Get Organized - Ultimate LEGO Brick Labels (500+ labels)

tomalphin · November 2015

Have you always wanted to organize your LEGO collection, but didn't know how to get started? Or, maybe you've already sorted your LEGO, but it's hard to find which box, bin or drawer has the part you need? I'm excited to share a massive update to the LEGO Brick Labels collection to include most of the bricks in a typical AFOL LEGO collection.

Sample showing crisp images and a clear description of each LEGO Element.

This updated collection includes 500 different labels organized into the following groups: Basic Elements (bricks, plates, tiles), SNOT Elements, Slopes, Wedges, Round, Curved, Clips/Hinges. Two additional groups are in “beta” because they aren’t quite complete: Technic, and ‘Other’.

LEARN MORE: http://brickarchitect.com/labels/

Sample showing Technic labels on an Akro-Mils 64-drawer cabinet.

Here is a low-resolution preview of many of the labels contained in the collection. (Technic is not included in the preview images as it is in "beta".)

You can learn more and download the labels at: http://brickarchitect.com/labels/

Love the labels? Let me know! Comments, corrections or ideas how to make them better - I'd love to hear your feedback!

Sincerely,
Tom Alphin
Author of The LEGO Architect, 2015, No Starch Press.

natro220 · November 2015

Thanks Tom, I've been aware of your label system for some time, but this email pushed me over the edge. I'm going to buy the Brother label maker you recommend, and then I can print labels like a madman! Getting organized is going to be fun!

dmcc0 · November 2015

These look great. Always wanted to do a similar thing for my collection but, like so many others things, I just never seem to have the time to do it. Now I don't have to!

As an aside, the software for the printers that Tom recommends can be downloaded and you can print to a desktop printer from it. Handy for those that might not want to invest in a label printer or who just want to see what they look like before they buy one.

GIR3691 · November 2015

I was just thinking about this the other day and wondered why someone hadn't done it yet. Will definitely be doing it for my collection.

dougts · November 2015

Thanks. Bought printer and labels and downloaded the label files

gonna start labeling my existing collection of sterlite drawers and stack-on cabinets

tomalphin · February 2016

I just updated the Label Collection to include 52 new labels! This includes a lot of Window, Fence, Antenna, & Bar elements.

Some of the new labels in version 2.2

You can learn more and download the labels at http://brickarchitect.com/labels/

Enjoy!

---tom

tomalphin · February 2016

I just finished cleaning my LEGO area, and wanted to share with you what the labels look like when used to organize my medium-sized LEGO collection.

I am using Akro-Mils drawers on top, and inexpensive Sterilite drawers on the bottom to store complete sets and extra bricks.

I also updated my website to include a section on suggested storage solutions, so take a look at http://brickarchitect.com/labels/

---tom

jadedanc · February 2016

Thank you so much for updating these. I love your label system

tomalphin · May 2016

I have made some huge updates to the label collection in the past several months. Version 2.3 added 82 new labels, making the Technic collection nearly complete. Since then, I have added an additional 44 new labels. This includes an effort to review the most common parts from sets released since 2010, to make sure that all of the most common parts are included in the collection.

That's a total of 772 Labels!

These are the 31 new labels added in today's version 2.5 update...

To download the latest version, or learn more, visit http://brickarchitect.com/labels/

Sincerely,
---tom

natro220 · May 2016

Thank you! Is there a chance you might do more older parts?

tomalphin · May 2016

@natro220
I would consider adding a few more common old parts, but my focus is definitely on current elements. Which specific old parts do you need?

natro220 · May 2016

A lot of the old style hinge plates and bricks, and the old ball joint connectors. I only ask because if you didn't plan on doing them, I would do them myself. I really appreciate all you've done, it's been fun getting organized.

brosephous · May 2016

Sir, you are a hero and a patriot.
*salutes*

RogerKirk · May 2016

Wow! Not come across this thread before. These love to use these labels if I ever get around to properly organising my bricks.

tomalphin · May 2016

I'm excited to share yet another update! Version 2.6 adds another 78 new labels, for a total of 850 labels! The collection is getting pretty close to "complete" based on elements which have been reasonably common in the last 10 years.

This update includes 16 common Bionicle/Constraction parts, plus a complete collection of 61 current Wheel and Tire elements.

Preview of the 78 NEW labels in latest version!

