The Mocitorium: Organizing Your Lego CCBS Parts (Part Two)

A two-part series on cleaning and organizing Lego CCBS parts, I conclude with a basic outline on how to prepare your own storage and organization systems followed by an extremely long and detailed look at my personal organization system for my Lego collection.
Part One: Sorting a Lego CCBS Mess
• The Mocitorium: Sortin...
BINS AND CONTAINERS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Most were bought from Target or Walmart.
On my desk are four Sterilite Small 3 Drawer Units stacked into two towers (www.sterilite.com/SelectProduc.... The link is essentially the same item just in a different color. These are great drawers but suffer from lack of removability. The each drawer is fixed into the frame and cannot be removed. I purchased mine from Walmart.
The center unit on my desk is a 40 Bin Organizer with Full Length Drawer (www.harborfreight.com/40-bin-o.... I purchased mine from Harbor Freight, but it can also be found on Amazon. Each drawer is removable and the overall unit is pretty great for the price.
Below my desk I have four Sterilite Wide 3 Drawer Units stacked into two towers, with two additional units off to the side of my desk (www.sterilite.com/SelectProduc.... These stack very well and can easily stack 3 or 4 on top of each other. Be careful not to leave the higher drawers wide open as they can fall over if they have a lot of heavy parts in them. I purchased mine from Walmart but I know Target carries virtually identical ones as well (the ones I've seen aren't perfectly see-through like the Walmart ones though).
The bins inside the drawers below my desk are Sterilite Divided Cases (www.sterilite.com/SelectProduc...) I use both the dividers in the drawers as well as the clear rectangular containers for storage inside each drawer for easy removal (I break the lids off of the clear rectangular containers). I purchased mine from Target.
In addition, I use standard thin Tupperware containers as well as square flat Tupperware containers.I do not have links for these containers but they were purchased at Walmart and grocery stores.
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[@liamf2172]

Stippling, these have been so helpful to me. I used to have to rummage around my parts bin to just find a piece that was in front of me the whole time. Now I have sorted my parts bin and it's so easy! Thank you so much! I also really like the idea of having unopened sets that you can build if you're bored.

[@PlayStippling]

That's fantastic to hear! I'm so glad that you chose to give organizing a try and that it's working for you! Keep it maintained as best as you can and you'll never have trouble finding things while you're building.

[@paradox0325]

Same but I always built my sets nearly as soon as I got them. Also I never got to sorting my pieces. 😂 2:05

[@Jokirockers5]

Just like looking at food makes me hungry, looking at parts makes me want to build.

[@angem.6717]

Now I just want to go on bricklink and buy everything

[@Jokirockers5]

+Ange Mouquet (Doom_Teridax) Exactly!

[@PlayStippling]

Haha a good analogy.

[@carlroseme3116]

_Shockwave_ www

[@Flood.Fingerboards]

same

[@griffinm4989]

You could make a sick plauge Doctor type thing with that Chima Raven mask! Also thanks for taking the time to make this video, it's very well done.

[@thewatchingrelic9236]

When I first saw this video I new I wanted to start properly sorting my LEGO parts, something I had never really bothered with in the past. Now I've finally done it, after over a decade of all my parts being randomly thrown into giant bins or strewn across my floor, I actually have them all organized in a system very similar to yours. I hope now to create MOCs much more efficiently, and have more fun while doing it. So thanks, Stippling, for the inspiration.

[@unknownperson9203]

The best video I've ever seen

[@kevintran9686]

I wish LEGO still make these pieces

[@GibberishDraw]

They make some but not most also their mostly spread through some mech system sets

[@toalutoriangaming]

18:06 it's called an av-matoran head.

[@PlayStippling]

Thank you Chu.

[@rennethcaldwelllavador729]

I didn't knew you loved hero factory and the other old bionicle sets... I KNEW THERE WAS A REASON WHY I MET YOUR CHANNEL! 😃😃😃😃

[@professorscum8985]

good use of the hero pack stickers.

[@TobyEchozap]

this was very usefull. as someone who is still in the early part of working on storing his lego this was very usefull and some of the ways you are doing it i will put into my own sorting system. i really like watching videos of people sorted lego parts.

