Category: Brick Labels

Articles about LEGO Brick Labels, my collection of over 1000 labels for common LEGO parts, created by Brick Architect founder Tom Alphin.

(Visit brickarchitect.com/labels to download and learn more.)

LEGO Brick Labels v40

120 new labels for a total of 1802 unique parts — should sorting your LEGO collection be your 2024 New Year’s resolution?

I’ve painstakingly reviewed every new LEGO part released in 2023, as well as older parts that I had missed. This is a major update to the collection!

Version 40 adds labels for 120 new parts and updates to 14 existing parts.

Version 40 adds labels for 120 new parts and updates to 14 existing parts.

What’s in this update?

I work hard to make sure that every update makes the collection better and more complete. This includes a lot of work that you might not notice to ensure that each part is placed at an appropriate location in the collection, since many people use the contact sheet as a guide when building and when sorting.

The new labels are almost evenly distributed across three categories:

  1. Brand new parts for 2023.
    This includes some parts that are already very popular, as well as some parts from the end of the year which I anticipate will be very popular soon.
  2. Parts from 2022 which are becoming more popular.
    This includes parts which I was not sure if they would remain rare (or only used in a single theme), but have shown continued popularity.
  3. Parts from earlier years that have shown longevity, even if they are not used in all that many sets.
    This include a review of fresh data showing the 1500 most common LEGO parts.

Whether you use my guide to help sort your collection into logical groups, or print the labels to make parts easier to find, I hope this update helps you get more organized!

Support LEGO Brick Labels

Join 94 LEGO fans who support LEGO Brick Labels at patreon.com. Your support helps LEGO Brick Labels project and Brick Architect website. Supporters at the Patron level or higher get immediate access to behind-the-scenes content about how these labels are created, and public recognition for your support.

I hope my LEGO Brick Labels collection and LEGO Storage Guide help you get more organized in the New Year!

LEGO Brick Labels v39

This update adds 117 new labels to the LEGO Brick Labels collection!

Version 39 adds 74 new LEGO Labels and 43 new DUPLO Labels for a total of 1685 unique labels!

Version 39 adds 74 new LEGO Labels and 43 new DUPLO Labels for a total of 1685 unique labels!

What’s new in this update?

  1. 74 new LEGO labels — including a ton of new parts released in 2022.
  2. 43 new labels for the Most Common DUPLO (and QUATRO) parts.
    There are many adult builders who use DUPLO and even retired QUATRO pieces as filler when building large models.
  3. 51 updated labels.
    The biggest change is use of ‘Ø’ symbol instead of ‘Diameter’ or ‘Dia.’ for rounded parts.
This update uses 'Ø' symbol instead of 'Diameter' or 'Dia.' to make labels for rounded parts more concise.

This update uses ‘Ø’ symbol instead of ‘Diameter’ or ‘Dia.’ to make labels for rounded parts more concise.

How did I pick the Most Common DUPLO parts?
While much less popular than my article highlighting the Most Common LEGO Parts, I also created a similar list of the Most Common DUPLO Parts which was updated recently.

Learn more and download at brickarchitect.com/labels.
LEGO Brick Labels is updated regularly include the most popular new parts. You can support the LEGO Brick Labels project by donating at patreon.com!

LEGO Brick Labels v39 – Beta Preview

At least 51 new labels are coming soon!

I’ve reviewed every new LEGO part added in the second half of 2022, plus the top ~1250 Most Common LEGO Parts, and found a lot of great parts that I’m excited to to add to the collection!

There will be at least 51 new labels in the upcoming release.

There will be at least 51 new labels in the upcoming release.

Support LEGO Brick Labels — get early access!

Become a patron at patreon.com to download these new labels right now. Your support helps Brick Architect and the LEGO Brick Labels project in particular. Patrons can also access some behind-the-scenes content about how these labels are created.

Proposed improvements in this update

I am constantly trying to improve the short text descriptions for each part. With this update, I’m exploring the consistent use of diameter (Ø) indicators on many round parts. This is especially relevant when you have a large part with a rounded corner – knowing the diameter/radius of the corner will help you determine which parts to use above or below it. As you can see from the example image, this should also improve parts which already show a diameter (such as tires and wheels).

Using "Ø" symbol to indicate diameter of rounded parts.

Using “Ø” symbol to indicate diameter of rounded parts.

Examples:

  • 1×2 Tile, Ø1 Rounded Ends (part 1126)
    When Ø is followed by a number without units, it means studs. I could have said “Ø1L” instead of “Ø1”, but I want to optimize for simple cases.
  • Hose, Ribbed Ø7mm (part 78c**)
    When Ø is followed by a measurement in mm, I will clearly say so, as in this example “Ø7mm”.
  • Ø24mm × 11mm Integrated Tire w/ Pin (part 72206)
    I will probably update wheels to use this format as well, as in this example.

This is similar to how I started indicating the angle (°) for slopes in version 3.2… I do worry that awareness of ‘Ø’ as the symbol for Diameter is low. While it is certainly something people can learn, I do not want to introduce too much confusion.

This is a potentially major change, so FEEDBACK IS WELCOME! (You can email me or leave a comment.)

P.S. This change was inspired by some official LEGO part names which also use the “Ø” symbol. That symbol happens to be a letter in Danish, but it is also used in mathematical circles (pun intended) to mean diameter.

LEGO Brick Labels v38

This update adds another 76 new labels to the (already impressive) LEGO Brick Labels collection!

