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I have submmited a miniature Mountain Fortress for the BDP series1minibuild competition,
and have now waited 6 days for approval without any progress, not even a part
list.

It didn't even get any views! (Existing views are my own)

Other mini Mountain Fortresses posted later than mine were approved long ago.

I reposted it yesterday, but still nothing going on.

The build's size is: 5.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 studs and built with 111 pieces, both
within the maximum requirements.

Keeping strictly to the BDP Series 1-4 Palettes' parts and colours and is
fully buildable in real life, as per the requirements, including enabling 'partial
access'.

Has this item been correctly submitted?

I am asking for any type of advice, because I would really like to enter into
the competition but the end date is fast approaching.

Here is the submition:
https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=509106

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 16, 2024 07:03

Subject:

Re: minibuild contest

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In Designer Program, dorothy66 writes:

hy, i have made a design for the minibuild contest, but it does not show up on
the co test page, i have used the tag and everything.

Hi,

You seem not to be alone in that case: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/gallery.page?s=series1minibuild
gives 53 results while there’s only 6 designs on the Activity page: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/gallery.page?tab=activities

The thing is, your design is Display Only at the moment but it needs to be Partial
Access or Full Access for the Activity/contest, and that means that:
1. You correctly set the option when you published (you can still change it).
2. It’s been accepted by the team: Partial and Full are always verified for IP
infrigement and such.

Considering the numbers, I’d say the team is back-logged at the moment (but then
when aren’t they?), so it may take a couple days or more.

Author:

dorothy66

Posted:

Jan 16, 2024 06:01

Subject:

minibuild contest

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hy, i have made a design for the minibuild contest, but it does not show up on
the co test page, i have used the tag and everything.

Author:

BurnsBrickHouse

Posted:

Jan 3, 2024 18:38

Subject:

BL19004-1 Instructions (Wild West Saloon)

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I started collecting the parts to the Wild West Saloon (BL19004-1) but discovered
that there are no instructions online. The lego instruction app also doesn't
have them. Would anyone on here be willing to take some photos or make a video?

I'd love to build it but there doesn't seem to be instructions anywhere.

Thank you!

Doug

Author:

Anaxagoras

Posted:

Jan 1, 2024 05:51

Subject:

Re: Stud.io not launching with Mac OS Sonoma

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In Designer Program, Cyborg_Samurai writes:

In Designer Program, cfmartinez writes:

I have a Mac Mini M1 with MacOS Sonoma latest version and Stud.io is not loading
properly. It's "frozen" at the update version prompt. I try clicking
on either Not Now or on Update Now but nothing happens. Please help.

I have the same exact problem. I use a Macbook Pro 2022 (M2 chip) and it's
dead in the water despite my computer being more than capable of handing the
software. its Because the mac computer's software is 14.2 and studio is extremely
poorly optimized for it it seems

Deleting and reinstalling studio did not do the trick and I am now using the
early access version instead. Not happy with early access because the mouse clicks
keeps getting stuck or lags out

Exactly the same problem here. I am using a 13" MacBook Pro from 2018 with
MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 which worked perfectly until I updated the OS. Also tried
the early access version without success. Mouse and keyboard shortcuts don't
react properly.

Author:

Cyborg_Samurai

Posted:

Dec 30, 2023 18:57

Subject:

Re: Stud.io not launching with Mac OS Sonoma

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In Designer Program, cfmartinez writes:

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Dec 29, 2023 00:10

Subject:

Re: Stud.io not launching with Mac OS Sonoma

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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1444402

In Designer Program, cfmartinez writes:

Author:

cfmartinez

Posted:

Dec 29, 2023 00:07

Subject:

Stud.io not launching with Mac OS Sonoma

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Author:

Daniel31xx

Posted:

Dec 5, 2023 06:51

Subject:

Studio 2.0 Costum Parts Button for Delete All

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It would be great again if there would be another update that could delete everything
at once for the Costum Parts, so that you don't have to delete everything
individually every time. Or is there a way to delete it all at once?

Author:

ArmeBricks

Posted:

Nov 27, 2023 11:18

Subject:

Shipping to Lithuania

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Hello,

Will it be possible to order BL Designer program sets coming 2024 from Lithuania?
Previously it was not possible (although Latvia - neighbors was able to).
Btw from shop.lego.com you can order and ship to Lithuania.

Looking forward to reply

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Oct 7, 2023 14:37

Subject:

Re: Chitty chitty bang bang

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In Designer Program, PurpleDot writes:

Shoe the car people some love.

TLG doesn't do that enough with the Speed Champions theme and almost the
entire Technic portfolio?

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Oct 7, 2023 14:15

Subject:

Re: Chitty chitty bang bang

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In Designer Program, PurpleDot writes:

Any chance we could see this here? Considering it hit 10,000 not just once but
twice.... Shoe the car people some love.

