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 Author: tons_of_bricks View Messages Posted By tons_of_bricks
 Posted: Jun 25, 2020 13:52
 Subject: Decorated Statuettes.....
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tons_of_bricks (12732)

Location:  USA, Missouri
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Ok, so this might open a can of worms, but is there a reason why some statuettes
are minifigures and others are minifig, untensil, decorated?? Or is it just
up to whatever the person who adds it feels like doing?
 Author: Crafteewon View Messages Posted By Crafteewon
 Posted: Jun 24, 2020 17:59
 Subject: How are stud measurements translated?
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Crafteewon (1500)

Location:  Canada, British Columbia
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Hello

I got a quote request from a customer saying that the shipping was too high.
When I looked at the order it looks like the below piece is the issue.
I have shipped this part before with no issues as lettermail.
With Canada post anything thicker than 2cm must be sent as parcel which is much
more expensive.
I am trying to understand how bricklink takes the 2x2x2 and translates that to
shipping dimensions in centimetres or inches.
Also can someone help me to understand how this can be 2x2x2 when one side is
longer than it is wide.
Is one of the measurements stacked bricks?

Thanks for any help

Edward
 
 Author: StormChaser View Messages Posted By StormChaser
 Posted: Jun 24, 2020 14:30
 Subject: Change Notification: Parts 4623 and 88072
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StormChaser (566)

Location:  USA, Oklahoma
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NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO PARTS 4623 AND 88072

 
Part No: 4623  Name: Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)
* 
4623 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Plate, Modified
[P=88072]

Members have recently identified two problems with these part variant entries:

1. The additional notes need to be updated.
2. Part 4623 comes in both 5 MM and 6 MM horizontal arm length versions.

A member has submitted a request for us to take action.

What changes will happen?
1. The title of Part 4623 currently in parentheses will be changed to
read "Undetermined Arm Length," but the part will not immediately be marked for
deletion.
2. A new catalog entry will be created with the part number 4623a and
the title "Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Arm Up (Horizontal Arm Length 6mm)."
3. Part 88072 has 4623b as an alternate item number. The primary number
(88072) and alternate item number (4623b) will be switched for this part.
4. The additional notes for all three entries will be updated for brevity
and ease of comprehension.

When will these changes occur?
All four changes are planned to occur between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM CST
on July 8th, 2020.

Why are these changes necessary?
The changes are necessary because Part 4623 comes in both 5 MM and 6 MM horizontal
arm lengths. The catalog does not currently recognize this fact and some inventories
include incorrect part variants.

How will these changes affect BrickLink members?
Sellers should move their for-sale listings from the undetermined entry to either
4623a or 4623b as soon as reasonably possible after the July 8th changes. Members
who object to one or more changes should immediately provide input with clear
reasons for their objections.
 Author: M.Boss View Messages Posted By M.Boss
 Posted: Jun 23, 2020 22:06
 Subject: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance
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M.Boss (99)

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Part No: 30368  Name: Minifigure, Headgear Helmet SW Darth Vader
* 
30368 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet SW Darth Vader
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

When comparing two Darth Vader figures I had, I discovered a mold variance between
two helmets. The "old" type came likey was made from 1999-2014, while The "new"
type appeared in the 2019 20th Anniversary Clone Scout Walker
 
Set No: 75261  Name: Clone Scout Walker – 20th Anniversary Edition
* 
75261-1 (Inv) Clone Scout Walker – 20th Anniversary Edition
198 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 3
I think
this new mold was created because in order to create the anniversary figure lego
wanted to use a 1 piece Vader helmet, as opposed to the 2 piece helmets they
switched to a couple of years ago. This mold variation deserves a note in the
catalog entry for the helmet,, or a variant added to the catalog, but I'm
not sure which. If someone wants to take the appropriate action from here, please
go ahead. See the attached image for the differences between the two.
 


 Author: Fox_Brickr View Messages Posted By Fox_Brickr
 Posted: Jun 23, 2020 15:36
 Subject: bricklink lego piece not found
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Fox_Brickr (23)

Location:  USA, California
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what if i have a piece that i know is lego but i can't find it in the catalog.
could we have a feature for adding your own piece? or should i just make a custom
item?
i have this 2x8 apple bush piece i can't find.
 




