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if other websites can do variants, it's not about problematic variants.
problem is BL design. you're pointing to the right thing here.

and by not solving the core problem, it means we going to see even more variant
kills.

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

This is all for now.

BrickLink could serve all users if the database was designed correctly. I agree
the site has added too many variants which are pointless and annoying for the
average user, but I've also argued for years that this is only an issue because
of inadequate site design.

If you truly want to move the site forward, then do it the right way. BrickLink
users who don't care about variants should never have to worry about them,
while those who do care should have access to all variants.

This proposal to consolidate variants is the easy way out of a difficult situation.
Instead of the easy way, choose the right way. Redesign the catalog system.
It has needed an overhaul for the last 24 years.

Author:

tec

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Jan 12, 2024 08:44

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Re: Due to the upcoming variants merge do you...

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Inventories

I hate mixing frosted bricks
I hate mixing axle holes

Author:

tec

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Jan 11, 2024 15:05

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Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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sounds like everything already decided.
sould like mama Lego imposed it or else.
fearing instant community backlash, someone came up with the idea.
if we let them talk, they wont revolt.
let a week of mourning, then move on.
boss said it, so we do it.

and us, why do we waste 2 hundreds messages on that non-negotiable nerf

Author:

tec

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Jan 9, 2024 15:47

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Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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Please NO.

We actually need more/better handling of variants.
We should recognize more variants right now.
BL already behind Rebrickable on variant handling. behind. a lot. really.

Author:

tec

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Dec 30, 2023 15:07

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Re: New Color for 2024 :)

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Colors

Eheh subtle and funny

Trans-Black (2024)

Author:

tec

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Dec 30, 2023 15:01

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Re: New Color for 2024 :)

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Colors

Fanta orange

Nothing sounds more bricklinkish than naming colors in spite of Bigplasticorp
directives.

I still remember when someone tackled a new entry with a blunt "alien pee
green"... lol... and it was a yellow at that time... rofl.

Keep up the good humour pals.

Author:

tec

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Dec 22, 2023 16:11

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Re: Windows 7 to 10! Done! Yay! CONTEST ;-)

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Contests

Winzip, 14 juillet.

Author:

tec

Posted:

Dec 21, 2023 14:19

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Re: Windows 7 to 10! Done! Yay! CONTEST ;-)

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Contests

Chrome on Bastille Day!
contre la tyrannie de Explorer!

Author:

tec

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Dec 11, 2023 06:19

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Re: 3009 variant

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Catalog Identification

VERY old parts are like these

Author:

tec

Posted:

Dec 9, 2023 15:09

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Re: Is this a fake pin?

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General

my 2c:
left = fake
center = lego 42924* new mould, has microprinting. check it.
right = lego 6558

Author:

tec

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Dec 5, 2023 14:56

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Re: I discovered a new color

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Catalog Requests

while we wait for Ryan to pop up...

what if it's not the pigment, but the material?

I. An overweight brick is less durable. When it falls or is thrown around (think
kid's play) it can crack or break open.

II. If I were at Lego, I would have made it in polypropilene (or polystirene).
A less rigid plastic -- can resist more impacts and play.

III. Like Bionicle! So here's a cheap test: find a *blue bionicle part and
compare under UV.

Author:

tec

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Dec 2, 2023 04:21

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Re: Heads-Up Buying Opportunity

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Buying

ah we finally found the secret ingradient of Lego colours

Author:

tec

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Dec 2, 2023 04:17

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Re: 40601 Dark Gray?

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where's the LG?

Author:

tec

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Nov 25, 2023 14:17

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Re: Best technic set

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Buying

I didn't know that funny stuff comes out if you search for "pack of 100"

Author:

tec

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Nov 22, 2023 09:14

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awswaf.com suspicious activity

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General

My browser connects to awswaf.com when I log into bricklink
Maybe i'm a bit paranoid
Maybe it was always there, even before the hacking incident

Someone/admins can reassure me this isnt another hack?

Author:

tec

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Nov 19, 2023 15:17

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Re: store suspended

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That explains it better than .

Author:

tec

Posted:

Nov 19, 2023 13:40

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Re: Color Of The Milky White (Allianz Arena)

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yes please

Author:

tec

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Nov 19, 2023 13:20

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Re: store suspended

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One feedback doesn't cause that.

Someone reported you to the BL cops.

Author:

tec

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Nov 8, 2023 15:33

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Re: Update on November 3rd incident

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Administrative

These have been 5 intense days I imagine
But i nthe end you did it.
Go admins!
keep up the good work

Author:

tec

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Nov 3, 2023 10:05

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Re: Different versions of 2412

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my vote for 2412b
(c)1985 being the date when trademark was obtained

Author:

tec

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Oct 22, 2023 08:28

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Re: Question about old instructions

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If you keep them 10/10, they'll be easy to sell.
can even increase value over time.

Author:

tec

Posted:

Oct 22, 2023 08:25

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Re: Add Search to My Parts list

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Suggestions

Is there a better way to locate parts in my list?

reBrickable.com still better nowdays (but you need to export everything there
first)

Author:

tec

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Oct 16, 2023 11:09

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Re: XML File with all basic parts

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I have better idea. Is there already a set which sports just "basic"
bricks?
Here

10654-1 (Inv) Classic XL Creative Brick Box
1600 Parts, 2016
Sets: Classic

go grab its inventory, or partout into one wanted list, easy enought!

While you're at it, consider all the "classic" category:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?pg=9&catString=423&catType=S&v=1
it's full of basic set you can use as inspiration.

If "basic" means "basic colors" for you, or if you're just
"that old", here:

2456-1 (Inv) Big Bulk Box
900 Parts, 1998
Sets: Universal Building Set: Classic Basic

Author:

tec

Posted:

Oct 13, 2023 11:05

Subject:

Re: Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges 2780

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Catalog Requests

more functional differences (here starts the usual forum disagreements)

new 2780 vs old 2780: when poked, new mould don't roll out of table, it stops
all by itself. "anti roll notch" for the win

any 2708 vs 4459: 4459 is concrete-like. a pain to remove from bricks. And if
you ever used them to join holed bricks, poor you. 1 is hard, 2 is rock solid,
3 is Heracles labour. 3 pins and it's game over. talk about "pinned in
place"

Author:

tec

Posted:

Oct 13, 2023 10:32

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Re: Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges 2780

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Catalog Requests