Hi,

First, the programme is not “invitational” any more. Anybody can submit. That
means BrickLink won’t contact a designer to include their MOC in the programme
like it was done previously. It’s for the designers to decide to submit their
designs in the BDP.

Then, designs that failed on Ideas can be submitted… but they still have to follow
the rules/guidelines ( https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/faq.page
https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/guidelines.page ).
And one of the rules is that BDP doesn’t allow designs based on third-party IP
at the moment.

That means any brand, trademark, recognizable design or character is fo.
That includes:
— LEGO’s own IP: NINJAGO, DREAMzz, etc.
— IP LEGO already has a licence for: Star Wars, Batman, etc.
— And (even more) IP LEGO doen’t have a licence: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
(which is the intellectual property of, I guess, Ian Flemming’s estate and United
Artists (part of MGM, part of Amazon)).

The only exceptions are the use of some old LEGO IP: the Lion and Falcon medieval
factions and Classic Space (astronauts and ship liveries).

That may change one day ( https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?p=29234#p29234
) but I think it will still be very limited (for instance to IP LEGO already
has).

Author:

PurpleDot

Posted:

Oct 7, 2023 12:25

Subject:

Chitty chitty bang bang

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Topic:

Any chance we could see this here? Considering it hit 10,000 not just once but
twice.... Shoe the car people some love.

Author:

maddadbricks

Posted:

Sep 10, 2023 06:10

Subject:

Re: Deleting from Ideas & submitting to BDP

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Aha - rules that plan out then...! Thanks so much!

In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, maddad.bricks writes:

Hi,
The terms of ideas state the period of rights ownership following expiry or deletion
of an ideas submission is 3 years.

Given that Bricklink is owned by LEGO, are you allowed to delete your ideas submission
and submit it for the BDP?

Happy building!
~Matt

Hi,

In the FAQ ( https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/faq.page ):

”If I submitted a project to LEGO IDEAS that reached 10,000 supporters and
was NOT approved, or if my project expired before reaching 10k, may I submit
to BrickLink Designer Program?]/b]

Yes. If your submission meets the BDP Series 1 Submission Guidelines, you may
submit a design already submitted to LEGO IDEAS, provided it has either reached
10k and was NOT approved, or it has Expired and is no longer active on LEGO IDEAS.
You may not submit a design that is currently active on LEGO IDEAS. You MAY NOT
delete an active model from LEGO Ideas to submit to BDP.”

According to Ideas’s terms, “expired” means that the design didn’t reach the
number of supporters before the time limits. It does not seem to be about the
rights ownership.

Also note the last sentence: deleting the design from Ideas doesn’t make it “expired”
and available to BDP.

———
Usual disclaimer: IANAL, I’m not talking for BrickLink, I’m not talking for LEGO,
I may be a cat.

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Sep 9, 2023 10:15

Subject:

Re: Deleting from Ideas & submitting to BDP

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In Designer Program, maddad.bricks writes:

Unless you've sold the rights to your design, then they are yours to do with
as you please. As you are inferring the model is nearly three years old, I would
check that all your parts/colours are available in the upcoming/current BDP parts
catalog/palette if you wish to enter it. Lots of common (and not so common) parts
are not available for BDP as Lego may not be using them in consumer products
in the next year or two. If you set up Studio correctly with the recent BDP palette
and turn on recommended settings, you will be informed if parts/colours are no
longer available - if so, you will have to make changes.

Go for it!

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Sep 9, 2023 10:13

Subject:

Re: Deleting from Ideas & submitting to BDP

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In Designer Program, maddad.bricks writes:

Author:

maddadbricks

Posted:

Sep 9, 2023 09:56

Subject:

Deleting from Ideas & submitting to BDP

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Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Jul 7, 2023 11:23

Subject:

Re: Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

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In Designer Program, wildchicken13 writes:

In Designer Program, 1001bricks writes:

Sorry, I've no ideas

Lies: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=134781

looks like 1001 has used up all his good ideas

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jul 7, 2023 04:13

Subject:

Re: Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

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In Designer Program, 1001bricks writes:

Sorry, I've no ideas

Lies: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1347815

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Jun 20, 2023 17:06

Subject:

Re: Crowdfunding

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In Designer Program, brion84 writes:

In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

In Help, brion84 writes:

When sets go up for crowdfunding, what is the link to the website for it? Is
it kickstarter or indiegogo?

Likely on lego thru bricklink directly

Any idea what link or where to find that at?

It's not live yet

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-1/main.page

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jun 20, 2023 16:58

Subject:

Re: Crowdfunding

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In Designer Program, brion84 writes:

In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

In Help, brion84 writes:

When sets go up for crowdfunding, what is the link to the website for it? Is
it kickstarter or indiegogo?