 Author: Squeakie7 View Messages Posted By Squeakie7
 Posted: Jun 21, 2020 17:58
 Subject: Modified plate #4151
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Squeakie7 (1002)

Location:  USA, North Carolina
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What set uses 8 x 8 modified plate #4151 with grille in a dark tan? It is not
listed in the catalog.
 Author: Gp8871 View Messages Posted By Gp8871
 Posted: Jun 21, 2020 12:07
 Subject: Unknown part
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Gp8871 (369)

Location:  France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Hello everybody!

Can anyone tell me what is this part, please?

Thanks
 
 Author: mjah5 View Messages Posted By mjah5
 Posted: Jun 20, 2020 13:26
 Subject: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs
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mjah5 (10)

Location:  Canada, Ontario
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Hi all.
BACKGROUND: Let my start by saying that unlike my grandchildren, Marcus and
Soren, I am not a "Master Builder". I am a "Master Collector." My brick hobby
is to purchase long forgotten brick collections from parents of teen + former
brick fan that have been collecting dust in the basement or attic for years.
Once in my possession, I discard the fake pieces, wash the real ones then sort
them out looking for the special pieces that will tell me which sets the original
owner possessed.Then I try to re-assemble those sets.
PROBLEM: Currently, I have about 330 sets that I have identified as previously
owned. Those are my SIPs, "sets-in-progress." Each SIP has a container where
I store the parts that I've located. Together those 330 SIPs consist of
approximately 56,000 pieces. Of those, I have located about 23,000 pieces and
I am still looking for the other 23,000 pieces. I would guess my personal brick
collection consists of 100,000+ pieces that are not currently assigned to a SIP.
They are sorted and stored in other many other containers. When I need to locate
a piece for a SIP I look in about 5 "likely" containers then give up. Do I not
have the piece or is just in one of the many many "unlikely" containers?
SOLUTION: I'm building a MySQL Database to keep track of my collection.
Using BL's category system, there exist many bricks, slopes, arches etc.,
based more or less on shape. Within the sub-category bricks there are 1x1,
2x2, 2x4 etc., more or less based on size.
QUESTIONS: Q1;What are these sub-categories called? I would call them an ELEMENT.
is that correct? is there a better name for the sub-categories? Further, the
sub-categories such as 1x1 bricks of course come in many colours. Q2: What are
these sub-sub-categories called, or what are these ELEMENTs with a particular
colour called? I would call them a PART. Correct? Any other better name?
Q3; Lastly, if I hold in my hand, one blue 1x1 brick, what should that be called?
I would suggest that is a PIECE. Correct? Any better answer?
CATEGORY :: ELEMENT :: PART :: PIECE ??
 Author: crepundi View Messages Posted By crepundi
 Posted: Jun 19, 2020 14:06
 Subject: part 2494pb08 variants
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crepundi (1655)

Location:  Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen
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I noticed there are two versions of the 1 x 4 x 5 glass with 9 stripes,
 
Part No: 2494pb08  Name: Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 5 with 9 White Stripes Pattern (Sticker) - Sets 6386 / 6540
* 
2494pb08 Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 5 with 9 White Stripes Pattern (Sticker) - Sets 6386 / 6540
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter, Decorated
one has more wider and the other one more narrow stripes.
Looking at the sticker sheets of the two sets this part comes from I believe
the narrow one is from set 6386
 
Set No: 6386  Name: Police Command Base
* 
6386-1 (Inv) Police Command Base
347 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 1986
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Police
and the wider from set 6540
 
Set No: 6540  Name: Pier Police
* 
6540-1 (Inv) Pier Police
315 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 1991
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Police
Maybe there should be a remark about this.


Besides: how can I show a sticker sheet in a message?

Gisela
 
 Author: bricksahead View Messages Posted By bricksahead
 Posted: Jun 18, 2020 15:12
 Subject: Mold markings Duplo bed #4895 versus #76338
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bricksahead (3848)

Location:  USA, Colorado
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Part #76338 is considered an alternate item id for part #4895. I noticed that
Duplo bed, part #4895 has a mold marking in the center of the bed while Duplo
bed, part #76338 has a mold marking inside a bottom tube.

