BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Inventories Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

Since we cannot add it to the regular section, I guess we can still have it in
the counterpart section.

The definition of counterparts:

Counterparts - Parts which are either assembled from or permanently
changed from parts in the Regular Items section during the process of building
a set according to the instructions. Examples include parts with stickers applied
and cut pneumatic hoses. In the absence of instructions, exceptions may be made.
Refer to Additional Information About Counterparts for further details.

Parts on sprues are addressed in the Additional Information About Regular Items
section here:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

Another chance to flog this horse.

Some of these plumes are quite expensive: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPG.asp?P=4502a&colorID=11

The misguided policy that says all parts on sprues are now regular items means
that many of these plumes that were formerly considered "extras" and therefore
not required to be included in a "complete" set are now required per the Bricklink
policies.

$15-$20 is a significant difference in value.

And these changes have resulted in several listings like the ones below, which
were listed correctly as "complete" under the old policy, but which are now incorrect.
One wonders how many of the "complete" sets that do not have any comments also
do not include the former "extras."

This set sells used, complete, for around the same price as one of the small
black plumes alone.

This policy has removed historical information from the site (the information
about which parts are needed to build the set according to the instructions)
and has created the potential for real confusion and unhappiness between buyers
and sellers (Where's the black plume that Bricklink says should be included?).

It is a bad policy.

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Jan 11, 2020 08:29

Subject:

Re: Ability to identify parts for a specific set

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Suggestions

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, HillbillyBricks writes:

How can you get a list of parts that you have in your inventory for a specific
set.

On your My Inventory page in the extra options Search My Inventory you can enter
a set number.

In the price guide it will tell you how many parts you have in inventory
for a set. I want to knw what those parts are.

Check the option Show Items in My Inventory to see if you've got the items
in your inventory on the Catalog page:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogOptions.asp?viewFrom=P

We used to have the ability to do this with a shop's listings, too. You could
see what parts from a set were for sale at any shop. That feature broke when
the site was redesigned and has not been fixed. It would be nice to have it back.

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Jan 7, 2020 07:53

Subject:

Re: Remove image

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In Catalog Requests, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog Requests, 62Bricks writes:

In Catalog Requests, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog Requests, mfav writes:

In Catalog Requests, Admin_Russell writes:

Why shouldn't rust be considered a verified color for this part?

I know it's daft of me to think this, but can't you just call up the
mothership and get an answer? Then definitively tell us what it is? I mean instead
of questioning us. Like we know.

You know. As in sincerely, can't you do that?

Regarding this color Rust, BrickLink's definition (and usage) don't line
up with the internal official palette, as you can see here:

http://ryanhowerter.net/colors.html

BrickLink sellers tend to list colors exactly as they see them, not what the
catalog says they are supposed to be. That is why there are 86 lots listed under
Rust, yet no inventory lists Rust as a "known" color. And the image "verifies"
the existence of this part in Rust - that's why I am hesitant to remove it.

As far as access to the "mothership" goes, it's still very early in the transition.
Yes, I could contact someone who could put me in touch with someone else who
has access to internal color info. But right now there are other much more important
issues to deal with, so I will be reserving my lifelines for those.

"Rust" is just red in certain non-ABS parts. If it is considered a legitimate
color, then we should also have the "medium old gray" of certain old 1x1 clips
and airtanks and maybe "translucent light yellow" for old minifig hands and airtanks.

According to Ryan's sheet, 216 Rust is an official LEGO color. And 13 Red
Orange falls into that category too:

4010pb01 Duplo Cow Adult with Black and White Eyes Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Animal {Rust}

Ryan's sheet also points out that there is a "rust" that is "Really 21 Bright
Red in softer plastics."

That is the case with the boat mast in question here. I don't think it is
a deliberate color by Lego in this part. It is considered red by Lego, but appears
dull because of the material. If we are going to use our own color definitions,
which I have no problem with, then we should allow them in similar situations
like I mention where the appearance does not match the official Lego color because
of the part material. .

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Jan 6, 2020 21:10

Subject:

Re: Remove image

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In Catalog Requests, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog Requests, mfav writes:

In Catalog Requests, Admin_Russell writes:

Why shouldn't rust be considered a verified color for this part?

