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I do carry a sketch book with me sometimes - when I have an idea then I can make a note of it and build it later (although I do use it for actual drawing too. But it's not with me most of the time, just on holiday and such.
LDD et al are the best portable (digital) solution I've found but it relies on having a device that runs it to hand. Or rather that the device to hand runs it suitably.
Mecabricks on my phone isnt the best for instance
As for carrying some around to build when inspiration hits, nope. Don't think I could find the time.
In my late teens, I used to bring Lego into hospital with me for lengthy admissions (being a 17-year-old girl with a Lego collection was by far the least weird/embarrassing thing about me, in that context) - once, there was a vinyl case I used to carry around a couple of sets that lent themselves well to MOCing, and another time I had a Technic multi-model set in a Tupperware box (that worked less well; I've learned I'm not a great Technic MOCer). I think the fear of losing pieces was far less alarming than the horror of being away for weeks without any Lego to fiddle with!
I think that with the right container it'll be secure enough. A couple of things to watch out for:
- It shouldn't jerk when you open any clasps that keep it shut; any jerk on opening can make pieces fly everywhere.
- If it's a hinged case, it needs to have a very tight seal on the hinge side - I used a plastic suitcase (originally intended for a NES and accessories) to store/carry my Technic around the house for years, but the seams of the two halves tended to overlap on the hinged side, so the tiniest pieces were prone to escaping.
A flat suitcase-type deal can be handy because you can easily spread out pieces and build inside it, but if you go for something deeper, like a lidded food-saver box, you could always put in a small baseplate too.
I do have some LEGO "doodle kits" I take around. They are basically small sets that I keep together in their original packaging, and mess around with when I have a bit of free time either at home or away from home.
The old LEGO Creator Mini sets were perfect for this. They are small 3-in-1 sets in their own small plastic container with a very secure lid. They are perfect for taking anywhere for a quick building session.
The included models themselves are very sweet, and I have also challenged myself with them in different ways; fastest to build the included models, building the included models from memory, building alternate models with all the pieces included, having a building contest with others, etc. There are sixteen sets in the collection, and even after all these years of playing with them I still find them fun.
I made a BrickList for those of you how are not familiar with this collection: http://brickset.com/sets/list-15485
There are other small sets great for quick projects, but unfortunately LEGO now rarely makes sturdy reusable boxes, so you would have to get your own container.
It might be cost related. I'm not an expert on the subject, but my guess is that plastic containers (and they have also done tin containers) are more expensive than simple cardboard. There were other collections in very similar small containers as well; small race cars and Bionicle are some that I remember seeing.
The Juniors suitcases are actually really awesome. They may be a bit too big to carry around on trips, but they make perfect and very sturdy storage containers for small specialty parts that I want to keep separate from my regular storage. I have two, and I use one for minifigs parts, and the other for greebling parts.
Yeah, I really like them too. I bought some extra separators for both suitcases on BrickLink to create the maximum number of separate spaces. BTW, the suitcase are made by Room Copenhagen, the same company that makes other high LEGO branded storage solutions. I always keep an eye out for their products because they are great.
Something like this? If so- awesome!
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Anyone got any idea on parts inventory though? Some must have pieces? Obviously the small end of the parts and arent they all useful in some way...