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can someone review my new parts. Indiana jones set minifig parts

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Nubs_Select

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May 5, 2023 00:00

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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And illegitimate chickens (they are wild)

Author:

wildchicken13

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May 4, 2023 23:56

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

I see today that all listings for [P=3626cpb2715,1] (and similar test prints)
have been removed from sale.

Why? These test prints have been around for yeeaaaars, long long before the leaks
started coming out of the mexico factory.

I think the problem is not so much that there are illegitimate parts on BrickLink
but rather that there are illegitimate children on BrickLink

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 4, 2023 00:25

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Re: 42152 Firefighter Aircraft- Pending inventory

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

No crippling dank meme addiction?

Author:

1001bricks

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May 4, 2023 00:21

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Re: 42152 Firefighter Aircraft- Pending inventory

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In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

No crippling dank meme addiction?

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 4, 2023 00:10

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Re: 42152 Firefighter Aircraft- Pending inventory

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No crippling dank meme addiction?

Author:

1001bricks

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May 4, 2023 00:03

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Re: 42152 Firefighter Aircraft- Pending inventory

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In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

Inventories are added by volunteers like you and me

That's bizarre, I don't see anything we could have in common you and
me...

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 3, 2023 23:58

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Re: 42152 Firefighter Aircraft- Pending inventory

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Inventories are added by volunteers like you and me

it was likely pending
approval as someone was working on it but if they never finished it was changed
back to uninventoried

Author:

brox999

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May 3, 2023 23:48

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42152 Firefighter Aircraft- Pending inventory

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Any idea why this had not been inventoried yet, did see it as pending a while
back but now its back to no information. I think it might have some useful parts
in it but not sure.

Author:

WoutR

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May 3, 2023 15:01

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Re: Should 4755pb094 and 4555pb268 be merged?

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In Catalog, bricksahead writes:

The following two Duplo figures are identical except that the entry for 4555pb094
also includes a drum reel holder which is a part that is detachable.

Minifig No: 4555pb094 Name: Duplo Figure, Diver, Male, Blue Legs, Blue Top, White Helmet, String and Red Reel, Yellow Drum Reel Holder

4555pb094 (Inv) Duplo Figure, Diver, Male, Blue Legs, Blue Top, White Helmet, String and Red Reel, Yellow Drum Reel Holder
Minifigures: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Harbor

Minifig No: 4555pb268 Name: Duplo Figure, Male, Blue Legs, Blue Top, White Helmet, String and Red Reel

4555pb268 Duplo Figure, Male, Blue Legs, Blue Top, White Helmet, String and Red Reel
Minifigures: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Harbor

4555pb268 is part of the 4555pb094 assembly.

Author:

bricksahead

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May 3, 2023 14:51

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Should 4755pb094 and 4555pb268 be merged?

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The following two Duplo figures are identical except that the entry for 4555pb094
also includes a drum reel holder which is a part that is detachable.

4555pb094 (Inv) Duplo Figure, Diver, Male, Blue Legs, Blue Top, White Helmet, String and Red Reel, Yellow Drum Reel Holder
Minifigures: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Harbor

4555pb268 Duplo Figure, Male, Blue Legs, Blue Top, White Helmet, String and Red Reel
Minifigures: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Harbor

Author:

WoutR

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May 3, 2023 14:07

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

What would be a legitimate route for test parts to make it out of the factory?

Through the back door

Isn't that pretty much the definition of illegitimate in this scenario.

The small parts are probably easy enough to smuggle through the front door also...

Author:

yorbrick

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May 3, 2023 12:43

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

What would be a legitimate route for test parts to make it out of the factory?

Through the back door

Isn't that pretty much the definition of illegitimate in this scenario.

Author:

WoutR

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May 3, 2023 10:51

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

What would be a legitimate route for test parts to make it out of the factory?

Through the back door

That would be an alternative route, not the kind I intended.

Author:

Turez

Posted:

May 3, 2023 09:11

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Re: difference between 3245cpb196 and 3245cpb020

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In Catalog, pcthurman writes:

In Catalog, xdennisma writes:

Good point, the colour and outline of the Rod of Asclepius is a noticeable difference
as well.

What is the proper method to formally propose to BrickLink to add the Rod colour
and/or the logo measurement as a descriptive not, so that it is clearer for users?

