BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Catalog, StephenEathanJo writes:

Can someone tell me what length piece number370526 is when compared to a regular
lego. I am trying to identify an piece like an axle rod. Does measure up to a
piece that is three knobs long or four or what. It may even be 6 knobs long brick

I'm noy sure if I understand you correctly, but Axle 4 is 4 studs long so
it should be the same as - for example - a 1 x 4 tile.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Sep 26, 2019 01:23

Subject:

Re: 95327pb02 chimpanzee

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, TakeAbricK writes:

Hi,

Does anyone have any idea, where this Chimpanzee comes from

95327pb02 Chimpanzee with Reddish Brown Face and Ears Pattern (BAM)
Parts: Animal, Land

I have a few, but they were listed as an Orangutan

14736pb02 Monkey / Orangutan, Friends, Baby with Medium Azure Eyes, Black Nose, and Medium Nougat Face and Stomach Pattern
Parts: Animal, Land

Diana

They were definitely available as an accessory in the Build-a-Minifig stations
here in the U.S., because that is where I got mine.

Cheers,
Randy

ok, thanks both.

Some seller must have send me the wrong ones then, because I haven't been
to a Pick a Brick for ages and they don't come in any set.

Diana

Author:

bb610911

Posted:

Sep 26, 2019 01:09

Subject:

Piece identification

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Author:

DeLuca

Posted:

Sep 25, 2019 21:25

Subject:

Please Rename Items

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These names are too long for the Catalog Change form, hence my request here.

Part (973pb0619c01) to "Torso Space Light Bluish Gray Harness and Chest Panel
with Rivets and Silver Octagon Badge with Lime Letter 'B' (Blacktron
II Logo) and Dark Bluish Gray and Silver Belt Pattern / Black Arms / Dark Bluish
Gray Hands"

973pb0619c01 (Inv) Torso Space Light Bluish Gray Harness, Dark Bluish Gray Belt, Silver Buckles, Pin with Stylized Lime Capital Letter B (Blacktron II Logo) Pattern / Black Arms / Dark Bluish Gray Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Part (973pb0619) to "Torso Space Light Bluish Gray Harness and Chest Panel with
Rivets and Silver Octagon Badge with Lime Letter 'B' (Blacktron II Logo)
and Dark Bluish Gray and Silver Belt Pattern"

973pb0619 Torso Space Light Bluish Gray Harness, Dark Bluish Gray Belt, Silver Buckles, Pin with Stylized Lime Capital Letter B (Blacktron II Logo) Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Torso

Part (973pb0805c01) to "Torso Space Silver Armor Breastplate with Vents and Lime
Dots and Black Octagon with Lime Letter 'B' (Blacktron II Logo) and Silver
and Dark Bluish Gray Belt Pattern / Black Arm and Hand Left / PDG Mech Arm and
Black Claw Right"

973pb0805c01 (Inv) Torso Space Silver Breastplate with Belt and Blacktron II Logo Pattern / Black Arm and Hand Left / Pearl Dark Gray Mech Arm and Black Claw Right
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Part (973pb0805) to "Torso Space Silver Armor Breastplate with Vents and Lime
Dots and Black Octagon with Lime Letter 'B' (Blacktron II Logo) and Silver
and Dark Bluish Gray Belt Pattern"

973pb0805 Torso Space Silver Breastplate with Belt and Blacktron II Logo Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Torso

Author:

BricksThatStick

Posted:

Sep 25, 2019 19:01

Subject:

Re: Set 1952-1 minifig and stickers

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In Catalog Requests, gekolego writes:

On the sticker sheet there are 5 small 'MD' stickers: One (with additional
'Danmarks Internationale Mejeri'

to be placed at the back of the vehicle,
two (with additional small 'MD FOODS' print) for the doors (parts 3821pb014
and 3822pb014) and one plain 'MD' sticker for the vehicle's front
(part 3010pb132). So there is only one small plain 'MD' sticker left
for the minifig which can be either placed on the front or back of the torso.
Instructions show both variants - on the front page respectively in picture (13).
The catalog lists:
minifig mdf001 as 'MD Foods - White Torso (Sticker on both sides), Green
Legs, White Cap'
torso assembly 973pb0496c01 as 'White Torso MD Foods Logo Pattern on Both
Sides (Sticker) / White Arms / Yellow Hands'
torso 973pb0496 as 'Torso MD Foods Logo Pattern on Both Sides (Sticker)
/ White Arms / Yellow Hands'
So as there are not enough stickers for both sides and it is not obvious from
the instructions which is the correct placement – front or back of torso? - I
would suggest to just remove the term 'on both sides' in the title of
these inventory parts.

There is a sticker missing from the sticker sheet.