[@PlayStippling]

Cool Toby, I'm glad you found some use for the video. I was uncertain at first if it was worth making, but it sounds like it's really helped some people.

[@ohno7454]

YOU DROPPED MY BROTHER

[@DuckyFundipAdventures]

xD

[@PlayStippling]

One banana was harmed in the making of this film.

[@DuckyFundipAdventures]

+Play Stippling is he ok?

[@DuckyFundipAdventures]

+banana derpington ok kewl

[@misterdoctor8389]

+banana derpington I've donated $420.69, I hope you make it through this.

[@rennethcaldwelllavador729]

You organize your lego pieces so good.😮

[@purpledomo76]

Finally! Now I can easily sort my pieces. Thanks Stippling!

[@CoolVictor2002]

#yourefirst

[@PlayStippling]

You're very welcome! Hope this video assists with the process!

[@SegaChris5]

This was a great video to help with MY huge collection. This was really helpful :3

[@dexterthoma867]

I got nothing but it's always a pleasure to watch your videos

[@PlayStippling]

Well I hope you got SOMETHING! :P

[@dexterthoma867]

Play Stippling well the problem with me is I would oval organized I have to think of every combination

[@sasa-bm5he]

Your channel has grown a lot stippling, 7000 subscribers that's awesome! Also it was cool to see a tour of your collection👍

[@PlayStippling]

Slowly but surely, thanks Flumo! I know you've been along for the ride for a long time, so I definitely appreciate those who have stuck by me when I was just getting started.

[@SublimeEnlightenment]

'We have crystals, gems..., Crystals,gems Crystal Gems STEVEN UNIVERSE SETS CONFIRMED

[@ohno7454]

well an adventure time set is coming out so su has a chance

[@samuelmena8271]

i used to just keep all my parts in bin and it was really to make a moc so this inspired to organize and i find its easier to make mocs thanks

[@PlayStippling]

+everything awesome Hey I'm glad to hear the video helped you with your MOC making! Thanks for sharing that with me!

[@weepy_hollow9956]

You are AMAZING at what you do

[@mikefox7204]

Hey it motivated me!! Thanks for all the moc you do and all the inspiration

[@anakinskywalker6598]

It's so satisfying!

[@AJTheNerfLover]

Finally making vids again. My life is completed now

[@biobuild1350]

Yo man I just have to say that you are epic and you have inspired me to start my own channel

[@PlayStippling]

Hey thanks Bio! Best of luck with your channel! It can be a very rewarding experience!

[@LM-1378]

Awesome collection man! :D

[@Unkle_Genny]

Well howdy there Mr. Legomaster!

[@LM-1378]

Mark Miller Hey! Do I know you from somewhere? Flickr? The TTV Message Boards?

[@weepy_hollow9956]

Thank you Stippling your the best at what you do

[@PlayStippling]

Thank you Zack that's very kind of you!

[@bingusus3141]

You help me so much with my sorting thanks

[@erikcamacho6294]

Finally, what took you so long it's the very end of the week.

[@PlayStippling]

This video was quite an undertaking to complete and, quite simply, just took a long time to finish.

[@erikcamacho6294]

+Play Stippling I see. Also will you compete in the "Build a Makuta" Building Contest!

[@gustasz387]

+Play Stippling your my inspiration to building mocs even when im not at home which i am but i made a good moc out of 2016 gali & akida so Gali+Akida=GOOD moc

[@gustasz387]

+Play Stippling could you make a tutorial on YALGAROK please i loved his design please make a tutorial PLEASE!!!

[@adampenn7129]

+Play Stippling thanks for your time and effort!

[@BunnyGirlMet]

I LOVE WATCHING YOU! YOUR SO HELPFUL AND A GREAT BUILDER!!!

[@BunnyGirlMet]

And please give stipahlu a high five for me please!

[@PlayStippling]

Thanks Bioformer! I most certainly will give him a high five for you! He might not be pleased though lol

[@BunnyGirlMet]

+Play Stippling yeah... He's kinda grumpy (most of the time) and could you maybe do a how to on stipahlu please?