Version 38 adds 76 new labels for a total of 1568 parts!

Version 38 adds 76 new labels for a total of 1568 parts!

What’s new in this update?

  1. Labels for some brand new parts from 2021 and early 2022!
  2. By popular request, I added 28 retired parts from the 1980’s. (This includes the top 150 parts from the Greed Decade.)

Want to celebrate this 80’s focused update?
Hop in your Delorean to revisit the decade of greed by exploring the Most Common LEGO Parts and Colors of the 1980’s

Learn more and download at brickarchitect.com/labels.
At least twice a year, LEGO Brick Labels is updated to include the most popular new parts. You can support the LEGO Brick Labels project by donating at patreon.com!

LEGO Brick Labels v37

This update adds 76 new labels to the LEGO Brick Labels collection!

Version 37 adds 76 new labels for a total of 1492 parts!

Version 37 adds 76 new labels for a total of 1492 parts!

What’s new in this update?

  1. New labels for 76 brand new, increasingly popular, or otherwise missing parts—including 15 exciting new parts which were released this year!
    This includes almost all of the top 1100 Most Common LEGO Parts.
  2. Updated 43 labels to include current Part ID’s, or to improve clarity of images and/or text.

At least twice a year, LEGO Brick Labels is updated to include the most popular new parts. You can support the LEGO Brick Labels project by making a contribution!

Learn more and download at brickarchitect.com/labels.

LEGO Brick Labels v36

This update adds labels for 78 new parts to the LEGO Brick Labels collection!

Version 36 adds 78 new labels, for a total of 1418 labels!

Version 36 adds 78 new labels, for a total of 1418 labels!

What’s new in this update?

  1. Labels for many brand new, increasingly popular, or otherwise missing parts—including 17 exciting new parts which were just released this year!
  2. Updated LEGO Technic section to improve organization and move retired parts out of the main collection.

At least twice a year, LEGO Brick Labels is updated to include the most popular new parts. You can support the LEGO Brick Labels project by making a contribution!

Learn more and download at brickarchitect.com/labels.

LEGO Brick Labels v35

This is a very large update which reflects the continued evolution of the LEGO Brick Labels collection. It adds 77 new labels, for a total of 1340 unique parts!

Version 35 adds 77 new labels.

Version 35 adds 77 new labels.

  1. Labels for the new Powered Up hubs, motors, & sensors.
  2. More options for sorting Minifigure parts and accessories.
  3. A few “new” labels for long since retired classic parts.
  4. To focus on current parts, retired parts have been moved to a separate folder.

Every update include some of the most popular new parts, parts which have continued to grow in popularity over time, and some of the parts requested by Brick Architect readers like you. Thanks for your support!

Learn more and download at brickarchitect.com/labels.

New LEGO Mindstorms; New Labels for Hubs, Motors, and Sensors.

After 7 years, LEGO is finally releasing an updated MINDSTORMS set which uses the new “Powered Up” standard. I’ve celebrated by releasing a beta version of LEGO Brick Labels for these next-generation electronics.

#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor was announced today, replacing the 7-year old #31313 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 set for consumers. (The new set uses many of the same components as the recently released #45678 LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set.)

#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor

#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor (Coming soon)

#51515 LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor — $359.99 (359.99€ / £329.99), 949 pieces, ages 10+. (Available early in Q4 2020)

Beta version of LEGO Brick Labels for Powered Up components.

Beta version of LEGO Brick Labels for Powered Up components.

I’m most excited because this means that almost all LEGO Electronics components have finally moved away from proprietary connectors, in favor of the new Powered Up interface. To celebrate this milestone, I’ve released a “beta” version of new labels for all of the current Powered Up components.

Download and learn more on a new page that explains the Powered Up system.

Will you be adding the new Powered-up compatible MINDSTORMS set to your collection this fall?

LEGO Brick Labels 3.4

This update adds 66 new labels, for a total of 1263 parts!

I’ve added popular new pieces, more minifig accessories, and some common LEGO Train pieces.

Version 3.4 adds 66 new labels.

Version 3.4 adds 66 new labels.

This update also adds some older parts which have continued to grow in popularity over time, and some of the parts requested by Brick Architect readers like you. Thanks for your support!

Learn more and download at brickarchitect.com/labels.

Updates to LEGO Brick Labels page

LEGO Brick Labels is one of the most popular resources provided here at Brick Architect, but I hadn’t updated the page where you can download and learn more in 4 years!

The updated page includes an up-to-date list of compatible label printers. It’s also shorter, easier to read, and encourages readers to visit my LEGO Storage Guide to learn more about storage solutions.

 LEGO Brick Labels  

Interview about LEGO Brick Labels

Richard at The Rambling Brick just posted an interview about my LEGO Brick Labels collection.

In the interview, I explain how each label is made, the criteria for inclusion in the label collection, and challenges in designing great labels. You’ll also learn a bit about my favorite parts and colors, as well as my day job and some of my non-LEGO Hobbies.

 The Rambling Brick  

LEGO Brick Labels 3.3

This update adds 74 new labels, for a total of 1197 labels!

I’ve also included popular new elements from late 2019 and a few extremely useful parts which were just introduced in 2020.

Version 3.3 adds 74 new labels!

Version 3.3 adds 74 new labels!

This update also adds some older parts which have continued to grow in popularity over time, and some of the parts requested by Brick Architect readers like you. Thanks for your support!

Learn more and download at brickarchitect.com/labels.