Likely on lego thru bricklink directly

Any idea what link or where to find that at?

1. They call it “crowdfunding” but it’s more “pre-orders.” If they have enough
pre-orders, the sets are produced.

2. There’s nothing to “crowdfund” or pre-order before February 2024.
That will be for the 5 finalists of the BDP Series 1 that were voted for a
few weeks ago.
https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-1/main.page

(The votes are on-going for Series 2: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-2/main.page
)

Even more info here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/faq.page

Author:

brion84

Posted:

Jun 20, 2023 16:46

Subject:

Re: Crowdfunding

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In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

In Help, brion84 writes:

When sets go up for crowdfunding, what is the link to the website for it? Is
it kickstarter or indiegogo?

Likely on lego thru bricklink directly

Any idea what link or where to find that at?

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Jun 20, 2023 12:55

Subject:

Re: Crowdfunding

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Topic:

In Help, brion84 writes:

When sets go up for crowdfunding, what is the link to the website for it? Is
it kickstarter or indiegogo?

Likely on lego thru bricklink directly

Author:

brion84

Posted:

Jun 20, 2023 12:50

Subject:

Crowdfunding

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Topic:

When sets go up for crowdfunding, what is the link to the website for it? Is
it kickstarter or indiegogo?

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Jun 2, 2023 06:40

Subject:

Re: Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

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In Designer Program, LordBricks writes:

(If there's a better forum for these questions please let me know!)

Regarding the Ideas builds on ideas.lego.com - these are just builds by people
not working for LEGO, right? Are all the parts existing LEGO parts, or do
they somehow make new ones themselves? For instance, mini-figures for a new theme.
Do they just find existing heads and torsos that resemble what they are trying
to achieve? And how does this work with themes that include IP from some other
source not licensed by LEGO? For example, there's a Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
set. As far as I can tell, LEGO never made a Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood set.
So how does the designer and LEGO deal with the licensing issue (the likeness,
the TV set, the names, etc. ) to display it on their Ideas website before it's
an official set and before LEGO has licensed that IP?

Also, do the Ideas designers print custom stickers or do they only use existing
decorated peices? And if they print stickers that include another company's
IP that LEGO has not licensed, how are they able to display those?

Thanks!

I suggest you have a read of the rules and regulations on the IDEAS site. They
explain everything there.

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Jun 1, 2023 19:01

Subject:

Re: Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

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In Designer Program, LordBricks writes:

Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

At times.

John P

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Jun 1, 2023 17:10

Subject:

Re: Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

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Sorry, I've no ideas

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jun 1, 2023 15:35

Subject:

Re: Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

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In Designer Program, LordBricks writes:

BrickLink Designer Program is parallel to LEGO Ideas.

(If there's a better forum for these questions please let me know!)

LEGO?

Regarding the Ideas builds on ideas.lego.com - these are just builds by people
not working for LEGO, right? Are all the parts existing LEGO parts, or do
they somehow make new ones themselves? For instance, mini-figures for a new theme.
Do they just find existing heads and torsos that resemble what they are trying
to achieve? And how does this work with themes that include IP from some other
source not licensed by LEGO? For example, there's a Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
set. As far as I can tell, LEGO never made a Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood set.
So how does the designer and LEGO deal with the licensing issue (the likeness,
the TV set, the names, etc. ) to display it on their Ideas website before it's
an official set and before LEGO has licensed that IP?

Also, do the Ideas designers print custom stickers or do they only use existing
decorated peices? And if they print stickers that include another company's
IP that LEGO has not licensed, how are they able to display those?

Thanks!

LEGO Ideas doesn’t have limitations on the parts used (colours & decors, I don’t
think you can use totally inexistent bricks).

The chosen designs are completely re-designed by LEGO (sometimes, according to
some, the results are not looking much like the submissions).

Submissions are limited to IPs in the sense that you won’t be chosen if you use
IP that LEGO already has (Harry Potter, Star Wars…). You also won’t be chosen
if LEGO can’t (or won’t) acquire the IP.

BDP is limited to a palette of parts available when the sets will be produced
by LEGO.

One can make their own stickers (but not on minifigs).

The designs are not re-designed by LEGO. They are _checked_ (and produced and
sold) by LEGO and small changes may be done but the goal is to have real AFOL-designed
products.

BDP is “no-IP” at all. That includes IP LEGO already has rights for (Harry Potter,
Star Wars…) but also LEGO’s IP (NINJAGO…). There’s tolerance for Classic Space
or Castle themes.

You can read more here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/faq.page

Author:

LordBricks

Posted:

Jun 1, 2023 15:21

Subject:

Is this also a forum for LEGO Ideas?

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Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 23, 2023 16:12

Subject:

Re: Submitted Model – Reject – Color invalid

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Topic:

You already got answers to your first message: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1412019

Please stop posting the same question / don’t reload the posting page.