[@BunnyGirlMet]

+Play Stippling and I hope you catch Etok (if that's how you spell it)

[@johnsontat1368]

You have so much things to sort out but I like it and your videos

[@PlayStippling]

Sometimes I miss the days where I only had a small handful of parts haha! Thanks for watching Phantom.

[@yorklocalasian7650]

Yes the part two! ITS HERE.

[@PlayStippling]

Woohoo! Apologies for the length of the video. Enjoy!

[@yorklocalasian7650]

+Play Stippling it's okay. BTW I watch the whole thing. 😉

[@yorklocalasian7650]

+Ninja Bling Watched**

[@ryanedgley9077]

Well, thank you so so much for the tips. Now to sort 3 big ass Lego bins.

[@BoisegangGaming]

I like this organization style, and the only thing I'd add are little pieces of tape or sticky paper that have what each drawer contains written on them along with a certain color, with bones being green, shells being orange, axels being red, pins being blue, axel-pin hybrids being purple, beams being yellow, and everything else being white. I like color-coding(the only way I didn't forget to do my homework was to have sticky notes on both the paper and the corresponding spot on my agenda), and I think that would be even see at a glance.

[@PlayStippling]

That's a great suggestion and one I would DEFINITELY benefit from, especially on the tall 41 bin tower in the middle of my desk. I'm always forgetting what goes where.

[@bioniclebricksstudios3011]

Best. Video. Ever.

[@Zosso-1618]

I think those trans-orange/lime green heads are called Av-Matoran heads. Don't quote me on that though. Also, this was SO helpful, I've now started my own 30 MM challenges. It's either challenges I've thought of, or comments which I wished to see you do. But there are a few of your challenges. The blindfold one was HELL, but I made something I'm proud of! Thanks!

[@PlayStippling]

Taat's really cool to hear Phi! When I came up with the idea initially I hadn't planned on recording it. Was more of an idea for an exercise to get my mind going creatively, so it's awesome to hear you're using the idea as well, and that it's working for you!

[@Zosso-1618]

I've ended up using the challenges as bases for future MOCs and stories. And now I've created a universe where the beasts are fallen and corrupted Toa, while still keeping the idea of the challenge!

[@arnaskistienas2844]

I had a bucket of ccbs and it was overflowing so I sorted it in some of those candy bins from England that I got just for storage

[@x8pieces168]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@teelguy]

Perhaps an episode on part repair and/or good substitute parts?

[@spencerfox2610]

thank you so much for showing how you made that white studio!

[@PlayStippling]

Wait, what? lol

[@spencerfox2610]

+Play Stippling those poster boards under the bins, under the studio.

[@keandreyoung9158]

teach me your ways great one

[@DatBastardOni]

18:05 That's the Av/Shadow-Matoran skull used for the Phantoka/Mistika and STARS lines of Bionicle.

[@olliebronk9741]

i like your videos keep it up

[@ignorethisidiot1955]

Ive made a beeak through, how to give beasts opening and closing mouths without adding or removing any parts! you simply attach the mask slightly lower than the intended area and boom, you can open and close the mouth! It even stays in position!!!

[@DieselofAlrest]

Fun fact: I actually removed the 2016 torso pieces from each other, but putting them back together, I found that that caused the waist articulation to be way looser than it had been before.

[@Unkle_Genny]

Yeah, apparently some people found that their waist piece would squeak when turned, and taking it apart like you said would remove the noise but decrease friction.

[@Unkle_Genny]

The head you asked about at around 18:00 was a 2008 Matoran head. I think it was also used in the Stars line for a few masks.

[@PlayStippling]

Thanks Mark, can be hard to remember all of those parts origins since I didn't collect at the time. There's never a shortage of people smarter than me on the internet though! :)

[@apotatoguylikesdogs6761]

In the mask droor I saw the kanohi Olmak. I love his design

[@sergonson2074]

I sometimes fombine old bionicle/hero factory pieces with ccbs to take up space and not overcomplicate it all especially when i have limited space

[@damnbastard8794]

13:20 They are called Piston Shells. Or Piston Armor. Or maybe Piston Plates, or a combination of some.

[@Tigoros136]

Thanks!

