you a tailored experience that aligns with your needs. Enjoy the convenience of choosing the space you need for the duration that suits you best. With 24/7 access to your storage unit, you have the flexibility to manage your belongings on your own terms. Let Extra Space Asia be your partner in creating a clutter-free and convenient living space, ensuring a prosperous start to the Year of the Dragon.

Embrace the spirit of renewal and prosperity this Chinese New Year with Extra Space Asia‘s self-storage services. Elevate your living spaces, clear the clutter, and make room for positive energy this Lunar New Year.

Ready to embark on your clutter-free journey? Discover the convenience of Extra Space Asia‘s self-storage solutions today. Visit any of our storage facilities to book your storage unit or contact us at 1300 22 0288 today!

By: Michelle Lee

The beginning of a new year is often accompanied by a sense of enthusiasm for a fresh start. What could be a better way to embrace this renewal than by decluttering your home? A tidy and well-organised living space enhances the visual appeal and contributes to a positive and stress-free environment. Here are three practical tips to get started on creating a clutter-free and revitalised home this new year:

  1. Evaluate the room situations

To begin decluttering, assess each room and identify the items that are essential, sentimental or no longer serve a purpose. Prioritise what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of to create a more organised living space. It’s also a good idea to donate the items you hardly use, which take up space at home.

  1. Streamline your wardrobe

Refresh your wardrobe by parting ways with clothing items you wore last year. Donate or sell pieces in good condition, and consider organising your closet by season to maximise space. If you are in need of extra space to store your bulky luggage and thick winter clothing, you can rent a self-storage unit where you can store these items and enjoy more space at home.

One perk of renting a self-storage unit at Extra Space Asia is that you can choose your storage unit based on your needs. This means that you will only be paying for the storage space that you require. This will be a cost-effective approach in the long term, should you decide to rent for an extended period of time.

  1. Utilise Extra Space Asia Self-Storage

If you have items that are precious to you but are not frequently used, consider storing them with Extra Space Asia. Our secure and climate-controlled storage units offer an ideal solution for preserving your cherished belongings without taking up unnecessary space in your home. By choosing Extra Space Asia Self-Storage, you will have more room to grow your personal collection of items and enjoy more space at home with your loved ones.

Start the year right with Extra Space Asia—where your belongings find a home that complements your new journey ahead. Contact us at 1300 22 0288 today to find out more about our wide range of storage solutions.

By: Michelle Lee

The holiday season is here, and as we prepare for Christmas, it’s the ideal time to decorate our homes, declutter, and create a warm and festive atmosphere. In this blog post, we’ll share some practical tips on how to get your house ready for Christmas while keeping it free of clutter with the assistance of self-storage solutions.

  1. Deck the halls with extra space

Before you start adorning your home with Christmas decorations, take the opportunity to declutter. Remove unnecessary items to make space for festive decor, creating a clean and inviting atmosphere.

Extra Space Asia Self-Storage provides the perfect solution to free up space by temporarily storing non-essential items. With our flexible and secure storage options, you can ensure a clutter-free and festive living environment. Declutter, decorate, and make your holiday celebrations truly memorable!

  1. Streamline your living spaces

‘Tis the season for gatherings and joyous celebrations! If you’re hosting guests and family members during the holidays, consider freeing up your living spaces for a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Temporarily store non-essential furniture and belongings in a secure self-storage unit at Extra Space Asia. This not only enhances the aesthetics of your home but also ensures your guests have ample space to relax and enjoy the festivities.

  1. Rotate your seasonal wardrobe

Enjoy more space in your wardrobe by storing your thick winter wear in a self-storage unit. This rotation keeps your closets organised and ensures your seasonal attire is easily accessible when needed. You can also store your big bulky winter sports collection by renting a self-storage unit.

  1. Make way for a Christmas tree

Choosing a real Christmas tree to adorn your home? Ensure a seamless setup by clearing a designated space. Temporarily store furniture or items that might obstruct its placement in a self-storage unit. Extra Space Asia Self-Storage provides the ideal solution to make way for your Christmas tree, allowing you to create a festive focal point in your home without any hassle.

  1. Post-holiday storage

Utilise self-storage once the holiday season concludes to keep your Christmas decorations safe until next year. Properly organising and storing these items ensures a hassle-free setup when the next festive season arrives.

With the convenience of self-storage solutions, you will be able to enjoy more space at home for all the festive celebrations. If you are looking for a safe and secure self-storage solution, you can always rent a storage unit at Extra Space Asia Self-Storage where you will be able to store and retrieve your items any time, any day.

By: Michelle Lee

This 11.11 promotion season, you can enjoy the additional storage benefits that Extra Space Asia Self-Storage has to offer and transform your space! While 11.11 is famous for getting great deals on gadgets and fashion, it can also be an ideal opportunity to declutter and welcome more space into your life.

Rent your first self-storage unit today and enjoy a world of benefits:

  1. More breathing space

Renting a self-storage unit will expand your living space, creating more room for quality time with family and friends. Time to let go of the old and welcome the new. Declutter and throw away all the old items and furniture pieces that are not in working condition.

  1. Keep your wardrobe in season

Make room for a season of positive change. With self-storage, you can seamlessly rotate your wardrobe by storing your thick winter wear and seasonal clothing. By renting a self-storage unit, you can enjoy 24-hour access to your items any time, any day!

  1. Increased business productivity

For entrepreneurs and small business owners, 11.11 is a good period to stock up on goods for upcoming festive promotions. Optimise your workspace by decluttering and storing excess inventory or crucial documents in a self-storage unit, liberating space at your office.

  1. Travel light and free from worry

If wanderlust is your calling, self-storage lets you keep your belongings secure for as long as you like while you explore the world. At Extra Space Asia Self-Storage, facilities are fully equipped with 24-hour CCTV surveillance cameras, ensuring your stored items are in good hands.