If you look at the attached picture you can see a feint outline where the sticker
has been removed (circled)

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Sep 25, 2019 18:19

Subject:

Re: 95327pb02 chimpanzee

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In Catalog, TakeAbricK writes:

Hi,

Does anyone have any idea, where this Chimpanzee comes from

95327pb02 Chimpanzee with Reddish Brown Face and Ears Pattern (BAM)
Parts: Animal, Land

I have a few, but they were listed as an Orangutan

14736pb02 Monkey / Orangutan, Friends, Baby with Medium Azure Eyes, Black Nose, and Medium Nougat Face and Stomach Pattern
Parts: Animal, Land

Diana

They were definitely available as an accessory in the Build-a-Minifig stations
here in the U.S., because that is where I got mine.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Sep 25, 2019 13:32

Subject:

Re: 95327pb02 chimpanzee

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In Catalog, TakeAbricK writes:

Hi,

Does anyone have any idea, where this Chimpanzee comes from

95327pb02 Chimpanzee with Reddish Brown Face and Ears Pattern (BAM)
Parts: Animal, Land

I have a few, but they were listed as an Orangutan

14736pb02 Monkey / Orangutan, Friends, Baby with Medium Azure Eyes, Black Nose, and Medium Nougat Face and Stomach Pattern
Parts: Animal, Land

Diana

Probably Pick-a-Brick.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Sep 25, 2019 13:19

Subject:

95327pb02 chimpanzee

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Hi,

Does anyone have any idea, where this Chimpanzee comes from

95327pb02 Chimpanzee with Reddish Brown Face and Ears Pattern (BAM)
Parts: Animal, Land

I have a few, but they were listed as an Orangutan

14736pb02 Monkey / Orangutan, Friends, Baby with Medium Azure Eyes, Black Nose, and Medium Nougat Face and Stomach Pattern
Parts: Animal, Land

Diana

Author:

normann1974

Posted:

Sep 24, 2019 11:29

Subject:

Re: Two versions of 3596pb02?

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In Catalog, normann1974 writes:

I stumbled today on a few of these flags

3596pb02 Flag on Flagpole, Straight with LEGO Logo Pattern
Parts: Flag, Decorated

in a box that contained other parts in counts that suggest that some of the contents
may have come directly from the LEGO factory. But 4 out of 5 of these flags have
the print on the other side as the image shows.

Is that a known part or should it be considered a misprint?

/Jan

I see now that the secondary picture shows the print on the other side. I guess
it's considered the same part, then? Could a note be made?

/Jan

Author:

normann1974

Posted:

Sep 24, 2019 11:21

Subject:

Two versions of 3596pb02?

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Open

I stumbled today on a few of these flags

3596pb02 Flag on Flagpole, Straight with LEGO Logo Pattern
Parts: Flag, Decorated

Author:

gekolego

Posted:

Sep 24, 2019 10:58

Subject:

Set 1952-1 minifig and stickers

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Topic:

Status:

Open

On the sticker sheet there are 5 small 'MD' stickers: One (with additional
'Danmarks Internationale Mejeri'

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Sep 20, 2019 12:50

Subject:

Gear instructions

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I notice that there are now a number of things like this in the catalogue under
GEAR:

[g=ST1]

[g=superman]

What are these meant to be?

Looking at Castle Byers, some people are usnig the listing to sell the set, some
the stickers, some sets with custom stickers, another the set with custom prints,
etc. No-one is actually selling just the instructions!

Is the intention that these should really just be the instructions given that
they come under a category called "Building Event Instructions"?

If so, why are they not listed like normal instructions? Is it because BL does
not recognise these as sets, and properly listed instructions must have sets
to go in?

I remember trying to add the Superman set long ago, and it was denied. But now
it seems the instructions do exist in BL's view, but the sets do not exist.

The strange thing is, when I got my Superman, they were using laser copy / printed
instruction sheets and you could get the PDF if you wanted it, but they did not
have "genuine" instruction sheets.

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Sep 19, 2019 08:09

Subject:

Re: polybags, foil pack and... "something new"

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In Catalog, DeLuca writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

Lego recently make more and more sets packed in blister packs.

111901-1 (Inv) Garmadon blister pack
4 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: Rise of the Snakes

111902-1 (Inv) Wu blister pack
1 Part, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

111903-1 (Inv) Kai vs. Wyplash blister pack
2 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

So I added to sets packed in blisters "blister pack" similarly to above, now
they will be easier to find
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?q=blister%20pack

If you find any more such sets please submit change request to add "blister
pack" to the names of them. I could missed some.

The original Ninjago Spinner sets had similar packaging:

2111-1 (Inv) Kai blister pack
10 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 5 Gear, 2011
Sets: NINJAGO: The Golden Weapons: Spinners

Thanks.
Didn't know, hadn't any in hand.
Added 'blister pack' to them.

Author:

DeLuca

Posted:

Sep 19, 2019 07:40

Subject:

Re: polybags, foil pack and... "something new"

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In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

Lego recently make more and more sets packed in blister packs.

111901-1 (Inv) Garmadon blister pack
4 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: Rise of the Snakes

111902-1 (Inv) Wu blister pack
1 Part, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

111903-1 (Inv) Kai vs. Wyplash blister pack
2 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

The original Ninjago Spinner sets had similar packaging:

2111-1 (Inv) Kai blister pack
10 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 5 Gear, 2011
Sets: NINJAGO: The Golden Weapons: Spinners

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Sep 19, 2019 04:21

Subject:

polybags, foil pack and... "something new"

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Lego recently make more and more sets packed in blister packs.
There are even sets packed in two types of packing and being exactly
the same set.

111901-1 (Inv) Garmadon blister pack
4 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: Rise of the Snakes

111901-2 (Inv) Garmadon foil pack
4 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: Rise of the Snakes

111902-1 (Inv) Wu blister pack
1 Part, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

111902-2 (Inv) Wu foil pack #2
1 Part, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

111903-1 (Inv) Kai vs. Wyplash blister pack
2 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

111903-2 (Inv) Kai vs. Wyplash foil pack
2 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy: The Golden Weapons

So we have "polybag" added to names to find easly such sets
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?q=polybag
we have "foil pack"
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?q=foil%20pack

So I added to sets packed in blisters "blister pack" similarly to above, now
they will be easier to find
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?q=blister%20pack

If you find any more such sets please submit change request to add "blister
pack" to the names of them. I could missed some.

