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View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - TheBrickGuys (13232)
[...] I am glad you and your kids like him. He has been an incredible dog. I appreciate your offer to take him but I think I will keep him for now. His name comes from the [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] popsicle: (URL) ConstrucToys is an amalgam of Construction Toys, that came to me while trying to create a store name elsewhere some years ago. I still have no idea if [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - cycbuild (827)
[...] Right back at ya! How long have you been Popsicle and ConstrucToys? Dare I mention the red robot..?
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - wildchicken13 (875)
[...] I intentionally chose a store name that doesn't have the word "brick" in it in order to distinguish myself. I went through a few different store names before I settled [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Mega Bloks reference site - maggiec (1690)
[...] Actually the Bloks Forum may be helpful: (URL) HTH, Maggie
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Mega Bloks reference site - cycbuild (827)
[...] Was going to suggest bricksstackexchange, but I discovered you've already posted there. If you haven't already, I recommend trying r/buildingblocks or FB groups.
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Mega Bloks reference site - peregrinator (762)
[...] If you're asking if there is something like BrickLink for Megablox, not as far as I know. I don't think so.
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - zorbanj (803)
It is Eleni Anousaki (Lola)with Anthony Quinn from Zorba the Greek :) And the NJ part of my name is the state in which I currently reside. In Off Topic, popsicle [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: BrickStore local image cache - sandman (2544)
[...] Back in 2003 when I wrote the original BrickStore there were no standards on where to put cache files on all the supported platforms. So I choose a suitable location, [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: Mega Bloks reference site - LegoSpaceForce (0)
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(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] I think we would've gotten along as starving students ;) [...] Kinda of like the broken path that my username took. Btw, it's not often you get to use [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - brickbuzzard (220)
[...] My college nickname was "Buzz" due to my affinity for having very short hair and giving myself haircuts with my hair trimmers. It shortly morphed into "Buzzard" I guess [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] I've shown your pics of Skragle to my son and daughter some time ago when you posted to my forum pet topic suggestion: (URL) We all agree that he should live with [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Me, for one. Nothing against them, but the term "love" does not leap to mind. A flaw in me no doubt, but I never found pigs endearing. [...] Rosie is very attractive, [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - TheBrickGuys (13232)
Our store name is pretty easy to figure out where it came from... When we first decided to open a store here on BL we thought alot about what name to use. We wanted a name to [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] What profession? I rarely hear about Fabuland in discussions, are there many fans of it? And what do you "love" about it?
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Fantastic read. Thanks!
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Clever! [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Very cool nickname!
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Enjoyable read, thanks!
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Is that Irene Papas with Anthony Quinn, from Zorba the Greek?
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - zorbanj (803)
[...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - Heartbricker (18026)
[...] I was tinkering with my LEGO over a decade ago while Seinfeld was in the background and Larry David who played George Steinbrenner was singing the Pat Benatar song: 'Heartbreaker' [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - brickerking (1852)
[...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread BrickStore local image cache - misbi (8758)
Anybody know how to find or set the BrickStore local cache? With BrickStock the cache directory was user selectable under Extras>Configure>Cache but I don't see the option [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] You're really OG in the hood then, the BL hood too ;)
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Bricklink Studio - Brickwilbo (1534)
[...] The Stud.io dedicated forum is here (URL)
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - HightowerBricks (663)
[...] My username comes from my school nickname.
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Bricklink Studio - todddurantini (9)
How do I update bricklink studio to the latest version! it won't let me use it because it is not updated but I don't know how to update it!
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - lm40 (341)
[...] My bad... lm40 = LegoMan40; the 40 indicates the age I had been when I had joined BrickLink :D
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] What of your username, homeboy?
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - ck.brick.lego (90)
BriCK, from my Chinese name initial CK. 852 is the telephone area code of Hong Kong. In Off Topic, popsicle writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Enjoyable read. Thanks, Paul! My entire time here on BL, I've viewed you as one of the site’s anchors, still do. You, Carol and a few others are among those I’ve [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - Brickitty (6425)
[...] Love cats. Love portmanteaus. It occurred to me spontaneously while trying to think of a name on the spot, and I loved it, especially the three different primary pronunciations [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - lm40 (341)
[...] I'm bold enough... I live in the "hood" ;)
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - spacecaptain (539)
[...] my last name has pig in it and who doesn't love pigs? my cat rosie is on my id card and i thought she looked like an excellent greeter. and my username, if you look [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - M_R (4565)
Profession + name and I love Fabuland :D!