  1. Haven for hobbyists

Whether you’re passionate about sports, collectables, or a diverse range of personal items, self-storage is the ideal space for expanding your collection. With various storage sizes available at Extra Space Asia Self-Storage, select the unit that best accommodates your current needs and relish the flexibility of upsizing or downsizing to match your collection.

  1. Renovate with ease

Planning home improvements? Renting a self-storage unit offers a secure and protected environment for storing furniture and belongings during renovations. Enjoy peace of mind that your items are safeguarded, allowing you to renovate with ease.

  1. Preserve your cherished memories in good condition

Don’t let precious memories gather dust. Safeguard sentimental items, photographs, and memorabilia in a secure, accessible storage space, enabling you to revisit and reminisce at your convenience.

Celebrate the Space You Deserve

This 11.11, seize the opportunity to relish the freedom of space. Don’t allow clutter to hinder you. Contact Extra Space Asia Self-Storage today at 1300 22 0288 to explore their array of storage solutions and commence your journey toward a clutter-free, more organised life. Unlock the freedom of space, and happy 11.11!

 

By: Michelle Lee

The idea of eliminating clutters and chaos can be daunting as it takes up quite a lot of time and effort, especially for those living with other family members and kids. Thus, one will need a lot of motivation to start the decluttering process. For a start, consider trying these three steps!

1. Ask your friends and family members for help

We all need second opinions for some matters. In this case, it does not hurt to ask your friends or family members to lend a helping hand and eye to check and see if there is any value or use for the items in your home so that you can plan what to do with them. Schedule a date with your friends and start the process of decluttering. Having an extra pair of hands will also be great if you are on a tight deadline to clear your items for upcoming relocation or renovation plans.

2.Tackle it step by step

If you plan to declutter your home, you can choose your battles of either starting with the space or room with the most clutter to declutter or the room with the least items so you can improve the storage. By choosing your rooms, you can also be mentally prepared to do it and not be too overwhelmed by the mess or things you have to clear.

To eliminate the clutter and chaos, you can also split the various rooms with your family members staying in the same home. In this case, the owner of the room will be the one clearing up their room as they are in a better position to figure out what is needed to throw, donate or keep.

3.Decide what to keep, store, donate and discard

Before packing your home, prepare some trash bags and boxes for items you wish to donate or throw away. Remember to label the bags so that they will be handled correctly. If you need boxes, you can purchase them from Extra Space’s Box Shop.

As for big-ticket items or your growing collections, which you plan to keep, you can explore the idea of renting a self-storage unit. Before storing your items in the storage unit, you can pack all of your items in boxes or transparent plastic cases with labels so that you will know what you will be storing in the storage unit and also be able to estimate the storage size required. The perk of having a storage unit is that you will be able to enjoy more space to grow your collection and more space to enjoy your home with your family.

If you are new to the idea of storage, you can always contact Extra Space Self-Storage at 1300 22 0288, and we will be glad to assist.

By: Michelle Lee

Nine months might seem like a long time, especially when you are expecting a new life. During this period, we understand that it can be stressful as you deal with this major transition, and part of the change is finding ways to prepare your home for the baby.

For new parents, you might be overwhelmed by what to get, and different parents will have different priorities. Thus, it is important to take your time to deal with one task at a time. Here are some things you can try to prep your home for the arrival of your little one.

  1. Prepare a baby room with the essentials

It would be good if you have a room for the baby so that you will have ample space to move around and also for your baby to sleep and play over time. You can start by checking the big ticket items such as baby cots/cribs, car seats, strollers, baby carriers, sanitisers, baby monitor, diapers, baby bath items, baby bottles and baby clothes. To extend the shelf life of the items, you can opt to purchase items that are more functional so that you can use them even as your baby grows.

For the baby’s essentials, you can also place them around your home instead of just one location so that you do not have to rush to the baby’s room whenever you need something. This will save you time and also the strength to move around.

  1. Babyproof your home

Take a careful look around your home for things that need baby-proofing. This can include moving your cleaning products and placing them on higher grounds. You would also need to find ways to secure your cabinets and doors that your baby can reach.

Next, avoid long curtains and hide your cables and cover the electrical supplies. Babies are naturally curious, and their hands might start to grab things within their reach. Thus, it is important to keep these items and cords out of the way so that they will not harm your baby as they crawl and move around your home. The act of baby-proofing can differ for every family, and it is up to the parents to prepare accordingly as every home layout is different too.

  1. Try to declutter and clean up your home

With the baby’s arrival, it might take a while for you to get used to it as you will have to cater to your baby’s needs first. This is why it is recommended to declutter and clean up your home first when you can. You can start by decluttering some parts of your home that will be a shared space for your baby and you. This will include your living room, bedroom etc.

If you have furniture sets, personal collections or even seasonal décor items and clothing that you do not wish to throw but lack the storage space at home, consider renting a self-storage unit near your home. This way, you can enjoy more space for your growing family by renting a storage space. With a new family member, it does not mean that you will have to give up your personal collection. You can always continue growing your personal collection with the help of an extra storage unit.

If you are new to self-storage, you can try storage providers such as Extra Space Asia Self Storage. The storage brand has been awarded Singapore’s favourite self-storage brand since 2018 and is a trusted brand in Singapore, with over 70 storage facilities in Asia. It is always good to visit the storage premise during operation hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, Saturday, 9am to 1pm, to understand more and see the various storage offerings in person. Alternatively, you can always contact the storage facilities located in Kuala Lumpur at 1300 22 0288 to find out more storage information or simply visit the website to request for a complimentary web quotation to understand the pricing for the different storage sizes too.

By: Michelle Lee