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In Designer Program, 1mickeymousefan writes:

Does anyone know where to get digital copies of the instructions from the original
AFOL Designer program?? I have enough parts to build 2 of them, but cannot
find instructions. Thanks.

I think there’s no digital instructions available for the first program, ADP
(https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/past/adp.page ).

Author:

1mickeymousefan

Posted:

Apr 22, 2024 16:00

Subject:

AFOL Designer Program - Instructions??

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Does anyone know where to get digital copies of the instructions from the original
AFOL Designer program?? I have enough parts to build 2 of them, but cannot
find instructions. Thanks.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 10:32

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Re: Rendering for Results

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In Designer Program, Create_Play writes:

Hi,

I’d say: Go with what you prefer

Also, you may get a tiny bit more feedback on the dedicated forum: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewforum.php?f=13

Author:

Create_Play

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 10:26

Subject:

Rendering for Results

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So, I am hoping to submit 2 design into BDP Series 5, and I have a question about
rendering. What typically captures more views, a rendering using the default
"building" light domain or using an HDRI image?

I may be getting too deep into changing out HDRI files in the render folder and
stylizing the renderings. (I like rendering and creating scenes because it is
almost like I am playing with the set). Is the preference to keep the renderings
simple? For example, which rendered image below is better for model presentation?

(The one with the orange hint is using the default "building" light domain
while the one with the blacker blacks and shinier bricks is a homebrew.)

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Apr 7, 2024 10:49

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Re: Using official printed parts in the DP

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In Designer Program, zsobig writes:

Hi, thank you for your reply.
I have thoroughly checked everything again, and I was on the edge of going crazy
when I realised what was the mistake I made and where.
I tried over and over again and for like the 100th time I saw that until now
I always moved the minifigure's arms by releasing the torsos first. And THIS
is a mistake

Indeed, it’s better to use the Posing tool for the minifigs (and the 1x4 plate
hinge…): https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/6502749986967-Posing-minifigs-and-other-special-parts

As for the LEGO News, now that must have been some sort of glitch or similar,
as once I deleted the part completely and re-added it from the list it was fine.

Maybe you had it in the wrong colour? (It can be easy to recolour a part.)

So now I am error free and cannot wait the middle of May!

Happy to help

Author:

zsobig

Posted:

Apr 7, 2024 10:24

Subject:

Re: Using official printed parts in the DP

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. Once I released the torso all the parts included in it appeared
on the right side list as unavailable within the given palette. Meanwhile if
I move them without releasing them first they will be OK. So all my issues originated
from this.
As for the LEGO News, now that must have been some sort of glitch or similar,
as once I deleted the part completely and re-added it from the list it was fine.
So now I am error free and cannot wait the middle of May!
Thanks,
Zsofia

In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, zsobig writes:

Hi everyone,

Hi,

I was trying to find some information on this, but I wasn't able to find
anything, hence my question.

There’s more info on the dedicated forum: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewforum.php?f=13

So I am preparing my first submission for the next round of the BLDP, and I am
aware that I should use the most recent palette (5).

Yes.

My question is that as there are no printed parts in this palette (eg. the Lego
News 2x2 tile),

There ARE printed parts, and the 2x2 “The LEGO News” newspaper is in it.

[… missing torsos …]

A lot of decorated torsos are there too.

I have 'Decorated Bricks On',

Are you sure?
https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/8117942037911-Missing-parts

but still, even if I choose
a torso from there it is listed as unavailable within the selected palette once
inserted.

Which torsos exactly?

Also, don’t confuse “marked as unvailable within the selected palette” and the
yellow “!” / “unaivalable on BL.”
I haven’t checked all the torsos but it sometimes happens that some parts are
in the BDP palette but not “known” = not in an inventory on BrickLink yet = without
colours or prices.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Apr 7, 2024 10:05

Subject:

Re: Using official printed parts in the DP

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In Designer Program, zsobig writes:

Hi everyone,

Hi,

I was trying to find some information on this, but I wasn't able to find
anything, hence my question.

There’s more info on the dedicated forum: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewforum.php?f=13

So I am preparing my first submission for the next round of the BLDP, and I am
aware that I should use the most recent palette (5).

Yes.

My question is that as there are no printed parts in this palette (eg. the Lego
News 2x2 tile),

There ARE printed parts, and the 2x2 “The LEGO News” newspaper is in it.

[… missing torsos …]

A lot of decorated torsos are there too.

I have 'Decorated Bricks On',

Are you sure?
https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/8117942037911-Missing-parts

but still, even if I choose
a torso from there it is listed as unavailable within the selected palette once
inserted.

Author:

zsobig

Posted:

Apr 7, 2024 09:22

Subject:

Using official printed parts in the DP

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Hi everyone,

I was trying to find some information on this, but I wasn't able to find
anything, hence my question.
So I am preparing my first submission for the next round of the BLDP, and I am
aware that I should use the most recent palette (5).