Is this something that should be added to the catalog?

I checked 17 beds, part #76388, and they all have mold markings inside a bottom
tube, and 7 beds, part #4895 that all have mold marking on top of the bed (in
the center).

 
Part No: 4895  Name: Duplo, Furniture Bed 3 x 5 x 1 2/3
* 
4895 Duplo, Furniture Bed 3 x 5 x 1 2/3
Parts: DUPLO, Furniture
 Author: legohed View Messages Posted By legohed
 Posted: Jun 18, 2020 12:24
 Subject: Retirement Date List
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legohed (1)

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Hi all,


New member here...

I'm interested to know if there is a list anywhere of the sets with their
retirement date.

I see the 'year released' on all the item pages, but nothing on retirement.

If anyone can help I'd be most grateful

Thanks!
 Author: normann1974 View Messages Posted By normann1974
 Posted: Jun 17, 2020 15:44
 Subject: Hinge brick assemblies with 2x2 top?
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normann1974 (2291)

Location:  Denmark
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BrickLink Inventories Administrator (?)
Hello

I was about to sell a lot of assemblies of
 
Part No: 6134  Name: Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
* 
6134 Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
Parts: Hinge
and
 
Part No: 3937  Name: Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
* 
3937 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Parts: Hinge
and found out
that no such assemblies exist in the catalog like they do for the 3939c* assemblies
with
 
Part No: 3938  Name: Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
* 
3938 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Parts: Hinge
tops. So if I want to sell them on BL, I have to disassemble them
and I have found that to be very difficult. In many cases, it leaves stressmarks
on the small hooks on the bases, and then I need to discard them.

So, is there any project planned to make assemblies for these? They come in two
flavors depending on whether the top turns upwards or downwards, so the amount
of parts needed would approx. be doubled compared to the 3937c* assemblies. But
IMHO, it would really help sellers.

/Jan
 Author: StormChaser View Messages Posted By StormChaser
 Posted: Jun 17, 2020 12:49
 Subject: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds
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StormChaser (566)

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Looks like things are changing around here. Behold what we approved today:

 
Set No: ST  Name: LEGO Brand Store Exclusive Build - Castle Byers
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ST-1 (Inv) LEGO Brand Store Exclusive Build - Castle Byers
50 Parts, 2019
Sets: LEGO Brand: LEGO Brand Store: Building Event: Stranger Things

 Author: electricbaer View Messages Posted By electricbaer
 Posted: Jun 16, 2020 20:44
 Subject: Sails still attached - qualify for entry?
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electricbaer (9197)

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I've come across this rare gem - A full, uncut set of sails from the Carribbean
Clipper, still attached, never used. Well, obviously I'd classify this particular
one as used as I found it floating around in a box of parts. But anyway, I don't
see a catalog entry for the sails still being attached. I'd be happy to
submit them as an entry if they are quantifiable. I'd plan to straighten
them before posting a pic - They're still a tad bit wrinkly from taking a
bath, I mean, they are 31 years old
 
 Author: beasville View Messages Posted By beasville
 Posted: Jun 16, 2020 09:55
 Subject: incorrect or missing known colour
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beasville (3080)

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Part No: 973pb0385  Name: Torso Idea Book 6000 Mary with 7 Red Dots Pattern (Sticker)
* 
973pb0385 Torso Idea Book 6000 Mary with 7 Red Dots Pattern (Sticker)
Parts: Minifigure, Torso


This part has 1 known colour listed: white. But the only picture is of this part
in red. This torso is found in one part, that part is also listed as white.

Could an additional known colour of red be added? The Torso assembly would be
red torso, red arms, red hands.
 Author: primadeluxe View Messages Posted By primadeluxe
 Posted: Jun 16, 2020 01:34
 Subject: Tubes baseplates from the 70's vs newer ones
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primadeluxe (433)

Location:  Netherlands, Noord-Holland
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All the baseplates from the 70's, which I have from original sets, have different
tubes (do you call them tubes?) compared with newer baseplates. I do not know
when this chance took place, but is it worth to add a note for these baseplates
as they come in different variations?

