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(...) That's one of the most beautifully organized LEGO collections I've ever seen! And those drawer labels... wow. Much nicer than what I was thinking. AB (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: LEGO brickpedia options
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(...) It's been done. . . (URL) to personalize it for our own use we'd have to be able to edit CorelDraw files, and maybe use LDraw tools. Come to think of it, I thought that Bob Kojima's PartsCatalog (URL) make labels, but I can't figure out how to (...) (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: The importance of studs in holding storage shelves
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(...) I volunteer to help you clean up. Fortunately I have a pickup and a bunch of Hefty bags... :) Same thing happened to me on a smaller scale a few months ago. That totally bites, especially after all the sorting you've been doing. Kelly (19 years ago, 17-Nov-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | The importance of studs in holding storage shelves
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And I don't mean Lego studs - I mean wood studs... (2 URLs) My wife kindly took these pictures of me in my Lego room, after she removed what little Lego remained on the shelves, while I still held the remnants of the shelves. This wall was mostly (...) (19 years ago, 17-Nov-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Searching For 2x4s
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I don't have the extensive and organized storage methods that some here make use of - just LEGO boxes from parted out sets, buckets and tubs, using the holey plastic bags. As time goes by (and I move a few times) the old mental inventory gets a bit (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: Does IRIS have a website and have their molds changed recently?
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The biggest problem here is, we are Lego builders. We know uniformity, modularity, flexibility and good moulding when we see it - it is exactly what we expect from Lego. And no storage system comes close to Lego in those terms, although Lego dont (...) (19 years ago, 2-Nov-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: "Reusable" Containers for Storage
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(...) Definitely sounds like the right method for you. If it fits in a non-walkin closet, your collection is probably under 100,000 pieces. At that size, your method has low cost, can be stored in a decent space (with good neatness) and sorting and (...) (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) My primary factor, at the moment, is cost. I have a large enough collection that better storage is necessary (how large, exactly, I'm not sure - it's big enough to fill a good-sized, non-walk-in closet), but I don't have the money to go to (...) (19 years ago, 18-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: "Reusable" Containers for Storage
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(...) I definitely agree with the point about inefficient containers (though I use some re-usable containers to on my work table to hold a working set of parts). But key is that's space efficiency. My system is less time efficient. You need to find (...) (19 years ago, 18-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I found that glad-ware style containers weren't very space efficient and don't stck well. For smaller parts, fishing tackle boxes by Plano or Flambeau. Bigger parts in small stacking drawers. Abundant parts in bags in drawers or tubs like you (...) (19 years ago, 18-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: "Reusable" Containers for Storage
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(...) Allan Bedford mentions using Gladware-type containers for storage in his book, (URL) Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide>. It's a great idea; I just wish I had heard about it before I invested in so many IKEA boxes. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's (...) (19 years ago, 17-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | "Reusable" Containers for Storage
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Having come out of a semi-dark age, I've taken to sorting my collection and have been casting about for a better way to store things. I had been using assorted LEGO tubs for the more numerous pieces (1x4, 2x4, etc), but the less plentiful pieces (...) (19 years ago, 17-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Does IRIS have a website and have their molds changed recently?
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(...) I know that Iris had a (mostly useless) English-language Website in January. I don't know what happened to it. But I recall that it said that Iris prides itself on coming up with [a large number] new molds every year (month?). They seem to be (...) (19 years ago, 17-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Does IRIS have a website and have their molds changed recently?
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I use these for storage. (URL) (19 years ago, 16-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Does IRIS have a website and have their molds changed recently?
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(...) I've tried searching for the IRIS website recently and found zip. One thing I have found is the ones sold at Staples (www.staples.com and go to products/ storage & organizers/ plastic drawer storage) work with some I bought a few years ago (...) (19 years ago, 15-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Does IRIS have a website and have their molds changed recently?
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Hey all, When my first (and hopefully only!) Dark Age ended, I invested in quite a few IRIS storage units (like the ones seen here: (URL) to begin properly sorting my collection. As it grew I found the need to purchase additional units and (...) (19 years ago, 15-Oct-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 07
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(...) Hehe - I have taken weeks to sort out bucketloads after having big challenge events. I am actually brave enough to let other people, specifcally kids, at the Lego. Not only do you have to reclaim it from the actual creations, but you also have (...) (19 years ago, 22-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 07
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(...) Allister, I think you spend too much time at JLUG. LEGNET does not require (or even like) url= in front of your FTX links. Get it right next time. :smack: ROSCO (19 years ago, 21-Sep-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Dreams: Ultimate LEGO Room
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Sorry to respond to my own post, but some ideas are flowing over at LEGOfan: (URL) by, check it out, and add your thoughts!! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 9-Sep-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.build.arch)
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| | LEGO Dreams: Ultimate LEGO Room
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Hey, Everybody! I've been thinking about this idea for some time, so it was interesting to see the subject of the ultimate LEGO room mentioned in this post: (URL) I replied by posting the text of my own idea file here: (URL) start the ball rolling - (...) (19 years ago, 8-Sep-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Sorting Bley and Chocolate Brown
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(...) I, too, sort by shape and have given the new colors the same treatment as any other color. My big problem comes in quickly identifying the two close colors. A large pile of new greys looks different to me from a large pile of old greys but (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jul-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Sorting Bley and Chocolate Brown
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Very old topic I know, but here're my comments. Initially I was stumped as to what to do with the new colors. It didn't make sense to segregate them totally from the rest of the collection, but I also didn't want to mix together brick colors that (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jul-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Iris and Eldon Storage Products On Sale at Rite Aid
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Saw the ad in my morning paper. Here's a link to the ad on the Rite Aid site- (URL) good untill the 9th of July. Adr. (19 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Spice Rack
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(...) Wow, you're right. Scary. Even the print on the jars seems strangly blurry .... JB (19 years ago, 27-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Spice Rack
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(...) ...which makes you wonder if those evil Blacktron have replaced the contents of the spice jars with something far more sinister. Note to self: stick to take-away if Pete invites us round for a fest and food. Nice work! Martin (19 years ago, 27-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Spice Rack
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The Spice Rack is actually really neat, sturdy, practical, modular (so easy to add to) and looks down-right sexy. It has passed the 'brush-past' test and the 'cooking accessibility' test. Also, between the rack, Lego Salt 'n' Pepper and the Lego (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Spice Rack
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(...) He's lucky, he has an LSO (Lego Significant Other)! Tim (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Spice Rack
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(...) And all done in yellow and black ... of course! JB (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Spice Rack
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(...) The best part, for me, is you actually mounted it on your wall. Way to go! (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Spice Rack
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Last weekend, I had a break from my preferred Lego theme (robots), and decided to do something useful for in the kitchen. Without further ado, I present the Spice Rack (mark I): (URL) Pete (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.storage) !