Author:

tEoS

Posted:

May 23, 2023 16:04

Subject:

Re: Submitted Model – Reject – Color invalid

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Tan

In Designer Program, NewBrixFromTB writes:

Dear all
I have received an automated message that one piece is not from the «pick-a-brick-palette».
It is only a single tiny tile 1 by 1.

Unfortunately I can't find out what this color ID means:

Identifier: 3070b

Color: 2

Is it blue, yellow, green or light bluish green
Have not used other colors.

PLS HELD

Author:

NewBrixFromTB

Posted:

May 23, 2023 15:59

Subject:

Submitted Model – Reject – Color invalid

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Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 23, 2023 15:01

Subject:

Re: Bricklink designer program submission

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In Designer Program, GodOfTheCats writes:

Hi there!
Just wondering how long approximately it might take for my brick link designer
program submission to be approved? I submitted it about a week ago and I haven’t
heard anything since.

See this thread on the Studio/BDP forum: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9045

I was just like a bit concerned it might not get approved in time for the deadline!

Don’t fear. What counts for the deadline is the submission date, not the approval.

Author:

GodOfTheCats

Posted:

May 23, 2023 14:59

Subject:

Bricklink designer program submission

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Hi there!
Just wondering how long approximately it might take for my brick link designer
program submission to be approved? I submitted it about a week ago and I haven’t
heard anything since.

I was just like a bit concerned it might not get approved in time for the deadline!

Thanks

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 23, 2023 14:10

Subject:

Re: Submitted Model – Reject – Color invalid

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In Designer Program, NewBrixFromTB writes:

Colour 2 would be Tan… but that’s in the BDP2 palette.
(Or Green if it’s the LDraw colour code, which is also in the BDP2 palette.)

Check your model in Studio following this post: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8342&p=25885#p25881

If you think it’s an error, try sending an e-mail to bdpsupport@lego.com .

Author:

Stellar

Posted:

May 23, 2023 14:07

Subject:

Re: Submitted Model – Reject – Color invalid

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In Designer Program, NewBrixFromTB writes:

2 is the color ID for Tan

[p=3070b,2]

Studio forum here for further questions of the palette:
https://forum.bricklink.com/

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

May 23, 2023 14:01

Subject:

Re: Submitted Model – Reject – Color invalid

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Light bluish green doesn’t exist on BL.

In Designer Program, NewBrixFromTB writes:

Author:

NewBrixFromTB

Posted:

May 23, 2023 13:58

Subject:

Submitted Model – Reject – Color invalid

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Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 22, 2023 13:34

Subject:

Re: In review

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In Designer Program, lulucrandall writes:

I submitted on the 16th and it still says "In Review". How long is review
taking? I'm wondering if it's rejected, will I be notified with plenty
of time to fix and resubmit?

See this thread on the Studio/BDP forum: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9045

Author:

lulucrandall

Posted:

May 22, 2023 13:17

Subject:

In review

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I submitted on the 16th and it still says "In Review". How long is review
taking? I'm wondering if it's rejected, will I be notified with plenty
of time to fix and resubmit?

Author:

KingCreations

Posted:

May 20, 2023 11:56

Subject:

submission mistake

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Topic:

I just submitted a model but realized after submission that I made a mistake,
I selected that I previously submitted the model in series 1 when I did not.
Is there any way to change that?

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 15, 2023 09:17

Subject:

Re: Designer Programm

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In Designer Program, Stratego writes:

Ich verstehe das ganze echt nicht wie und wann man da jetzt wirklich was bestellen
kann, ich gucke schon seit Jahren, und ich bin immer am denken wenn ich gucke
, das ich nichts bekommen kann, es wäre echt mal gut ein Video zu bekommen wie
es wirklich funktioniert von Anfang bis Ende von einer Serie

The process changed. I won’t explain the previous programs (AFOL & BDP invitational’s
3 rounds) because it’s too late anyway.
So, here a summary of how BDP Series works now.

A series is:

1. 1 month for submitting your designs.

2. A couple weeks for voting, “crowd support.”

3. Selection. Up to 5 designs are chosen as “finalists.”

4. 9 months to finalize the final designs (with LEGO’s help).

5. 1 month of “crowd support”: you can pre-order the sets. Up to 20k sets are
sold, 2 of each per pre-buyer. Sets that don’t reach 3k pre-orders are not produced
at all.

6. 6 months for production by LEGO.

7. Shipping.

So, as a buyer, what interests you is:
— step 2: you vote between hundreds of designs,
— step 5: you pre-order the 5 finalists, 11 months later,
— step 7: you receive your sets, 6 months later.

Series 1 is in step 4. You’ll be able to pre-order in February.
Series 2 is starting step 1 today.
Series 3 will start step 1 in September.
And so on.

