Been collecting LEGO since I was five, so about 30 years now! I love so many different themes. I had little sets of so many different themes that it felt chaotic to display. So what I’ve done is limited myself and parted out a lot of my bulk lot, sorted it, and now focus on one theme at a time. Right now my focus has been on Blacktron II sets. I have all but one. Loving the hunt on eBay and local resale shops. Subscribed! Looking forward to following your journey, and will one day document mine!
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Thank you! Lego is such an enjoyable hobby. I love every part of it 😊
@natbarmoreКүн бұрын
11:51 first try to identify sets by the built chunks! Some sets are relatively easy to identify based on rare or unique parts or stickers, but many are very hard or impossible to identify in that way. If you want to figure out what sets are included, try to identify built chunks before you disassemble them. Trust me, it’s _way_ easier.
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Yeah I think that is the move. I'm gonna take a bunch of pics of the partially completed stuff so I can identify it later on. I'm not used to doing things that way, but will definitely be easier like you said!
@natbarmoreКүн бұрын
8:16 I believe that bit of curved railroad track is from the Alien Conquest large flying saucer.
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
thank you!
@TravisMarsalaКүн бұрын
The constant battle... how much effort do I put into this? lol
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Yeah... this is kinda my first haul where I have thought about that. Most of the stuff I've gathered up until now were used sets or just bulk that went into inventory. This will be another interesting challenge for sure, but looking forward to it!
@karlmortenson50692 күн бұрын
Great video. Travis Marsala recommended you.
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Hey thanks Karl! Travis is a great dude and I love his honest hustle. Appreciate you coming over here!
@WrenBirb2 күн бұрын
I am seeing a minifig torso that I am 99% sure is from the Helm’s Deep Battle Pack! 😮
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
ooooooh I am very excited to dive into it more!
@TheArmouredArmadillo2 күн бұрын
Decent haul you've got there. The CMF King is pretty valuable. Looks like it was a well played with collection which is always good to see in my opinion
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Yes! It was loved for sure. Looking forward to getting more into it soon!
@Simpsons99Gaming3 күн бұрын
Why people take the figures apart?
@void58942 күн бұрын
“childhood collection” what u think😂
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
I can understand replacing arms to make your own customs, but I think kids just do this! I didn't pull arms off as a kid though, I'm not sure I knew I could back then!
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Totally. Kids try to pull everything apart!
@MNeuenswander3 күн бұрын
Nice lot. I’m having trouble shifting used sets from these type of lots but the Star Wars figs generally sell well and you could quick sort bionicles and sell that as a lot.
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Yeah I think lotting some stuff will be a good strat once I get my hands in a little more on what I have.
@waltpark18603 күн бұрын
I am pretty sure we saw this lot on FBM - recognize Hwy 52 at Cannon Falls...:) If you come to the Toy Posse event in September (assuming you are back from the Motherland :)), bring some pieces you arent sure about. We have inventoried hundreds of sets and Dylan can identify just about any Lego element pretty quickly. The Geonosian's (guy with plastic wings are neat! Also we've sold the cms king you found as well - col13-1 for $30….
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Thanks Walt! We just got back but not home home just yet. Traveling back to Minnesota on Saturday!
@andrewkulp92363 күн бұрын
The black track I believe is from set 7065 Alien Mothership.
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
Ahh thank you!
@j.n.lavieren55863 күн бұрын
About the narrative about your daughter; "if you pretend not to tell about your daughter, well pretend not to know". ;) Good luck with the video's. There pretty ok.
@timfolly73233 күн бұрын
I have tried many different systems and ways from plastic bags to Alex drawers. For me, anything that has to be opened like a box with lid or bag doesn’t work for me. Also, with the large drawers, individual containers are very desirable. I like to be able to removable to take to build table. The ease of putting pieces in their proper place and extract them is paramount. If I have to open a container to put one piece in it, I most likely won’t put it away until I have a mess of misc parts lying around. That’s my number one priority. Easy to retrieve and put parts away. If I get a bunch of different pieces and I have to open a bunch of lids or bags then the friction of part sorting grinds to a stop.
@JJJBricksКүн бұрын
This is so right... I am in a position right now to possibly pivot to something more in the middle for now. More to come!
@stephaniealexandra51423 күн бұрын
Glue 🙈🙈🙈 hopefully it will come off as well as the marker pen 🤞
@JJJBricks3 күн бұрын
I was able to pull the parts apart fairly easily. So I think I might be able to peel it off from the plastic itself. Hopefully!