[@gabrieldabriel]

12:01 I can just imagine him at a store seeing skull basher at like 20% off and then buying 10 of them

[@djbeb881]

my personal preference is to have all my pieces in a big pile and dig out the ones i need.

[@PlayStippling]

Haha, well then the first couple minutes of part one probably was all you needed to watch! :P

[@Unkle_Genny]

I think you should keep those Bohrok eyes in that drawer you had them in, as some Gen 1 Bionicle masks used them, like the Hordika heads and some of the 2008 Makuta. Oh, and Bohrok of course.

[@PlayStippling]

That's a fair point. They are technically eyes, so that would fit perfectly with brainstalks and the like. A simple rationale that I overlooked, thanks Mark!

[@b3nja_garcia748]

Really cool video,my parts collection is a disaster hahah

[@PlayStippling]

Haha, unfortunately that's very easy to have happen. A Lego part in a mess tends to stay in a mess.

[@Packer221]

Hey, those Sterilite drawers on either side of your desk can actually be taken out. If you lightly squeeze the sides, you can pull it right out!

[@PlayStippling]

+Packer 221 Ha! Just tried it! Excellent, thank you!

[@Packer221]

+Play Stippling Awesome! Happy to help

[@irishristwatch2036]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PlayStippling]

GLAD YOU LIKED IT IRISH, THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@irishristwatch2036]

YOU ARE THE BEST KZbinR!!!!!!!!

[@thomastyrrell49]

More vids plz

[@kyarasaraba]

je hebt me geïnspireerd

[@anthonysaldana1275]

I like the video i will try it out

[@camchase9059]

Hello, I think it would be really cool if you did a tutorial about your studio like how you made it and stuff. I'm sure lots of other mocists including me would like to see. Thank you

[@PlayStippling]

The filming studio? That I'm a bit less eager to do since it's not all that beneficial to the building side of things. I won't rule it out but it's not all that impressive to see and a lot of the end results would be hard to replicate just by imitating the physical studio layout (lots of post production fixing).

[@camchase9059]

Yeah, I understand. It doesn't have to be a whole video, but maybe just show it at the end of a Moc Showcase or 30 minute moc, or some other thing. Just to maybe give some people an idea. I don't know, just an idea

[@apotatoguylikesdogs6761]

The old Bionicle claws were also in older ninjago dragon sets

[@sergonson2074]

Although my organisation is relatively good, should I consider making the second layer of organisation of dividers 3d printed to be custom to me and also to cheap out on organisation?

[@supercleve6030]

useful and funny

[@PlayStippling]

Thanks Lakota!

[@supercleve6030]

+Play Stippling welcome

[@yorklocalasian7650]

"Owl Pieces." XD nice.

[@twisted_seraph]

what are those bins that you have your armor pieces and where did you get them?

[@Orion-jr6fi]

23:32 those are called Hordika necks. They were introduced in 2005 with the Hordika sets.

[@PlayStippling]

Thank you for the clarification. I did not collect during those times so to me all I see are "ball joint with two axle holes". It's good to pick up the proper lingo so others understand me.

[@Orion-jr6fi]

+Play Stippling happy to help!

[@frost_the_glaceon2278]

at 4:33,you have a upper limb with a pin whole in your lower limb no pin hole tray

[@sirscarecrow6169]

kopaka review I love kopaka

[@jennifercox4549]

the general grievous set has four of the upper limb pieces with 4 pin holes and

[@corbinisms8846]

Could we possibly get a MOCitorium video about your technique for doing a 30MinMOC? Like, what's your process? How do you decide how to handle a prompt? What suggestions can you give to people who want to do their own personal 30MinMOC challenges?