Thank you,
Dennis

Name change requests have been sent for both pieces.

The sticker on this part is transparent, the white color is just the color of
the brick:

3245cpb020 Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder with Blue EMT Star of Life on Transparent Background Pattern (Sticker) - Set 60023
Parts: Brick, Decorated

So the sticker description should not include "White".

For the other part I can't even say if the sticker has a white or transparent
background:

3245cpb196 Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder with Blue EMT Star of Life on Transparent Background Pattern (Sticker) - Set 60204
Parts: Brick, Decorated

Author:

pcthurman

Posted:

May 3, 2023 02:43

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Re: difference between 3245cpb196 and 3245cpb020

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In Catalog, xdennisma writes:

Name change requests have been sent for both pieces.

Author:

randyf

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May 3, 2023 01:04

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Cob writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Unfortunately, there were several Glow in Dark lots for sale and there were hundreds
of the white ones. As with some of the other colors / parts, we do end up removing
some good listings with the bad.

When will items marked for deletion be removed from the catalog?

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?itemObsolete=Y&v=3

I opened up a line of dialogue with BrickLink about this exact topic just a few
weeks ago. I am still awaiting a response, but we hope to start being able to
permanently remove some of them very soon.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

Sadler_Bricks

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May 3, 2023 00:06

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Re: Mr. Freeze helmet falls off, is that right?

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Yeah I believe I had this issue awhile back has a hard time staying together

Sadler_Bricks

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 2, 2023 23:17

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Re: difference between 3245cpb196 and 3245cpb020

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

Author:

xdennisma

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May 2, 2023 23:12

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Re: difference between 3245cpb196 and 3245cpb020

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Author:

Pancakes.

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May 2, 2023 21:42

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

What would be a legitimate route for test parts to make it out of the factory?

Through the back door

Yeah or slide a mexico factory worker a couple bucks

Author:

wildchicken13

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May 2, 2023 21:33

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

What would be a legitimate route for test parts to make it out of the factory?

Through the back door

Author:

wildchicken13

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May 2, 2023 21:25

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

Huh? I’m confused here: how do they measure these distances?

Maybe it's measuring cultural distance?

Author:

yorbrick

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May 2, 2023 16:03

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Cob writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

When will items marked for deletion be removed from the catalog?

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?itemObsolete=Y&v=3

I think the answer is never, but that you cannot use them to list new lots.

Author:

Cob

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May 2, 2023 15:54

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

When will items marked for deletion be removed from the catalog?

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?itemObsolete=Y&v=3

Author:

yorbrick

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May 2, 2023 14:20

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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(Those legitimate routes do not explain the large quantities that seem to have
become available in recent years.)

This is the issue with 'rare' test parts. They get made by the people
making the jellybean Vaders and if 'legitimate' parts are allowed then
they can be sold here whereas the other colour ones cannot. So better just to
ban the lot.

Author:

WoutR

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May 2, 2023 13:22

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, WoutR writes:

[…]
Or is it that we cannot prove which of these unreleased parts made it out of
the factory by legitimate routes, and which are illegitimate?

That is what I would expect, but I get a bit confused reading the message by
Admin_Russel

What would be a legitimate route for test parts to make it out of the factory?

I understand that they have, for example, been included in charity donations
and have at least once been given away at a LUG event.

(Those legitimate routes do not explain the large quantities that seem to have
become available in recent years.)

Author:

SylvainLS

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May 2, 2023 12:58

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

What would be a legitimate route for test parts to make it out of the factory?

Author:

WoutR

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May 2, 2023 12:20

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Or is it that we cannot prove which of these unreleased parts made it out of
the factory by legitimate routes, and which are illegitimate?

That is what I would expect, but I get a bit confused reading the message by
Admin_Russel

Author:

rab1234

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May 2, 2023 11:16

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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Excellent post. I couldn't agree more with "Is there a difference between
a genuine test part that was stolen from the factory a decade ago and a new part"...

In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

In Catalog, Classicsmiley writes:

In Catalog, UTLF writes:

These test prints are for Lego factory use only, they've never been "officially"
released in any sets, so it's essentially the same as the factory leaks we've
seen flood the market in recent years

There are a LOT of parts on this site that have never been released in sets!
Q parts, etc. If only parts that have been released in sets are allowed to
be sold, we're in a lot of trouble here.

