Packing for a move may also include the sub-task of packing LEGO sets for moving, especially when there are children in the house too.<\/p>\n
Packing LEGOs for a move seems pretty straightforward \u2013 you just place the small pieces into sealable plastic bags, throw those bags into cardboard boxes and then seal the containers. In fact, this simplified packing technique could work for inexpensive LEGO sets that 1) have no sentimental value of any kind for you or your children, and 2) have been disassembled at the time of packing.<\/p>\n
However, when it comes to packing expensive and sentimentally valuable LEGO sets that have already been built, then you surely don\u2019t want to use the above-mention packing method. And you shouldn\u2019t do it either.<\/p>\n
Read on to learn the best way to pack assembled LEGO sets for a move.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s one super important thing to consider before you rush into packing your LEGO sets for a move. It\u2019s the question that you may be dreading to ask yourself because you won\u2019t like the answer very much. \u00a0Nevertheless, it\u2019s something you\u2019ve just have to do before starting the packing process.<\/p>\n
Is it worth moving ALL your LEGO sets?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, we know, you and your children love LEGO (who doesn\u2019t?) and, like a true LEGO enthusiast, you most likely have an impressive collection too. The real question here is not whether or not you\u2019ll pack and move your LEGO builds, it\u2019s whether or not you will pack and move ALL of your LEGO sets.<\/p>\n Moving home is the ideal moment to review your entire LEGO collection and see if there are some sets that may not be worth the hassle of packing and moving to the new home. There are various reasons why a LEGO set may have lost its value for you:<\/p>\n Therefore, do a quick inventory of your LEGOs, set by set, and see if you can optimize your collection right before it\u2019s time to pack it. And if you do decide that a LEGO set is not worth the packing and moving efforts and costs, then you may try to:<\/p>\n See also: How to declutter your home before moving<\/a><\/p>\n The major difficulties when packing and moving LEGOs come when the sets have already been built. Below you will find the detailed steps for packing completed LEGO builds but now, let\u2019s say a few words about the best way to pack sets that have not been constructed yet or ones that are already broken down to its individual pieces and bricks.<\/p>\n Read also: How to pack fragile items for moving<\/a><\/p>\n Here comes the toughest part of moving your LEGO collection \u2013 to pack safely the sets that have already been assembled. This is a much riskier moving scenario because built sets are very fragile and improper packing and incorrect transportation may lead to loss or breakage of individual LEGO parts.<\/p>\n Before you give you the steps describing how to pack assembled LEGOs for moving, you should stop for a second and seriously consider breaking down most or all of your LEGO sets first and then following the packing steps above. This way, you\u2019ll have a much better chance of moving your completed LEGO builds safely to the new home. Plus, you\u2019ll have the pleasure and joy of constructing them once again.<\/p>\n However, you may not wish to disassemble some of your LEGO sets for a number of reasons, including lack of sufficient time to do so or lack of enthusiasm re-build a set so soon after completing it, especially if it\u2019s a larger LEGO project.<\/p>\n So, here are the detailed steps to packing constructed LEGO sets.<\/p>\n\n
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How to pack disassembled LEGO sets when moving<\/h2>\n
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How to pack assembled LEGO sets for a move<\/h2>\n
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