It would be a lot of work making pictures aspecially with all the baseplates
with white dots and I certainly do not have them all.

On the attached picture is a example from set 648-1. On the right the original
one from the 70's and on the left a newer one.
 
 Author: DianeGronas View Messages Posted By DianeGronas
 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 09:48
 Subject: Tan Knit Sweater Minifig Torso (76382)
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Tan Knit Sweater Minifig Torso (76382)
 Author: DianeGronas View Messages Posted By DianeGronas
 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 09:45
 Subject: Sea Captain's White Hat (13553 / 31841)
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Sea Captain's White Hat (13553 / 31841)
 Author: DianeGronas View Messages Posted By DianeGronas
 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 09:42
 Subject: Sea Captain Torso (973 / 88585)
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Sea Captain Torso (973 / 88585)
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 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 09:41
 Subject: Captain Jones Minifig Torso (76382)
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Captain Jones Minifig Torso (76382)
 Author: DianeGronas View Messages Posted By DianeGronas
 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 09:36
 Subject: Obi-Wan Kenobi Large Figure Head (21939)
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Large Figure Head (21939)
 Author: CTschumy View Messages Posted By CTschumy
 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 04:21
 Subject: Unknown Minifigure head variation
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CTschumy (1214)

Location:  Australia, Queensland
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Hi

I have a head which I cannot locate on Bricklink. I can find it in the blocked
open stud version, but cannot locate the head with the hollow stud version.

The head has the lego stamp inside the top stud

Item number 3626bpb0435 is for the blocked open stud version

Help please

Thanks

Chris
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 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 03:44
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markim (10480)

Location:  Netherlands, Friesland
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Hey!

I am busy putting duplo into my inventory and ran into this little airplane.

It is not in a condition i want to sell it in, so i looked if it could be demolished
to smaller parts. In my idea it contains some wheels i cannot find in the catalog
and wheel pins number 2344. Can it be parted out?


Regards, Marielle
 
 Author: SurplusParts View Messages Posted By SurplusParts
 Posted: Jun 15, 2020 01:16
 Subject: Can stickers over 2 parts be added?
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SurplusParts (6212)

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This is the dashboard sticker from

 
Set No: 8169  Name: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
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8169-1 (Inv) Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
741 Parts, 2009
Sets: Racers: Lamborghini

It is placed over 2 black arches 6005.

Can this placed in the catalogue as a stickered counterpart?

Asking as it is over 2 parts and not one it may not be.

Thanks
Douglas
 
 Author: IceWorm View Messages Posted By IceWorm
 Posted: Jun 13, 2020 18:47
 Subject: Harry Potter (Sorcerer's Stone)
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IceWorm (313)

Location:  United Kingdom, England
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Hey, so I was wondering why BrickLink lists the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's
Stone items under the "Sorcerer's Stone" name? Even brickset uses the original
title as the subtheme. Just seems kinda odd.
 Author: normann1974 View Messages Posted By normann1974
 Posted: Jun 13, 2020 14:42
 Subject: Textured variant of 30602
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normann1974 (2291)

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Today, I found a variant of
 
Part No: 30602  Name: Slope, Curved 2 x 2 Lip
* 
30602 Slope, Curved 2 x 2 Lip
Parts: Slope, Curved
with thin walls where the sides are slightly
textured. I found it only in yellow, all other parts have blank sides. There
is also a variant where the thin part of the back wall is slightly textured while
the sides are blank. Please consider updating the note on the part. I'll
be uploading the picture to the part. Accept it if you want it.

/Jan
 
 Author: infinibrix View Messages Posted By infinibrix
 Posted: Jun 13, 2020 12:39
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infinibrix (4981)

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I don't know if its just me but with regards to the ideas and dimensions
themes would'nt it make sense to only give minifigures the 'idea'
and 'dim' codes if they don't already belong to an established and
existing theme? For instance all the Ideas Pirates of Barracuda Bay minifigs
should perhaps be given 'pi' numbers instead of 'idea' numbers?
Likewise dimensions Gimli, Gandalf, Legolas should maybe have a 'lor'
number instead of 'dim' same goes for Slimer and Stay Puft Marshmallow
man which also have 'dim' numbers instead of 'gb'

