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I just purchased some minifigs because I like the Muscles look of the torso,
which are visible thru the shirt but not specifically visible as bare skin
or flesh or hair, etc. The muscles are the main reason I like this piece.

However, the description lacks any mention of "muscles" or "muscles
outline" like other torsos have in their descriptions. So, it was not searchable
using "muscles." It took me a long time to find this fig/torso using
other methods.

Bare flesh does not appear to be a solid rule or requirement when using the term
"muscles" to describe several other torsos, for example those for Batman
or Robin. And sometimes the words "muscles outline" is used and sometimes
just "muscles"

So, I am just wondering if "muscles outline" should be added to this
item description:

973pb4148c01 (Inv) Torso Shirt with Muscles Outline, Torn Collar, Yellow Neck, and Red Diamond with Ninjago Logogram 'VS' Pattern / Yellow Arms / Red Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {White}

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 15, 2023 11:32

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Congratulations.

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everybody,

Based on more than a year of excellent work, we have just promoted BrickLink
member TakeAbricK (Diana) to the Catalog Associate position:

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/member/community_experts.page

The Catalog Associate position is equivalent to the old Catalog Administrator
position with privileges on the catalog side only. After a year of activity in
the new area, Diana will be eligible for promotion to the new Catalog Administrator
position with privileges on both sides.

Diana was the first Inventories Administrator who exclusively used the new Inventory
Comparison Tool for inventory approval work:

https://www.bricklink.com/r3/inventorycomparison/main.page?sourceB=1&invB=60001&sourceA=0&invA=60001-1

She has also done considerable work in improving the Help Pages for those contributing
inventories to the BrickLink catalog. For example, this page explaining the Inventory
Comparison Tool was just completed recently:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2594

This page also happens to contain the first-ever BrickLink-hosted color chart
comparing BrickLink color names with official LEGO color names.

We trust Diana will continue with the enthusiasm and dedication she has shown
over the past year. Please join me in welcoming her to this new position!

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

May 15, 2023 09:59

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Thant is great. There is probably no one better anywhere on Bricklink. Her
knowledge goes far beyond that of mortal men. She always has been willing to
help and has built a lot of the catalog herself. Early experience with her when
I was selling, she is impeccably honest.
Such a good choice,
John P

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 15, 2023 06:34

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Congrats Diana!

Author:

Stellar

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May 15, 2023 06:21

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Great Diana! Congratulations

Author:

elias3

Posted:

May 15, 2023 06:14

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Congrats Diana!
Gefeliciteerd Diana!

Stefaan

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Author:

brunocandeias

Posted:

May 15, 2023 05:19

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Re: HELP!

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Thanks!!

In Catalog, SimplyBricks writes:

In Catalog, brunocandeias writes:

Hello!

Any help with this tile 2x2 part number?

Regards

3068bpb0071

Author:

SimplyBricks

Posted:

May 15, 2023 05:17

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Re: HELP!

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In Catalog, brunocandeias writes:

Hello!

Any help with this tile 2x2 part number?

Regards

3068bpb0071

Author:

brunocandeias

Posted:

May 15, 2023 05:07

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HELP!

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Hello!

Any help with this tile 2x2 part number?

Regards

Author:

Turez

Posted:

May 15, 2023 04:16

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Congrats Diana! Welcome to the most complex area of BrickLink that you have ever
seen.

Author:

maggiec

Posted:

May 15, 2023 00:49

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Based on more than a year of excellent work, we have just promoted BrickLink
member TakeAbricK (Diana) to the Catalog Associate position:

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/member/community_experts.page

Congrats Diana, you're a great choice!

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 15, 2023 00:22

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Congrats! Don’t forget to celebrate with pizza! (Or whatever the thing in the
image is)

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 14, 2023 22:55

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Woohoo! 🎉👏🎉

Author:

Nicolasamico37

Posted:

May 14, 2023 22:35

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Congratulations Diana for this new position here !
Sincerely,

Nicolas

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

May 14, 2023 21:09

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Based on more than a year of excellent work, we have just promoted BrickLink
member TakeAbricK (Diana) to the Catalog Associate position:

Congratulations Diana! All of our catalog associates and catalog admins have,
what I imagine, one of the most demanding responsibilities here.

Thank you to you all!

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

May 14, 2023 20:57

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We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Author:

Stellar

Posted:

May 14, 2023 13:18

Subject:

Re: Length of the ITEMID field

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In Catalog, xoshimin writes:

Hi.
I was checking the xml files I received on the page https://www.bricklink.com/catalogDownload.asp
I noticed that in the "Original Boxes" there is an ITEMID field with
a length of 17 characters (Disneylandparis-1). And in the description of the
ITEMID field it is indicated that it is "Limit 15 characters" (https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp
?helpID=168).
It turns out that the real limit on the ITEMID field is 17 characters or more?