@adamkogeorgioupojtek67905 күн бұрын
Migration 👍👍
@Slay3Kilo7 күн бұрын
I thought the thumbnail was like a 3D blueprint of your home expansion.. LOL
@JJJBricks6 күн бұрын
Hahahaha not yet 😉
@kieranomahony007 күн бұрын
It may be better to laser cut boxes entirely that fit your drawers so you have an even better fit in the drawers
@JJJBricks6 күн бұрын
Yeah that would be awesome, but I think I would have to invest in a 3D printer to make that happen in a way that makes sense from a time perspective. That’s down the road for sure!
@NooceneSounds10 күн бұрын
I'm doing the same to my collection. It's been an every day process the past month or so, sorting and organizing
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Yeah little bits per day seems like a good habit to get into if you can!
@NooceneSounds9 күн бұрын
@@JJJBricks I basically have to do it that way! Even when I spend all day on it, my poor focus (ADHD) does not allow me great strides of progress. It took me almost 3 days to separate my old light gray from new light gray and then separate into part type. That pile you got done in 11 hours would have taken me a couple weeks. I'm trying to get inspired because I have so much more to do.
@JJJBricks8 күн бұрын
I only have a few hours each night after our baby goes to bed to really dive into stuff like this which is why I can only commit to one video a week! So I have to take it when I can! It’s all about finding that time
@NooceneSounds8 күн бұрын
@@JJJBricks Keep it up! I am really enjoying seeing your progress
@MacbethCreative10 күн бұрын
💯
@WillemRieff10 күн бұрын
This is a very cool video dude !!
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@jimcurt9910 күн бұрын
Your organization skills are next level- KUDOS to you!
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Haha thank you. I might be overthinking/trying to fit a square peg into a round hole with what I have right now, but I’m having fun!
@dannygriffith984110 күн бұрын
Having it organized is great but you could put the small in the front and put bigger bricks in the back the deeper you go, do whatever works for you
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Yes! I have ideas after the last video of what changes to make! More soon!
@Essie-fm3vr10 күн бұрын
I do like the look of the sorted drawer, but I also see some potential issues. I think you should actually test it with colours for which you don’t have so many pieces, before committing to it. - Will it still make sense to sort piece by piece, or will you have to group things together again. - The second issue I see is that the dividers are sitting loose in the bins and I already spotted cases where bricks were getting under the dividers. This will probably get worse with colours for which you mainly have small pieces (e.g. floral elements).
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Yes! All this. So I have some ideas after the last video about this that I think I might to pivot to as I’ve had some time to think on it more and figure sustainably there is somewhere in the middle I’m thinking for this plan. Currently it’s dialed to 11 and I’m not sure how beneficial it is with what I have to work with currently. So I think I might be dialing it back after I’m back home! More to come!
@waltpark186010 күн бұрын
Nice setup! Dylan and I will have our retired/complete Lego set booth at the September Toy Posse event in Bloomington, MN (15th). Be sure to stop on by to chat again if you decide to go! :)
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Hey Walt!!! September 15th? I will be back home by then. I will put this in my calendar!
@TravisMarsala10 күн бұрын
come down to my house and finish my sort next
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Honestly.. that sounds like so much fun. This kinda stuff just hits the right brainwaves for me.
@mrfollow_follow10 күн бұрын
Love this system! I have the same drawers and am considering getting a few more and doing colour and part separated drawers too. Tempted to do 3D printing but the laser cutting looks great too.
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Yeah 3D printing would probably be the best way to go. You could print your own containers EXACTLY the size you need for your system and parts. That’s probably my long term plan.
@hoarder6610 күн бұрын
I found that figuring out ur organization and sorting is actually quite enjoyable as long as u have places to put it all. We both know that the way we use storage will change and evolve as our collections grow and it is easier to keep keep it under control once its in control so it is best to get it under control at the beginning of ur collection journey when it isn't so massive.
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
So important! Yes it’s totally a lot of fun! I know it’s not for everyone but I find it challenging and satisfying to work on!
@worldsheaviestjamband9310 күн бұрын
Also, I agree that it’s scary to finally financially commit to a system and the possibility of realizing that it’s the completely wrong set up. Not to mention the sheer amount of hours doing the original sorting.
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Yes… I may run into some wasted time and energy territory with this as I may shift concepts but I knew that going in and I’m learning and having fun with it so that counts too!