Author:

bb53904

Posted:

Sep 17, 2019 04:45

Subject:

Re: Countdown calendar (40222 and others?)

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In Catalog, sonnich writes:

Hi

There has been 2 countdown calendars as I know it - one is 40222, there was another
one?
I cannot find it can anyone help?

They are meant to be rebuilt every day, not like the city/star wars calendards,
and were not on sale, but as a bonus on purchase

40253-1 (Inv) 24-in-1 Holiday Countdown Set
254 Parts, 2017
Sets: Holiday & Event: Christmas

Author:

Soviet

Posted:

Sep 17, 2019 04:11

Subject:

Re: Countdown calendar (40222 and others?)

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In Catalog, sonnich writes:

Maybe this?

852741-1 (Inv) Build your own Holiday Countdown Candle
165 Parts, 2009
Sets: Holiday & Event: Christmas

Author:

sonnich

Posted:

Sep 17, 2019 04:05

Subject:

Countdown calendar (40222 and others?)

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Status:

Open

Author:

Soviet

Posted:

Sep 16, 2019 13:08

Subject:

Re: Sets missing on Bricklink

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In Catalog Requests, daniel2009 writes:

Hi!

I am collecting for a Museum with Pinball Machines and LEGO® Sets in Neulengbach
(near Vienna AUSTRIA) and figured out, that many LEGO® Education Sets are not
listed on BrickLink (eg 9781-1 MINDSTORMS® FIRST® LEGO® League Start Set with
Mindstorms AND Robolab Software) even thogh I have them. How can I add them?

Also a lot Sets (eg 953009-1 Control Lab Teachers Project Guide) are missing
photos and inventory - how can I add them?

thanks for your answer

Website of Museum: http://kinderkram.eitle.at

Start here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogAdd.asp

Author:

daniel2009

Posted:

Sep 16, 2019 13:04

Subject:

Sets missing on Bricklink

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Author:

samsam2

Posted:

Sep 16, 2019 11:37

Subject:

stickered skateboard with or without wheels

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Stickered skateboards show up as counterparts in inventories, both with and without
wheels.

I'm about to add a stickered skateboard to the catalog, but I only have time
to add one of the variations. Do either of the variations have a higher priority
for being added to the catalog over the other?
For example

42511pb09 Minifigure, Utensil Skateboard Deck with Red Apple Pattern (Sticker)
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil, Decorated
Marked for Deletion

and

42511c01pb09 Minifigure, Utensil Skateboard Deck with Red Apple on Black Background Pattern (Sticker) with Black Wheels (42511pb09 / 2496)
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil, Decorated
Marked for Deletion

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Sep 15, 2019 10:14

Subject:

Re: Belville Fairy - new color or change of color

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In Catalog, Juster_Bricks writes:

Hello,

I have this item in the color Pink. Can you add this color ?

Or is the color not correct for :

Item No: belvFair8
Belville Fairy - Bright Pink with Stars Pattern

See also : https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=250450&nID=1135471

I found your fairy in 5807.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 14, 2019 14:05

Subject:

Re: 32064 variants

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http://v4ei.com/brickref/32064-variants.html

In Catalog, mfav writes:

The absolute best part-variation display I've seen. Beautiful!

You've got a real talent, Mark.

-Cory

Author:

Soviet

Posted:

Sep 14, 2019 13:18

Subject:

Re: 40243 Stairs Spiral Step variants

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In Catalog, Brickitty writes:

Great catch!

I have a lot of these pieces, over 100, most in Light Gray from old Harry Potter
sets but also some newer ones in Dark Bluish Gray and Dark Tan. Not a single
one has the variant with the support facing toward the step. I'd assume that
one is rarer, but I'd love to see what others have to say.

Maybe it's worth millions D:

Author:

Brickitty

Posted:

Sep 14, 2019 12:37

Subject:

Re: 40243 Stairs Spiral Step variants

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Author:

Technologicat

Posted:

Sep 14, 2019 12:30

Subject:

40243 Stairs Spiral Step variants

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I noticed there are two variants of the 40243 spiral step that behave differently.
On the bottom side, there is a support ridge in the round part that may be located
(see picture):

- Facing away from the step
- Facing toward the step

Both parts have the same code, 40243.

When assembled with the 40244 support axle, with the steps fully spread out:

- The variant which has the support facing away from the step, will have
a part of each step overlapping the previous one (see second picture).

- The variant which has the support facing toward the step - as far I
can tell - will have no (or very little) overlap between adjacent steps.

See third picture, but note only the lowest 6 steps are of the second variant,
because I don't currently have a full set of 8 of them.

All of the steps pictured here are of the old light gray color.

So, does anyone happen to know if particular sets come with a particular variant,
or if it's just random?

Author:

Turez

Posted:

Sep 14, 2019 08:08

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Congratulations Paul and good luck with your new appointment!

Author:

EnchantedBricks

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 22:38

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everyone,

I'm very pleased to announce that we have appointed longtime member BricksThatStick
to the Catalog Associate position. Paul served as the site's 4th Inventories
Admin during 2010 to 2011 alongside Emma (SimplyBricks). He effectively replaced
Dan Jezek, the site's founder, who had a special fondness for inventories
work and who of course left very big shoes to fill.