My question is that as there are no printed parts in this palette (eg. the Lego
News 2x2 tile), can we still use these or are these also a no-go? Also I have
some minifigures in the set idea, but none of the torsos are included in the
palette. Can we still submit these ideas as is (while including these printed
parts), or do we have to only use very generic and one coloured torsos in our
submissions? Looking at the winners of the previous BLDPs I can see they used
printed torsos etc, but I cannot find out how to only filter to those available
in the palette. I have 'Decorated Bricks On', but still, even if I choose
a torso from there it is listed as unavailable within the selected palette once
inserted.

I hope this makes sense. Thanks for your help in advance!

Regards,
Zsofia

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 05:27

Subject:

Re: Are other themes possible?

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Is it possible to have offerings from other themes, maybe branded themes like
Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc? I wonder what everyone else's thoughts are?

There is no chance for licensed themes to be done without the IP holder's
agreement.

Author:

KesselFell

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 05:16

Subject:

Are other themes possible?

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It appears that over the last few rounds of BDP, the designs picked all seem
to be around the themes of Medieval (inc. castles), Trains and the Seaside, sometimes
with an overlap (Medieval by the Seaside). These are beautiful but are becoming
repetitive.

Is it possible to have offerings from other themes, maybe branded themes like
Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc? I wonder what everyone else's thoughts are?

Author:

Huw

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 18:58

Subject:

Re: BrickLink program prices

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In Designer Program, gustonator writes:

yes, I saw them, but I'm not sure, if they are really the official ones which
were here on bricklink.

And also... those prices are in euro, so... are they the european prices? If
yes, for which country. Cause the VAT can differ also per Country. Like Germany-Slovakia
have (I think) 1% difference in VAT.

They should be the original RRPs and the Euro price we show is the German price.

Huw
Brickset.com

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 12:57

Subject:

Re: BrickLink program prices

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In Designer Program, gustonator writes:

Maybe search for older articles/reviews/announces about them? Or the Wayback
machine?

Author:

gustonator

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 12:48

Subject:

Re: BrickLink program prices

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In Designer Program, gustonator writes:

Sorry., I wasn't clear enough.
I'm making a list and I wanted the prices of ALL Bricklink sets, not just
the last series.

Well, the ADP and BDP Invitational sets aren’t for sale any more. Their current
prices are second market prices.

I think Brickset may have the initial prices (under “RRP” / retail recommended
prices).

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 12:44

Subject:

Re: BrickLink program prices

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In Designer Program, gustonator writes:

Sorry., I wasn't clear enough.
I'm making a list and I wanted the prices of ALL Bricklink sets, not just
the last series.

Author:

gustonator

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 12:23

Subject:

Re: BrickLink program prices

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Sorry., I wasn't clear enough.
I'm making a list and I wanted the prices of ALL Bricklink sets, not just
the last series.

In Designer Program, SylvainLS writes:

In Designer Program, hpoort writes:

In Designer Program, gustonator writes:

Hi,
Does anyone know, where can I find official prices of the BDP sets? Is there
some oficial list?
Are there differences between Europe/US ?

Thanks

See the [Program] icon on the top of the screen

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

For the other Series, AFAIK they are not yet in the stage that prices have been
announced.

And the prices are different, notably because EU prices include VAT while US
prices are without Sales taxes.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 10:57

Subject:

Re: BrickLink program prices

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In Designer Program, hpoort writes:

In Designer Program, gustonator writes:

Hi,
Does anyone know, where can I find official prices of the BDP sets? Is there
some oficial list?
Are there differences between Europe/US ?

Thanks

And the prices are different, notably because EU prices include VAT while US
prices are without Sales taxes.

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 09:58

Subject:

Re: BrickLink program prices

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In Designer Program, gustonator writes:

Hi,
Does anyone know, where can I find official prices of the BDP sets? Is there
some oficial list?
Are there differences between Europe/US ?

Thanks

Author:

gustonator

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 09:44

Subject:

BrickLink program prices

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Hi,
Does anyone know, where can I find official prices of the BDP sets? Is there
some oficial list?
Are there differences between Europe/US ?

Thanks

Author:

jonwil

Posted:

Feb 14, 2024 01:14

Subject:

Re: Designer program

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LEGO knows there is demand for Castle which is why we have gotten sets like the
Lion Knights Castle and the (soon to be released) Medieval Market set. LEGO also
sees that the demand for Castle is generally comming from AFOLs and adults who
want detailed sets with lots of cool parts and not from kids or others looking
for the sets you get in a typical Castle theme.

Plus LEGO already has (in their eyes at least) themes such as Harry Potter that
fill the spot in their lineup where a full non-licensed Castle theme might go.

Author:

brickerking

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 02:17

Subject:

Re: Designer program

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