Review & Giveaway: Blokpod lego storage solution
Welcome to a new review and giveaway, looking at a great storage solution for lego and toys with small pieces. We’ve been putting the Blokpod through it’s paces, and I’ve got a great giveaway for you too, with a Blokpod worth £34.99 up for grabs.
Lego is probably the most played-with toy in our house. It’s also the one that causes the most mess and storage issues!
Over the years we’ve tried various ways to keep our growing lego collection under control. Clear plastic boxes with lids worked for a while, until the sheer volume of bricks meant that the kids were forever tipping the whole lot out in order to find the right piece. We’ve tried those shallow drawer units, with the aim of keeping different sized pieces in different drawers. That system was useful for about a day; by the time the kids had finished their first building session the pieces were all mixed in together, and we went back to the usual chaos of bricks!
So when I heard about Blokpod, which is designed to sort and store lego and other toys with small pieces, I was keen to see if it could make a difference to our storage problem.
Blokpod consists of four separate clear plastic compartments, which click together to form a tall cylinder. Each of the top three compartments contains a plastic grid which acts like a sieve, allowing small blocks to fall through to the level below. The grid gets smaller as you go down the levels, so by the time you get to the bottom layer your bricks are sorted into four sections, based on size.
It’s really easy to use; you literally chuck your bricks into the top.
As you can see, the bricks start to sort themselves as soon as they go in. If like us you’ve got a lot of lego, it’s best to add your bricks in a few separate batches, this avoids overloading the top layer and makes the sorting process quicker.
Once you’ve added your bricks, you just pop the lid on and give the whole thing a gentle shake to complete the sorting. The kids love this stage!
And here’s the finished result: four layers of bricks, sorted by size, with minimal effort. How brilliant is that?
Each layer then twists apart, giving you access to all your beautifully sorted bricks. When we first started using Blokpod the layers were quite stiff to separate; after a couple of weeks of use they’re easier to separate, but the kids still need a hand with this stage. I actually like the fact that the whole thing stays together quite firmly, because when it inevitably gets knocked over it stays in one piece.
Blokpod is generously sized – the diameter is approximately 26cm – which means there’s a good surface area on each layer, making it really easy for kids to find what they want.
The layers are also shallow enough for little hands to dip into easily, and the clear plastic means you can see the bricks from all angles; both features that we’ve always struggled with when using the standard storage boxes that lego comes in.
You can tell that Blokpod has been designed with ease of use and practicality in mind; it just works. It has actually had a big impact on how the kids play with lego too. Because they can see all the bricks much easier, they don’t spend ages raking through the box for the piece they need, which means more time for creative fun.
From a parent’s point of view, Blokpod has a lot going for it. It’s made from really sturdy plastic, it feels solid and I think it will be very durable. I like the fact that it looks very modern and not overly childish; it blends into your decor much easier than most toy storage. It has also stopped my kids tipping whole boxes of bricks all over the floor, then leaving the mess for someone else to clear up. And the most surprising effect: the kids are really keen on using it. The tidying up and sorting has clearly become part of the fun, and that’s a first in our house.
If you’re looking for a simple, practical way to re-organise your lego – or indeed any toy with small parts – Blokpod is a great option – and you can be in with a chance of winning one by entering my competition, just follow the instructions below. Good luck!
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What do you think of Blokpod – could it put an end to your lego storage problems?
We were gifted the Blokpod for review purposes, all opinions and comments are honest and genuine.
I like the idea of having all the bits and pieces neatly stored in one place.
I like it helps to sort them
I think it looks really interesting and I’m intrigued to see how it compares to other forms of LEGO sorting :)
It’s only a gift if it requires nothing back in return.
I love the idea of this, such a simple but effective idea. makes clearing away those little bricks more fun, seeing them all get sorted out easily.
It is colourful and appealing to children so hopefully it will encourage them to tidy up their Lego!
That is helps organise the sizes.
Great fun can be had , tydying up with the Blokpod …… no more left on the floor !!!!!!!