If you take the time to scroll through Paul's 900+ inventories changes:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogInvChangeItem.asp?chgUserID=44744&v=3

...you will notice a sea of green, followed by a sea of blue, followed by another
sea of green. This means he continued to contribute to the catalog after having
once been an admin, which is (unfortunately) something rather uncommon. But it
demonstrates a great and correct attitude, the kind of attitude we wish to model
for all of our other contributors out there, especially the ones still cutting
their teeth.

Paul has, over the years, been very active as a seller and many of you will know
him also from his activity in the Forum. We look forward to his practical insights
and we are confident he will play a vital role in our growing catalog team.

Please welcome him back!

Russell

I know I am pretty new here, and I don't know a lot of the stories of the
"Good Ole Days" and I may not be a very large store.. YET, But for what its
worth Congrats !!

Author:

SezaR

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 21:09

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Congratulations Paul!

Author:

BricksThatStick

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 15:28

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Thanks everyone for the kind words

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:52

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Impressive contributions, welcome (back?) !

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:51

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Welcome back, Paul.

And thank you. If you need any consideration from our store please let me know.
It would make me happy to be able to pay-it-back, what you and the others contribute.

-Cory

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:51

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

x789 Rock 4 x 4 Crystal, Ice Snowflake
Parts: Rock

Really? What a keyboard warrior you are.

Ironically, I've always seen that part for sale and wondered for long periods
of time what it would be good for.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:45

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

x789 Rock 4 x 4 Crystal, Ice Snowflake
Parts: Rock

Really? What a keyboard warrior you are.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:45

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Welcome back, Paul #2. Thank you for helping Dan and thank you for helping Dan's
legacy. I never knew him at all, but the thing he made is a good thing and it
needs care. I'll be seeing you around.

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:33

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

...you will notice a sea of green, followed by a sea of blue, followed by another
sea of green. This means he continued to contribute to the catalog after having
once been an admin, which is (unfortunately) something rather uncommon. But it
demonstrates a great and correct attitude, the kind of attitude we wish to model
for all of our other contributors out there, especially the ones still cutting
their teeth.

Sorry, but I must say that I take offense at this statement. You are passing
judgement on the previous admins and their reasons for leaving the site. You
are implying that the 'correct' attitude would be to maintain one's
dedication to a site even after you may have had a bad experience.
You don't know how they were treated by the management and members of this
site.

Jen

This thread was supposed to be a joyful welcome for a new team member. I'm
sorry if it was offensive to anyone and I don't want to argue a point.

I will leave this thread as it is for now. But if people keep commenting on this
issue, I will be forced to lock it.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:23

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

x789 Rock 4 x 4 Crystal, Ice Snowflake
Parts: Rock

Are you serious?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:17

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

I think you make a valid point, I felt so when I first read Russell’s statement
yesterday. But if you’ll allow me just a moment of open mindedness to express
how I reasoned through that portion or Russell’s post…

Simply put, the 'attitude' Russell speaks of, and what you've taken
umbrage with, is for lack of a better term, site first. That is the idea
of BL, not any given people of it - at any given time. Yes, it’s a for-profit
venture, but it’s inception and all important developmental years, were steeped
in the idea of a site that is community for AFOL, according to what is now doctrine
but simply was what Daniel expressed.

I think Russell (understanding he’s partially responsible for the current direction
of BL) to use a metaphor, is attempting to correct course of the ship we all
have boarded

You were as dedicated a BL Inventories Admin as any, I thought. We never met,
but I think I remember you from the Seattle Round Table, sitting across from
my son and I. You’ve given a lot of yourself to the site and should be shown
appreciation, along with the several others that have given selflessly to better
our catalog, including the many non-admin contributors. Catalog is what makes
this site, IMHO.

All that being said, I understand Russell’s statement.

As to your statement "how they were treated by the management and members
of this site" you're no longer an admin, express yourself! I don't believe
unpaid positions are subject to the same enforceability of non-discloser agreements,
if any

If you want people to understand the concern that you've taken
the time to post, you'll need to add more context.

Forum participants are less than a percent of the overall site membership, but
the percentage of those that read the forum is far greater.

Take your time, but tell your story, Jen. That is, if you haven't already
somewhere here in the forum.

-Cory

Author:

superchicken77

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:13

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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I thought the same thing.

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Author:

Soviet

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 13:56

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

x789 Rock 4 x 4 Crystal, Ice Snowflake
Parts: Rock

I see what you did there

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 13:53

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Topic:

x789 Rock 4 x 4 Crystal, Ice Snowflake
Parts: Rock

Author:

VOTB

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 10:10

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Thanks for the announcement! And I am greatful for everyone's hard work!

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 09:33

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Author:

paulvdb

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 05:12

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Congrats and welcome.

Author:

Rob_and_Shelagh

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 03:51

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Excellent news, excellent choice!

Thanks for taking this role Paul

Robert

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 03:35

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Congratulations.

Author:

Soviet

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 03:30

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Russell

Congratulations kind sir.

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 01:14

Subject:

We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Russell

Author:

mfav

Posted:

Sep 12, 2019 12:45

Subject:

32064 variants

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http://v4ei.com/brickref/32064-variants.html

Author:

CCBricks

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 21:11

Subject:

Re: Question regarding: 4486-1

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, CCBricks writes:

Greetings all...

