Collecting things that you are passionate about can give you an extra boost of happiness. If you love watching anime television shows or movies, you may have a collection of Blu-ray box sets. You may also love reading the manga or light novels that many of these movies or shows are adapted from. Over time, you will find characters that you love because of their actions, courage, or personality. For popular shows, and even for less watched shows, you should be able to find figurines and artwork to buy. When you need to put your anime collection in storage, knowing how to do it correctly will ensure proper preservation.

Figurines

Some anime figurines are made of plastic, and it is good to know that these ones are not that delicate. However, since each piece usually has fine details and small parts that could break off if it were to fall on a hard surface, you still want to provide these figurines with good protection. It is most crucial to take care of glass and acrylic ones, as they have the highest risk of taking damage. If you want to showcase these figurines in your storage unit, you should only put them in a secure cabinet where falling out and hitting the ground cannot happen.

Putting wooden pallets on the bottom of the storage unit will prevent the cabinet from coming into contact with water if it were to get through after a heavy rainstorm. By keeping the cabinet's legs safe, you do not have to worry about the wood rotting, causing the legs to give in and topple over.

Manga

Most manga or visual novels that you can purchase come in paperback, so you should follow methods to store this kind, as opposed to just books in general. For instance, hardcover books are not as flexible as paperback, so storing them too tightly can lead to damage. Before you put any books away, you want to make sure every page does not have any obstructions that could harm the pages with enough pressure. Plastic totes are your best bet for storage, as they will prevent manga from getting wet and damaged.

Artwork

After taking down artwork of your favorite characters or shows, you are not ready to put them away. Fortunately, the preparation needed for storage should take less than a minute or two for each frame. Polish wooden frames, oil the metal frames, and clean all of your frames with a thorough dusting. A unit with climate control will keep your artwork from curling at the corners or distorting the actual art piece.

These tips will ensure you do not end up with a damaged anime collection upon pickup. To continue reading more about how to store your items, visit the website of a storage unit facility in your area.