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Jan 3, 2020 19:39

Subject:

Re: Items scheduled to be removed from catalog

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In Catalog, swfoxtrot writes:

Doing some shopping and browsing and I have come across a few items that say
they are scheduled to be deleted from catalog. I’m curious if that mean removed
so I can no longer find/buy that piece and if that’s true then how would you
go about obtaining it? Also why would any piece be removed from the catalog?
Perhaps I’m not understanding the why behind it. Can someone explain to me please

There is often a note on the item's catalog page that explains why it is
being deleted.

Sometimes it is because a part's entry has been split into new entries for
different variants of the part. If that is the case, then you should see links
to those variants in the "similar parts" section of the catalog page. That's
where you can buy the parts.

Sometimes it is because the item was listed in error.

Sometimes it is because a Bricklink admin just decided it should be deleted.

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Jan 2, 2020 18:41

Subject:

Re: New 2020 Colors

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Here's the list with the color codes added so you can see which ones need
images (it's most of them at this posting).

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

This is not a comprehensive list. As always, it would be most helpful if BrickLink
included an easy way to see these.

New appearances in dark turquoise:

62360 Windscreen 3 x 6 x 1 Curved
Parts: Windscreen {Dark Turquoise}

27266 Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Spikes and Axle Hole
Parts: Brick, Round {Dark Turquoise}

39611 Plate, Round 4 x 4 x 2/3 with Star and Open Stud
Parts: Plate, Round {Dark Turquoise}

18923c01 Vehicle, Base 8 x 16 x 2 1/2 with Mudguards Raised, 4 x 14 Recessed Center with 3 Holes, and Dark Bluish Gray Wheels Holders
Parts: Vehicle, Base {Dark Turquoise}

2339 Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
Parts: Arch {Dark Turquoise}

92950 Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch
Parts: Arch {Dark Turquoise}

2465 Brick 1 x 16
Parts: Brick {Dark Turquoise}

50745 Vehicle, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 2/3 with Arch Round
Parts: Vehicle, Mudguard {Dark Turquoise}

98100 Cone 2 x 2 Truncated
Parts: Cone {Dark Turquoise}

93560 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Sports / Flight
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Dark Turquoise}

43723 Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Left
Parts: Wedge, Plate {Dark Turquoise}

43722 Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Right
Parts: Wedge, Plate {Dark Turquoise}

10202 Tile 6 x 6 with Bottom Tubes
Parts: Tile {Dark Turquoise}

60478 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End
Parts: Plate, Modified {Dark Turquoise}

49307 Slope, Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double
Parts: Slope, Curved {Dark Turquoise}

26047 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
Parts: Plate, Round {Dark Turquoise}

30562 Cylinder Quarter 4 x 4 x 6
Parts: Cylinder {Dark Turquoise}

New appearances in black:

26287 Technic, Axle Connector 3L
Parts: Technic, Connector {Black}

65384 Minifigure Cape Cloth, Straight Sides - Traditional Starched Fabric
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Black}

27321 Minifigure, Headgear Cap, Neck Protector SW
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Black}

15427 Minifigure, Hair Female Ponytail Off-center
Parts: Minifigure, Hair {Black}

99240 Minifigure, Hair Female Swept Back into Bun, Hole on Top
Parts: Minifigure, Hair {Black}

37762 Minifigure, Utensil Candle
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Black}

29634 Minifigure, Hair Female Very Curly, Parted in Middle
Parts: Minifigure, Hair {Black}

47847 Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6
Parts: Rock {Black}

New appearances in white:

20953 Brick, Round 2 x 2 Sphere with Stud / Robot Body
Parts: Brick, Round {White}

15428 Minifigure Hood Folded Down
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {White}

33320 Frog
Parts: Animal, Land {White}

98375 Minifigure, Utensil Toy Winder Key
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {White}

53119 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Horizontal Swirl / Twist
Parts: Plate, Round {White}

25412 Minifigure, Hair Tousled and Sticking Out on Both Sides
Parts: Minifigure, Hair {White}

42531 Technic, Panel Car Mudguard Arched #30 9 x 2 x 3 Straight Top
Parts: Technic, Panel {White}

43979 Vehicle, Base 12 x 12 x 1 1/3 with 8 x 4 Recessed Center and 8 Holes
Parts: Vehicle, Base {White}

New appearances in pearl dark gray:

