It’s the start of a brand new year — and as the saying goes, “New Year, New Me.” For LEGO collectors, that often means refreshing our displays, reorganising our collections, and making space for all the exciting new releases coming our way.
Maybe you’re thinking of displaying your minifigs in a new way. Maybe you’ve added a few new characters recently. Or maybe you’re simply running out of space (we’ve all been there).
We’ve previously shared some display ideas in an earlier blog post — feel free to check that out for inspiration too. But if your main concern is this:
“I live in a HDB with limited space — how can I display and store my minifigs properly?”
Don’t worry — we hear you. In this guide, we’ll walk you through practical and creative ways to display and store your LEGO minifigures in a Singapore HDB, making the most out of small spaces without sacrificing style or enjoyment.
Display: Making the Most of Limited Space
Rotate Your Display
If you have more minifigs than you can display at once, consider rotating them instead of displaying everything together.
You can create a fun system like:
- “Minifigs of the Week”
- “Character of the Month”
- Seasonal or themed rotations (fantasy, historical, anime, etc.)
This keeps your display fresh and exciting while letting every minifig have its moment to shine — without overcrowding your shelves.
Go Vertical
When floor space is limited, vertical space becomes your best friend. As mentioned in one of our previous blog posts here, floating shelves are perfect for displaying minifigs without taking up floor area. Likewise, ceiling-mounted or high wall shelves make use of otherwise unused space.
If you wish to showcase more of your minifigs collections, pegboard displays are highly customisable and ideal for showing large collections in a compact area. Pegboards, in particular, allow you to rearrange and expand your display easily — and they look great too.
Highlight Special Minifigs with Dioramas
For your most special or customised minifigs, consider building or commissioning a small diorama. This not only protects and elevates them visually, but also tells a story around the character.
You can place these dioramas on floating shelves or integrate them into your pegboard setup for an eye-catching centrepiece.
Storage: Keeping the Rest Safe and Organised
Not every minifig needs to be on display all the time — and that’s perfectly okay.
For minifigs you’re not currently displaying, proper storage is essential to keep them in good condition. Ideally, LEGO should be stored in a cool, dry, and stable environment, away from sunlight, dust, and humidity.
In HDBs, space-saving storage ideas include:
- Under-bench or deep drawers
- Under-bed storage
- Hidden compartments behind panels or built-in cabinetry
These options keep your collection safe, organised, and out of sight — while still easily accessible when you’re ready to swap your display.
Conclusion
Living in a HDB doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your LEGO hobby. With a little creativity and smart space planning, you can enjoy both beautiful displays and practical storage — even in smaller homes.
By rotating your displays, using vertical space, highlighting special pieces, and storing the rest properly, you’ll not only protect your collection but also make it more enjoyable to interact with over time.
At Loot A Brick, we believe every collector deserves a space that reflects their passion — no matter how big or small their home is. So here’s to a new year, a refreshed display, and many more minifigs to come. Happy collecting!