LEGO® Storage Ideas: Organization, Protection & Storage

Childbirth. Kidney stones. Stepping on a LEGO® brick.

Is there anything more painful?

We can’t do anything about the first two items on that list, but the LEGO® aficionados at Bricks & Minifigs definitely have some thoughts on the last. And it all comes down to organization. Let’s talk about LEGO® storage ideas to protect your collection and your feet.

Table of Contents

• Why Proper LEGO® Storage Matters
• 4 Best Ways to Store LEGO® Sets
• 1. Plastic Bins
• 2. Drawer Cabinets
• 3. Display Cases
• 4. Toy Bags
• How to Store Large Amounts of Loose LEGO® Bricks
• LEGO® Storage Ideas for Small Spaces
• Additional Tips for LEGO® Storage
• Explore More Ideas at Bricks & Minifigs

Why Proper LEGO® Storage Matters

We think the all-too-real scenario presented above makes a pretty strong case for LEGO® set storage. But there are some other good reasons to prioritize an organization scheme:

• Protect your investment. LEGO® bricks are pretty tough, but they aren’t indestructible. Lost pieces can present an even greater issue for completionists who value the whole set.
• Make it easier to find the right set. Is it time to pull out your AT-AT set and recreate the Battle of Hoth again? Storage and organization make it easy to find what you’re looking for.
• Promote responsibility for kids. Teaching your children to store their LEGO® sets properly instills valuable lessons that will stick with them throughout their lives.

4 Best Ways to Store LEGO® Sets

We strongly believe that the best LEGO® storage scheme is the one that works for you. Here are some ideas to get the juices flowing for your own bespoke solution.

 

1. Plastic Bins

It’s a classic for a reason. Plastic bins are affordable, stackable, and come in a variety of colors and styles. Whether you’re keeping the box or just the bricks themselves, plastic bins will work for your purposes. If you have a lot of sets, combine plastic bins with a shelving unit for maximum LEGO® organization.

2. Drawer Cabinets

Picture an impressive tool workbench full of drawers that can incorporate different screws, nails, and tools—but full of LEGO® items. You can go the Home Depot route and co-opt a setup designed for traditional hardware or find an organizer at an arts and crafts store. Our recommendation? Get a sense of how much space you need for your largest set and make sure that you’ve got ample drawers that can accommodate your most complex builds.

3. Display Cases

Unless you’ve got a McMansion at your disposal, this probably isn’t an option for all your sets. But a special or particularly complex build can be lots of fun to show off. There are a number of great ways to display your favorite LEGO® sets. Consider rotating your favorite sets so you always have something fresh on display to impress guests.

As an alternative, consider getting a display case for your minifigs while you keep the bulk of your sets in storage.

4. Toy Bags

Younger kids may not be able to participate in an elaborate storage solution at their age, so consider a toy bag. One popular type can be flattened to make a play mat and then bundle everything up as it converts into a bag until it’s time to play again. At that age, it’s more about keeping LEGO® bricks from ending up underfoot than about prime organizational achievements.

How to Store Large Amounts of Loose LEGO® Bricks

Creative builders who love to bring their own creations to life may prefer bulk loose LEGO® bricks over organized sets. It’s a perfectly valid approach.

Consider separating bricks based on color or even brick type so you can easily find the perfect piece to enhance your masterpiece.

 

LEGO® Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

When you’re short on space, you might need to get a little more creative with your LEGO® storage ideas. Here are some ways to make it work:

• Make use of all the space you have. Slip bins under beds and stack them in closets beneath other items.
• We mentioned shelves above, and we’re bringing it up here, too. Vertical solutions like shelving can maintain your floor space while giving you storage options.
• Consider getting a table that incorporates a building space and storage. LEGO® items are so popular that you can find a solution that does both.
• If you go with the toy bag storage option for children, those can be hung on hooks in closets or along the walls.

 

Additional Tips for LEGO® Storage

We’ve given you our best LEGO® set storage ideas, but here are some additional tips to take your organization setup to the next level:

• Label, label, label. It can be easy to assume you can glance at a bin and know precisely which set it contains. You’ll regret that attitude as your collection grows. Bust out the label maker or grab some stickers with a Sharpie. Your future self will thank you.
• Control the climate. Serious collectors may want to take further steps to protect their investment with climate-controlled, dedicated spaces. Imagine a room with your rarest, most valuable sets on display, like your own little LEGO® museum. Can you tell we’re jealous?

 

Explore More Ideas at Bricks & Minifigs

We hope you’ve learned some valuable tips for how to store LEGO® sets in this post, but there’s no reason to stop with our suggestions. Bricks & Minifigs represents a great place to buy, sell, and trade LEGO® products, but we also pride ourselves on crafting a community of building enthusiasts.

So, suppose you need more storage ideas for LEGO® sets. In that case, we encourage you to find the nearest Bricks & Minifigs location and discover the solutions your fellow LEGO® fans use for storage and organization. And did we mention that we’re passionate about LEGO® collecting as well? Reach out to chat with us about LEGO® storage, franchising, and all things Bricks & Minifigs.