24135 Minifigure Breathing Apparatus, Scuba Regulator
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Pearl Dark Gray}

26559 Train, Track Roller Coaster Ramp Large Lower Part, 6 Bricks Elevation
Parts: Train, Track {Pearl Dark Gray}

26022 Train, Track Roller Coaster Straight 8L
Parts: Train, Track {Pearl Dark Gray}

New appearances in dark bluish gray:

32016 Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5 degrees
Parts: Technic, Connector {Dark Bluish Gray}

38583 Arch 1 x 2 Jumper
Parts: Arch {Dark Bluish Gray}

New appearances in light bluish gray:

38800 Minifigure, Hair Bowl Cut Parted in Center
Parts: Minifigure, Hair {Light Bluish Gray}

30166 Plate, Modified 2 x 3 Inverted with 4 Studs and Bar Handle on Bottom (Rocker Plate)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Light Bluish Gray}

New appearances in tan:

19729 Minifigure, Head, Modified Cube, Plain
Parts: Minifigure, Head, Modified {Tan}

87081 Brick, Round 4 x 4 with Hole
Parts: Brick, Round {Tan}

51239 Window 1 x 3 x 3 Flat Front
Parts: Window {Tan}

88283 Minifigure, Hair Mid-Length Tousled with Center Part
Parts: Minifigure, Hair {Tan}

32828 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud
Parts: Bar {Tan}

28327 Door, Frame 4 x 4 x 6 Corner
Parts: Door, Frame {Tan}

New appearances in reddish brown:

13547 Slope, Curved 4 x 1 Inverted
Parts: Slope, Curved {Reddish Brown}

476 Bar 12L with Open Stud, Tow Ball, and Slit (Boat Mast)
Parts: Bar {Reddish Brown}

23969 Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and 2 Sides
Parts: Panel {Reddish Brown}

New appearances in red:

15540 Helicopter Landing Ski 1 x 6 with Pin Hole {15625}
Parts: Aircraft {Red}

35635 Minifigure Armor Shoulder Pads with 2 Flaps
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Red}

58017 Minifigure Jet Pack with Short Nozzles and Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Red}

4742 Cone 4 x 4 x 2 Hollow No Studs
Parts: Cone {Red}

15362 Hero Factory Weapon, Blade Wide Curved
Parts: Hero Factory {Red}

36840 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted
Parts: Bracket {Red}

25376 Minifigure Scarf Long Wrapped
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Red}

51270 Pumpkin / Gourd
Parts: Food & Drink {Red}

New appearances in blue:

32952 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on Side
Parts: Brick, Modified {Blue}

50665 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Space / Town with Thick Chin Strap - with Visor Dimples (Reissue with Top Dimple)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Blue}

37352 Slope, Curved 1 x 2
Parts: Slope, Curved {Blue}

New appearances in yellow:

29119 Wedge 2 x 1 x 2/3 Right
Parts: Wedge {Yellow}

29120 Wedge 2 x 1 x 2/3 Left
Parts: Wedge {Yellow}

64225 Wedge 4 x 3 Triple Curved No Studs
Parts: Wedge {Yellow}

2819 Technic, Steering Wheel Small, 3 Studs Diameter
Parts: Technic, Steering {Yellow}

23950 Panel 1 x 3 x 1
Parts: Panel {Yellow}

New appearances in orange:

85080 Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside
Parts: Brick, Round {Orange}

26603 Tile 2 x 3
Parts: Tile {Orange}

90398 Minifigure, Utensil Statuette / Trophy
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Orange}

21459 Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Shamshir/Katana (Square Guard) with Capped Pommel and Holes in Crossguard and Blade
Parts: Minifigure, Weapon {Orange}

3297 Slope 33 3 x 4
Parts: Slope {Orange}

New appearances in green:

44665 Cockpit 4 x 10 x 4 with 3 Holes on Bottom and 2 Pin Holes on Sides
Parts: Cockpit {Green}

15254 Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Medium Thick Top without Reinforced Underside
Parts: Arch {Green}