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - BrickBuy (40459)
My Username (as I've written in the past): Before Bricklink was Bricklink, it was called "BrickBay". Dan (the founder and owner) got a cease letter from [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Sweet! I'll join you... meet you in front of the Big Store. I'll be the one with my eyes closed :D
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - Kp2710 (58)
[...] I was in legoland
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] "I wasn't there" Did you ever work out where you had gone when your eyes were closed? ;):)
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Mega Bloks reference site - LegoSpaceForce (0)
I have some unopened bags of mega bloks that i got with my lego that i bought. Is there a reference like this one to id the parts?
(35 months ago, Jun 17, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - Kp2710 (58)
[...] I knew it was me because when I closed my eyes I wasn't there
(35 months ago, Jun 16, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Very good. How'd you make sense of it being you looking back, though? It had to be somewhat confounding ;)
(35 months ago, Jun 16, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - Kp2710 (58)
[...] I looked in the mirror and there I was.
(35 months ago, Jun 16, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - popsicle (6651)
[...] Fun! I like to try and guess the root of user/store names. I would've never have gotten yours without help, though. Thanks.
(35 months ago, Jun 16, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How did you come up with your BL persona... - Nubs_Select (3722)
Mine came from my Minecraft user name (NubCraftV2) believe it or not. I always joked That I was a Noob On Minecraft cause I had a slow pc (totally wasn't cause [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 16, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Looking for a little help in Germany - cosmicray (3486)
[...] There is only one design for women, and (to me) it's hideous. Looks like something a storm trooper's GF might wear. :D (URL) Nita Rae
(35 months ago, Jun 16, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Looking for a little help in Germany - macebobo (2422)
[...] Guilty as charged! :-P
(35 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Looking for a little help in Germany - SylvainLS (46)
[...] I think someone needs snectacles.
(35 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Looking for a little help in Germany - macebobo (2422)
[...] Likely these: (URL)
(35 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Looking for a little help in Germany - enig (6316)
[...] Not sneakers :)
(35 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Looking for a little help in Germany - legomaster100 (159)
[...] what sneakers?
(35 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Looking for a little help in Germany - enig (6316)
This is as off-topic as it gets, but I need a bit of help. I am looking to purchase a pair of speakers that are, unfortunately, very rare in Europe. A pair has recently popped-up [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Studio launch issue - yeahmantse (29)
[...] Hi there! I have the same problem with my iMac 2009. Have you solved your problem yet? I have not used Studio for few months, it was working fine. But it turns all black [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 14, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: Set bag inventories, any value? - MrPetovan (925)
I’ve read in another forum thread that the bag assortment can change more frequently than the inventories but I don’t know how much of it is true. At least in sets with numbered [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 12, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Set bag inventories, any value? - axaday (7301)
[...] It would add to the initial work, but I would love it. People sell individual bags on eBay and it is hard to tell what they are worth. It would be a commercial and [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 12, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Set bag inventories, any value? - macebobo (2422)
I would like to get the community's opinion about set bag inventories. In other words, knowing what lots are in which bag in a set. Obviously, or maybe not, this only applies [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 12, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Custom palette for Stud.io - SylvainLS (46)
[...] The dedicated forum for Studio and PartDesigner is (URL) (hover over the red Studio icon on every page, then click “Studio Forum”). Please search the forum for [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 7, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Custom palette for Stud.io - pingel (166)
Hi, I have a limited (albeit large) list of available bricks (Official LEGO id). I have looked for a long time on how to create a custom palette (xml/json/???) [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 7, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: Playmobil marketplace?? - Anthony_NL (21)
[...] If you are not sure it is Playmobil, you can check it on Playmodb.org. It is a database like BrickLink, but it is a reference only site. I don't know if this helps? [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Playmobil marketplace?? - maxx3001 (2562)
[...] Never found one, I sometimes put it on paybay or MP. Maxx
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
[...] It is difficult to keep switching, it's not surprising that someone settles on their national spelling, after all there are many differences already in our spellings [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Problem with opening LXFML file in stud.io - MrPetovan (925)
Hi, please ask your Studio-related question in the dedicated forum: (URL) In Related Software, Dixtry writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - popsicle (6651)
[...] Yeah my son brought me up to date on the different spellings some time ago. But you gotta settle on a spelling if you're gonna talk about it at length, I chose the [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Problem with opening LXFML file in stud.io - Dixtry (0)
Hello, I would like to ask you how to fix problem with opening old LXFML file from LEGO DIGITAL DESIGNER 4.2 in stud.io... When i open this file it wont load any parts.. Thanks [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
I believe Whiskey is the normal spelling in the U.S., as it is in Ireland however the spelling used by Scotland is Whisky ( no e ). I believe we tend to use the Scottish [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - popsicle (6651)
[...] The pic is of some of my son's stash. They all have booze in them, he doesn't save empties but keeps the bottles in their boxes for some reason. He's the [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Playmobil marketplace?? - peter_heyden (2351)
Hi there, Regularly I buy larger or smaller piles of Lego to sort them out, rebuild or resell. While sorting, I often find small non-Lego parts, many of which seem to be Playmobil. [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
I'm the same, still have to look through rock pools as I did as a kid, fascinated watching wood ants on their mounds and many more things. Only ever watched nature programmes [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - qwertyboy (7844)
[...] Love that pic. Back when we were still living in the Netherlands, I collected those boxes/tubes (with bottle inside) but only the ones we emptied ourselves. I [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 6, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - randyf (442)
[...] [...] I am in this group. I am always fascinated by the little things around me when I go on walks, runs, hikes, bike rides, canoeing, camping, etc. Not only does the [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
I told you I was an odd one, never ever liked Whisky/Whiskey or most strong alcoholic spirits, just don't like the taste. Drank Vodka a lot whilst in my late teens and early [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - popsicle (6651)
[...] [...] hopefully a better pic... Some of the best peated scotch, I've had. I do enjoy peated single malts whiskeys. Btw, if you enjoy peated single malts, there's [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - qwertyboy (7844)
[...] The island of Island. :-) They make some of the best single malts there. Niek.
