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 Author: DrDrewBlood View Messages Posted By DrDrewBlood
 Posted: Mar 11, 2020 13:45
 Subject: Re: Purist Custom Figures
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I don't think users would need the ability to download digital copies of
the minifigures.
They just need the ability to view the parts list (just like we have with official
figures). And the ability to "add all parts" to their Wanted list. Nobody is
downloading designs or selling figures. Just a place to share combinations of
existing official pieces, and add those pieces to a Wanted list.
 Author: DrDrewBlood View Messages Posted By DrDrewBlood
 Posted: Mar 11, 2020 13:41
 Subject: Re: Purist Custom Figures
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I don't get it. The LEGO brand is saturated with a huge variety of outside
IP. LegoIdeas, MOCs, BrickLink Studio. I don't think what I'm proposing
is that different from what currently exists.
 Author: cycbuild View Messages Posted By cycbuild
 Posted: Mar 11, 2020 13:39
 Subject: Re: Purist Custom Figures
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In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:
  I would like a Purist Custom Figures catalog. People can submit pictures, descriptions,
and links to specific components. Buyers can click "add all to wanted list".
Picture Source: Reddit User pumpkinsunrise

That kind of convenience would surely generate sales, but you'd have to find
a site that allows themes otherwise it'd be a total nightmare to navigate
through generically named designs.

Rebrickable has a catalog that allows themes, but a search for minifigures only
shows minifig-scale MOCs. Lovely idea though.
 Author: SylvainLS View Messages Posted By SylvainLS
 Posted: Mar 11, 2020 13:26
 Subject: Re: Purist Custom Figures
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In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:
  A search of "Star Wars", "Marvel" and "Harry Potter" bring up designs in Studio
Gallery.

And none of them is downloadable. They are all “Display only.”


   I don't see what why this would be so different.

Exactly.
How would your suggestion work without the ability to download the list of parts
(or put it in a WL)?
 Author: runner.caller View Messages Posted By runner.caller
 Posted: Mar 11, 2020 13:26
 Subject: Re: Purist Custom Figures
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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:
  In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:
  Would it be a violation of IP if it's a preexisting license under LEGO?

Yes.
Look at what’s happening (and what’s said) for the Studio Gallery.

You'd think they'd realize that customs add interest to the theme and
product and might lead to more sales, both on BL and lego's website.

"Cool ghosts, now I need to buy castle set so I have a place for them to exist
and I better buy some spare parts to make my castle bigger."

But no, all the [m=cas094](s) in charge veto anything that even smells like IP.

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