Alexei

It is indeed 15, the -1 is a sequential ID added to the ITEMID.

You can check it here: https://www.bricklink.com/wantedCatalog.asp?catType=S

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

May 14, 2023 10:40

Subject:

Re: Mario Lego sets in switzerland

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In Catalog, Nofones writes:

I live in Switzerland and explored through the catalog a bit but couldn’t really
find a store here (or in neighbouring country’s) that has a big catalog of Lego
Mario sets
If anyone either owns a store or can help me find one please let me know
Thank you.

Have you tried this search?

https://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?pg=1&q=mario&sellerCountryID=CH&excComplete=Y&itemType=S&sellerLoc=CH&shipCountryID=CH&viewFrom=sf&advOpt=Y&excFavL=Y&excStop=Y&sz=500&searchSort=C

It would be wise not to limit yourself to only one country. Shipping from some
other countries to Switzerland may not be too expensive.

If you have a better idea of what you are looking for, you'd best make a
wanted list. Using the wanted list, there are multiple tools available to find
shops that the best for you.

Author:

Nofones

Posted:

May 14, 2023 10:26

Subject:

Mario Lego sets in switzerland

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Author:

Window60

Posted:

May 13, 2023 15:25

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, DeLuca writes:

FWIW, (sw0202b) is the more accurate Minifig, as P1 Fox does not have the grey
torso markings seen on (sw0202a).

Minifig No: sw0202b Name: Clone Trooper Commander Fox, Coruscant Guard (Phase 1) - Dark Bluish Gray Visor, Pauldron, and Kama, Large Eyes, without Solid Light Bluish Gray Semicircle above Belt

sw0202b (Inv) Clone Trooper Commander Fox, Coruscant Guard (Phase 1) - Dark Bluish Gray Visor, Pauldron, and Kama, Large Eyes, without Solid Light Bluish Gray Semicircle above Belt
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars The Clone Wars

Interesting discussion. I was not aware of the fox variant until recently, so
looks like my I need to add fox to my collection.

If the criteria is looking for variants produced in significant numbers, shouldn’t
chrome sw0158 have a b variant? Either the North American or European version?

Author:

xoshimin

Posted:

May 13, 2023 12:41

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Length of the ITEMID field

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Author:

archmage

Posted:

May 11, 2023 17:03

Subject:

La Redoute Version of set 604-2

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Hello. I see that there is a La Redoute Version of Set 609-1 that is listed as
609-2.
I want to add to my inventory La Redoute Version of Set 604-2 and I was wondering
what I have to do to request its addition. Of course I can supply all informations
about year and photos of the box, instructions and whatever.

Thank you for your help

Author:

brunocandeias

Posted:

May 11, 2023 03:19

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Re: HELP!

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I've already found it!!

Thanks

In Catalog, brunocandeias writes:

Hello!

Anyone know this head part code?

Regards

Author:

brunocandeias

Posted:

May 11, 2023 03:07

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HELP!

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Hello!

Anyone know this head part code?

Regards

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

May 10, 2023 17:32

Subject:

Re: Lightsaber minifigures

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Thanks for posting this, missed Turez requests.

I’ll see what I can do too.

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

Would you be able to provide an image of this figure and the other one without
the hair/hood, the 1x1 round plate and the lightsaber bar? That would help us
to finally add proper inventories for these figures.

i just got the obi-wan one in a lot and can provide more photos if needed

oh and for the dimensions should i remove the lightsaber or keep it on

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 10, 2023 17:17

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Re: Lightsaber minifigures

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In General, Nubs_Select writes:

i just got the obi-wan one in a lot and can provide more photos if needed

oh and for the dimensions should i remove the lightsaber or keep it on

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 10, 2023 17:15

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Re: Lightsaber minifigures

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i just got the obi-wan one in a lot and can provide more photos if needed

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 10, 2023 16:15

Subject:

Re: sw1144 is missing (Catalog:Minifig:Star Wars)

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In Catalog, Brickipedia writes:

Apparently this number is not assigned and there is no item with this no. in
the entire catalogue.
Does anyone know why it is like that?

looks like the number was changed
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReqList.asp?itemID=200230

Author:

Brickipedia

Posted:

May 10, 2023 16:13

Subject:

sw1144 is missing (Catalog:Minifig:Star Wars)

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Apparently this number is not assigned and there is no item with this no. in
the entire catalogue.
Does anyone know why it is like that?

Author:

DeLuca

Posted:

May 10, 2023 14:45

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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FWIW, (sw0202b) is the more accurate Minifig, as P1 Fox does not have the grey
torso markings seen on (sw0202a).

