How I Organize & Store My LEGO Sets in 2022
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- I show how I used to store my LEGO sets and then give an example of my new system. I also get a new shelf set up in the Storage Room of Doom and put my three ring binders of LEGO manuals on it. A fairly successful day in the Brickitect Storage Wars.
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I came up with a similar idea a few weeks ago (before watching your video). I had also kept the boxes and needed to find a way to save space, but I needed a system that would be kid-friendly. Also, storing the booklets in the boxes always resulted in them getting trashed. So I started with the same type of page protector sleeves that you used in the video. But I found that my kids never flipped through the binders to find what they wanted. So I wanted a system that would make them more accessible to them. So I realized that I could use bigger storage bags, keep the instruction booklets in the sleeves, and put them in the bag along with the pieces. The sleeves give the booklets enough protection and rigidity. And now that the sets are in bags, and all the boxes have been collapsed, I saved at least 50% of the space that the boxes used to take up. I’m sure it’s not quite as efficient as the two step system in your video, but I think my system is a little more kid-friendly. However, I’m not quite finished. I still need to get some bins to put them in and add some dividers for grouping. Not sure how I want to do that yet.
Boxes: you could keep the smaller ones in the notebook sheet protectors, or better yet, Cut yes I said Cut out the picture, kit # and name. Then just save that part in your sleeve. Thanks for the ideas!! I'm going thru all my twins' old lego kits. Since I was never allowed to put together a lego kit, only quietly observe from a distance, this will be a challenge!!
Very cool! I would definitely try the "smaller boxes inside larger boxes" space-saving trick others have suggested to get those empty boxes under control!
I have a ton of sets to sort so this is kinda motivating me to do it…maybe. My sorted sets go in 5 Gallon storage boxes stacked on shelves. Manuals inside. Then I label the box with the set numbers inside. Everyone has their way and that is the way…for them!
Think of a set you want to build. Get set from drawer in bag. Get instructions. GET BOX TO PLACE ON TABLE WHILE YOU BUILD CUZ BOXES ARE COOL!
I love how you organized your stuff. Not only is it efficient, but it is perfectly set up for eBay. I have ordered so much Lego in the past via eBay and that's how they came.
I honestly wish I owned a house and not a condo. I would have so much room for so many personal things.
Greg, you ever thought of making a store with all those sets.. wow!! OR give some to your amazing subscribers!
Wow, that is a amzing system!! I like!
You are doing a great job! The “Storage Room Of Doom” is back! It so cool to see how the Brickitect Studio has evolved over the years.
I know
Yeah I like being organized and it feels good to be organized and know where all your stuff is and that its easy to find.
ok, if you do decide to get rid of the boxes, you could choose some favorites and cut the front panel off of them to slip into the front and back covers of the binders. you could still enjoy the graphics that way.
I turned my MOC into modular 16x16 baseplates that I can take apart and place into small stackable boxes.
I reduced the Lego I didn't need and am giving it away.
I did Tetris with the loose parts into ziplocks and stored them tight in a crate.
Still I am feeling like it takes up too much space. But it's nice to have everything in one storage item that I can lift down a staircase if needed.
I'm sure there's Lego elsewhere in the house I'm forgetting. But what doesn't go into the crate is lost when the house burns down. Choices need to be made.
I think as a collection evolves you have to decide of you need to keep all of it. You have to edit it. Really Marie Kwondo the collection. I am at that point. Granted I don't have much space just three shelves and some plastic drawers. But I have reached the limit and editing needs done. Collecting takes so much more time and energy than you expect. Good job putting in the work to make sure it brings you more complete joy and not some joy with lots of chaos and guilt.
Your storage actually isn't that bad. Quick question though. What would you have done if you went to the UK during the queen's passing? I am wondering a lot about what you would have done.
Building lego sets is the tip of the iceberg in this hobby. You guys should make a trip to a lego convention sometime. Plenty of insane, huge and limitlessly creative mocs on display.
I feel the getting a clean cut is the best part. If you just flipped over the paper and wrote on it, you could make it easier to read.
I am doing this as well to much lego everywere in my appartment... taking it apart and put it in an plasticbag and marking it up. 🤩
Haha thanks for the share! Just what I was looking for today. I too have a lot of LEGO sets to store away, not as many as you, I think, but I've only got a loft space (that's full of junk that too needs sorting). Too much sorting and not enough building at present but it'll be worth it in the end!
Brilliant. I’m thinking about doing the same thing with my instructions booklets. I flatten all my boxes but they still take up space. Thank you for the fun and useful video.
Never throw away your boxes especially ones for vintage lego sets. They hold a large amount of value for some sets. Instead of flattening mine I simply put small boxes inside larger boxes. This reduces the space boxes take up by about 2/3rds.