NEW LABELS:

socket/bionicle: 98613, 90612, 90611, 90609, 90608, 90607, 90605, 90622

socket/bionicle2: 90617, 90616, 90615, 90613, 47300, 93571/32174, 89650/61053/etc, 61054/64311/etc

technic_tread: 57519

NEW "WHEELS" COLLECTION:

wheels_8mm: 4624, 30027/74967, 3139/59895, 30028, 87414/3641

wheels_11mm: 93595/50944/etc, 6014, 42610, 50951/50945, 51011/92409/42611, 60700/87697/6015, 56890

wheels_14mm_15mm: 11208, 11209, 50862, 50861

wheels_18mm: 55981/20896, 55982, 89201, 18977, 30391/92402, 58090/6578, 56891

wheels_18mm_sm: 56902/13971, 61254/3483, 56897/2346

wheels_30.4mm: 56145, 55978, 44309, 61481, 15413, 55976

wheels_30.4mm_sm: 56904, 56898

wheels_43.2mm: 6652/32020, 56908, 41897, 32019, 61480, 45982, 18450

wheels_56mm: 15038/44772, 44771, 92912, 54120

wheels_motorcycle: 2903, 2902, 88517, 88516, 11957

wheels_pin: 4488/10313, 4600, 6157/11002, 2926, 4870, 47720

wheels_small_other: 2655, 2415, 3464, 2496/88423, 4489

DOWNLOAD LINK: http://brickarchitect.com/labels/

Enjoy!
---tom

kidatheart · May 2016

@henrysunset: Awesome mate! Makes organizing that much better!

workshybum · May 2016

I don't have a requirement for these labels, as my collection is fairly small and most of my sets are built once and displayed.

That being said, I think the work that you've done here is amazing. Such dedication and attention to detail. If I ever get a collection big enough, or I can convince my kids one day that organisation is key, I know just where to come!

Thanks and and keep up the great work!

kbenjes · May 2016

I bought the recommended printer last week and got to work. This has been the most satisfying and relaxing experience. I love organizing and sorting LEGO and this makes it even better. I use storage containers similar to yours, and it really makes MOCing such a breeze. I am so thankful for the work you put into this.

datsunrobbie · May 2016

Thank you for the great looking labels. They will be incredibly helpful once I get started sorting beyond brick/plate/minifig stuff/other. Now I need to get some of those Akro-Mils drawers :)

Dedgecko · May 2016

TyoSolo · May 2016

Its been a while since I've been around the forum, but this has made it more than worthwhile. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Maltonian · May 2016

Just to reiterate all the thanks on this thread. Tom, these labels are exceptionally useful for me so I can't thank you enough for sharing them with us!

preuss · July 2016

I'm coming back to this thread just to thank you for the great contribution to our hobby. I've finally started sorting my bricks and absolutely had to buy a label printer to take advantage of your excellent work. I wasn't able to order it from Amazon, but ended up buying your book as a token of appreciation. Thanks!

tomalphin · August 2016

I'm happy to announce yet another update to my collection of over 900 LEGO brick labels. This update includes a lot of parts released in the past few years.

Some of the 50 new labels in LEGO Brick Labels version 2.7

The labels work great with any organizational system, but were designed with drawer cabinets like the Akro-mils or Stack-on products. I personally sort by element rather than color, but it's always ups to you. As your collection grows to include additional unique parts, you can purchase additional drawer cabinets.

Download and learn more at brickarchitect.com/labels/

Sincerely,

Tom Alphin

Author, The LEGO Architect, 2015, No Starch Press.

P.S. I also ensured that there are labels for all of the most common elements by creating a database of every set currently available for purchase, allowing me to identify the most common LEGO elements (and colors). I've shared my preliminary findings at http://brickarchitect.com/bricks/.

Covi · August 2016

Thank you so very much!!!!

pasat14 · August 2016

Thank u! I have just started using these after purchasing my first drawer storage unit (like the ones mechanics use to hold bolts n other manly things). Its looking very neat and have been very excited printing, cutting and sticking!

Dedgecko · August 2016

Thank you good sir!

preuss · August 2016

Is there an easy way to print bigger labels on 24mm wide tape? I've tried resizing them but ended up with a lot of overlapping objects.

natro220 · August 2016

Thank you so much! This is perfect timing, I am in the middle of filling in the gaps of the labels you didn't have, and many of these are ones I was going to make myself. And your labels look much better than what I am able to cobble together. You must have played around a lot with coloring, shading, sizing etc. to get them just right.

tomalphin · August 2016

@Preuss, I don't have a printer that's compatible with the wider labels, so I'm afraid I haven't tried.

@natro220, Yup, it took a long time to perfect the scripts to ensure high-contrast images for each part.

Thanks for all the kind words, everyone!

Shpadoinkle · September 2016

THANK YOU for making these labels available. They're perfect for organizing the pieces and have inspired me to undertake what I've dubbed "The Great Sort".

tomalphin · September 2016

Shpadoinkle said:

They're perfect for organizing the pieces and have inspired me to undertake what I've dubbed "The Great Sort".

@Shpadoinkle , THANK YOU for taking the time to share a photo of your newly organized LEGO studio. It makes me so happy to see that the labels are helping others in this way.

I'm enthusiastic to hear if you feel more creative and productive now that everything is so well organized.

---tom

datsunrobbie · November 2016

Finally got some drawers and started printing labels. Thanks again for all the hard work that has gone into these. They really look great, and I can confirm that they will print on a Brother P-Touch 2600/2610, using the 64-bit Vista driver installed in compatibility mode on Windows 10.

historical · November 2016

I have also started sorting with your label system. Makes it much easier to find things now. Just waiting for more cabinets to go on sale again on Amazon.

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