How do you sort large amounts of Legos?

How do you sort large amounts of Legos?

Levels of Organization

1. Most LEGO builders recommend that you start by sorting your LEGO parts by category rather than by color.
2. Sorting the same 18 parts by Part, Color, and Element.
3. It’s no surprise that larger LEGO collections are more organized than small ones.

Is sorting Legos worth it?

Sorting LEGO can be a daunting and seemingly insurmountable task, but giving back even a portion of a parent’s sanity and providing your kids (and yourselves) a healthy, creative outlet is absolutely worth it. Sorting can even be enjoyable once you know what to do and can see the fruits of your labors.

What is the best way to sort out Legos?

A store-bought drawer system with clear plastic bins is a fantastic way to keep Legos organized, visible, and easily accessible. Use a different drawer for every color, component, or set, and attach labels to each bin to make sorting even easier (especially if the bins aren’t clear).

How do you organize thousands of LEGOs?

Smart LEGO Storage Ideas

1. Hanging LEGO Storage Bag. This upcycled shoe storage bag is clear which makes it the perfect way to sort and see.
2. LEGO Pick Up & Play Mat.
3. Our LEGO Closet.
4. Cheap and Easy LEGO Storage Organizer.
5. Open Displayed Hanging Bins.
6. Build a LEGO Wall.
7. Hanging LEGO Brick Building Buckets.
8. LEGO Sorting Labels.

What does snot mean in LEGO?

Studs Not On Top
SNOT is an abbreviation meaning “Studs Not On Top.” To understand what we mean by “Studs NOT On Top,” we have to understand what it means to build “Studs ON Top.” This is what happens when you start building on a plate and you stack LEGO bricks on top of that plate until you’re finished, from bottom to top.

How long does it take to sort Legos?

The fastest we could perform a sort would be 20 seconds * 100 bins = 2,000 seconds or 30 minutes. For the Single Pass method, it would take 20 seconds • 1,000 pieces = 20,000 seconds or 5.5 hours. For the Two Pass method, let us say we can create 10 groups in the first pass.

What is Knolling LEGO?

Knolling is the process of arranging related objects in parallel or 90-degree angles as a method of organization, let’s see some LEGO set knolling!

Should I mix my LEGO sets?

It definitely takes up a lot of space, but the sets are easy to put together. However, it does impede creativity because putting the pieces back where they go would be challenging. Totally mixing the sets together into one big bin (like I did when I was growing up) is totally out of the question.