What a great idea
What an absolute brilliant idea, so good for sorting the Lego’ when you are building something
Clever idea, and children will enjoy using it
I Like The Fact that it sorts the pieces into different sections for different sizes and that you can shake it to sort the pieces as I know My Nephews would love to be able to watch the pieces fall through the holes.
Great idea for keeping lego tidy.
A simple, but great idea. Will keep Lego safely stored away.
Love the design nice and clear looks fun to use (not just for kids)
I like that it sorts lego!
Fantastic to be able to see all the Lego – at the moment my son tips the whole lot on the floor to find one particular piece!
That it’s all in one place and hasn’t got to be all tipped out when they play with it
Easy to store and sort and can be played with, with out being all over the room
This would make such a difference to us! My son is obsessed with Lego, he plays with nothing else, we are forever searching through tubs of the stuff, for a tiny piece!
I love that you can see the bits without going through various tubs and you can keep it ion some order.
I love the idea of it all be stored neatly and in some order
No need to sort. Just put it in. A little shake and hey presto
I think this is a great idea because if I step on one more piece of lego I might scream!
Wow this is so cool would make such a difference in our household :)
This would hopefully encourage the children to put the lego away and see it being sorted for the next time – great idea
It’s such a beautifully simple idea, that looks neat and will save my poor feet from treading on it!
Anything that keeps little bits together is a big hit with me, with my two children I end up with bits everywhere.
I think this would encourage the children to put away their “millions” of Lego pieces, and, save my poor hoover or feet from “finding” the smallest pieces :D
having all the lego bits together meaning specific sets aren’t going to lose pieces needed
After spending 5 days with our Lego mad grandson, this is a brilliant idea , keeping the small pieces together .
I’m looking for a new storage solution for the kids Lego. This looks ideal as it sorts it and also stacks it. I think the kids will like tidying it up too as they can watch it fall through the different compartments!
I love how organised it is, I’ve always tried to sort into colour, but this makes a lot more sense
Teaches the kids to be tidy!
I think the children would be positively keen to tidy up at the end of the day – as they get to watch their lego pieces water falling though to the right compartment!
I like how they’re clear so you can see where things are without emptying the lot.
Would be thrilled to win this. My daughter has loads of lego & I’ve never seen a storage container like this. Brilliant idea.
Without a doubts it’s that we can all see what we want instead of rifling through different boxes to find what we want -great storage solution
Have you ever stood on lego, ouch
It keeps all the different pieces together (but separate) :)
Such a great idea. Every home should have one.
Love that it sorts it
keeps things in order
I like that it would keep all the Lego together in one place, so I don’t keep finding it in the dog’s bed, the tumble dryer, the bath etc.
great idea for keeping everything tidy
I just love the idea it sorts all the lego out, so i dont have to it myself lol x
Save your poor feet from trampling on lego
I love that it keeps all their lego in one place, rather than scattered around everywhere. Stepping on lego is painful! I think this would help to stop that lol
I love that it keeps them tidy and teaches my children to be more organised!
This is a fantastic product, my 6 year old would love it! I’m planning to decorate his bedroom in a Lego theme soon and to help him organise his huge Lego collection
I think it’s a wonderful idea at sorting the Lego out and encouraging children to put them away neat storage
that it helps with organizing the size of the lego bricks
i love how it sorts the pieces of lego – very efficient :D
I love that you can see at a glance whats where – currently we have to root around in an enormous bucket and after a lengthy amount of searching …. say 5 seconds everything just gets tipped out onto the floor! This would enable them to find things without doing that ……. surely!
I like it’s sorting ability and storage too. Great idea
A great idea and will encourage children to clear away
we’re nuts about tidiness in our house . . . . . so Blokpods would fit in fine and dandy
great prize we have lots of lego
Risk reduction of standing on lego!
