Glossary

Features

Frosted - This search term describes a cloudy, semi-transparent texture that appears to be covered in frost and resembles milk glass. In 2024 the BrickLink catalog removed all frosted parts, but they may still be found in the marketplace by searching for "Frosted" in the seller's listing notes.

Patterns

Danger Stripes - This search term describes a pattern consisting of alternating colored stripes.
Multicolored - This search term describes a pattern that consists of too many colors to adequately describe in a title.

Duplicate Search Terms

Café (Cafe) - This double search term is used for all articles related to cafes.
Cannonball (Cannon Ball) - This double search term is used for all articles related to cannonballs.
Fuel (Gas) Cap - This double search term is used for all items that have a filler cap for filling fuel.

Facial Features

Eye Patch - This search term is used for all items that have an eye patch or cover over or around one eye.
Frown - This search term is used for all articles that show a mouth with the corners turned down.
Open Mouth - This search term is used for all articles that show a mouth with the corners turned down.
Smile - This search term is used for all articles that have a mouth with the corners turned upwards.
Wink - This search term is used for all articles that show any pair of eyes, with one eye closed and the other open.

Patterns on Minifigure Torsos

Armor - This search term describes all types of metal coatings or armor, regardless of location.
Bow Tie - This search term describes a bow tie or bow tie that is tied around the neck.

Languages

Logogram - This search term describes all articles with logographic writing.

Machines

Lawnmower - This search term is used for all types of lawn mowers.
Phone - This search term is used for all articles that consist of or show part of a landline or mobile phone.

Stud Types

Solid Stud - This search term is used for original solid type studs.
Hollow Stud - This search term is used for all hollowed-out studs with or without an opening.
Open Stud - This search term is used for any hollowed-out studs with a hole.
Blocked Open Stud, Thick Bar - This search term was used for hollowed-out studs with a partially blocked hole and is now obsolote.
Blocked Open Stud, Thin Bar - This search term was used for hollowed-out studs with a partially blocked hole and is now obsolote.
Blocked Open Stud, Y-Bar - This search term was used for hollowed-out studs with a partially blocked hole and is now obsolote.