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 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 06:32
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In Catalog, Erikmax writes:
  In Catalog, enig writes:
  In Catalog, Erikmax writes:
  I recently bought YELLOW axles 50450 from a dealer on Bricklink offering them
in quantities at a reasonable price.

After arriving I noticed these axles being a bit lighter of colour. Because the
are more colour varieties I wasn't alarmed directly.

But when I looked a bit closer to the axles I also noticed the 'cross'
on the edge of the axle was a bit less sharp. I think normally there is a dimple
at one of the ends- these axes don't have one.

The combination of a quantity offer of this part, the colour difference and the
slightly rougher shape raises some questions.

If it is original: Perfect. If it isn't: How could we stop this? I guess
99% of the customers won't notice.

Or is it simply the end of the premium prices for this sort of parts??
Or place a warning with a clear description of the original?

* Do they have similar clutch power to the other axles? This is the first thing
to test. If not, might be an indication that they are indeed fake.
* Newer 32L axles should have ©LEGO and a mould number on them - at one of the
ends. NO mould pip at the (other) end.
* No idea if this also concerns axles, but recently we have been finding a scary
amount of pieces to be manufactured from that new bio-plastic crap. Does the
surface of those axles feel the same, and do they sound the same?

Thanks! The white 32 clearly has LEGO, the yellow one doesn't have it. The
material is the same. Clutch power not tested yet. So the question is: Do all
original 32 axles have the LEGO sign. Main difference is the cross the 32 had
slightly undeeper grooves and the cross is between 0,50- 1 mm thicker.

Mine don't have the lego sign. Although they are not as fat looking as yours.
Mine are from 2013 #60004.
 Author: Erikmax View Messages Posted By Erikmax
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 06:25
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In Catalog, enig writes:
  In Catalog, Erikmax writes:
  I recently bought YELLOW axles 50450 from a dealer on Bricklink offering them
in quantities at a reasonable price.

After arriving I noticed these axles being a bit lighter of colour. Because the
are more colour varieties I wasn't alarmed directly.

But when I looked a bit closer to the axles I also noticed the 'cross'
on the edge of the axle was a bit less sharp. I think normally there is a dimple
at one of the ends- these axes don't have one.

The combination of a quantity offer of this part, the colour difference and the
slightly rougher shape raises some questions.

If it is original: Perfect. If it isn't: How could we stop this? I guess
99% of the customers won't notice.

Or is it simply the end of the premium prices for this sort of parts??
Or place a warning with a clear description of the original?

* Do they have similar clutch power to the other axles? This is the first thing
to test. If not, might be an indication that they are indeed fake.
* Newer 32L axles should have ©LEGO and a mould number on them - at one of the
ends. NO mould pip at the (other) end.
* No idea if this also concerns axles, but recently we have been finding a scary
amount of pieces to be manufactured from that new bio-plastic crap. Does the
surface of those axles feel the same, and do they sound the same?

Hi

I now also note that the white original LEGO axle has a flat somewhat lower recktangle
place with a dot in the middle on both sides of the end of the axle. The yellow
doesn't have this. But it could be another mold?
 Author: Erikmax View Messages Posted By Erikmax
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 06:14
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In Catalog, enig writes:
  In Catalog, Erikmax writes:
  I recently bought YELLOW axles 50450 from a dealer on Bricklink offering them
in quantities at a reasonable price.

After arriving I noticed these axles being a bit lighter of colour. Because the
are more colour varieties I wasn't alarmed directly.

But when I looked a bit closer to the axles I also noticed the 'cross'
on the edge of the axle was a bit less sharp. I think normally there is a dimple
at one of the ends- these axes don't have one.

The combination of a quantity offer of this part, the colour difference and the
slightly rougher shape raises some questions.

If it is original: Perfect. If it isn't: How could we stop this? I guess
99% of the customers won't notice.

Or is it simply the end of the premium prices for this sort of parts??
Or place a warning with a clear description of the original?

* Do they have similar clutch power to the other axles? This is the first thing
to test. If not, might be an indication that they are indeed fake.
* Newer 32L axles should have ©LEGO and a mould number on them - at one of the
ends. NO mould pip at the (other) end.
* No idea if this also concerns axles, but recently we have been finding a scary
amount of pieces to be manufactured from that new bio-plastic crap. Does the
surface of those axles feel the same, and do they sound the same?

Thanks! The white 32 clearly has LEGO, the yellow one doesn't have it. The
material is the same. Clutch power not tested yet. So the question is: Do all
original 32 axles have the LEGO sign. Main difference is the cross the 32 had
slightly undeeper grooves and the cross is between 0,50- 1 mm thicker.
 Author: enig View Messages Posted By enig
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 05:55
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In Catalog, Erikmax writes:
  I recently bought YELLOW axles 50450 from a dealer on Bricklink offering them
in quantities at a reasonable price.

After arriving I noticed these axles being a bit lighter of colour. Because the
are more colour varieties I wasn't alarmed directly.