With the original ghostbusters minifigs from Ecto-1 it looks like they were already
changed from 'idea' numbers to 'gb' numbers with an i on the
end which might be a good way to keep some continuity on the site?
 Author: primadeluxe View Messages Posted By primadeluxe
 Posted: Jun 13, 2020 07:48
 Subject: Fancy a quiz about stickers set 374-1?
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primadeluxe (433)

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Here we go: (the answers are on the bottom of this message)

1. How many Classic Fire Logo stickers are on the stickersheet of set 374-1?
2. How many Classic Fire Logo stickers are on the counterparts together?
3. Which counterpart is responsible for the difference?
4. Can we just rename this counterpart? Yes or No?
5. Why not?
6. What can we do about this?

If you have correctly answered all the 6 questions, your price is the title 'logical
thinker of the day'!

Cheers, Wilbert








Answers:
1. Five
2. Six (3009pb043L: one; 3009pb043R: one; 3001oldpb07: two (both sides); BA067pb01:
two (both sides)
3. Part 3001oldpb07 (look closely to the frontpage of the instructions as the
instructions itself are not conclusive)
4. No
5. As counterpart 3001oldpb07 is also related to set 590-1, which has the right
number of Classic Fire Logo stickers on the stickersheet (six), which by the
way is not proven by the (frontpage of the) instructions. But ok .....!
6. I really do not know hahaha! No seriously: add a new counterpart for set 374-1.
 Author: 1271moggy View Messages Posted By 1271moggy
 Posted: Jun 12, 2020 07:43
 Subject: Set 3178
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1271moggy (132)

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Just wondering if anyone has a sealed set of
 
Set No: 3178  Name: Seaplane
* 
3178-1 (Inv) Seaplane
98 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2010
Sets: Town: City: Harbor
.

I am parting out an incomplete set bought off Ebay and have a query with part
 
Part No: 3794  Name: Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud, Jumper (Undetermined Type)
* 
3794 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud, Jumper (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Light Bluish Gray}
.

The current inventory lists the undetermined part 3794 in LBG, but I have found
 
Part No: 15573  Name: Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)
* 
15573 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Light Bluish Gray}
LBG during part out.

So hence the request for a sealed set to check which variant is used, and to
correct the catalogue if needed.

Linda
 Author: Rarah View Messages Posted By Rarah
 Posted: Jun 11, 2020 15:33
 Subject: wrong helmet on minifig partout
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Rarah (572)

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This minifigure "Endor Rebel Commando" sw0367 nad sw0368 has the wrong helmet
in partout:

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?M=sw0368#T=S&O={%22ss%22:%22SK%22,%22rpp%22:%2250%22,%22iconly%22:0}

The actual helmet is the one on the attached picture not the one in the part
out.
This actual helmet colour variation is nowhere on BL to be found.

This is the actual color variation from the set. See attached. I have 4 of those
sets and all minifigures have this same helmet:
 
 Author: jsnhghs View Messages Posted By jsnhghs
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 Subject: Why listed as US rather than uk?
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jsnhghs (130)

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Please can someone tell me why c88us and c89us are listed as US when it is a
UK catalogue?
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DeanS (1004)

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I have added the image to minifig hp223
I would like to upload my inventory of these
I also have weight: 3.8 grams
and the description should read:
"Cho Chang (Set 40419) Grin / Frown"

Thanks!
-Dean
 Author: tons_of_bricks View Messages Posted By tons_of_bricks
 Posted: Jun 9, 2020 16:17
 Subject: two versions of part 970c00pb0052
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tons_of_bricks (12732)

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Not sure how to go about this, but part

 
Part No: 970c00pb0052  Name: Hips and Legs with Lime Boots and Belt Pattern (Buzz Lightyear)
* 
970c00pb0052 Hips and Legs with Lime Boots and Belt Pattern (Buzz Lightyear)
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated

needs to be broken up into 2 separate entries. Currently we only have one for
a lime printing. I have been listing legs recently and came across 4 of these
legs. Three of them had lime printing, the fourth has bright green printing(verified
as Lego). Searching for "Buzz Lightyear" figures, I came across minifig toy004
from which the picture seems to show bright green printing, yet inventory says
it has the legs with lime print.

