ddrlegodude Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 I put it on my shelf in order from first to last Quote
clcwong Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 I just got a couple of these Lego storage containers. This one is used for my basic essentials, because my collection is growing quite large, it is just the stuff I always need. And hopefully now I won't keep losing my brick un-brickers. Brick Storage Carry Case - essentials by tikitikitembo, on Flickr Where do you find these boxes? How much are they? Quote
Lego_Hero Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 I have eight of the Stack On cabinets and a rolling cart with drawers. There's also four boxes in the attic that house my empty bionicle/Hero Factory containers. I am nearing the end of sorting the FIFTEEN pounds of Lego I bought a few weeks ago and the dis-assembled MOC for the Batman contest. It has taken so long to sort that I am leary of joining the Historica guilds just becasue I don't want to clean up the mess! LOL! Quote
Zeya Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 The shelves are assembled. Now we have room for more sterilite drawers. I have not yet decided on a stain/paint, I will ask the wife what she wants. The before and after: You must be using these: I was thinking of that or maybe this: I'm not sure which. I'd want to see them in person and decide. Walmart and Target both carry the sterilite stuff here in the US. I need to upgrade to something with more storage for things like basic bricks. My little hardware cabinets are getting filled up and I would like to migrate bricks, slopes, and plates to more roomier storage. P.S. I recently got a new desk and installed some display shelves that I"m happy with. Just need to find a spare minute to upload and share. (Christmas!) Quote
Follows Closely Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) I am using . They also can be broken apart and reassembled in heights of more than 3 drawrs. They are cheap ($12-$15) and widely available. Edited December 9, 2011 by Follows Closely Quote
Follows Closely Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I am unhappy with baggies inside my drawers, so I moved my tiles to the bins inside drawers. I am still not comfortable with my setup. First of all (like Edmond Dantes stated) I don't like how it looks from the front. Also a lot of space is wasted, I had to use 5 drawers for what use to take only two drawers when the tiles where in baggies. I am also concerned about the drawers getting bumped and the contents all mixing together. With 5 kids and a dog this happens all too often. I do like the largest bins, that take up abot 40% of the drawer, the smaller ones are just too small to be useful. I think I am going to have to stick to the tackle boxes for smaller (in quantity and size) pieces, like the following: I have found that the inner bins do not work well for me. They move around too much and are sloppy. Also there are to many small compartments to met my needs. I have found the itso Divided Tray fits in a starlight perfectly. Quote
slovakiasteph Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I use those Sterilite containers too-- honestly, if I had to take a lid off a box every time I needed a new piece, I'd probably give up building! And I sure wouldn't be putting pieces away! I find drawers are the easiest, and I have them arranged around my workspace on the floor so I can reach them all. I have five of the 3-drawer ones (pictured previously) and three of the 5-drawer ones. That works great for me, although I suspect if I ever disassemble my Slovak town, all the pieces won't fit in the space I have... Quote
Peppermint_M Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Sorter beware, resealable bags are the devil's own! A year or so after sorting and I am prepping to start all over again due to the bags splitting, spilling and breaking up Boxes are the way forward! Quote
Bearded Castle Guy Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Sorter beware, resealable bags are the devil's own! A year or so after sorting and I am prepping to start all over again due to the bags splitting, spilling and breaking up Boxes are the way forward! I don't see resealable bags as a 'Final Solution' for sorting or building out of on a regular basis myself, but they can make a good intermediate step or even a low access long term storage solution. I can see having issues with durability if you are constantly moving them around, opening/closing and digging thru them for sure. I've done some rough sorting into bags before and even with lower use I've had issue with the closure system, I do tend to use freezer weight slide closure bags which have heavier sides. I expect even if I 'Finish' the main sort of my pieces (not guaranteed as the project waxes and wanes) I'm still going to have low access priority/overflow stuff in resealable bags in boxes. The ability to get more in long term and still not have it mixed like the 'Lego box' me and brother had growing up is priceless, especially balancing it against amount of space a decently sorted and organized system can take. Quote
SpiderSpaceman Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Sorter beware, resealable bags are the devil's own! A year or so after sorting and I am prepping to start all over again due to the bags splitting, spilling and breaking up Boxes are the way forward! Haha you're not lying, but yeah BCG ^ has a point - And I never know how much space I'll need for a particular category. And it's always spiking into overflow in one category or another when I feed my damn addiction anew. Quote
Zeya Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 A couple weeks ago, I put up some display shelves. They're pretty good, and not too expensive. I also got some of these corner shelves (called like "architectural corner" or something), and I even left room for them. But when I went to put those in, I found out the corner isn't at a 90 degree angle! It's at a wider angle and I couldn't install them. Anyway I'll probably be putting up more of these shelves once I clear out the old computer and desk (laptop ftw). (cell phone photo) Quote
happymark Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 It is pretty neat!! I am just worried you will run out of space soon :) A couple weeks ago, I put up some display shelves. They're pretty good, and not too expensive. I also got some of these corner shelves (called like "architectural corner" or something), and I even left room for them. But when I went to put those in, I found out the corner isn't at a 90 degree angle! It's at a wider angle and I couldn't install them. Anyway I'll probably be putting up more of these shelves once I clear out the old computer and desk (laptop ftw). (cell phone photo) Quote
