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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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?

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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Re: Animals in the palette

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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

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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

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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

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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Re: 5 Finalist, 1st thoughs

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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

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Animals in the palette

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Author:

Rockfact

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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

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May 8, 2023 16:33

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mar 21, 2023 15:08

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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

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Re: The BrickLink Designer Program Continues with Series 1

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GraysBricks

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Mar 21, 2023 12:02

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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

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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

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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:

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ufol

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Mar 21, 2023 11:20

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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

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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

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Mar 21, 2023 11:12

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In Designer Program, ufol writes:

Author:

LeeGo73

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Mar 21, 2023 11:09

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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

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Mar 21, 2023 10:58

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Author:

SylvainLS

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Mar 7, 2023 11:15

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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

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Mar 7, 2023 10:41

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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)

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LegoLDK

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Mar 7, 2023 10:39

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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

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Feb 27, 2023 15:53

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Feb 27, 2023 14:54

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Nubs_Select

Posted:

Feb 27, 2023 11:35

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Re: Says I have invalid parts when I try upload

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