I had a question regarding the following set:

4486-1 (Inv) AT-ST & Snowspeeder - Mini
76 Parts, 2003
Sets: Star Wars: Mini: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Can anyone confirm, who has this set, how many bags are included? I have this
set without the box. It contains 2 bags and the instructions. It looks like
everything is there.

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=5652397

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!! Thanks Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 16:29

Subject:

Re: Question regarding: 4486-1

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http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=5652397

In Catalog, CCBricks writes:

Greetings all...

I had a question regarding the following set:

4486-1 (Inv) AT-ST & Snowspeeder - Mini
76 Parts, 2003
Sets: Star Wars: Mini: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Can anyone confirm, who has this set, how many bags are included? I have this
set without the box. It contains 2 bags and the instructions. It looks like
everything is there.

Author:

CCBricks

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 14:50

Subject:

Question regarding: 4486-1

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Status:

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Greetings all...

I had a question regarding the following set:

4486-1 (Inv) AT-ST & Snowspeeder - Mini
76 Parts, 2003
Sets: Star Wars: Mini: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Can anyone confirm, who has this set, how many bags are included? I have this
set without the box. It contains 2 bags and the instructions. It looks like
everything is there.

Also, what is the difference between the two sets below, other than the box?

4486-1 (Inv) AT-ST & Snowspeeder - Mini
76 Parts, 2003
Sets: Star Wars: Mini: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

[s=4486-2]

Thanks in advance!

Brian

Author:

ziddi

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 11:53

Subject:

Re: Part that I can't found

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Thank you!

In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:

87944 Air Blast Launcher Receiver (Racers)
Parts: Vehicle

In Catalog, ziddi writes:

Hello,
does someone know what is the part on the picture? can't find it.

Author:

qwertyboy

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 22:55

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, FloathBricks writes:

Hello everybody,

Hope the post is right here. I found an article that is listed in the wrong category:

3626cpb2423 is listed under "Mini Doll, Head". Should actually under "Minifigure,
Head"

Greetings
Florian

Interesting. Why can printed versions of parts even have different categories
than their parent part? Is there even a case where that is needed? I can think
of one case: 2 x 2 x 2 Slopes with dress prints could go under Minifig,Bodypart
(or better: change the "legs assembly" category in "lower body" and move all
short legs, mermaid tails and ghost lower bodies there too). But even in this
case, those parts are simply "slope".

So if printed parts never even have a different category than their parent part,
why is it apparently needed that these parts are assigned a category manually?
It's just extra work and extra risk of error. In my own webshop's catalog,
the data of the non printed parent part is used as much as possible. That saved
me a whole lot of work.

Check out

90398 Minifigure, Utensil Statuette / Trophy
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil

and its printed versions.

Niek.

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 16:51

Subject:

Re: Part that I can't found

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87944 Air Blast Launcher Receiver (Racers)
Parts: Vehicle

In Catalog, ziddi writes:

Hello,
does someone know what is the part on the picture? can't find it.

Author:

ziddi

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 16:08

Subject:

Part that I can't found

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Status:

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Hello,
does someone know what is the part on the picture? can't find it.

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 15:04

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, FloathBricks writes:

The BL database does not 'know' about parent parts. This is something
that we as users understand by trimming the part number, but in the underlying
database, there is no such relation between P=3626cpb2423 and P=3626c. For the
database engine, these are just two unrelated records that happen to be near
each other in alphabetical order. Therefore, the category field is to be filled
separately with every item.

There is a relation in the database that relates P=3626c to P=3626a and P=3626b,
but that is not the relation you seek right now.

With the current database, this functionality of automatically linking categories
to the category of the parent part, is (a little) harder to build. However, it
would have unintended consequences: A quick selection in Excel learns that of
the 40K decorated part, 11K have the same category as their 'parent'
part, 24K have not, and 5K have no parent part defined in the database. This
is mostly because there is a separate category for decorated, but there are more
examples.

Hans-Peter

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 13:00

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

[…]
So if printed parts never even have a different category than their parent part,
why is it apparently needed that these parts are assigned a category manually? […]

There are lots of reasons why something isn’t automatized. The main ones are:
1. You have to realize it’s stupid work.
2. “You can automatize that?!” The users don’t even know they can ask for it
to be done.
3. And, of course, “there’s something else more urgent to do.”

You thought about it because you’re lazy (in a good way

) and you needed to
do the job yourself.

You're probably right, a lot if this may have to do with the fact that catalog
work is unpaid work for Bricklink. Why waste time on making something that's
free less work?

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 11:59

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

[…]
So if printed parts never even have a different category than their parent part,
why is it apparently needed that these parts are assigned a category manually? […]

) and you needed to
do the job yourself.

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 11:57

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, FloathBricks writes:

3626cpb2423 Minifigure, Head Medium Azure Ice Beard, Eyebrows and Gills Pattern - Hollow Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 11:55

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, FloathBricks writes:

This is why goatleg exists - the flatness of the Bricklink catalog makes it difficult
to find decorated parts because they are all thrown into one jumbled category
at the same level as undecorated parts. If the Bricklink catalog were arranged
with true categories and subcategories that move from the general to the specific,
then decorated parts would be subcategories of their undecorated versions and
would be much easier to find.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 11:48

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

[…]
(or better: change the "legs assembly" category in "lower body" and move all
short legs, mermaid tails and ghost lower bodies there too) […]

Yes, please.

