Current Lego Sets/Brick Packs in Large Tubs?

[Phoxtane]

One of my Lego traditions is that I save the instructions from every set I get (if I get multiples, I keep one copy). I've been keeping them in a large red plastic tub from the old set #5482 Ultimate House Building Set.

Unfortunately, that tub is very full and very heavy. I spend little to no time what amounts to the opposite end of the Lego product spectrum from modular buildings and such, so if I want to get my hands on another similarly-sized plastic tub, what set should I buy?

Thanks for the help.

[MAB]

I'd buy box files instead. They are easier to label so you know what is where and not too heavy when full. Alternatively, you could use empty LEGO boxes for the same thing.

If you want a tub, have a look at what is in the "classic" section on lego.com, although much of these type of "bucket sets" are now boxes rather than tubs.

 

[ShaydDeGrai]

When it comes to storing instructions, over the years I've gone from repurposing Lego tubs to portable file boxes, to archival storage banker's boxes, to a two draw horizontal file as my needs (and size of my library) expanded.  I'm currently using two 4-drawer upright file cabinets.  Over time I've been making increased use of hanging folders as more and more of my library consists of booklets from sets that have more than one instruction book and the physical size of the books range from index card to coffee table tome.  When I stared preserving instructions I just threw them in a "safe place" (i.e. a spare tub) over time I started organizing things by themes, but that eventually broke down and now they are organized by set number.

I've probably devoted more time and energy to these instructions than they are worth as I rarely go back to them, but they do help now and then when I can't remember if I own a particular set, I look up the kit number and see if I have a folder on it (and yes, I know all about Brickset, I'm just terrible about keeping it my collection records up to date  )