@worldsheaviestjamband9310 күн бұрын
Looks like an awesome setup. I’ve recently attempted to organize on a budget using 5 of the 9 drawer Iris organizer a few Akro-Mills and dollar store organizers. Also, I agree with you that I really enjoy the organizing part of the hobby. (Although sometimes it can get over whelming without a good system)
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
It might be an awesome setup or not really effective! Haha, but I’m having fun. The akro mills are very nice and in a different space, I would continue to use them more, but with what I have right now they don’t make sense unfortunately. Someday I’ll go back to more smaller drawer systems I imagine
@tjl567310 күн бұрын
I would recommend having at least 3-4 copies from 31120, the versatility and all the different builds which exist on rebrickable is simply great Imo, it's already one year since I'm building then sorting then building again different castles and houses and such but also at the same time I'm that type of guy which loves to build and then destroy and build again :)
@JJJBricks9 күн бұрын
Heck yeah! That’s what Lego is all about and what makes it such a great hobby! So much versatility and so many ways to engage and enjoy it!
@tjl56738 күн бұрын
@@JJJBricks Exactly😍😍
@stevensuryajaya488013 күн бұрын
I have this sets in indonesia, but some small parts are missing😢😢, how much these legos price now?
@JJJBricks13 күн бұрын
You might be able to replace those parts relatively inexpensively on Bricklink!
@stevensuryajaya488013 күн бұрын
@@JJJBricks where i can sell these stuff for best pricing? :) if anyone willing to buy, will gladly sell these set
@JJJBricks8 күн бұрын
eBay if that is available where you are. Facebook marketplace, start a Bricklink store, those are avenues I’m aware of. Mercari is also a site that you can sell things on.
@vicbartsch35113 күн бұрын
Generally speaking, the smaller the part the more I separate them. For example, 2x2, plates all colours go together in a shoe box size clear bin, same for 2x3 plates, 2x4 plates etc. 1x2 plates get sorted in about 12 small drawers with light and dark grey, each have their own drawer and less common colours share drawers with contrasting colours. Same for 1x3 plates, 1x4 plates etc. Once I get to 1x10 and 1x12 plates, one or two drawers is enough. Bricks follow similar logic but for 1x2 Bricks, neutral colours go in one shoe box and primary colours in another. The main thing is staying flexible so as your inventory grows, adding drawers or shoe boxes is easy to do.
@JJJBricks13 күн бұрын
I think that’s great. And honestly that may be where we end up. I sort of do that now with varying consistency between parts. It works pretty well, but wanted to try something else more spicy and maybe silly hahaha. But yes, smaller pieces is best practice for keeping separate
@gwenhidwy15 күн бұрын
What drawers are you using?
@JJJBricks14 күн бұрын
They are IKEA Sektion kitchen cabinets! Here’s a link! www.ikea.com/us/en/p/sektion-base-cabinet-frame-white-90265388/
@LodanSD15 күн бұрын
I would suggest consulting a local Cabinetmaker, see if you could work out a deal to design some custom inserts for those drawers, that could be laser cut from like a 3mm (1/8th inch) Baltic Birch. Though for small parts I would still suggest Craft Bead Drawers.
@JJJBricks15 күн бұрын
Yeah this is totally a test thing right now and if I like how it all comes together but want to tweak it or make it better, I might go down that route. Don't want to invest too much money into it at the moment when I don't even know if it will work yet or if I will like it!
@sky0kast015 күн бұрын
I'm just getting into it and yeah I I think I need another toolbox just for the pieces that I have yet to take apart
@JJJBricks15 күн бұрын
It’s never ending!!!
@hoarder6615 күн бұрын
U would think that someone would have made "the perfect" storage solution for Lego with Lego being the thing that was thought about while designing it(even though it could work for many other things). And drawer systems should have smaller compatible spacers/dividers/trays that help break a space down into smaller areas. I will say that u should make those a lil bigger cause its irritating to get a part out of the smaller areas when ur fingers don't fit easily. I have been through this with the lil tackle/beads divider containers u can buy at craft stores
@JJJBricks15 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s gonna be the issue for sure. Gonna keep pushing forward and make adjustments later probably
@TheArmouredArmadillo16 күн бұрын
When are lego fans not resorting lol. I often have 2 totally distinct colours in the same section to lower the amount i need. The real killer these days is the amount of new parts lego comes out with, to keep up with 1 part per section we'll soon need tens of thousands of sections kekw. Anyway, it looks great, good luck with the space :P
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
Yeah it might end up with two colors per section which is kind of what I was doing before. Yes! They keep coming out with new molds!
@crispbricks16 күн бұрын
I applaud your efforts! The struggle is real lol
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
Hahahaha too true. It's a struggle, but completely self inflicted struggle but also fun to do?
@kaleyfantastic16 күн бұрын
According to bricklink there are 4928 different light bluish grey elements. There are 15,000 white elements. You're going to need a lot more dividers
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
HAHAHAHA yikes that is terrifying. Not every color will get this treatment and it won't be able to get that nutty, but I'm having fun with it and sciencing it all and becoming more aware of the types of parts I have a lot of or a little of has been a good learning experience.
