Organization system

former-member · 2015-07-06T21:42:22.000Z

Hey guys, So of course I've read a lot on this subject, but out of a bit of annoyance I decided to rethink it a bit. I've organized by color, and sometimes particular types. Similar to the system you usually see in pics/vids. Maybe this idea sounds like a "noob" system because it's not entirely accurate and there will be duplication. I've also come up with it largely because I don't have enough pieces, and don't want to keep opening my "investment" sets (I've opened $2000 in lego in 4 months). But I want to keep building. I also think this system might be easier and more conducive to sitting down and having fun rather than spending so much time searching for pieces. Lately I've been buying/opening sets based on their colors/theme. I'm mostly interested in old school ninjas, adventures, and some of the new ninjago stuff like fire temple, blacksmith, etc. Having seen some amazing MOCs, I've made attempts at them but usually end up frustrated because it's difficult to find pieces for that, and I need to leave it incomplete until later. It's difficult to determine if I have enough pieces to make something before I start. So I was thinking about sorting using buckets of similar styled sets, built things, or bags. Basically when I get these sets, I throw them in the Old West bucket: http://brickset.com/sets/70800-1/Getaway-Glider http://brickset.com/sets/70813-1/Rescue-Reinforcements - Just the brown helicopter When I get these sets, I throw them in the egypt/adventures bucket. http://brickset.com/sets/5988-1/The-Temple-of-Anubis http://brickset.com/sets/5958-1/Mummy-s-Tomb When I get these sets, I throw them in the Classic Ninja bucket. http://brickset.com/sets/6093-1/Flying-Ninja-Fortress http://brickset.com/sets/6088-1 When I get these sets, I throw them in the Modern Ninjas bucket. http://brickset.com/sets/2507-1/Fire-Temple - Dragon might go in a dragon bucket http://brickset.com/sets/6918-1/Blacksmith-Attack My goal is to build the Classic Ninjas and upgrade the to a modern style. Other buckets might be a Classic Space, Modern Space (benny), Batman, etc. When the bucket gets big enough, I can have confidence I can start and finish something without a problem. My question is has anybody else done this, still doing this, what did/do you think?