It is very clever, My son wishes to re build sets he has dismantled which takes several hours to sort out the bits, This would hopefully help achieve that
I love that you can collect all the smaller pieces together, the ones that get lost in the bottom of other storage boxes, never to be seen again – especially difficult when you need that one piece for something you are building! Great idea – wish I’d thought of it ;)
I think it’s just all round a great idea – No more Lego boxes to find places for, no more piles of Lego all over the carpet from spreading them about looking for the right piece and it looks awesome. My 3 girls want one to share and I think it would give them more of an incentive to play with Lego more often!
That it helps to sort out peices
Great idea to see what shapes and colours you have clearly. Always a problem finding the pieces when making something
These are such a great idea, and I love how cool they look too!
what a great idea! i love that it keep lego tidy!
It’s fantastic for not stepping on teeny weeny pieces of lego that end up everywhere!
I like that it can all be stored away neatly x
i like that its see through, and you dont need to rummage too much for a piece you want
i like that its see through, and you dont need to rummage too much for a piece you want
Amazing idea!
It’s quick and easy for the little ones to sort and find the pieces they like.
i like that it organises the lego
Stops us from stepping on painful lego pieces left lying around! Excellent storage for lego.
I like the idea of somewhere safe to store the little pieces
I like that it sorts the lego out and keeps it tidy.
i like how it sorts all the sizes out for you, and how easily detachable it is.
I really like how easy it is to store
I like the idea of having all the bits and pieces neatly stored away so meaning no more standing on lego!!
Small footprint for big storage capacity. It’s wonderful!
Feet Protection!
I love the fact that it is transparent and stores your Lego conveniently
This will make it much easier to find what we are looking for!
Great that you can sort the tiny pieces from the larger pieces just by shaking the stack and keeps it all orderly.
Great idea, no more treading on Lego bricks – with any luck!
Such a good idea
I love that it sorts it into sizes… something that drives me potty! Plus hopefully it would mean my foot won’t find bits in the dark! Haha!
My Lego dreams have been answered! I’ve spent too many hours trying to organise my son’s lego, this is just a genius solution!!
Would be amazing hopefully stop.me standing on them
I like the idea of having all the bits and pieces neatly stored in one place and that it sorts them.
I love how easy it is for even the littlest of hands to sort Lego and that I wouldn’t have to spend ages searching for that one piece my son wants.
I love the look of this storage system
The 15 year warranty
I would love to keep the lego somewhere nice and neat and be able to find pieces easily.
i think its a great idea to sort lego saves rummaging through boxes
Fab idea, this would really help find the bits we need
I like that it sorts the pieces into size, so that my son could find the bit he wants without emptying lego all across the floor!!!
I love organising things and this ticks all my boxes in the way it sorts the pieces for you
definitely the fact it keeps shape size sorted
I love that it has a dual purpose.
I have never seen these before. awesome for storing all the lego. no more standing on small bits. would be great to #win one for the kids room.
I love that u can easily separate and still keep it neat and tidy.
Keeping it all up together in one place, better than all over the floor
I like that it helps to sort them
My son really needs something like this to store his lego, instead of it being all over my living room floor!
What a great idea! Having 3 lego crazy boys in the house, this would be a god send! I love that it is transparent so you can find a certain block without having to ferret through all the compartments.
So easy to find all the necessary pieces as it separates out according to their sizes!! Brilliant!!
No leg strewn across the floor, no standing on said odd bits of lego. And all no well sorted so easier to use and store it’s fabulous idea.
I love that I might not tread on any more tiny Lego pieces if they’re stored in a Blokpod, plus I’m usually the one finding the pieces, so this would make it much easier
I love the fact of all the Lego being stored away and being easy for my son to play with. But best of all if they are stored in here, they won’t be underfoot and I won’t STAND ON THEM!!! Ouch xxx
oh this would save me hours of sorting!! lol x
I love the fact that it sorts the bricks and my Kids will hopefully want to put their bricks away after playing with them!
I like that you can see everything once its stored and keep everything in one place.
This would be brilliant with my 3 children.. Their fighting over lego would be sorted :)
Really neat idea