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 11:38

Subject:

Re: found wrong category

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In Catalog, FloathBricks writes:

Author:

SteinchendeaIer

Posted:

Sep 7, 2019 10:24

Subject:

found wrong category

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Status:

Open

Author:

SezaR

Posted:

Sep 6, 2019 04:42

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

I have just wondering if anyone knew when Lego started putting the part number
on the pieces. I have just found part 3176 which looks fairly 'new'
but has no part number. It just has the numbers 5 and 04 on the underside.
What do these numbers refer to?
Apologies if this has been asked before - I cannot find a thread.
Thanking you all

If I remember correctly, around 1985.

You remember correctly but the roof 4509 coming with sets 7755 and 7727 in 1983
had part number since its earliest production.

Some old baseplates from 60s or 70s had also part number.

Author:

1271moggy

Posted:

Sep 6, 2019 04:22

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, Soviet writes:

In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, cosmicray writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

The one or two digit numbers indicate molds and mold cavities in the actual machine
that creates the parts from liquid plastic injection. As far as what year TLC
started putting part numbers on the parts themselves, I'm afraid I do not
know.

David

Part number such as 3001 for a 2x4 brick ? Certainly the older CA parts had that,
so it must have been in the earliest days.

Nita Rae

The CA parts did have mold numbers (5 04) but not the part number (3176)

Thank you all for your replies. I am now going to pose another question - What
are 'CA' parts? Sorry to be so thick.
Linda

Cellulose Acetate plastic, which LEGO phased out in 1963.

Thank you very much. Everyday I learn something new from the forum.

Author:

Soviet

Posted:

Sep 6, 2019 04:11

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, cosmicray writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

Part number such as 3001 for a 2x4 brick ? Certainly the older CA parts had that,
so it must have been in the earliest days.

Nita Rae

The CA parts did have mold numbers (5 04) but not the part number (3176)

Thank you all for your replies. I am now going to pose another question - What
are 'CA' parts? Sorry to be so thick.
Linda

Cellulose Acetate plastic, which LEGO phased out in 1963.

Author:

1271moggy

Posted:

Sep 6, 2019 03:54

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, cosmicray writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

Part number such as 3001 for a 2x4 brick ? Certainly the older CA parts had that,
so it must have been in the earliest days.

Nita Rae

The CA parts did have mold numbers (5 04) but not the part number (3176)

Thank you all for your replies. I am now going to pose another question - What
are 'CA' parts? Sorry to be so thick.
Linda

Author:

FreeStorm

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 15:57

Subject:

Inside boxes from set 523-1

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Today I received my bought set

523-1 (Inv) Locomotive and Station
46 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 1977
Sets: DUPLO: Basic Set

Inside the box

523-1 Locomotive and Station
Original Boxes: DUPLO: Basic Set

There is two identical boxes with parts inside (look that funny rabbit)

Should I add these boxes as alternate picture of original box 523-1 or add as
a gear inside inventory of set 523-1 ?

-Fred

PS: maybe that box exist in catalog, but I do not find them.

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 15:39

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, cosmicray writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

Part number such as 3001 for a 2x4 brick ? Certainly the older CA parts had that,
so it must have been in the earliest days.

Nita Rae

The CA parts did have mold numbers (5 04) but not the part number (3176)

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 15:29

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

If I remember correctly, around 1985.

Author:

cosmicray

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 15:27

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

Part number such as 3001 for a 2x4 brick ? Certainly the older CA parts had that,
so it must have been in the earliest days.

Nita Rae

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 11:37

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

Author:

1271moggy

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 07:51

Subject:

What year were part numbers introduced?

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Status:

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Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Sep 2, 2019 06:45

Subject:

Re: Elements Exclusive to BaM

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In Catalog, constructibles writes:

Just to add to the never-ending "identify this part" questions, it's now
been semi-officially confirmed that LEGO has created exclusive elements for the
BaM (Build a Minifgure) bins in LBR stores. I'm sure this will give more
people headaches for authenticating parts, since they will not appear in any
inventories. Looks interesting though, and I hope they keep introducing new
elements.

It looks like there are other exclsuive parts that are going to cause some confusion.
These pics are on eurobricks. Look at the vampire torso, very similar to Lord
Vampyre's but a different colour waistcoat and tie. So a BAM exclusive that
will probably be confused with an existing one.

The spiderwoman - look at the large spider print, it used to be located lower
and was printed across the torso and dress. So that's another two parts very
similar to existing ones from sets but exclusive to BAM.

Author:

MidwestBrick

Posted:

Aug 30, 2019 18:18

Subject:

Re: Technic heads: Do the categories make sense?

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

I'm not super technical and as a kid I was terrible at making anything out
of Technic Lego so in spite of my dad's efforts I quickly abandoned it and
never picked it up again. But I'm seriously wondering if the Technic categories
make any sense at all. I'm not good at the jargon and especially not in English,
but here's my observation:

- There's a category called "Link", which includes belt/chain items as well
as suspension parts. Is that just a random semantic, well, "link" between these
parts?
- It seems like there's a whole family of parts that have to do with driving/gears
- clutches, gearboxes, driving rings, changeover catch.. all of these parts are
scattered across categories but I think they are supposed to work together.
- There's a category called steering but it seems to be about wheel suspension
as well as, well, steers. And then there are suspension arms in both "Link" and
in the generic "Technic" category that I think are equally involved in this stuff.
- There's a generic "Technic" category which includes very random items.
While there was a fanatic impulse of emptying out the "(other)" category, apparently
the "Technic" category is still full of randomness. And it's now the biggest
Technic category (if you don't count decorations). That isn't very helpful
is it?