@gwenhidwy15 күн бұрын
Right but the number of dividers is significantly less than the number partitions. E.g.two dividers make four partitions, four make 9, and so on
@JJJBricks14 күн бұрын
True. Honestly it’s too much math 😂
@kaleyfantastic13 күн бұрын
@@JJJBricks well, something to consider is bricklink has all the stickered and printed pieces as separate elements so its probably not quite 15k if you group all those in with the same moulds.
@mmmizzle16 күн бұрын
Such great storage ideas!
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
THanks bud! I'm trying something crazy for sure!
@Cantreadorspell17 күн бұрын
I think you might like my Lego set
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
oh?
@rnulfschmer753717 күн бұрын
Amateur here - but I have been sorting lego for 3 months now after finally getting room to dust off legos that have been in storage for 20 years. I'm sorting mainly by type, and it seems fairly easy to locate the right color even when mixed. For parts I have loads of (standard lego), I'm putting two colors in each bin - with nice contrast. Doing black/white, red/blue, gray/brown, orange/tan and yellow/green. All shades of a color sorted with their main color. I cannot have too many containers. Picking parts out of your drawers looks a little painful with sausage fingers, and with nany small containers you'll probably need many many overflow containers, because amounts vary heavily.
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
Yes I totally agree. Very valid points. I have no idea where this will lead or if it will work, but sciencing it all has been fun and overall will help me organize better in the long run even if this isn't the solution.
@TravisMarsala17 күн бұрын
It's a good start! (I feel you on the frustration of being in the middle of a reorganize). It's always a struggle balancing the ideal with the practical.
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
Yeah I am just going nuts with it right now, not sure if any of it will work effectively, but I'm having fun! It's always a big brain game trying to figure out the best solution for your organization.
@MNeuenswander17 күн бұрын
wow, that is intense/next level separation! I feel like you would need to have a lot more sq area to cover sorting by color and part.
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
Yeah not EVERY part will have this same treatment, mostly just in the colors I use often. I'm really curious to see how this turns out!
@Zarina87017 күн бұрын
As much as I appreciate the organization, I really try to stay away from dividers to sort most Lego parts. I dislike fishing for small pieces repeatedly in small openings. You cannot dump them out if you need several since the whole container would dump. I wonder if it would work using less dividers and combining same small parts in a color family (eg all shades of grey). Definitely harder to keep inventory (as you may need for a Bricklink store) but easy to pull whole container out and have parts accessible- in fact, you may want different shades of grey when working on rock work for example. Of course, just my opinion and do whatever works best for you :)
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
You nailed it. 1000%. I am not sure as I also have those concerns but I am having fun with it doing some sorting. We'll see where it ends up. There will always be adjusting.
@harmundcarakan20117 күн бұрын
Love it, been thinking of 3d printing things to do something of the same, but this works as well, used to do laser cutting to make board game inserts as well, really easy to do in photoshop to setup tabs to slot everything and create mini boxes as well! Good luck!
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
Yes! 3D printing would be the way to go. This is such a test to see if this is even feasible! I'm having fun with it though!
@Jojo1695017 күн бұрын
Hi Jim :), this storage solution is the dream for storing and sorting youre lego parts! The only concern I have is space 😅. I dont know if youre little basement will be able to take that
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
Absolutely. It holds it all now, so we'll see!! But definitely a big concern for sure.
@stephaniealexandra514217 күн бұрын
I think it's great! I love that everything has its own space, it will save time when picking parts for sure. My storage is on a much smaller scale as I don't have that much lego yet, but I'm totally obsessed about finding the perfect system that will work for me.
@JJJBricks16 күн бұрын
We'll see how it goes! I'm having fun exploring it! Everyone's system will be a little different!
@aldoferraioli637318 күн бұрын
Interesting! May i ask if you can help me to find all the pieces? I would like to do the same thing, but it's difficult for me to find and i don't have enough time. Please let me know how can i made it and pay just 90$, because i actually reach 250$+ if i start from 0.. i don't know where you found them so cheap. plz help me
@JJJBricks18 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I don't have time to help you find all the parts, but Bricklink is the best place to start. I also only spent $90 USD becuause I had so many parts in my collection already. Yes, starting from zero would be much more expensive. Plus I swapped a few parts here and there if I didn't have a piece that I felt was too important to save money. I just went through the parts list on Bricklink and started pulling what I had in my collection first and putting all the parts I didn't have into a wanted list. It takes some time to move stuff around within Bricklink wanted lists to find the best prices. It is tedious and takes time I'm afraid. So it really comes down to time vs cost and which is worth more to you. Good luck!