Agreed...
If LEGO has a problem with parts leaking from factories, fine. Address the problem
at the source. But DON'T take it out on the honest, hard working sellers
here by taking blind guesses as to what prototypes to allow or now...

Isn't the issue that (honest, hard working) sellers here are buying the illegitimate
parts and trying to sell them here? When setting a rule to stop the sale of illegitimate
parts, sometimes illegitimate parts that would have been allowed in the past
will now get swept up. Is there a difference between a genuine test part that
was stolen from the factory a decade ago and a new part in the same colour (or
a different non-production colour) illegitimately made specifically for the collector
market.

Ban all of these "prototypes" and it will be clear which are allowed
- none.

It woudl be straightforward to ban all minifigure "prototype" parts but
allow non-minifigure parts in non-production colours that were produced for parks,
etc. mainly as it is the minifigure parts that are driving the current craze.

Author:

legoman77

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May 2, 2023 10:34

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

What about the test pieces that are red? I remember Star Wars helmet, early
trees, wolf, and more. Are they disappearing also, or is there a double standard?

John P

Author:

WoutR

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May 2, 2023 06:10

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

I am not sure I understand this. What was the problem exactly? The quantity of
items for sale, the existence and sales of other colours (at often ridiculous
prices), or both?

Author:

WoutR

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May 2, 2023 05:57

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

When I first tried to add these parts to the catalog, they were rejected.
I was surprised that they were accepted later.

By now, I have seen at least 4 different patterns for the head, 3 different patterns
for the legs assembly, 2 different patterns for the torso, and several patterns
on other parts like bricks and plates. I am excited about seeing them and would
love to have some, but to be honest I do not think that they all belong in the
catalog.

In recent years, several of these parts have found legitimate ways out of the
factory, so I hope that sales as custom items remain allowed.

Image for reference, so people know which items we are discussing here

Author:

yorbrick

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May 2, 2023 04:12

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

In Catalog, Classicsmiley writes:

In Catalog, UTLF writes:

These test prints are for Lego factory use only, they've never been "officially"
released in any sets, so it's essentially the same as the factory leaks we've
seen flood the market in recent years

There are a LOT of parts on this site that have never been released in sets!
Q parts, etc. If only parts that have been released in sets are allowed to
be sold, we're in a lot of trouble here.

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

May 2, 2023 01:34

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, macebobo writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

So, are the good listings going to be restored? From a seller's perspective,
this looks incredibly short sighted and gives me pause to list any more Q elements
or non production parts purchased at Lego Land parks.

We can't tell the good listings from the bad, so they all have to go. Please
note we are only taking this kind of severe action on a limited number of minifigure
parts, not on every brick and plate.

These test head entries will likely be merged / deleted in the next 24 hours.

Author:

macebobo

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May 2, 2023 01:18

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

May 2, 2023 00:57

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Author:

SylvainLS

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May 2, 2023 00:56

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

[…]
Wow - then even chatGPT is the wrong?

The question should be “when is chatGPT ever right?”

Canada is the country closest to the USA. The distance between the two countries
varies depending on the specific locations being compared, but the shortest distance
between any point in the contiguous United States and Canada is approximately
6 miles (9.7 kilometers) at the border crossing between Northwest Angle, Minnesota,
and Manitoba, Canada. […]

Huh? I’m confused here: how do they measure these distances?

What are they measuring? The distance between two towns?
Why? Out-of-town people aren’t considered living in the country?
And from where do they measure the distances? The townhall? The geographic
center of the town?
Why? The outskirts of the town (but still inside the official town limits) aren’t
considered in the town?
And if they use the townhall/center of town for the distance between two cities,
why aren’t they using the capital/center of country for the distance between
two countries?
And if they use the towns’ nearest limits, why aren’t they using the countries’
nearest borders? Double standards.

That’s ludicrous. Countries with a common border are 0 miles / 0km / 0 furlongs
apart. There’s no ‘no-man zone’ between them.

(Yes, waking up grumpy. Grumpf!)