[@PlayStippling]

That's a really interesting suggestion and one I will definitely have to consider. I'd have to think about how I would want to handle that though, as that might be a very niche audience of people interested in building things in 30 minutes. I can say that I usually pause before I start. You'll notice I change the camera position just before I begin building (to get a better angle). Once that camera is in the proper position, I usually take a minute or two, breathe, maybe get a drink, and just think where I want to go with it. That being said, I intentionally give myself as little time as possible to mentally prepare so that it's as genuine of an experience as is portrayed in the videos. One big thing for me is I do not rummage through my bins or even open them once the challenge is selected. I typically try to frame a general idea of what I want to do (frequently I spend some time thinking about it when the challenge is picked weeks prior so I have some idea of where I would go with it anyways), and where I want to start in the build. Sometimes I want to get the framework of the body done, while other times I may start with the head. I also try to keep the build with what I imagine the expectations of the ideas creator was, so for example in the last video the full idea was: "30 minute Moc idea! Make Okoto's boogie man! A truly terrifying moc that makes young protectors wake up in a cold sweat and could possibly rival a Toa! Make it as scary as you can!" So I knew that it would have to be as big or bigger than a Toa, it would have to play upon the innate fears of the Okotan culture (in particular children), and it would probably not be a humanoid. From there I knew it would probably be a darker color scheme, so initially I went with Black, Dark Blue, and trans-red. I ended up omitting the Dark Blue since I changed the mask to be the Lava Beast mask and it was complicating things more than it needed to be. That's just a little taste of my mindset and how it all works. I could probably go on and on about it to those interested, but like I said I'm not sure that many people would be interested. Maybe a more general video on how to conceptualize and build something would be a better approach. If you have any specific questions about 30 minute moc building I would love to discuss it further with you though!

[@corbinisms8846]

That would be cool, too! Thanks for being interested in my suggestion, Stippling, and can't wait for the next vid, whatever it may be.

[@catherinemagtighearnan1050]

Here's an idea for a future mocitorium, creative ways to use G2 Bionicle masks.

[@PlayStippling]

Cool idea, I will definitely keep that in mind! Thanks Jeffrey!

[@catherinemagtighearnan1050]

+Play Stippling welcome, glad to help!

[@thedetective6500]

At 10:25 anyone notice the cut skull grinder mask he used for 30 mm enter the shadows?

[@A.MNeverP.M]

I did

[@SulkGraffiti]

Sadly in 2016 I quit Lego for like 2 years so I only got one 2016 Bionicle ...😭 But got tons of the 2015 ones R.I.P

[@jetgage6709]

you should make stipalu a crest like the toa

[@apotatoguylikesdogs6761]

Stipling, the thing u called perpendicular is actually symmetrical

[@bionicles]

What happens to your Bionicle sets after you review them, do they get disassembled and sorted into those containers or are they put on display?

[@PlayStippling]

All official sets are put on display. Most custom creations are also put on display other than 30MM creations which are either kept aside to be fixed up or disassembled. I have one of every official Generation 2 set on display (and every CCBS Star Wars set) in addition to the parts in those bins. The only "official" things that I do not keep together are combiner models, as they generally aren't all that appealing to be and that would require me to buy at least 3 of each set to have parts to spare.

[@KanohiTryna]

At this point I don’t even watch this video to organize parts. I have so few I just watch it to see stipplings collection.

[@weepy_hollow9956]

Thank you for replying back to me

[@apotatoguylikesdogs6761]

you never know when you need to give him a call banana

[@rolfrose4507]

The crooked glatorian neck's are called hordika neck's

[@apotatoguylikesdogs6761]

Character with a chair under upper arm and then a normal armor shell with opinion on the lower arm because why not

[@Gin-se1pp]

Hey Stippling how you get the Uxar 's wings on Bricklink?Can you tell me please?

[@brysonm4821]

Stipling, I have a 30 min. Moc challenge. Build a beast with TWO action features AND a unity piece. Also, when is ep.12 aka. In to the shadows part 2

[@yourlocalinternetguy.492]

I saw an upper limb piece in the lower bone piece drawer.

[@stoyanivanov5542]

MOCATORIUM for Ekimu 2016! Also get working on the Makuta MOC Contest! You can win all of the 2015 and 2016 sets!