The real question becomes;
When and how are you gonna sell em
@@seandamon6056 true, no one is gonna buy boxes
Love to see the enthousiasm and smiles .. keep it up. It will be so worth it
As a self proclaimed organizer, I applaud you! (And you even own a label maker…a plus!) as a collector though, I have to say you need to keep those boxes. Hopefully by the time you are done organizing, you will have room for those boxes.
Luckily I’m not brave enough to actually throw them away. For now, they just get flattened.
I love your suystem and sorting, i kinda was inspired my self to the same thing. I am running out of space so that could be a fantastic selusion.
Trow out the boxes! I know its hard but it frees your soul and mind 😅
This is nice. A good system for re-organizing the collection.
I jst started flattening the boxes, but i will never throw them away!
I like to take a digital picture of the box before I get rid of it I use the same bags and label them with the numbers
This collection is bloody massive. Half your sets are just sitting in bags :((
Yeah he actually has a big collection. We don’t even know what’s in the storage boxes and bins lol
There is beautiful artwork on the boxes. We also save ours
He turned the corner into that Missing Pieces room and I was like HOLY FAAAACK
That's such a cool idea! Makes me wish that there was some sort of a free lego lending system at local libraries for when you are itching to build a set, but dont have the money or the space to own one rn
Awesome job getting the book shelf into the storage room of doom. I definitely like your new system for storing Lego and the manuals. I'm excited to see the finished result. Great video 👍
I am so glad my wife doesn't watch this with me. I would be in a whole world of hurt, lol. I hear from her every day about Lego sets on bedroom dressers and side tables, boxs inside bigger boxs in garage. I just remind her that when 1 of kids move out I get the bedroom and will be good. Great work Sir
I'll be more then happy to have your kego set boxes if your going to throw them away. FYI. Save the boxes. Those boxes hold value
Thank you so much...
Love all the product placement in this video!
I wish they were paying me for it hahaha
Speechless! Amazing collection.
Wow. Just wow.
Love this!😂 Thanks for the ideas😊
Atleast you can walk in your room of doom. My shame room is so full of teaching stuff /toys that you can't even walk without risking breaking your neck. My library doesn't have enough storage space for me so all my teaching stuff is in that room . Close to 2000 preschool books, flannel board stories , toys , puppets, puzzles, craft supplies and teaching guilds.
I’m gonna love this series
Look forward to seeing your progress
Love these videos!
Good luck!
Again, I really want to just buy a set a week and just build a backlog.....so I can understand someone else's pain....thank you Greg.....also good ideas....I might do half of them.....maybe
Another brilliant video Greg. You have a big job on your hands but you will have so much fun doing it 😀. I also loved how you moved the bookcase on your own so easily 🤔😂😂😂
No offense but if I was you I'd finish that storage room before storing lego in there. That's just me, but at least I can build through you. Love your videos and bonding with your son over lego.
I like your new organization system.
I feel your pain with the boxes. I can't bear to part with them yet.
You don’t have to look up the year it was produced for every set. Just look on the bottom of the box at the copyright date. 😁
I saved a bunch of boxes but since they took alot off space i only saved the front of them.............until i decided to throw them away also..............tho some off the huge boxes (like the Colloseum box and the Technic lego Ferrari/Lamborghini) those i intend to keep
get rid of the boxes greg i believe in you mate
This is amazing can't wait to see how it turns out!
Don't get rid of your boxes!! They display just as well as the sets
the lego box hoarder is exposed! i thought you was actually throwing them away all this time lol I love the storage idea though I been organizing pieces in my studio
Looking great
3:35 come on Greg why did you have to spoil it for us!
Man, I wish I could pay you to come to may place and organize my things. lol
Man I wish I kept most of my LEGO instructions 😭 they just kept taking too much space
Minifigs and printed pieces should be put in smaller bags to avoid scratches. :P
i actually found it pretty cool. anyways good luck i know hw it feels with the boxes.
Lefties are the best! I'm married to a lefty! 😎
Also, I'm loving your re-organization journey, and I'm making notes!
I Have 2 room in my basement game room is that you can walk through. The other 2 rooms in my basement are too full of junk.
What do you do with all those weird non-Lego brand pieces?
I got a bunch from family and yard sales. Do you donate them? Do you save them?
I’m deciding between getting the Mandalorian N1 Starfighter, Probe Droid, or Darth Vader Helmet. Which one should I get?
When you organized your legos by theme in the binder did you also organized them model number from lowest to highest in the binder?
What type of containers are those?
Digitizeeeee
Lefties unite! Good luck on the organization project!
Why from the left side tho??
1: He's left handed (as said in this video)
2: He likes the left side
3: He's right! 😁
Lefties unite!!
May you pls hire me to help you clear out the legos Lol I actually love doing things like this and knowing that I will be helping someone I would love to help and organize your lego storage but anyway keep up the good work and I hope the idea of your storage being clean comes true!! 😁