So... I never used this stuff, but a question to the Technic pros: Do you find
that the Technic categories make sense to you, or is it just a fairly random
division that you just memorised the way it is? Should it be improved?

I sometimes have trouble guessing where something is, but the categories aren't
too long and I have memorized some things that were hard before.

It could definitely be improved.

Just call it all technic.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Aug 30, 2019 17:09

Subject:

Re: Technic heads: Do the categories make sense?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

I sometimes have trouble guessing where something is, but the categories aren't
too long and I have memorized some things that were hard before.

It could definitely be improved.

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Aug 30, 2019 16:39

Subject:

Technic heads: Do the categories make sense?

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Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Aug 30, 2019 04:23

Subject:

Re: 49595 contents

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In Catalog, BigBBricks writes:

I have added the contents of 49595, a-g, for catalog submission but do not have
images since BL requires minimum sizes and I only have smaller images which I
could not upload.

I am asking that the items be allowed to be added without the photo or allow
the smaller image as having a photo does not seem to be a prerequisite considering
the vast number of empty cape boxes that are being added without photos.

(I'm not questioning why empty cape boxes are trending in the new items added
category, everyone has a thing)

Thank you for your consideration in adding without photo or feel free to add
the photo without me

- Big B

Sorry but they won't be approved without images. General rule is that almost
(because there are some exeptions of course) every item to be approved need to
have image.
Exeptions are:
1) torso for torso assembly - because when you have torso assembly submitted
with image you know how the torso without arms and hands looks like as the print
is the same as in the main torso assembly entry,
2) stickers sheet but only when correct information is submitted in description
so it have to be design id number printed on stickers sheet entered to describtion
by submitter (without it and without image stickers sheets won't be approved),
3) carboard sleevs as they looks the same they just differ by number printed
on it and this number is in description and part number.

From help page (Adding images https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=87):
"Item and image submissions are accomplished separately on different pages. You
do not need to wait for a submitted item to be approved and in the catalog before
you submit images for it. You do not need to be the item's submitter.
The item must simply have been submitted before any image upload is possible.
We encourage image submission to follow as soon as possible after item submission
because an image can help catalog administrators evaluate the item submission.
For more information on item submission, see Adding Items."

So always can sombody elese add images to pending items which are without it.
We wait a month after that period items without images are deleted from pending.

Author:

BigBBricks

Posted:

Aug 29, 2019 20:47

Subject:

49595 contents

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Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 28, 2019 19:59

Subject:

Re: Inviting trouble

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In General, mfav writes:

http://v4ei.com/mini-fig-ure-outer/

I promise not to have a conniption if anyone takes the initiative.

Although I’m usually clueless to the subtleties here in the forum, I don’t get
the “Inviting trouble” title. I can’t see how. I assume it’s referencing your
second comment of not having an issue if someone “takes the initiative”, as in
inviting competition for you and goatleg.com?

Regardless, it’s good to hear from you again, Mark.

Your inviting trouble remark, brings to mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg-1qW2xAU4

Author:

mfav

Posted:

Aug 28, 2019 15:21

Subject:

Inviting trouble

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http://v4ei.com/mini-fig-ure-outer/

I promise not to have a conniption if anyone takes the initiative.

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 19:04

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

[…]
€20 I spent on a programmer

That’s what, one pizza and a coke?

The programmer only asked for €13 for the tasks I gave him but I added a tip,
considering that programmers are usually too expensive and too busy

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 19:01

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, 62Bricks writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

I'm working on my own webshop and want it to synchronise well with my Bricklink
store. My software seems to work pretty well, but now I'm wondering, does
it happen that names/numbers of parts change on Bricklink, and if so, how often
does that occur? I want to gauge how necessary it is to do some extra coding
to accommodate for this.

Possibly you should be made aware that Bricklink considers its part names and
numbers to be its own proprietary information, and that using them on your own
commerce site might draw unneeded problems. They have taken action at least once
in the past to require another site to stop using the Bricklink part numbers.

As a result, other sites choose to come up with their own part numbering system,
or they use the LDraw names and numbers, which can be used freely with the proper
attribution.

Of course many BL numbers are the numbers actually molded on the parts by LEGO,
and these are probably safe to use. Also, many BL part names and numbers are
from LDraw. These should also be safe to use.

Thanks for the advice. Actually I'm not "using" Bricklink part numbers -
my sync system just needs to know what is what, so for that part, it's essential
that my software is able to "speak Bricklinkish" - I imagine that's the same
for BrickOwl and for Brickstock. I don't use it in the shop itself for the
customers. Names/descriptions I'm not using at all, I've described them
in Dutch (which was the most exhausting part of the job

)

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 18:10

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 17:19

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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Topic:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

[…]
€20 I spent on a programmer

That’s what, one pizza and a coke?

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 17:05

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, Andrsv writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

I'm eager to hear more about your webshop. As far as I've understood
you've been dreaming about it for quite some time now, and finally your on
the way. Do you have something to show? Screenshot? Do you have a markedplan?
How do you decide which features to add? How big development team have you managed
to put together?