Author:

Stratego

Posted:

May 15, 2023 08:51

Subject:

Designer Programm

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Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 9, 2023 17:18

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, peregrinator writes:

In Designer Program, UTLF writes:

It is just more of the same over and over and over. The community really doesn't like variety

I think the Lego Ideas designers (or whatever group chooses the winners) are
to blame, they shoot down and deny so many good sets & always end up choosing
the same mundane crap that ends up being discounted a month into its release

At this point Ideas has become a pop culture theme, almost half of the sets are
based on movies/TV/video games - why they still call it "Ideas" is beyond
me as they seem to hate original designs 95% of the time

I do really like this one though I admit my tastes are unusual:
[…]tales-of-the-space-age-21340

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 9, 2023 17:17

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, peregrinator writes:

In Designer Program, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Designer Program, peregrinator writes:

I do really like this one though I admit my tastes are unusual:
[…]tales-of-the-space-age-21340

I was going to post about that when it came out. It's simple yet impressive.
Reminds me of some of the t-shirts from the 80's. Can't remember if
they were Ocean Pacific or not, but they had horizontal color bar similar to
these.

Ocean Pacific/Trapper Keeper vibes for sure.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 9, 2023 17:17

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Designer Program, peregrinator writes:

I do really like this one though I admit my tastes are unusual:
[…]tales-of-the-space-age-21340

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 9, 2023 09:16

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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I like the Old Train Engine Shed. I would really have loved to see some more
variety here like vehicles or art/sculptures. However, I understand that buildings
are a solid choice. With the next round coming up so soon, I am hopeful to see
what's next.

In the past programs, I got a fire truck, a fish tank, and a train station. I
think the Clockwork Aquarium is my favorite so far.

Oh, I forgot about the Science Tower! Okay, I have two favorites.

~Jen

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

May 9, 2023 00:04

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, macebobo writes:

I like all of those that were chosen, now, the waiting begins.

I don't know which I want more, but I have time to contemplate.

About 9 months until February… hmm, I think that should remind me of something
but I don’t remember what

Human gestation period?

Author:

here4bricks614

Posted:

May 8, 2023 21:11

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, macebobo writes:

I like all of those that were chosen, now, the waiting begins.

I don't know which I want more, but I have time to contemplate.

Any guesses on the price?

Mountain Fortress, 3986 pcs, 0 stickers, my guess $429.99 USD

Parisian Street, 3465 pcs, 16 stickers, my guess $399.99 USD

The Old Train Engine Shed, 2298 pcs, 10 stickers, my guess $279.99 USD

The Snack Shack, 548 pcs, 3 stickers, my guess $59.99 USD

General Store – Wild West, 1848 pcs, 4 stickers, my guess $199.99 USD

Parisian Street looks nice.

Tired of all the castles. Very boring.

Author:

MarioBrickz

Posted:

May 8, 2023 20:51

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In Designer Program, macebobo writes:

I like all of those that were chosen, now, the waiting begins.

I don't know which I want more, but I have time to contemplate.

Any guesses on the price?

The Old Train Engine Shed, 2298 pcs, 10 stickers, my guess $279.99 USD

As a railroad enthusiast (or 'railfan' as we're referred to here
in the USA), the Old Train Engine Shed would be the set I would want for my LEGO
collection so I could display my 10277 Crocodile Locomotive next to it... but
even if it does sell for $279.99 USD, that is way too much for me.

Author:

Rockfact

Posted:

May 8, 2023 20:25

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In Designer Program, iprice writes:

In Designer Program, Rockfact writes:

I hope this isn't addressed somewhere else and I just missed it. I was wondering
where larger animals are in the bdp palette? I was never able to find them but
they must be there, one of the winning sets uses horses, another uses a dog.
I feel like I've been through the part list several times and I can't
seem to find these extra animals, I know I might feel real dumb when I finally
figure it out but I need help.

Ensure you've got decorated parts showing in the palette - I made this mistake
too (I don't tend to use decortated parts and they slow down my searches.

Click the Lego brick next to the "Thumbnail Size" icon (next to the Search
Parts box) above the palette. It should be striped to see the decorated parts.
Horse, Cow, Dog, Cat, Squirrel etc. etc. are all there.

Thank you so much!

Author:

iprice

Posted:

May 8, 2023 19:53

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Re: Animals in the palette

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In Designer Program, Rockfact writes:

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 8, 2023 19:12

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, macebobo writes:

I like all of those that were chosen, now, the waiting begins.

I don't know which I want more, but I have time to contemplate.

About 9 months until February… hmm, I think that should remind me of something
but I don’t remember what

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

May 8, 2023 18:45

Subject:

Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, UTLF writes:

Yeah, and yet another Castle thing; seems a bit overdone now imo

The miniature siege engine was a nice touch. I'd've added a play function.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/14/2e/dc/142edcc8cb26ee622b2e580fb32c8ada.gif

The Old Train Engine Shed is a Champ!