37823 Minifigure, Hair Female Short Tousled with Side Part
Parts: Minifigure, Hair {Green}

New appearances in lime:

50862 Wheel 15mm D. x 6mm City Motorcycle
Parts: Wheel {Lime}

98834 Vehicle, Spoiler with Bar Handle
Parts: Vehicle {Lime}

43892 Elephant Tail / Trunk with Bar End - Short Curved Tip
Parts: Animal, Body Part {Lime}

6064 Plant Prickly Bush 2 x 2 x 4
Parts: Plant {Lime}

93250 Minifigure Wings Bird Extended
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Lime}

New appearances in pearl gold:

32054 Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Parts: Technic, Pin {Pearl Gold}

92220 Hero Factory Weapon, Claw with Clip
Parts: Hero Factory {Pearl Gold}

48493 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Castle with Cheek Protection Angled
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

27256 Wave Angular Single with Bar End (Lightning Bolt)
Parts: Energy Effect {Pearl Gold}

28192 Slope 45 2 x 1 with Cutout without Stud
Parts: Slope {Pearl Gold}

33078 Hot Dog / Sausage
Parts: Food & Drink {Pearl Gold}

New appearances in bright light yellow:

92259 Mini Doll, Hair Friends Short, Bob Cut with Hole on Top and Side - Flexible Rubber
Parts: Mini Doll, Hair {Bright Light Yellow}

92260 Mini Doll, Hair Female Braids Pulled Back to Bun, Holes on Top and Back
Parts: Mini Doll, Hair {Bright Light Yellow}

3029 Plate 4 x 12
Parts: Plate {Bright Light Yellow}

2445 Plate 2 x 12
Parts: Plate {Bright Light Yellow}

44674 Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Headlights Overhang
Parts: Vehicle, Mudguard {Bright Light Yellow}

27507 Tile, Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide
Parts: Tile, Round {Bright Light Yellow}

40066 Door, Frame 1 x 6 x 7 Arched with Notches and Rounded Pillars
Parts: Door, Frame {Bright Light Yellow}

New appearances in bright light orange:

14137 Hinge Plate 1 x 8 with Angled Side Extensions, Squared Plate Underside
Parts: Hinge {Bright Light Orange}

15395 Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Bottom
Parts: Brick, Round {Bright Light Orange}

2450 Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
Parts: Wedge, Plate {Bright Light Orange}

75c09 Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 9L / 7.2cm
Parts: Hose, Rigid 3mm D. {Bright Light Orange}

30126 Minifigure, Plume Feathers with Small Pin
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Bright Light Orange}

15712 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip
Parts: Tile, Modified {Bright Light Orange}

46413 Windscreen 8 x 4 x 2 Curved with Locking Dual 2 Fingers
Parts: Windscreen {Bright Light Orange}

18909 Cone Half 6 x 3 x 6 (Elliptic Paraboloid)
Parts: Cone {Bright Light Orange}

New appearances in bright light blue:

3037 Slope 45 2 x 4
Parts: Slope {Bright Light Blue}

35565 Panel 2 x 6 x 6 with Gothic Arch
Parts: Panel {Bright Light Blue}

New appearances in bright green:

39613 Plate, Round 3 x 3 Heart
Parts: Plate, Round {Bright Green}

30565 Plate, Round Corner 4 x 4
Parts: Plate, Round {Bright Green}

New appearances in bright pink:

87079 Tile 2 x 4
Parts: Tile {Bright Pink}

3020 Plate 2 x 4
Parts: Plate {Bright Pink}

63868 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip on End (Horizontal Grip)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Bright Pink}

15573 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Bright Pink}

4861 Slope 45 3 x 4 Double / 33
Parts: Slope {Bright Pink}

92946 Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout
Parts: Slope {Bright Pink}

4598 Bracket 3 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (Space Seat)
Parts: Bracket {Bright Pink}

New appearances in dark pink:

24246 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended
Parts: Tile, Round {Dark Pink}

11640 Minifigure, Utensil Musical Instrument, Guitar Electric
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Dark Pink}

6060 Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top
Parts: Arch {Dark Pink}