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| | Akro-Mils Storage Containers for Sale
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I have for sale a large quantity of brand new storage containers from Akro-Mils. They are labeled as "AssorterCase 14" with a model number of 14014. They are 2-1/4" high x 13-3/8" wide x 10-3/8 deep. Pictures: (URL) individual bins are removeable, (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jun-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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Nice artical - but I really like the kalashnikov - thats a seriously top ship. Orion (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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If I am transporting my MOCs, I tend to use Games Workshop carry cases - with a bit less of the stuffing - it braces the model well, and keeps it from getting broken. Because these are hardcases, which seal, peices that break off will stay in the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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(...) I seem to recall someone using expanding foam insulation to make custom foam inserts. Wrap the moc in plastic wrap and use low expanding insulation foam. Key word s are "low exoanding". the regular foam exerts a lot of pressure as it expands. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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(...) The bagging of components is good--so is bubble wrap. I'd also recommend using sheets of foam padding--they absorb impact, as well as providing "compartments" for your compartmentalized bags. Don't forget to pad all sides of the carton well (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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(...) This kind of stuff would be excellent material for a curator to collect... The trick is to consider what forces cause MOCs to disassemble. Vibration is one issue. Solidly constructed models will survive best from this standpoint. This is the (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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I wrote an article about this for Classic-Castle: (URL) that helps. -Lenny (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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(...) Hm. Besides bagging sections of MOCs, I would recommend: 1. Wrapping MOCs in towels or bubble wrap to fit a box...try to minimize open space in the box. On the other hand, do not pack too tight - the bubble wrap and towel keep the MOC from (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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In preparation for the upcoming HOB event, I am becoming more and more concerned with how to transport my MOCs safely either as checked airline baggage or by over-nighting via a shipping company. I have found some helpful information by searching (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Moving Day
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Good luck sir. I have been in your shoes before and I must say, getting back to a nice desk and MY assortment of bricks was indeed well worth the wait. When you do get settled, enjoy yourself. e (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Moving Day
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This coming Thursday is moving day. Detroit, MI to Franklin, NC. Everything is packed and ready to be loaded into the rental truck I am picking up on Wednesday. The communication line to this PC will be disconnected on Tuesday. This will be my last (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Summer Goal: Complete Sort & Storage
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Yeah, yeah, I'm resurrecting my own thread ... so shoot me. Okay, here's the low-down: sorting got put on a hold for a long while for a variety of reasons, most of them revolving around work. I recently got back into "sorting mode". My red and light (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Need recommendations for storage solution
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I need some help finding a cheap, compact storage solution for my personal collection of technic parts. Ideally I'd like to sort it into part type then by color (example: technic bushes; black, lt gray, lt bley etc), and I'd like it to take up a (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: HELP needed with non-functioning 1x2 light brick!
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(...) AAA...AAAHHH...HHH! I shouldve mentioned I'm a purist! (pukes) But I guess I wouldn't mind taking it apart to FIX it.... Though for that I'd like to be sure that there was no other way to fix the bulb first... A last resort type thing. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.storage, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: STORAGE OF PARTS
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(...) Larry, thanx for the extra info. Those do look interesting, although they are a little space-hungry when fully open. But I certainly like the vertical design for storing on shelves, rather having to stack them on top of each other like the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: HELP needed with non-functioning 1x2 light brick!
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If it's a non-functional bulb, I'd think this would be an ideal opportunity to experiment with it and take it apart, to see if you can fit in a new lightbulb. It shouldn't be that difficult to accomplish. Perhaps you can even redesign it so it takes (...) (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.storage, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: HELP needed with non-functioning 1x2 light brick!
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(...) Yes, yes, I tried those things too. I have another bulb of the same age from the same set on the other end of my loco, powered by the same battery box, and it's working just fine. I tried going backwards on the connections; first I put the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.storage, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: HELP needed with non-functioning 1x2 light brick!
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(...) I have seen a 1 x 4 lightbrick with one of the bulbs fried. (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.storage, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: HELP needed with non-functioning 1x2 light brick!
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(...) Hi Samarth, I thought I read somewhere here on LUGNET that the lights are incandescent and will eventually give out. I'm not sure though. All hail hitechnic. e (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.storage, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: STORAGE OF PARTS
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(...) (URL) cost about $12 or so. Now that I have bought 5 the Walmarts near me our OUT/ (20 years ago, 4-Feb-05, to lugnet.storage)
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