My guess is that it hasn't been discovered yet that there is a bright green
version, so all the figures with it are being inventoried as having the lime
version.
 Author: Hamster_Prod View Messages Posted By Hamster_Prod
 Posted: Jun 9, 2020 13:23
 Subject: Who decides the minifig item No?
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Hamster_Prod (58)

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Hi,

This is probably a very daft question, but I can't seem to find the answer
anywhere so... where does the minifig item number come from?

For example, take the minifig 'twn071' (https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?M=twn071)

As far as I understand, this means it is the 71st figure within the category
'Town'.

So who decides the categories and the number ordering within those categories?
LEGO? Bricklink? Someone else?

I am asking because I want to start seriously collecting and organising figures
across several categories, but I would like to fully understand this system before
I start using it!

Thanks in advance,
Josh
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StormChaser (566)

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This page was becoming unwieldy with all the variants and was difficult to maintain:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=940

So now we've added this:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogRelCat.asp?relID=24

Definitions updated:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=599

Now when you discover a new mold or print variant, all you have to do is:

1. Submit a comparison image showing the differences.

2. Submit a relationship match.

That's it! Enjoy.
 Author: electricbaer View Messages Posted By electricbaer
 Posted: Jun 7, 2020 23:35
 Subject: SOA part in 5541
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electricbaer (9197)

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I have the small stickers that fit over the blue 6541 and the blue 4070 to this
set as they are applied in the first model. However in the alternate build for
this set, they look to be applied to a 1 x 6 brick.

Do they qualify to be added as a SOA part, and also as a brick decorated part
to the catalog, or are they nullified from being added since they can be applied
in multiple configurations in this set?
 
 Author: normann1974 View Messages Posted By normann1974
 Posted: Jun 7, 2020 14:15
 Subject: 88072 in Light Gray
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normann1974 (2291)

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I have found this part in Light Gray, and I'll be supplying an image to the
catalog. Here is some comparison images. The car base is also Light Gray.

/Jan
 


 Author: markim View Messages Posted By markim
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markim (10480)

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Hey fellow bricklinkers,

Today i parted out 20 times set 41916 - dots series 2 charms.

I added half of the printed tiles to the catalog (the other half was already
there), but it is not added to the set inventory. Am I to impatient or did i
do something wrong in adding?

Very curious in discovering (still...) the adding to the catalog functions

Thx for your insights! - Marielle
 Author: Admin_Russell View Messages Posted By Admin_Russell
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Hello everyone,

I have some long-awaited news for you! We have created a new Catalog Admin position
which has privileges on both sides of the system, the catalog and inventories.
This is a culmination of about 3 years of work, and we are so proud of our first
ever member to take this position, Hygrotus.

He has steadily worked his way up to this level from his years of being an outstanding
and reliable contributor, to a special class of contributor known as an Inventories
Verifier, to one year experience as an Inv Admin, and then most recently about
14 months as a Catalog Associate. We are pleased that he has stuck with the program
and now is going to forge ahead.

We are combining the two "halves" of the system for many reasons, but the main
one being efficiency. If only one admin is available on a given weekend, for
example, we can take care of contributions on both sides, which are often dependent
on each other.

We will retain the Catalog Associate and Inv Admin positions for the purpose
of training new Catalog Admins. They will be considered transitory positions.

For more info on the Community Expert Program, please see this post:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1196395

You may also visit our Community Expert Program page:

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

and also read a few FAQs in the Help Center:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=974
 
 Author: jsnhghs View Messages Posted By jsnhghs
 Posted: Jun 3, 2020 10:36
 Subject: Activity Book
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Hi

I have the City Activity Book and it has printed number: 4650343

no such listing for that

but there is 4650342 for the same item, are there two versions?

thanks
 Author: Ruinol View Messages Posted By Ruinol
 Posted: Jun 2, 2020 12:57
 Subject: Not being able to recognize what this is from
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Anyone that knows from which set it comes, thanx!!! But maybe it's just (part
of) a MOC
 


 Author: jezurka View Messages Posted By jezurka
 Posted: Jun 2, 2020 07:42
 Subject: Catalog number 3245-Ju
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jezurka (922)

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Hello

I find lego catalog which I can not find in BL inventory.
Code is 3245-Ju. Is seams it is print for Yugoslavia (language is Slovenian).
Does anyone know the year. In my opinion it is something around middle 60s.
I put picture.
 