Good luck

Thanks! You're right! Someone I know put me on the right track with a content
management system that's featured in my hosting package. I'm essentially
able to do it all by myself, thanks to the versatile system, a bit of programming
skills I do have, and €20 I spent on a programmer to tweak some things

It
has been a huge amount of work so far, 1. tweaking the store, 2. writing software
that turns inventory files that I download from Bricklink into the format I need,
3. writing an entire database of all parts and 4. finding rights free pictures
of everything. I really don't want to take anything from Bricklink that was
given by contributers and isn't mine, so I'm really working like crazy
these weeks

I won't go sharing much of it, as I don't want to border on inviting
to buy outside of Bricklink. But anyway my main idea is to make a very white,
minimal site with good overview, and make it all Dutch. I'm going to try
to focus on the Dutch market, since I believe there's an untapped market
there for people who aren't insiders but would buy from a friendly accessable
webstore they can understand easily, and use the payment method they're comfortable
with that isn't featured on Bricklink. Also, having my own store means I
can go and advertise it everywhere. That's alot better than constantly having
to tell people that my store is on some platform called Bricklink.

I don't know if I'm right. I could be wrong, but if so, it'll just
mean one wasted summer

If I am right, I could be having some great business
and stability for many years to come. But probably I will be having to boost
my inventory alot more in order for my store to be significant enough by itself.
I hope hierachical category system and independent filters for many part properties
are going to be selling points.

I was willing to gamble some €2000 on having someone build me a store, so if
everything fails, I'm fine with just having wasted a lot of time and still
have all my money - except from the €20

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 16:52

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

Here you can check how frequently item numbers are changed

all logs from the beggining of Bricklink
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReqList.asp?nID=&viewDate=Y&viewType=E&viewStatus=A&viewAction=I
In this time was 23844 changes in numbers

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogLogs.asp?utm_content=subnav

Thanks Marek, that's useful! Looks quite intimidating anyway, all those changes.
I've now put a module into place that recognises "new" parts that have new
part numbers but are linked to previously existing LotIDs in my inventory. It
then adds the new part and updates the lot with the old part number to zero quantity.
I think that should do the trick

Author:

Andrsv

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 15:45

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 15:42

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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Topic:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogLogs.asp?utm_content=subnav

In Catalog, Teup writes:

Here you can check how frequently item numbers are changed

all logs from the beggining of Bricklink
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReqList.asp?nID=&viewDate=Y&viewType=E&viewStatus=A&viewAction=I
In this time was 23844 changes in numbers

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Aug 26, 2019 15:39

Subject:

Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

Those can change as bb... are replacment bricklink numbers when part number is
not known. So wneh somebody discover correct number they can be changed
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&q=bb%2A&catLike=W&itemBrand=1000&v=1

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Teup

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Aug 26, 2019 15:37

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Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

I imagine most parts now have the correct numbers but minifigure can change,
like the extra 0 in SW figs.

Yes, I noticed some added 0's in the pattern numbers of some parts, because
the Bricklink number did not match with what Rebrickable thought was the Bricklink
number. I wonder how regularly such things happen. If it's a rare thing then
I should be fine just whiping and reuploading my entire webshop once in a while,
but if it's regular I should think of some way to update these items specifically.

Author:

yorbrick

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Aug 26, 2019 15:32

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Re: Do part numbers change?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

I imagine most parts now have the correct numbers but minifigure can change,
like the extra 0 in SW figs.

Author:

Teup

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Aug 26, 2019 15:27

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Do part numbers change?

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Author:

Breyton

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Aug 24, 2019 18:14

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letter restrictions

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there are resrictions to letters on submit part page. there are many parts that
use letters.

Author:

Hurt

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 17:15

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Re: Found torso with Lego logo that is not on BL

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In Catalog, Hurt writes:

Hi everyone,

I found a torso with a Lego logo print on it's back - it's not on bricklink.
How should I add this torso? Is it an alternate? Or is it already in the catalog
and I can't find it?

It's this one (with Lego logo on the back):

973p63c01 (Inv) Torso Space Robot Pattern (Spyrius) / Black Arms / Red Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Indeed, it seems to be a keychain figure, thanks both of you!

I was able to remove the head, so I didn't check further, but the legs are
stuck to the torso and if you look "closely" you can see a hole at the top of
the head and also at the top of the torso's neck (where the keychain was).

Thanks!

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 16:19

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Re: Found torso with Lego logo that is not on BL

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In Catalog, Hurt writes:

973p63c01 (Inv) Torso Space Robot Pattern (Spyrius) / Black Arms / Red Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

I think you'll find that the figure cannot be taken apart, looks like a keychain
to me

Author:

Turez

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Aug 23, 2019 16:00

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Re: Found torso with Lego logo that is not on BL

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In Catalog, Hurt writes:

973p63c01 (Inv) Torso Space Robot Pattern (Spyrius) / Black Arms / Red Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Hi,

minifigures from key chains have the Lego logo on their backs. So you have probably
this one:

9408 Spyrius Key Chain
Gear: Key Chain: Space: Spyrius

Regards,
Jonas

Author:

Hurt

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 15:52

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Found torso with Lego logo that is not on BL

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973p63c01 (Inv) Torso Space Robot Pattern (Spyrius) / Black Arms / Red Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Author:

Hurt

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 13:51

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Re: I think those 2 torsos are the same

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