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I like the idea of MY Collection: a place to keep track of parts, especially
when you are a MOC-er, like me.

Unfortunately it looks like this was 'developed' and written by someone's
11 year old nephew 'who is smart with computers'.

ONE
Wouldn't it be nice and very useful (and logical) if you could add a recent
Bricklink order you placed to your collection? Sure!
But you can't.

TWO
OK, I'll try something else: the import function. I downloaded my recent
orders as a XML and CSV. Now I can add all those parts to my collection!
Unfortunately, you can't, it just doesn't work.

THREE
^ I see, too bad. But let's try a wanted list. You can download a wanted
list as XML file. Now I upload this to my collection, easy peasy lemon squeezy,
right?
Oh my, it won't import.

So what's left of this feature?
Nothing.
What you can do is part out a set to your collection. It does it quickly,
hooray! But then? All you get is a list of parts (maximum 200 per page) but you
can't do anything with it.

You cannot:
- sort
- search
- add notes about location
- perform any other operation upon the items in your collection

The only thing you can do is binge watching your parts. I have around 131,198
parts in my collection (according to Rebrickable, a great site!). And this is
only from sets I own. I own another 200,000 parts from Bricklink orders (rough
estimate).

Basically it comes down to netflixing / binge watching your parts. 200 per page,
300,000 parts divided by 200 is 1,500 screens to watch. Click next screen. Click
next screen....

For some reason I get the idea that Bricklink, owned by the largest toy company
in the world - which we all love, otherwise we weren't here - doesn't
take us seriously.

My hands are itching to offer myself as a software developer at Bricklink but
I'm afraid I have to talk to that nephew of 11 year old.

Sarcasm included, but really....

Martin

Author:

ysma615

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 23:01

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Rubber Belts

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Hi,

I am wondering how Can I use Rubber Belts like piece number 70902 in the Design
like what we see in Lego Building Instructions?

Is there a special way to change their shapes and align them with elements like
piece 4265c?

Thank you.

YA

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 13:26

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YAAY

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Just got an order from Wapi bricks!1

I have a list of people that I would like for them to order from me, and he was
one of them

MBA

Author:

bstowe

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 19:12

Subject:

BrickLink Studio won't let me save

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I cant save anything on BLS, when I hit "save as" or just "save" the program
stops working, freezes entirely and won't let me do anything but quit out
of it. It asks again if I want to save changes before quitting and hitting "save"
there does nothing. I have a mac if it makes a difference. How do I solve this?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 09:14

Subject:

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Don't forget to celebrate with turkey and mashed potatoes!

Author:

MINLEGO

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 08:46

Subject:

Expandable & unviersal lego sorter

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Hello, i'm working on a universal and relatively cheap lego sorter (made
out of lego apart from a belt and the "tank"),and i need some opinions of pro
part seller on the things i will explains.
(I think i will later sell it in whatever website) Ah and my english probably
isn't so good, it's because i'm french. So, first, the sorter will
consist of a tank, place where you put the lego you want to be sorted, leading
into a belt, another belt, two vibrating plates to separate the legos, and finally
a brite room which have a smartphone (not included by the way) on top of it with
an app that recongnize the parts using an AI, nothing too crasy here, but we've
already used two motor and a hub. And i just thought that someone could steal
my idea so all you need to know for the rest is that you can use whatever box
you want for stocking the part (lego advent calender box to 20 by 20 by 5 cm
plastic box), and you can also use the number of box you want (within the bounds
of decency which is two 60m box line or 3072 diferent category but keep in mind
that the more category you add, the more slower it is, and the more part you
need to sort simultaneously).