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

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May 1, 2023 23:42

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Classicsmiley writes:

In Catalog, UTLF writes:

These test prints are for Lego factory use only, they've never been "officially"
released in any sets, so it's essentially the same as the factory leaks we've
seen flood the market in recent years

There are a LOT of parts on this site that have never been released in sets!
Q parts, etc. If only parts that have been released in sets are allowed to
be sold, we're in a lot of trouble here.

Author:

1001bricks

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May 1, 2023 23:35

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In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

france is probably closer

Wow - then even chatGPT is the wrong?

Canada is the country closest to the USA. The distance between the two countries
varies depending on the specific locations being compared, but the shortest distance
between any point in the contiguous United States and Canada is approximately
6 miles (9.7 kilometers) at the border crossing between Northwest Angle, Minnesota,
and Manitoba, Canada.

Mexico is located south of the USA and is farther away than Canada. The distance
between the United States and Mexico varies based on the specific locations being
compared, but the shortest distance between the two countries is approximately
55 miles (88.5 kilometers) at the border crossing between San Diego, California,
and Tijuana, Mexico.

France is located across the Atlantic Ocean from the USA and is not close in
terms of distance. The distance between the United States and France varies based
on the specific locations being compared, but the shortest distance between any
point in the USA and France is approximately 3,500 miles (5,630 kilometers) from
the East Coast of the USA to the coast of France.

Thank you!
But I'm off, tired and such - cheers all!

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 1, 2023 23:29

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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france is probably closer

Author:

1001bricks

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May 1, 2023 23:28

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In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

Oh no - I've a dozen of those, shiny brand new from about 2005, with some
some not even in Catalog

at least we know who started the Mexico factory runs

Ya know, Canada is just the northern Mexico... just to say

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 1, 2023 23:24

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Oh no - I've a dozen of those, shiny brand new from about 2005, with some
some not even in Catalog

at least we know who started the Mexico factory runs

Author:

1001bricks

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May 1, 2023 23:18

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Oh no - I've a dozen of those, shiny brand new from about 2005, with some
some not even in Catalog

Author:

Classicsmiley

Posted:

May 1, 2023 22:29

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Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, UTLF writes:

These test prints are for Lego factory use only, they've never been "officially"
released in any sets, so it's essentially the same as the factory leaks we've
seen flood the market in recent years

There are a LOT of parts on this site that have never been released in sets!
Q parts, etc. If only parts that have been released in sets are allowed to
be sold, we're in a lot of trouble here.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

May 1, 2023 21:50

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"Not a legitimate part"?

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Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

May 1, 2023 20:31

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Recently deleted items

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Why are these being deleted?
[p=3626cpb2715]
[p=3626bpb2715]

the reason "This item was marked for deletion because it was likely not a
legitimate part." makes no sense.

I received them in the same bulk parts bin from Lego as the following items

86189 Clutch Test Implement with Ball Joint
Parts: Human Tool

86188 Clutch Test Implement with Bar 7L
Parts: Human Tool

bb1176 Clutch Test Implement with Brick
Parts: Human Tool

86191 Clutch Test Implement with Stud
Parts: Human Tool

bb1175 Clutch Test Implement with Technic Pin
Parts: Human Tool

15137 Clutch Test Implement with Tow Ball
Parts: Human Tool

Bret

Author:

pcthurman

Posted:

May 1, 2023 01:22

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Re: Technic, Plate 2 x 16 witch 15 holes

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In Catalog, jaca8822 writes:

how i can add this brick to catalog ?

Here is a link that should help you.

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=71

Author:

pcthurman

Posted:

May 1, 2023 01:16

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Re: difference between 3245cpb196 and 3245cpb020

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In Catalog, xdennisma writes:

Hello,
I would like to propose adding a note to distinguish between parts 3245cpb196
and 3245cpb020. I cannot find a way to formally submit this for catalog consideration.

The major difference between the two is that the logo on 3245cpb196 is slightly
larger. The logo on 3245cpb196 measures 11mm from top to bottom, while the logo
on 3245cpb020 is only 9mm from top to bottom.

Thank you,
Dennis

The biggest difference between the 2 stickered parts is the Rod of Asclepius
in the middle.

The Rod is white on part 3245cpb196.

The rod is blue and outlined in white on part 3245cpb020.

Author:

jennnifer

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May 1, 2023 00:06

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Re: difference between 3245cpb196 and 3245cpb020

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