Zeya Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 It is pretty neat!! I am just worried you will run out of space soon :) Yeah they'll get filled up almost immediately, I'm afraid. What's not pictured there is that to the right is a huge computer desk that I need to break down and get rid of. Then I can put in more display shelves, and move the desk to the center of the wall with the sterilite drawers and storage to the side. Basically over the course of the next 6 months or so (maybe) I'll be freeing up some space in that room. Quote
Legoman Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) I'm currently 'restructuring' my storage method, going from Icecream containers to drawers. I can't quite decide which base colour I prefer, But I'm leaning towards Grey. Once I deside which colour, and they Go on sale, I'll be buying up heaps to go around, and partially under my desk (No idea where's I'll put the ISD and DS.. And I still need to buy the SSD too You can see the Containers under the desk.. Argh, I can't wait to have properly sorted drawers Edited December 30, 2011 by Legoman Quote
Daniel-Technic Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Hi. Excellent topic. I have so many sets without their own box, do I store them mixed or in a set? I've been busy with sorting out which parts goes to which sets and putting in tesco resealable freezer bags. I'm been wondering If I should store them in sets bag or mixed? What would you do? Also should I dismantle 8421, 8110 and 8258? That take a lot of bags.... Daniel. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Hi. Excellent topic. I have so many sets without their own box, do I store them mixed or in a set? I've been busy with sorting out which parts goes to which sets and putting in tesco resealable freezer bags. I'm been wondering If I should store them in sets bag or mixed? What would you do? It really depends on whether you ever plan to build the set again. If so, then store them by set. If you don't know or if the chance you'll rebuild the sets is low, I'd sort them by parts, keeping in mind that it should be easy to rebuild a set from a well-sorted collection with a copy of the instructions. Quote
The Blue Brick Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 I actually just got a couple of bins for christmas. After sorting for the last week, I think I'm going to need a lot more. I only got 1/3 of my way through my collection and disassembling my sets when i suddenly ran out of room. My brother that bought me the bins thought I would only need one or two until he actually saw my collection. He almost fainted. Quote
Daniel-Technic Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 I could put all basic parts in boxes labelled beams, gears, pins and axles etc. I have a lot of clear plastic boxes from Really Useful Box, they's great for stacking and can see what inside. Then i can put special parts in small drawers case. What I will do is store it as sets till I work out how much and what sets I got left. Wish I had a room just for Lego with display stand like Blackbird Daniel. Quote
Vindicare Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I'm constantly worrying about my collection. It's currently sitting in a storage locker, in heavy duty ziploc bags, in plastic tubs. I'm worried about the stickers on the pieces for one thing. And, my modulars are in there put together. Anyone know if the weather changes in those storage units will damage anything? Like warp the modulars or anything? Please EB, ease my mind!?! Quote
brickmack Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I'm constantly worrying about my collection. It's currently sitting in a storage locker, in heavy duty ziploc bags, in plastic tubs. I'm worried about the stickers on the pieces for one thing. And, my modulars are in there put together. Anyone know if the weather changes in those storage units will damage anything? Like warp the modulars or anything? Please EB, ease my mind!?! I'm assuming it's not climate controlled, in which case, it probably will at least increase the chances of something happening. High temperature or rapid changes in temperature can cause parts (particularly ones put together, but sometimes unassembled bricks also) to lose clutch power and warp. Also if there is a lot of humidity, that's not very good for applied stickers (especially the paper based ones I imagine), and it will might encourage mold growth (Though with the bags and such, mold probably isn't much of a concern). All of this depends on the climate where you live though, and the specifics of the storage locker. Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I'm assuming it's not climate controlled, in which case, it probably will at least increase the chances of something happening. Right now all my sets are stored in a closet above my garage and against my roof. There are no vents, no circulation, and no windows. I have had many of my old sets from the mid 90's in there since new with no noticeable problems. I have since then moved all my unopened new set in there as well. The winter temp in the room can drop to upper 40's at lowest and hit the low 90's on a very hot summer day. Need I worry about the condition of the of the newer sets in these conditions? Or is this a relatively non-dangerous temperature flux? I run a fan during the summer but, am a bit skeptical to run a heater in such a confined area of nothing but plastic and wood... The room attached isn't much warmer either, so leaving the door open wouldn't solve much. I always worry, as there is a small fortune in there and I care dearly for them Quote
Vindicare Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I'm assuming it's not climate controlled, in which case, it probably will at least increase the chances of something happening. High temperature or rapid changes in temperature can cause parts (particularly ones put together, but sometimes unassembled bricks also) to lose clutch power and warp. Also if there is a lot of humidity, that's not very good for applied stickers (especially the paper based ones I imagine), and it will might encourage mold growth (Though with the bags and such, mold probably isn't much of a concern). All of this depends on the climate where you live though, and the specifics of the storage locker. I live in Northern California. The weather has been pretty steady, minus some triple digit days in summer... Now you have me worried about my modulars... Quote
Legoman of War Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Humidity + Cardboard box = fail LMW Quote
clcwong Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Humidity + Cardboard box = fail LMW Do you guys put anything to prevent humid weathers damage your Lego? Quote
BachAddict Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 If you open lego boxes from the back instead of the side, they make a pretty handy container for small collections (one box for liftarms, one for connectors) also one small sorting tray for pins, axles and gears. I have since bought two DIY sorting boxes, a large one for pieces with holes and a small one for pieces that go into holes Quote
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