Since very many of the comments are requesting what storage cups I use, I've gone ahead and linked all of them in the description above. Happy sorting!

This is exponentially better advice than the far majority of Lego sorting videos on KZfaq. Thank you.

Praise the algorithm for this nerdy video. i´m someone that stores all my sets in the original boxes. it takes up a lot of space but i know exactly where what is. i have been thinking about sorting hundred thoundsands of bricks to gain more space for more Lego but sofar i still find some space here and there playing tetris with hundreds of sets. since i build all of them i have very destinct memories with each set. a few years ago i bought two lots and i had a blast sorting through those and even tho it would have been the perfect opportunity to start a sorting system i completed dozen of sets and bagged them indivudualy. there are only a few kilo left of incomplete sets but is is generaly amazing to see how distinct individual sets are. there are always a few bricks that in combination with some others only came in a very select number of sets. while doing so i followed almost exactly the same routine you described in the video except that i sometimes just tunnelvisioned once I identified a set that i really liked and just spend countless hours digging up the pieces from a giant pile of mostly unsorted lego. type beats colour is the most important thing. i really like thats its the first thing you say about sorting. its by far the most important thing. one thing i´d liked to see put more emphasis on is the understand your collection part. having a giant pile of lego that covers up a huge space can be intimidating but once you start working with that pile you will quickly get a feeling for all the pieces. chopping it up in smaller batches like you did with the shoeboxes makes the whole thing easier to digest. someone else comented about the end photos going along with what you talked about. id agrue that getting a feeling for what you got infront of you is by far the most important thing. i depending on how much time you spend with lego in the past this might take a while. just looking at the parts you can estimate the era and themes you got like that chamer of secrects of in you collection i imidatly spot lokking at the sorted parts. printed and sticked pices aswell as minifigure parts are extremly helpfull with that. overall very imformative video even tho i learned nothing new. intresting choice of music. its fits the channel. please keep enjoying doing YT and have a great time. PS seeing clara and the doctor really stung since that ideas set is my white whale

Some great advice. I initially, years and years ago, sorted by color, because it just made sense at the time, but quickly move to sorting by part. The advice you have is great for small to maybe medium collections, but gets more and more difficult, obviously with the more pieces you acquire. I am constantly realigning sorting categories and reassigning storage spaces but I’m making some very good headway with my 250,000+ piece collection. Excellent tutorial!

I've just started a very long journey of sorting thousands of pieces, and this really does help. Thank you

I've watched a lot of videos on how to sort Lego and this is the most useful information I have ever found in one place

This is fantastic, and I'm saving it to refer back to when I finally get back into sorting my childhood bulk Lego! Thank you so much for running us through the process, I saw a lot of similar steps I started taking back when I started

Thanks! Very useful tips!

This is an absolutely incredible video! Best resource I've found so far. I'm going to use this advice! Also, I love your channel!

What a great tutorial! My one question is: what are all the cups in your bins/where can I find and purchase some? I love your tutorial, I’ve had my collection sorted by color, and it’s been difficult finding the parts to rebuild old sets! That rebrickable reccomendation is great too!

really helpful vid!

Decent video! Thank you.

Thank you, I din't know about rebrickable and will try to enter all my parts on the website, I'm eager to see what lego sets I am able to assemble.

Wow! So I’m not the only person who loves sorting Lego. Great video! Super helpful. Subbed!

I’d love to get a video on LEGO naming conventions and other LEGO terminology like swooshable and stuff for people just getting into the hobby. I know a barrier for me using websites like ReBrickable is just not knowing what parts are called or the names of colors.

Much needed info, thanks - only feedback I have, the background music needs to be reduced a little to make your voice standout more.

Excelent video, thank you to meded very clear!!

Very detailed. I should’ve took notes.

Thank you for this video. I have been going nuts trying to sort my lego out. its a matter of patience also as looking at a big box of bulk lego without a fast way of sorting can be offputting. I need to find/build or buy a Lego sorter/sifter.

Great video!

Interesting video, I need to sort my Lego pieces & as the said there are many different advice on KZfaq . I will use your advice . Thank you .