If you are interested, please fill out the form, which I find more practical.

https://forms.gle/pZrpjjpQUUXusHsY7

Author:

TacticialToa

Posted:

Nov 22, 2022 15:13

Subject:

Bionicle Economics Survey

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Bionicle Economics Survey

Hello all! I'm currently in college and my economics class has an upcoming
project. I chose to focus on a small section of the Bionicle market post cancellation.
I need actual user data to help design my charts and/or graphs, so I've created
a short google form to collect data on how current Bionicle pricing affects purchasing
decisions, as well as how important Bionicle is ranked against other hobbies.
I'd like to get at least 100 UNIQUE responses, but I'll take whatever
I can get. If you fill this out, I sincerely thank you in advance! I've posted
this to several other communities with hopes to meet my quota, but submission
count has stagnated... For anyone here willing to fill this out, I thank you
in advance. I'm at almost 40 out of 100 responses.
Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/abUVuqK247XaRtyb8

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 22, 2022 11:21

Subject:

Funny story

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I just had a flashback from looking at some nexo shields. Back in 2017 when the
app came out, I loved playing it. Well, you would scan nexo shields to get powers
in the game. I scanned every one that I had and wasn't satisfied. I didn't
have any money, but I really wanted more. Sooooo, I devised a plan. On another
device I looked up pictures of the nexo power-ups on the internet and scanned
them until I had every nexo power up.

Moral of the story, work smarter, not harder

MBA

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

Nov 22, 2022 08:21

Subject:

Thought I’d share.

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Wow, 67lbs in weight.

What a goldfish.

Genuine photo but not mine.

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 16:11

Subject:

Drawers Of The Day Monday 11/21/22

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I am starting a daily contest:

I have 3 random drawers picked out (they will be announced tomorrow)

If someone places an order in my store and purchases an item from that drawer,
they will get it for free. No matter the price. I will let you know as soon as
you order if you got it. I will create a new one every day, so don't feel
in a rush to place the order! (though your business would be appreciated

)

Thank you to all forum members! (especially bricksoffaith!)

Author:

BricksOfFaith

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 14:55

Subject:

CONTEST WINNER!

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SylvainLS with his guess: Blue!! https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1376836

Just kidding 😂

ImperialFleet! (Unless I’ve missed something) He’s taking home $10!!! https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1376840

Author:

BricksOfFaith

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 10:29

Subject:

Contest update!!!

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Boom!!! Hurry and get those guesses in! 😂

Author:

BricksOfFaith

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 00:04

Subject:

ITS MAH BURFDAYYYY!

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Happy birthday to me! 😂

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 13:18

Subject:

New Contest Idea

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I have a contest idea.

I am going to pick 3 random drawers out of my store, and if someone buys a part
from that random drawer, they get it for free. I have about 1,000 drawers. No
matter the price, I will not pick cheap drawers, they will be randomly selected.

I want to do this contest, but not sure if anyone wants to place orders. Maybe
more than 3 drawers, idk. Still thinking it over, lmk your thoughts!

MBA

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 19, 2022 16:08

Subject:

Back on forum

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I just got a laptop for working in my bricklink store, much better than an immobile
setup. Been working on getting stuff setup and moved around, ready to be active
on the forum again!

MBA

Author:

BricksOfFaith

Posted:

Nov 19, 2022 12:07

Subject:

New Contest! When will my package arrive???

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This contest is strictly an expression of MY appreciation for popsicle and his
awesome contests! EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE providing they have a U.S. address!

WINNER GETS $10 CREDIT TO MY STORE!

Popsicle sent my package this morning (Nov 19th) from Seattle Washington to me
in Knoxville, TN!

Be the entry closest to the delivered date/time, to win.

When the package shows delivered, I will post a screenshot of the tracking history
for any to determine the winner, before it's announced later in the day.

Contest rules are few: Two entries per member per 24 hours ~ The closest entry
wins ~ If you wish to change your entry, simply cancel and repost ~ Identical
entries are adjudicated by time of post.

Although all members worldwide are invited to participate, you’ll need to supply
a US address (friend, family, fellow BL member, etc, doesn’t matter) should you
win.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 18, 2022 21:43

Subject:

I'm famous but it should be Jennnifer

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Jennnifer really deserves the credit, but it is humor after all.

I don't mind since it really illustrates how tone deaf Bricklink/Lego have
become and how little they plan major changes.

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=integration

Author:

qwertyboy

Posted:

Nov 16, 2022 02:04

Subject:

Artemis

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That was flippin' awesome (excuse my French).

Niek.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 16, 2022 00:12

Subject:

Two new comics

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http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=unacceptable&check=2200s

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=dev-team&check=2200s

Lego really know how to please their customers.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 15, 2022 09:04

Subject:

BLS Manager & InSpaceSync Power-up!

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