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

May 8, 2023 18:19

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Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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At this point Ideas has become a pop culture theme, almost half of the sets are
based on movies/TV/video games - why they still call it "Ideas" is beyond
me as they seem to hate original designs 95% of the time

^this, and unfortunately

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 8, 2023 17:40

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In Designer Program, peregrinator writes:

Really sad to see not a single spaceship or other vehicle among them.

Yep. This is why I don't like all these "ideas" things and copycat
programs. It is just more of the same over and over and over. The community really
doesn't like variety, and I am glad that LEGO itself provides more of it.
Can't wait for DREAMZzz.

Author:

ankayeb

Posted:

May 8, 2023 17:28

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Re: The BrickLink Designer Program Continues with Series 1

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There needs to be an easier way to vote (either up vote or down vote) EVERY
design for Series 2. You either need to be able to do a slideshow-type navigation
where you go from one design to the next without having to go back to the main
page, or you need to be able to vote for each design from the thumbnail page.
There were too many designs to click and down-vote all the ones I didn't
like and then go back to the list and click on the next one and vote and go back
to the list and so on and so forth. So I only clicked on the ones I liked enough
to up-vote them and didn't vote on any of the others.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 8, 2023 17:07

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Re: Animals in the palette

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In Designer Program, Rockfact writes:

Hi,

Please see the help page[1] or the Parts FAQ[2] on Studio’s dedicate forum[3]
for the usual reasons why you don’t find them.

[1] https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/8117942037911-Missing-parts
[2] https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6368
[3] https://forum.bricklink.com/ (hover over the red Studio icon on every page,
then click “Studio Forum”).

Author:

Rockfact

Posted:

May 8, 2023 16:59

Subject:

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Rockfact

Posted:

May 8, 2023 16:53

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Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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In Designer Program, UTLF writes:

Yeah, and yet another Castle thing; seems a bit overdone now imo

Especially since in the rules they encouraged you to stay away from things that
have already been done and we got another castle build and another train themed
set. They are both cool, just not sure what the take away is.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

May 8, 2023 16:44

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Really sad to see not a single spaceship or other vehicle among them.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

May 8, 2023 16:33

Subject:

5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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Author:

Sadler_Bricks

Posted:

Apr 14, 2023 23:03

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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From what info tells us around 25 but could have multiples. Good luck regardless.

Sadler_Bricks

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Apr 6, 2023 15:08

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Re: using palettes

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In Designer Program, John_Byron writes:

I won't claim to be a professional with Studio, I'm sure there's
much to learn. I noticed the palettes option for inserting parts and wondered
if there's a way to create a palette as you go along with a project, adding
the pieces that you frequently use, rather than searching or hunting through
the maze of various parts and bits off to the side of my build (as I'm doing
currently). Thoughts?

Hi,

There’s an automatic recently used parts widget: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5459489060247-Recently-Used-Parts

And you can make also make your custom palettes: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5456164357527-Custom-palette

You can also create custom palettes from:
— official LEGO sets: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5457935385239-Importing-an-official-LEGO-set-as-a-palette
— Wanted List files: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/6483161921303-Importing-a-Wanted-List

Otherwise, the dedicated forum for Studio and PartDesigner is https://forum.bricklink.com/
(hover over the red Studio icon on every page, then click “Studio Forum”).

Please search the forum for your question before posting a new one (the search
box is in the very dark grey banner).
There’s indexes of known bugs and suggestions that you can browse first:
Studio: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5579
PartDesigner: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5589

Happy Building

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 6, 2023 15:03

Subject:

Re: using palettes

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In Designer Program, John_Byron writes:

Use BrickStore to make your palette (free, open source).

Then you can build this:

Author:

John_Byron

Posted:

Apr 6, 2023 14:29

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Author:

ufol

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 16:27

Subject:

Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, yorbrick writes:

In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Hi,
Sorry if it's not the right section.
I just received the Observatory and the box is damaged and opened on both sides.
I'm frustrated off course, but I intend to keep it and build it.
Now, I don't want to be frustrated twice. I see many bags but I'd like
to make sure I'm not missing one before I start to build.
Could you help me please? I'd like a list of all bags in the box.
Thanks

Are the bags numbered like regular sets? If so, flick through the instructions
looking at when to open the bags. That's what I tend to do with suspicious
opened larger sets.

They are, and some numbers match several bags. I'll check the instructions.

Author:

ufol

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 16:19

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, jennnifer writes:

The easiest way to usually to do a youtube search for the set and 'unboxing'
but I didn't see any promising results.
All you are left with is going through the instructions. They show 25 numbered
bags. You will need to check the first page of each bag's instructions to
see if additional items are indicated. Check that you have all that and you are
good to go.