41879 Legs Short
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified {Dark Pink}

4477 Plate 1 x 10
Parts: Plate {Dark Pink}

46342 Plate, Round 6 x 6 Heart
Parts: Plate, Round {Dark Pink}

30177 Minifigure, Headgear Ninja Wrap
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Dark Pink}

3961 Dish 8 x 8 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs
Parts: Dish {Dark Pink}

New appearances in dark orange:

3838 Minifigure Air Tanks
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Dark Orange}

2446 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Motorcycle (Standard)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Dark Orange}

34103 Plate, Modified 1 x 3 with 2 Studs (Double Jumper)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Dark Orange}

New appearances in dark blue:

50373 Wedge 3 1/2 x 4 with Stud Notches
Parts: Wedge {Dark Blue}

98282 Vehicle, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 with Arch Round
Parts: Vehicle, Mudguard {Dark Blue}

11203 Tile, Modified 2 x 2 Inverted
Parts: Tile, Modified {Dark Blue}

48183 Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches
Parts: Wedge, Plate {Dark Blue}

New appearances in dark red:

3185 Fence 1 x 4 x 2 Lattice
Parts: Fence {Dark Red}

43712 Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Curved
Parts: Wedge {Dark Red}

34738 Train, Track Roller Coaster Ramp Small, 3 Bricks Elevation
Parts: Train, Track {Dark Red}

6118 Wheel Hard Plastic Small (22mm D. x 24mm)
Parts: Wheel {Dark Red}

New appearances in dark azure:

11208 Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Center Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Double Spokes
Parts: Wheel {Dark Azure}

43713 Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Inverted Curved
Parts: Wedge {Dark Azure}

49311 Brick 1 x 4 x 3
Parts: Brick {Dark Azure}

18646 Plate, Round Half 3 x 6 with 1 x 2 Cutout
Parts: Plate, Round {Dark Azure}

55982 Wheel 18mm D. x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes
Parts: Wheel {Dark Azure}

4871 Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Parts: Slope, Inverted {Dark Azure}

New appearances in dark green:

22385 Tile, Modified 2 x 3 Pentagonal
Parts: Tile, Modified {Dark Green}

New appearances in dark tan:

30602 Slope, Curved 2 x 2 Lip
Parts: Slope, Curved {Dark Tan}

New appearances in dark purple:

30099 Arch 1 x 5 x 4 Inverted
Parts: Arch {Dark Purple}

18653 Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Inverted
Parts: Arch {Dark Purple}

45677 Wedge 4 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved
Parts: Wedge {Dark Purple}

New appearances in dark brown:

6636 Tile 1 x 6
Parts: Tile {Dark Brown}

New appearances in magenta:

3245c Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder
Parts: Brick {Magenta}

27149 Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Top Hat with Ribbon
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Magenta}

90370 Minifigure, Utensil Microphone
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Magenta}

11090 Bar Holder with Clip
Parts: Bar {Magenta}

13269 Wedge 6 x 4 Cutout (Train Roof) with 5 Large Bottom Tubes
Parts: Wedge {Magenta}

New appearances in light aqua:

22888 Plate, Round Half 4 x 8
Parts: Plate, Round {Light Aqua}

95347 Support 2 x 2 x 10 Girder Triangular Vertical - Type 4 - 3 Posts, 3 Sections
Parts: Support {Light Aqua}

24131 Minifigure, Hat with Small Pin, Party Hat
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Light Aqua}

41948 Plate, Round 8 x 8 Rounded End
Parts: Plate, Round {Light Aqua}

6177 Tile, Round 8 x 8 with 4 Studs in Center
Parts: Tile, Round {Light Aqua}

90195 Window 1 x 2 x 2 Castle
Parts: Window {Light Aqua}

New appearances in lavender:

2417 Plant Leaves 6 x 5
Parts: Plant {Lavender}

6003 Plate, Round Corner 6 x 6
Parts: Plate, Round {Lavender}

25061 Train, Track Roller Coaster Curve, 90 degrees
Parts: Train, Track {Lavender}

60373 Cylinder Quarter 3 x 3 x 5 with 2 Arch Tops
Parts: Cylinder {Lavender}

New appearances in medium lavender:

24946 Egg with Small Pin Hole
Parts: Food & Drink {Medium Lavender}

New appearances in medium dark flesh:

92280 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip with Center Cut on Top
Parts: Plate, Modified {Medium Nougat}

62812 Boat, Rubber Raft, Large
Parts: Boat {Medium Nougat}

New appearances in medium azure:

2420 Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Parts: Plate {Medium Azure}

3622 Brick 1 x 3
Parts: Brick {Medium Azure}

95674 Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Bowler
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Medium Azure}

18980 Plate, Round Corner 2 x 6 Double
Parts: Plate, Round {Medium Azure}

41740 Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove
Parts: Plate, Modified {Medium Azure}

32523 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
Parts: Technic, Liftarm {Medium Azure}

32348 Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 7 (4 - 4)
Parts: Technic, Liftarm {Medium Azure}

New appearances in coral:

87580 Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Groove and 1 Stud in Center (Jumper)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Coral}

18970 Clam / Scallop Shell with 4 Studs
Parts: Animal, Body Part {Coral}

New appearances in trans-neon orange:

[P=35252,18]

89159 Minifigure, Visor Large with Trapezoid Area on Top
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Trans-Neon Orange}

I got tired of sorting colors, so here are the rest:

This is now in trans-neon green:

41125 Technic Circular Saw Blade with Pin Hole and Six Teeth (Large Shuriken)
Parts: Technic {Trans-Neon Green}

This is now in trans-light blue:

49668 Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Tooth Horizontal
Parts: Plate, Modified {Trans-Light Blue}

This is now in glitter trans-light blue:

92474 Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Bar Handle
Parts: Windscreen {Glitter Trans-Light Blue}

This is now in trans-dark pink:

3941 Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Parts: Brick, Round {Trans-Dark Pink}

This is now in trans-orange:

27393 Wave Rounded Energy with Bar Handle (Power Blast)
Parts: Energy Effect {Trans-Orange}

This is now in metallic gold:

25269 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Quarter
Parts: Tile, Round {Metallic Gold}

This is now in sand green:

57881 Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Fisherman Rain
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Sand Green}

This is now in violet:

99563 Minifigure, Utensil Ingot / Bar
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Violet}

This is now in yellowish green:

64648 Fish
Parts: Animal, Water {Yellowish Green}

This is now in flat silver:

41179 Wheel Cover 3 Mag Spoke with 4 Pin Holes
Parts: Wheel, Accessory {Flat Silver}

Finally, if you missed these, here are some entirely new parts:

65617 Brick, Round Corner 3 x 3 x 1 without Studs
Parts: Brick, Round

65413 Technic, Gear 28 Tooth Double Bevel with Pin Hole
Parts: Technic, Gear

64570 Bracket 2 x 6 - 1 x 6 Inverted
Parts: Bracket

65611 Hand Harpoon
Parts: Minifigure, Body Part

65578 Bar 1L with Angled Hollow Stud
Parts: Bar

[P=bb1115]

65634 Vehicle, Base 6 x 12 x 1 with 5 x 4 Recessed Center and 8 Holes
Parts: Vehicle, Base

65429 Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left, Pointed
Parts: Wedge, Plate

65426 Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right, Pointed
Parts: Wedge, Plate

65632 Windscreen 6 x 6 x 1 2/3
Parts: Windscreen

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Jan 2, 2020 18:17

Subject:

Re: Part Variants

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Suggestions

In Suggestions, Admin_Russell writes:

In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

In Suggestions, Admin_Russell writes:

listing strength

Could you explain this term in more detail? I'm genuinely not sure what
it means. I've gone back through and reread all the forum posts where it
is used and I'm still not sure of the definition.

If an entry with 400 lots is split into two entries, you may see 250 listings
go to one variant and 300 go to another. That would mean that effectively 150
of those lots were also split.

What this means for the buyer is that they now only have 250 or 300 lots to
choose from, not 400. This may not seem like a big deal, but when you narrow
their options down to domestic shipping, and add the complexity of finding a
few dozen other parts from their wanted list in the same store, it becomes a
significant issue, and it could cost them more in shipping charges and higher
part prices.

Looking at it another way, if you have 5000 parts listed in various lots under
an entry, and the entry is split, 2000 may go to one variant and 3000 would then
go to the other.