Author:

par016

Posted:

May 10, 2023 11:28

Subject:

Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, goldknight writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

With the recent addition of Commander Fox sw0202b, it has got many people in
the community questioning wether or not variant minifigs such as this should
be given an sw number on here?
Have the rules changed or been relaxed? Where will it end?
For the completionists it just makes collecting more challenging (& expensive)
& the worry will be it’ll put people off or they’ll give up altogether, as the
barrier to collect minifigs is already high with over 1300+ in the catalog.
For those wondering, I did own Fox, but sold it as it never had an sw number
& now I’m faced with a decision, do I fork out hundreds of pounds to get it (if
I can find one), or just sit with the knowledge of my collection never being
complete & quitting altogether?

The catalog is a fluid entity, and it ebbs and flows in many ways all of the
time. Some things get added (sw0202b), some get deleted, and some just get changed
(like five Star Wars "figures" that were just decommissioned [ https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2571
]).

It was decided by the current catalog administration team as a whole that sw0202b
should get its own entry because it was made and distributed in sets in significant
quantities.

The Star Wars figure mentioned is no different than this Technic figure

Minifig No: tech041a Name: Technic Figure White Legs, White Torso with Red Harness, Blue Arms, Red Helmet, Trans-Clear Visor

tech041a (Inv) Technic Figure White Legs, White Torso with Red Harness, Blue Arms, Red Helmet, Trans-Clear Visor
Minifigures: Technic

that was printed incorrectly and distributed in sets in significant quantities.
That was just added to the catalog in December of last year.

As catalog administrators, we cannot play favorites and we try to apply guidelines
and decisions as consistently as possible.

Cheers,
Randy

Ok—I’ll say hi here

I am putting together info on sw0102–again as the admins have asked of me since
it was years ago when the full triangle of this minifigure helmet was misprinted
into many sets but never got it’s separate variant entry. It was I and a couple
others that tried to get this accomplished but without success. At present Sw0202
torso misprint was accepted really quick by the admins. Why? Just split the
sw0102 to add the variant correctly as sw0102a and sw0102b.

None of the current administrators were around for the old discussions or yet
understand the issue fully for sw0102. That is why we need the information.

We received all of the necessary information promptly when dealing with sw0202b,
and we were able to make a decision based on our collective prior experience
as an admin team dealing with similar scenarios (such as the Technic figure).
Once we feel like we have enough information, a decision will be made and acted
upon.

Cheers,
Randy

Any chance you could tell us what this "necessary information" that you
received on sw0202b was? I'd just be interested in knowing the backstory
on this figure.

Also what is the criteria that the decision is made on? What determines whether
you will add it to the catalog or not?

Thanks,
Pete

Author:

axaday

Posted:

May 10, 2023 09:36

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

A completionist is by definition someone who gives away their power to someone
else. I understand the draw to have an objective standard to compare your collection
to, but you might want to adopt a variant policy. sw0202b DOES indeed have a
legitimate Bricklink listing now, but it is a B. You could ignore him because
you already have a sw0202 and having every number is something without having
to have every sub-letter of every number.

Author:

tons_of_bricks

Posted:

May 10, 2023 09:09

Subject:

Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

I'm not a star wars minifigure collector, but if I was, I would not base
the completeness of my collection based on whether bricklink decides to give
the item number a "sw" or not. If you're basing it on a catalog,
then what catalog are you basing it on? Brickowl doesn't have separate variation
for this minifig; so by their criteria then your collection is fine.

I feel like you're making something out of nothing.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 10, 2023 08:42

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

I really hope they don’t add any more, the fanbase would implode!
I’m looking at my own ‘variant’ list right now which consists of at least 20
other minifigs that are commonly known or found in mass produced sets in significant
numbers, including the chrome gold c-3po EU/NA version! Can you imagine if that
was added as sw0158a/b, collectors would not be happy.

I will say this one time here for everyone's sake. We do not make decisions
based on whether a fanbase is going to be unhappy or not. Our decisions are based
on our experience and the general health of the BrinkLink marketplace.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 10, 2023 08:38

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, goldknight writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

tech041a (Inv) Technic Figure White Legs, White Torso with Red Harness, Blue Arms, Red Helmet, Trans-Clear Visor
Minifigures: Technic

Author:

BricksThatStick

Posted:

May 10, 2023 05:56

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, Stellar writes:

In Catalog, BricksThatStick writes:

In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

That could come down to how you perceive these? Do you think they should be 2
entries for sw0202? If so then your completionist nature should collect both.

If you don't agree with our decision then just collect the cheapest and consider
your commander fox collection complete.

As Kevin (goldknight) mentions I have asked for information about sw0102 again.

One question I asked him was what other similar SW print variations or errors
are sitting in the wings also waiting to see what happens with the above?