Thanks, I'll check instructions for additional items.

In Designer Program, GraysBricks writes:

Just checked the instructions, 25.

actually I've got 29 bags + a white box with extra bags

sorry for taking time to answer, I thought I would receive notifications by e-mail.

Author:

Striate

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 15:57

Subject:

Re: The BrickLink Designer Program Continues with Series 1

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Wow! I didn't know it was owned by Lego. That's great! Thanks!

In Designer Program, tEoS writes:

BrickLink is now owned by Lego, so I'm assuming there are perks (ex. factory
use) associated with this acquisition.

In Designer Program, Striate writes:

Hello,
I'm new here, so I will apologize for my very newbie question. I understand
how this Series 1 will work, except for the part where it says the parts will
be produced in the factory. This is a BrickLink factory? Does that mean these
pieces will not be Lego bricks?
Thank you

Author:

tEoS

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 15:36

Subject:

Re: The BrickLink Designer Program Continues with Series 1

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BrickLink is now owned by Lego, so I'm assuming there are perks (ex. factory
use) associated with this acquisition.

In Designer Program, Striate writes:

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 15:21

Subject:

Re: The BrickLink Designer Program Continues with Series 1

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In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

In Designer Program, Striate writes:

they were and are made and sold by lego. they are all official bricks

Yes.

And what’s said on the Program’s page is “We produce the sets in the factory”
(my emphasis).
I guess it’s because the very first program, the ADP /AFOL Designer Program,
in 2018, was made before BrickLink entered the LEGO Group. It also used LEGO
parts, but the sets were packed by BrickLink (by hand).
“The factory” is a bit weird though, as there’s multiple LEGO factories.

Anyway, LEGO BrickLink, LEGO parts, LEGO sets

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 15:08

Subject:

Re: The BrickLink Designer Program Continues with Series 1

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In Designer Program, Striate writes:

they were and are made and sold by lego. they are all official bricks

Author:

Striate

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 15:04

Subject:

Re: The BrickLink Designer Program Continues with Series 1

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Author:

GraysBricks

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 12:02

Subject:

Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

In Designer Program, GraysBricks writes:

In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Just checked the instructions, 25.

Often sets have multiples of bags with the same number so that usually isn’t
always accurate

Of course, silly me!

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 12:00

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Are the bags numbered like regular sets? If so, flick through the instructions
looking at when to open the bags. That's what I tend to do with suspicious
opened larger sets.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 11:59

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, GraysBricks writes:

In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Just checked the instructions, 25.

Often sets have multiples of bags with the same number so that usually isn’t
always accurate

Author:

GraysBricks

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 11:58

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Just checked the instructions, 25.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 11:47

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Author:

ufol

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 11:20

Subject:

Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, psusaxman2000 writes:

In Designer Program, ufol writes:

I can't answer your question as I didn't get that set, but my sets recently
arrived and the deliver service destroyed my sets as well. Nothing like getting
limited edition sets and having punctured boxes. I call Lego and they gave me
point to my account which didn't amount to much, but since they can't
replace the sets at least it was something.

Yes, they added 3k points to my account, better than nothing but I can't
stand damaged boxes, all the more when the parcel isn't damaged.

Author:

ufol

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 11:17

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, LeeGo73 writes:

In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Don't know, but maybe you can weigh the box with content. Should be 4332gr
total

Thanks for this idea. My scale measured 4342g, that's a good point.

Author:

psusaxman2000

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 11:12

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Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 11:09

Subject:

Re: How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Don't know, but maybe you can weigh the box with content. Should be 4332gr
total

Author:

ufol

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 10:58

Subject:

How many bags in "Mountain View Observatory"

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Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 7, 2023 11:15

Subject:

Re: Does Voting Open Today?

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In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, LegoLDK writes:

According to the BDP timetable today is the opening day for voting on the submitted
projects. Do we think it'll happen today?

Why not?

And it’s at noon in California… so in 4h and 20 minutes.
(21h00 for continental EU / CET)

Also, there’s no rush: it’s not a pre-command yet

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 7, 2023 10:41

Subject:

Re: Does Voting Open Today?

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In Designer Program, LegoLDK writes:

According to the BDP timetable today is the opening day for voting on the submitted
projects. Do we think it'll happen today?

Why not?

And it’s at noon in California… so in 4h and 20 minutes.
(21h00 for continental EU / CET)

Author:

LegoLDK

Posted:

Mar 7, 2023 10:39

Subject:

Does Voting Open Today?

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According to the BDP timetable today is the opening day for voting on the submitted
projects. Do we think it'll happen today?