 Author: Stellar View Messages Posted By Stellar
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Stellar (3485)

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Is there a guideline about animals not getting headgear?

I ask it as someone else asked me why Santa porg dind't had a hat in the
catalogue.

 
Part No: porg04  Name: Porg, Star Wars with Red Wings and Tail - Brick Built
* 
porg04 (Inv) Porg, Star Wars with Red Wings and Tail - Brick Built
Parts: Animal, Air

 
Set No: 75245  Name: Advent Calendar 2019, Star Wars (Day 24) - Santa Porg
* 
75245-25 (Inv) Advent Calendar 2019, Star Wars (Day 24) - Santa Porg
11 Parts, 2019
Sets: Holiday & Event: Advent Sub-Set: Star Wars

But there is Krypto, that has a body wear cape for example.

 
Part No: 30533c01  Name: Dog, Krypto the Superdog
* 
30533c01 (Inv) Dog, Krypto the Superdog
Parts: Animal, Land

Greetings,
Sergio
 Author: electricbaer View Messages Posted By electricbaer
 Posted: Jun 1, 2020 11:21
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electricbaer (9197)

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I may have missed the official comm on this, but it seems like the restriction
on SOA's changed sometime in the recent past. I see some discussions where
CAs don't seem to have issue with them.

I only ask because I have a pile I've collected for a while - some may already
be submitted, some not - was going to work through them, but don't want to
put the effort in if they are discouraged:
 
 Author: bje View Messages Posted By bje
 Posted: Jun 1, 2020 04:40
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bje (1577)

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I have some
 
Part No: 973pb0322c01  Name: Torso Suit with 2 Buttons, Gray Sides, Gray Centerline and Tie Pattern / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
* 
973pb0322c01 (Inv) Torso Suit with 2 Buttons, Gray Sides, Gray Centerline and Tie Pattern / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.
from sets between 2008 and 2010 that have a white
knot on the tie and Light Grey lapels, sides and button prints, as in the part
on the left in the image.

The assembly on the right is from sets in 2007, 2010 and 2013, which has the
same torso as the current entry for this part - black knot and Dark Grey lapels,
sides and button prints, on the right in the image.

Is this a misprint on those torsos I have or is it a differrent torso altogether?
 
 Author: Northwinds View Messages Posted By Northwinds
 Posted: Jun 1, 2020 04:18
 Subject: Did horizontal become vertical & vice versa?
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Northwinds (9036)

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https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=30241b&idColor=11#T=P&C=11

This part used to be called horizontal, right?

This is causing for problems, at least the inventory of the Central Perk set
is off.

But I am not really sure I understand the logic behind the name change.

(Perhaps this happened a long time ago already but I only noticed just now)

Peter
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StormChaser (566)

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As announced in mid-April, today the item type and category definitions were
updated.

Two months from now, on August 1st, we'd like to (which doesn't mean
for a certainty that we will) simultaneously launch a couple of projects from
the roadmap as follows:

1. Clarification of Item Types and Moving Items - A project to clearly define
what constitutes sets, parts, minifigures, books, gear, and catalogs. Once clear
definitions exist, some (and potentially many) items may need to be changed from
one type to another to comply with definitions.


7. Part Reclassifications - A project to revisit certain difficult-to-define
parts and determine if they would fit better in different categories.


During the coming two months, please make a list of the items you feel are miscategorized,
whether by item type or by category. As you make your list or lists, refer to
the new definitions to see where they support or fail to support your position
and be prepared to offer suggestions for improvements to the definitions.

I've no doubt that the discussion that occurs will also involve categories
themselves, so be prepared with a list of specific categories that you feel should
be removed altogether, categories that should be renamed, and new categories
that are needed.