And in both these examples, if there is an undetermined entry that needs to be
retired, that splits things in three ways instead of two, at least for a year
or so.

Listing strength is one of the advantages that BrickLink has over its competition.
If you look at any given part, there is a greater quantity available from more
sources than on any other site.

Of course, listing strength isn't a big deal if you are only out to buy one
or two parts. But for most of our users, getting the most parts from the fewest
number of sources is likely one of the biggest challenges they face when dealing
with the constraints of thier building budget.

the fewest possible entries

eliminate some variants that don't really need to be distinguished by the majority
of buyers and sellers.

Fair enough. I always thought there must be some way to structure the catalog/site
so that all variants could be distinguished without affecting commercial interests.
I still feel like that would be the best possible outcome. It would allow the
site to serve all users equally.

But I understand that some variants really are unimportant and I see the chaos
that variants have on inventories. And I haven't heard anyone propose a
solution that would work well. I'm not sure that one exists.

But if we are going to make a distinction (and the site already does) between
important and unimportant variants, it would probably be helpful to clearly define
that distinction in writing so that everyone knows where the line is drawn.

Absolutely. Nothing like this will be done behind closed doors.

give a fixed, reasonable length of time for sellers to
deal with undetermined entries in their stores, instead of waiting until all
items have sold out.

Yeah, maintaining hundreds of Marked for Deletion items for years is not the
best policy.

Leniency on sellers in this respect was done to appease folks who thought the
catalog was going too far in the direction of the collectors and specialists.
But I really do believe if we can come to a compromise on this issue, sellers
will gladly relinquish their grip on those old entries.

For variants that share a part number and are distinguished by a suffix, it would
be possible to add a "pseudo" entry on the parts browsing page that would lead
to search results for all variants. For example, on this page:

https://www.bricklink.com/browseList.asp?itemType=P&catString=27

could be an entry for, say, "Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical - All variants"

with a list of colors like the other entries. The links would lead to a wildcard
search for that part number in that color, as in:

https://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?viewFrom=sa&itemBrand=1000&colorID=9&q=4085%2A&searchSort=P&sz=25

Additionally, it would be a matter of a few minutes to add a checkbox to the
item search page at https://www.bricklink.com/searchAdvanced.asp?utm_content=subnav
that said "Show all variants" and that would append the * wildcard to the part
number entered.

These are things that could be done now, with no underlying changes to the catalog
or functionality. They would allow buyers to see all the variations in one set
of results.

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Jan 1, 2020 08:44

Subject:

Re: minifig cty0006 inconsistency error.

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In Catalog, joesecc writes:

Hi,

Whilst checking this minifig prior to packing it for an order. I noticed a discrepancy
with the description.

The minifig description is listed as having black sunglasses.

Minifig No: cty0006 Name: Police - City Leather Jacket with Gold Badge, White Helmet, Trans-Brown Visor, Dark Blue Sunglasses

cty0006 (Inv) Police - City Leather Jacket with Gold Badge, White Helmet, Trans-Brown Visor, Dark Blue Sunglasses
Minifigures: Town: City: Police

but the head description in its inventory states it as having Dark Blue sunglasses.

3626bpx299 Minifigure, Head Glasses with Dark Blue Sunglasses, Closed Mouth, Light Brown Sideburns and Goatee Pattern - Blocked Open Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

How does this get sorted?

Joe

I don't find a version of this head with black lenses in the sunglasses,
and it looks like the lenses are dark blue in the minifig photo, so I'm guessing
it's just an error in the minifig title. You can submit a change request.

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Dec 31, 2019 09:11

Subject:

Re: Define This Item

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In Catalog, Lightweight writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, jbroman writes:

Technically, it’s an antenna tipped with a rangefinder.

So how about we label it as just that “antenna/rangefinder”

Sure, sounds decent enough. I'll submit the title change requests.

Also—these things should be added on the helmet for pictures one way (on left
side or right side) for consistency

I believe they are pictured as they are shown assembled in the instructions.
So if Lego is inconsistent, that will be reflected in the BL catalog.

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Dec 27, 2019 05:44

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 1881-1

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Inventories Requests