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 15:53

Subject:

Re: Design submission name error

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In Designer Program, thepresident14 writes:

In Designer Program, 1001bricks writes:

In Designer Program, thepresident14 writes:

Franklin Pierce (November 23, 1804 – October 8, 1869) was the 14th president
of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857.

After his death, Pierce mostly passed from the American consciousness, except
as one of a series of presidents whose disastrous tenures led to civil war. Pierce's
presidency is widely regarded as a failure; he is often described as one of
the worst presidents in American history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Pierce

Hum, I don't know, but you're sure about the user name choice?

Haha thanks for the info, the username wasn't supposed to represent the 14th
president, just needed a number as thepresident was taken. Let's hope that
information doesn't translate to failure inside of the BDP

I'd recommand you thepresident45...

Ah no - maybe keep the 14th after all

Author:

KingCreations

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 15:39

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Re: Design submission name error

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In Designer Program, 1001bricks writes:

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 15:14

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Re: Design submission name error

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Author:

KingCreations

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 15:03

Subject:

Re: Design submission name error

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In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, thepresident14 writes:

Hi,
got a really random question, if it can't be helped its no big deal, just
thought I'd ask about it.

My submission was just approved, but there seems to be a glitch with the name
of my submission. I named it "Stables & Inn", but it now shows up as
"Stables & Inn". I am guessing the submission didn't properly
translate my "&", as the amp is likely short for ampersand, which is
the name for &, and as I definitely didn't type that. It appears normally
elsewhere, but would give a bad first impression for the crowd vote since the
title is the first thing they see.

If anyone has any ideas or can help, it would be much appreciated. Thanks!

The answer is already on the other forum: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8729

Awesome, thanks! You're the bomb

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 14:58

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Re: Design submission name error

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In Designer Program, thepresident14 writes:

The answer is already on the other forum: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8729

Author:

KingCreations

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 14:54

Subject:

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Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 11:35

Subject:

Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

[…]
That’s what you want us to think! Little do you want us to know your the one
they refer to when they say the higher ups said to split this item or to start
this or that catalog project!

I wish.

On the other hand, I’ve never been seen in the same room as Lois Lane…

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 06:57

Subject:

Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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In Designer Program, Yogi_007 writes:

In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

[…]
That’s what you want us to think! Little do you want us to know your the one
they refer to when they say the higher ups said to split this item or to start
this or that catalog project!

I wish.

On the other hand, I’ve never been seen in the same room as Lois Lane…

Hmm Ive never been seen in the same room as Superman.......

Everybody knows about Clark Kent!

Author:

Yogi_007

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 05:18

Subject:

Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

[…]
That’s what you want us to think! Little do you want us to know your the one
they refer to when they say the higher ups said to split this item or to start
this or that catalog project!

I wish.

On the other hand, I’ve never been seen in the same room as Lois Lane…

Hmm Ive never been seen in the same room as Superman.......

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 03:12

Subject:

Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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In Designer Program, Nubs_Select writes:

[…]
That’s what you want us to think! Little do you want us to know your the one
they refer to when they say the higher ups said to split this item or to start
this or that catalog project!

I wish.

On the other hand, I’ve never been seen in the same room as Lois Lane…

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 02:54

Subject:

Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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There seems to be a misunderstanding: Alex is the BDP boss.
I’m Sylvain, a volunteer moderator. I’m not in the BDP team and I don’t know
anything about other people’s submissions

That’s what you want us to think! Little do you want us to know your the one
they refer to when they say the higher ups said to split this item or to start
this or that catalog project!

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 02:51

Subject:

Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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In Designer Program, thepresident14 writes:

[…]

Read the second link, especially this post: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8641#p27053
by Alex (the BDP Project Manager).
The post starts with “The alert is just a warning.”

Thank you very much, I was just able to try submit it again and it worked no
problem. Not sure why it didn't work last time, may have been something with
my outdated Chrome browser, I used a different browser this time. I'm glad
the warning wasn't an actual issue like I thought.

Good

Also, I feel honored to
get a reply from the BDP Project Manager

, thanks for the time and hope you
enjoy the submissions.

There seems to be a misunderstanding: Alex is the BDP boss.
I’m Sylvain, a volunteer moderator. I’m not in the BDP team and I don’t know
anything about other people’s submissions

Author:

KingCreations

Posted:

Feb 26, 2023 22:34

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Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, thepresident14 writes:

[…]

More particularly, see this post[1] and this thread[2].
[1] https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8342&p=25885#p25881
[2] https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8641

Happy building

I already tried doing what that post suggested before I posted this, but unfortunately
it's still not working. It shows that there is no issues but when I try upload
I get the error message. Any other ideas?

Read the second link, especially this post: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8641#p27053
by Alex (the BDP Project Manager).
The post starts with “The alert is just a warning.”

, thanks for the time and hope you
enjoy the submissions.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 26, 2023 12:05

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