[@PlayStippling]

Ekimu is definitely planned but I don't have anything definitive yet. He was the closest to perfect in my eyes, mostly because Lego took very few risks on him outside of his color scheme. Makuta contest I will be entering in something assuming I make something worth submitting. The extra parts could be cool. *IF* I did win I would probably consider donating the prize or at least some of it. Or maybe a giveaway? Or maybe I'll take all that back and be greedy and keep it all mwahahahaha! Just kidding, I doubt I'll win. I'm too traditionalist in my build style. Someone will make a 100ft tall Makuta with 20,000 parts and complex mechanisms and I'll just go =O

[@stoyanivanov5542]

+Play Stippling Yeah thats one problem with MOC Contest, there is always someone that's gonna make a Giant Godzilla and will win! I hope you win because you are making awesome mocs! I dunno how you are getting the money to buy pieces and sets, but I still hope for you winning! I will lost definitely! I had a request for something: can you review the Bionicle Monthly Magazines (the scorpion and the falcon of Ekimu)! I said what I had to say so have a nice day/night and be cool as you are!

[@PlayStippling]

+Zanton Ivanov I'll definitely do reviews of those if I can get my hands on the official versions. I have an identical falcon but without the magazine it just feels dishonest to review it. Plus it's so small that without the magazine it wouldn't be a very exciting video.

[@stoyanivanov5542]

+Play Stippling thanks for your time!

[@mr.furious6814]

the head that he didn't know about was from the bionicle stars collection. just letting you know stippling

[@Unkle_Genny]

And the Av-Matoran sets in 2008z

[@Unkle_Genny]

+Mark Miller *2008

[@PlayStippling]

Ah yes, thanks for the clarification!

[@yannin.4700]

So jealous lolzydoodlez!

[@PlayStippling]

Haha, well all the parts in this video are now mashed into my Makuta build, so I better win or I'm going to have to take him apart.

[@rachelsmith9456]

hey play stippling what music do you use

[@whitetahunuva3922]

Make a video showing us your studio

[@thedetective6500]

What brand of storage containers do you use?

[@PlayStippling]

+The Lego Detective I put a detailed overview of all the containers in the description of this video with links for your convenience. :)

[@thedetective6500]

+Play Stippling thanks :)

[@apotatoguylikesdogs6761]

Suggestion: Moc Advice

[@TwistedCoreHD]

you should live stream you sorting your parts on your scheduled day

[@josephduprat1915]

you should do a fan mail vid

[@kitenigga8415]

my fav colour purple

[@mrpoool1015]

We miss u playstippling

[@blueraptor1013]

I have an entire room dedicated to bionicle and now im organizing it. This is gonna take a while.......

[@brandonnicholascharles2801]

Where did you get those drawers to put your pieces in please tell me where to buy it

[@bradleyhavens3887]

Walmart or Target

[@bradleyhavens3887]

Bruh

[@bradleyhavens3887]

Hey how much for the extra spider head claws and are you selling them

[@biodude8072]

Woooow... So many parts :O Will you enter to the Makuta Building Contest? I want to see what you will create =3

[@PlayStippling]

I will most certainly try to have something build up for the contest! :)

[@biodude8072]

Play Stippling ^^

[@Avohkii]

Hey, Stippling! I have a question? are you going to be entering in the Makuta building contest! well, you probably are? and I really want to order off bricklink but I can't figure out how to order all my items in my cart at once? if ya know please tell me! and great video! =D

[@PlayStippling]

Hey Avohkii, yeah I will most likely enter something in unless I totally hit a dry spell build-wise. As for bricklink, each cart is store specific, so you can't combine them. You'll have to order everything you want from one store, and then place a separate order from the next store.

[@Avohkii]

Play Stippling Oh! Thank you so much! I am buying a lot of Bionciel parts and Ninjago minifigs! and an Avohkii mask!

[@PlayStippling]

+Avohkii Oh nice very cool! Will you be making a haul video when you get the parts?

[@Avohkii]

Play Stippling Defiantly! and I will be doing it hopefully soon! maybe in a week or two? but anyways Thanks again!

[@Yung_Sauce_God]

I also would like to no how did you get so many peices and how much would they cost?🤔

[@PlayStippling]

I collected the majority of those pieces just by going to the store and buying Bionicle and Star Wars sets. That's typically the cheapest and fastest way to get a lot of pieces. Once you have a solid collection, you'll want to get your specific needed pieces from Bricklink or another website.

[@supercleve6030]

cool

[@metrinnui3355]

Maybe an episode to fix Ketar