A noticeable one I get asked sometimes to check:

Minifig No: sw0916 Name: Qi'ra - Jacket with Collar

sw0916 (Inv) Qi'ra - Jacket with Collar
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Solo

Thanks.

If it's a complete error like that then we still wouldn't consider it.

Can you point us to the discussions you mentioned the community are having about
this? I'd be interested to see the opinions and see what other variant minifigs
are being discussed.

Thanks,
Paul.

Author:

Stellar

Posted:

May 10, 2023 05:35

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, BricksThatStick writes:

In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

A noticeable one I get asked sometimes to check:

sw0916 (Inv) Qi'ra - Jacket with Collar
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Solo

Can you point us to the discussions you mentioned the community are having about
this? I'd be interested to see the opinions and see what other variant minifigs
are being discussed.

Thanks,
Paul.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

May 10, 2023 05:12

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

It is up to collectors to decide whether their collections are complete if they
own a sw0202 or if they need to have both sw0202a and sw0202b. They are a variant,
you can decide if you want to own all variants or not. They existed before they
were catalogued at BL, so being added to the catalogue has not changed whether
they exist or not.

If not owning a rare variant of a figure means someone is put off collecting
SW minifigures completely, then that is up to them. What is more important, enjoying
collecting them and your own collection, or having everything as it is catalogued
at bricklink?

Author:

BricksThatStick

Posted:

May 10, 2023 04:33

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

Author:

grimsbricksuk

Posted:

May 10, 2023 04:25

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

tech041a (Inv) Technic Figure White Legs, White Torso with Red Harness, Blue Arms, Red Helmet, Trans-Clear Visor
Minifigures: Technic

Author:

goldknight

Posted:

May 10, 2023 03:45

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

tech041a (Inv) Technic Figure White Legs, White Torso with Red Harness, Blue Arms, Red Helmet, Trans-Clear Visor
Minifigures: Technic

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 10, 2023 03:08

Subject:

Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

tech041a (Inv) Technic Figure White Legs, White Torso with Red Harness, Blue Arms, Red Helmet, Trans-Clear Visor
Minifigures: Technic

Author:

grimsbricksuk

Posted:

May 10, 2023 02:53

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Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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The reason I question if the rules have changed is because I’ve tried on many
occasions over recent years to add variations of minifigs to the catalog (including
Fox) which were not approved. Although I did manage to get the smooth haired
Leia from the X-wing set included, but usually requests such as, Qi’Ra with Yoda
back always got rejected in the past.

Author:

grimsbricksuk

Posted:

May 10, 2023 02:40

Subject:

Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed

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Open

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

May 9, 2023 22:27

Subject:

Change Item Name on 15210pb164

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With LEGO continuing their trend of including Bionicle easter eggs in new sets,
I think it is important to accurately catalog these pieces.

The name of parts

15210pb164 Road Sign 2 x 2 Square with Open O Clip with Screen, Characters with Swords and Health Bars in Video Game Pattern (Sticker) - Set 41755
Parts: Road Sign, Decorated {Black}

and

62698pb21 Minifigure, Utensil Computer Laptop with Screen, Characters with Swords and Health Bars in Video Game Pattern (Sticker) - Set 41755
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil, Decorated {Black}

should be modified to
include the phrase "Tahu and Kopaka".

Part

15210pb095 Road Sign 2 x 2 Square with Open O Clip with Black Robot Silhouette (Bionicle Onua), Bright Light Orange Mountains, Mask, and Health Bars on Computer Screen Pattern (Sticker) - Set 70423
Parts: Road Sign, Decorated {White}

should be modified to include the word "Onua"

I have submitted requests for two of these already.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 9, 2023 15:45

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Re: 345870HN - additional variant to be added

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In Catalog Requests, PMB_store writes:

The following item has been released by Lego:

345870LL which has been released for sale in UK, identical in dimensions etc
but without without the Target cobranding. Available in Red. Please can this
item be added to the alias list.

It will need to be added to the catalog as a separate item since it does not
have the Target cobranding.

You may submit the entry and an image for it using the following forms:

https://www.bricklink.com/wantedCatalog.asp?catType=G

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogImageAdd.page?itemType=G

Feel free to use the current entry as a guideline for filling out the forms.

Once the new entry is approved, we can add a relationship between it and the
other one.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 9, 2023 15:40

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Re: Canceled Sets

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In Catalog, Gertschiii writes:

Hello everyone,

unfortunately i don't know if the topic has already been addressed, but i
would be interested to know if, for the sake of completeness, it is not possible
to include the canceled sets in the catalog as well?

best regards Gerald

We discussed this very recently at an admin meeting. It was decided from higher
up the management chain that the site will no longer be adding cancelled sets
to the BrickLink catalog in the future. The ones that are there from the past
have been grandfathered in.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 9, 2023 13:30

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Re: Canceled Sets

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