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - popsicle (6651)
[...] I think it's innately human to do so. It's just that most of us don't slow down enough to appreciate. And why it's good to take the time, as you've [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Never get too much clotted cream, my opinion anyway. Thanks for the tip about roadworks. In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - 1271moggy (132)
[...] Ah yes - must do it proper. Although my late father always said that the Devon way is the best way - you can always put another dollop of cream on top! Wish you well [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Always appreciated stunning naturally beauty whether that be human or nature itself. :) Always envious of the wilderness around the world, nothing really like it here in [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
I am and I must remember to get my cream teas right, mustn't have a Devon cream tea in Cornwall. ;) Must get into the right mind set too, dreckly as they say. :) [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - 1271moggy (132)
[...] The sun is beginning to shine here in North Devon. If I remember rightly from your past postings you are headed over the border to Kernow. [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - popsicle (6651)
[...] Beautiful... Now go out and carpe diem! You’ve got another seven hours before sunset, bag some rays (as it's put in our house) Get that vitamin D3 machine [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Whereabouts ? I'm moving to the south west, all being well, in the next few months. In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Don't know your part of Britain but glad to hear someone sees bluer skies more often. :) Never seem to have a camera, not that I'm any good with them, when the beautiful [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Must be Britain blue, limited edition obviously, never around for long. ;) Can't reach to test if it's brittle too. In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Can we go Dutch and share. ;) In Off Topic, HC writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Not far, North Worcestershire. Eldest daughter lives in Newent, even closer to you. I should imagine. In Off Topic, Stevemac1976 writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - HC (9545)
OOOOOH....there it is. was wondering ...since we had that for a couple of days here..but today it is gone. please give it back ;-)
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - 1271moggy (132)
[...] Welcome to the 'sunny' South West.
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - StephenB76 (452)
[...] Lovely photos, I'm lucky I get to see skies like that a fair bit as I live on the Sussex Coast, and the sky yesterday morning at about 4:30 was amazing even though [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Not yellowed enough to be Brittle Blue… is it Britain Blue?
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stevemac1976 (875)
same here mate - its stunning in Gloucestershire. Where abouts are you. In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes: [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread A beautiful UK sky ( for once ) :) - Stuart9 (1007)
Woke up to a cloudless sky this morning, just stunningly blue. :)
(35 months ago, Jun 5, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: The New Brickstore - greenman (21940)
[...] ...within 5 min. you make a (or many) new one, very simple: - BS prints the layout you see on your screen Step 1] modify the screen layout to meet your print-layout [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 4, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: Onsite payment errors - cosmicray (3486)
[...] That would be a coven of witches, and no, that has not happened yet on BL (to my knowledge). Nita Rae
(35 months ago, Jun 3, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: The New Brickstore - randyipp (3465)
[...] If you end up figuring this out please let me know, this is pretty much the only thing stopping me from converting over fully. I just need my custom print templates [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 3, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: The New Brickstore - Stellar (3477)
[...] I think not, but that you can update them: (URL)
(35 months ago, Jun 3, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread The New Brickstore - calsbricks (8495)
Are print templates created in Ntickstock supported in the new Brickstore?
(35 months ago, Jun 3, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: Part designer suggestions - hpoort (410)
[...] Point 2 already exists: you can intersect / join / minus pairs of selected objects. Select the binary operation first from the tool icon dropdown, then select both objects, [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 2, 2021, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: Part designer suggestions - SylvainLS (46)
[...] The dedicated forum for Studio and PartDesigner is (URL) (hover over the red Studio icon on every page, then click “Studio Forum”). Please search the forum for [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 2, 2021, to Related Software)

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