In the interim, there is no need to reply to this message.
 Author: angi1975 View Messages Posted By angi1975
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angi1975 (2500)

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hi when will you be adding set 11717 to the inventory
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 Subject: post001 vs post001new
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Dimi_DBB (233)

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Hi,

Can someone tell me the difference between these 2?
 
Minifig No: post001  Name: Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat
* 
post001 (Inv) Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat
Minifigures: Town: Classic Town: Post Office
 
Minifig No: post001new  Name: Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat (Reissue)
* 
post001new (Inv) Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat (Reissue)
Minifigures: Town: Classic Town: Post Office

The inventory of both is exactly the same and (imho) both minifigs in the pictures
look the same as well.
The only difference is the average price sold, new is about double the price
of old.

If they're exactly the same, just one is from old sets and the other from
more recent collectible minifig sets, do they really need separate entries?
In a lot of used Lego I found torso
 
Part No: 973pb0035c01  Name: Torso Post Office Worker, Suit and Horn Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Yellow Hands
* 
973pb0035c01 (Inv) Torso Post Office Worker, Suit and Horn Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.
how do I know which minifig
it was?
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
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I recently submitted a part variant for
 
Part No: 4180c01  Name: Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
* 
4180c01 (Inv) Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
Parts: Wheel

The other variation of this part has red central pin
 
Part No: 2344  Name: Pin for FreeStyle Wheel
* 
2344 Pin for FreeStyle Wheel
Parts: Wheel, Accessory {Red}
instead of black. Currently, an extra photo for this item is included to show
this second variation and a note is also added.

My submission is rejected since CatAdmins are working on guidelines to figure
out when the split variations of a part, but I am informed that "the likelihood
of adding these as catalog entries in the future is rather low."
I thought a discussion on the forum about this part can be more helpful.

While I am in general against adding variation of parts as separate entries,
I do not know why this variation was not added in the past 15 years, and why
my two attempts in adding them in the past 3 years has been rejected. I started
to list reasons I know for why it is important to split this part and for doing
this, I checked the listing of
 
Part No: 4180c01  Name: Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
* 
4180c01 (Inv) Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
Parts: Wheel

Catadmins have some criteria for when to split an entry and will even work on
it. For this particular part, I am wondering if they have checked how many sellers
have included in the description of their 4180c01 "red pin?"

We can assume some sellers who currently have these wheels for sale may not know
variations or the importance of variations for buyers, so why they did not mention
it in the description.
Since 4180c01 with red central pin was produced for one entire year (1986) and
the other variation for 10 years (1980-85 and 1987-90) we expect to see about
%9 of wheels 4180c01 that are ever produced to have red central pin. We can
also see that currently, 34 lots out of 163 lots for sale have "red" in the description.
This is about %20 of all listings. (the number of items in each lot is different,
and we do not know how fast wheels with red central pin are sold)

Does this show that almost all sellers know the importance of the color of pin
for buyers? Based on this observation, I would say definitely.

The note for the entry of 3443c07 is probably not correct:

This part also exists with red axle pins, but this is considered to be a production
error
. Variants with red pins may be listed in the item description.


This wheel with red central pin was produced for one entire year, coming in seven
sets. This was most likely a decision of TLG rather than an error. Black pins
could not be out of stock for 12 months. The same for this part
 
Part No: 3443c07  Name: Train Battery Box Car with Three Contact Holes, Black Switch Lever, Black Magnets, and Black Wheels
* 
3443c07 Train Battery Box Car with Three Contact Holes, Black Switch Lever, Black Magnets, and Black Wheels
Parts: Train
produced in one year (1987) but before (1985-86) and after (1988-1990) TLG produced
them with red switch
 
Part No: 3443c08  Name: Train Battery Box Car with Three Contact Holes, Red Switch Lever, Black Magnets, and Black Wheels
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3443c08 Train Battery Box Car with Three Contact Holes, Red Switch Lever, Black Magnets, and Black Wheels
Parts: Train
Were red switch out of stock for one year? I don't think so. For some strange
reason, TLG produced this battery wagon with black switch in 1987 but after,
they went back to red-switch version again.

If you have had trains from 80's, please add your comments if you think this
part should, or should not, be replaced by two more specific entries, red or
black central pin.
This discussion will hopefully help the decision CatAdmins will make in the near
future.
 

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