This video is gold

Having lost my childhood Lego bins in a hurricane in the late 90s, I don't have a big collection. It is entirely composed of Technic sets, bought over the last year. I use organizer cases [Kobalt, from Lowe's], since Technic sets rarely include larger pieces and they can be easily categorized. The downside is that the pins tend to fill up multiple pockets in these cases. The upside is that the particular case I use can latch together and be moved as a singular unit. This would probably not work at all for people who are into the normal Lego System. Either way, this is a great video, and I look forward to seeing more from your channel! Cheers!

Man! This advice is crazy good, I already had similar ideas, but I love to see someone "approving" them. My problem is just space, I have to fit my +50.000 bricks collection and all my builds in my room.

Awesome video! To quote a fellow lego youtuber brickitect: "Do what works for your brain." He came a long way with sorting his giant collection and i find organizing vids very fascinating. I have my own system as well with bigger transparent drawers and categorized just like you explained. And sure it is always changing, thats just how it goes

Good advice here. Something I've found is that if you're trying to sort on the cheap and don't want to or can't spend a bunch of money on drawers, using old food containers (washed and cleaned of course) works great. Yogurt tubs work the best but I've also used apple sauce jars and old tupperware as well. Doesn't look as nice on a desktop but it can be a hold over until you can get something nicer.

Hi, thanks for sharing your sorting system. Where did you get the plastic boxes that fit perfectly in the ikea drawers?

You need a link for all your storage containers!! That would be amazing and appreciated❤

Hey great video! One of the best overall videos on sorting I’ve seen. And I’ve watched a lot. Honestly the glare didn’t bother me, but ok, could be better. The music though. A little annoying. I’d prefer none or at the very least it needed to be much quieter. I’d say only 2 key things you didn’t really mention. 1) What categories should you use? Yes learn as you say, but where to start? And yes start with broad categories and “re-sort” from there to smaller as needed. A lot of people will recommend Bricklink categories. Yes that works, but I prefer Brick Architect, which is close to Bricklink. Tremendous work on the labels and the contact sheet which is my guide. Now he’s got the online guide which is awesome! 2) How to sort? Method? I’ve seen very few examples. I’ve seen one person recommend a method I’ve found to be the best. I’m sure I kept the link somewhere. Basically dumping bricks on a flat surface (table), pick a category, and slide those bricks left and right while sliding the rest into a bucket on your lap. Rinse and repeat until you’ve made it through the container. Repeat process for each separated category to break it down further as desired. Sliding is sooo much faster than hunt and peck.

I just finished my four month long process of sorting all my kids LEGO. I took a similar iterative approach. Started with about a dozen large categories then got more granular. The sorting has enabled me to build old sets from scratch!

I like your process. Respectfully, think it would have helped to edit the end photos into each section as you discussed it. Although this is how I personally learn and retain, i do believe it would add to viewer retention to end, if that matters for you. Thank you for sharing.

This video seriously makes me want to start collecting Lego

Well I definitely learned stuff today

great storage system! where did you get the drawers? are they the Ikea wide drawer Alex? Thanks.

I struggle with being able to see all of the pieces I have available without sorting by color. If I am using a particular color, I don't always know the exact pieces that will work best. Having only one piece type per container leaves out other possible piece options. I have found sorting by color then size to be effective so far. After that I may sort by category (plates, slopes, etc.). If I get too detailed in sorting by piece, I tend to miss the perfect piece for the situation. Side note: We need better sorting tool options. A stacked tray system with holes of different sizes would be nice. The current options are too big or not meant for large collections. Awesome Channel for far. I enjoy the enthusiasm you have while making your videos.

Good stuff. Subbed for ya.

i had to use Ziplock bags of all sizes to sort my Lego. i do not have enough space for anther shelf

Good video

What bins are you using? Where did they come from?

What are the little grey bins you have in the drawers?

Instructions unclear. Undressed elephant is now sitting on all the unsorted lego on the floor with me in-between them😢😂😂😂

Great videos, but you need to edit more your video with examples, screenshots and stuff to illustrate what you're saying Also, where did you get your cups ?

rad

the background music is way too loud

interesting video, but the title's redundancy makes it seem grammatically incorrect.