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Each LEGO fan reaches an age when they're unable to remember which sets they have and which ones they do not. Here are some tips to assist you in keeping track of your ever-growing LEGO collection.

The holiday season is now over it is time to start the New Year often begins for lego dungeons and dragons enthusiasts by putting away the sets given to them by friends and family. When you look through the boxes stacked away you might be wondering how to keep track of an ever-growing collection. Do you possess the ability to recall all those boxes that are in your attic or cabinets? What can you do to ensure that you're not purchasing the same set?

At Blocks, the LEGO magazine for fans, we're familiar with the challenges in keeping track of an entire collection. Here's our guide to keeping your collection in order no matter how large it is.

Spreadsheets to the rescue

The most well-known method to keep track of anything is the simple-to-use spreadsheet. It is as easy as opening a new file on the computer and begin making a list. It is easier to create this list by setting name and number, because names may differ in different regions, particularly for classic themes such as Pirates. You can also add comments in additional columns regarding the model, like whether it's missing a part or is a re-release or any other details.

You've got it on your wish list

It may sound odd however Amazon wishlists is a great tool that lets you make your personal Amazon wishlist. You can create a wishlist of LEGOs and invite acquaintances to view the sets you're interested in. Another tool lets you check if an item has been taken off the list. This can be helpful in making sure that no one buys duplicate sets. And if you actually want a duplicate, like the battle pack or similar, then you can include a note about the quantity beneath the product.

Brickset

Brickset is an excellent method of organizing and tracking your lego armor. Join for a free account, and you'll be able to create an online repository of your entire collection of LEGO sets and miniature figures, regardless of whether they're from the past or right out of the January wave. This is a great tool that's easy to use and can also be accessed while on mobile devices like a smartphone or tablet, so your virtual collection will be with you everywhere you travel.

It's the reason there's an application.

Speaking of on the phone for all those who love apps there are a lot of LEGO-related apps for both Apple and Android phones. A quick search through the app store will show ones for collecting sets, plus other types in case you're a miniature figure enthusiast. There are some unusual ones like an app dedicated to only tracking LEGO Dimensions.

It is essential to write it down.

Although all of the above suggestions are for keeping track of your collection as a whole however, there are times when you'll need to know not only what you own, but where you've got it. Make a note or make a list of everything in your d&d minifigs, boxes and storage units. This will save you time looking for the perfect LEGO set. Remember to keep the list updated when you purchase new LEGO.

Whatever method you use to manage your lego collection, it's part of the enjoyment that is part of the hobby. It's simple to do, and you don’t even require a supercomputer!