But when I looked a bit closer to the axles I also noticed the 'cross'
on the edge of the axle was a bit less sharp. I think normally there is a dimple
at one of the ends- these axes don't have one.

The combination of a quantity offer of this part, the colour difference and the
slightly rougher shape raises some questions.

If it is original: Perfect. If it isn't: How could we stop this? I guess
99% of the customers won't notice.

Or is it simply the end of the premium prices for this sort of parts??
Or place a warning with a clear description of the original?

* Do they have similar clutch power to the other axles? This is the first thing
to test. If not, might be an indication that they are indeed fake.
* Newer 32L axles should have ©LEGO and a mould number on them - at one of the
ends. NO mould pip at the (other) end.
* No idea if this also concerns axles, but recently we have been finding a scary
amount of pieces to be manufactured from that new bio-plastic crap. Does the
surface of those axles feel the same, and do they sound the same?
 Author: Erikmax View Messages Posted By Erikmax
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 05:54
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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:
  I have a couple of used, genuine of the 32 long axles.

They do not have dimples on the ends, they are flat ends. They also appear slightly
lighter than flat yellow parts but this might be an effect of the way light bounces
off them as they are a much smaller flat surface area compared to a tile for
example.

I sure won't win the photo competition and I hope it is clear.

Left: shorter yellow axle. Middle: the yellow 32 axle. Right: the white 32 axle.

Although the photo is not the best you can see that the yellow 32 has not ther
sharp cross the other axles have.
 
 Author: Erikmax View Messages Posted By Erikmax
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 05:38
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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:
  I have a couple of used, genuine of the 32 long axles.

They do not have dimples on the ends, they are flat ends. They also appear slightly
lighter than flat yellow parts but this might be an effect of the way light bounces
off them as they are a much smaller flat surface area compared to a tile for
example.

Hi

Colour: I did not compare them with yellow parts, but with the hunderds of yellow
AXLES in different lenght and coming from various sources I have in stock.

The dimple in the black or white axles I have is very tiny.

When I compare the cross of the white and black axle 32 with this of the yellow
ones, it is much sharper.I will try to make a photo.
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 05:23
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I have a couple of used, genuine of the 32 long axles.

They do not have dimples on the ends, they are flat ends. They also appear slightly
lighter than flat yellow parts but this might be an effect of the way light bounces
off them as they are a much smaller flat surface area compared to a tile for
example.
 Author: tec View Messages Posted By tec
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 04:51
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I bet #Axaday made a stunning 2000 of those 2100 inputs.
I advance his name for a "Dimensions Savant" post.
 Author: Erikmax View Messages Posted By Erikmax
 Posted: Apr 29, 2021 04:50
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I recently bought YELLOW axles 50450 from a dealer on Bricklink offering them
in quantities at a reasonable price.

After arriving I noticed these axles being a bit lighter of colour. Because the
are more colour varieties I wasn't alarmed directly.

But when I looked a bit closer to the axles I also noticed the 'cross'
on the edge of the axle was a bit less sharp. I think normally there is a dimple
at one of the ends- these axes don't have one.

The combination of a quantity offer of this part, the colour difference and the
slightly rougher shape raises some questions.

If it is original: Perfect. If it isn't: How could we stop this? I guess
99% of the customers won't notice.

Or is it simply the end of the premium prices for this sort of parts??
Or place a warning with a clear description of the original?
 Author: Emporiosa View Messages Posted By Emporiosa
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 20:33
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In Catalog, Turez writes:
  In Catalog, Turez writes:
  Thank you all!

PS:
http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=new-expert&check=2104s

Love it.

Oh my gosh, I love it! The fact that you could easily identify who was who in
that comic is fantastic.

And congratulations Turez!!
 Author: MrPetovan View Messages Posted By MrPetovan
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 17:06
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Thank you for the link, I wish I could be notified of new comics, so I really
appreciate people linking to it.

In Catalog, Turez writes:
  In Catalog, Turez writes:
  Thank you all!

PS:
http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=new-expert&check=2104s

Love it.
 Author: Turez View Messages Posted By Turez
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 17:03
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In Catalog, Turez writes:
  Thank you all!

PS:
http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=new-expert&check=2104s

Love it.
 Author: Emilio_Magnelli View Messages Posted By Emilio_Magnelli
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 15:14
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It' s a real pleasure to welcome Turez

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 Author: Turez View Messages Posted By Turez
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 15:06
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Thank you all!
 Author: peregrinator View Messages Posted By peregrinator
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Congrats Turez!

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
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Congrats Turez!
 Author: cosmicray View Messages Posted By cosmicray
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 06:45
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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  Dear BrickLink members,

We have appointed to the Community Expert Program one new member today! His username
is Turez and he will be assuming the role of Inventories Administrator. As with
all other admins in this area, he will be eligible to move up through the ranks
after a period of time:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Turez

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Turez comes to us as a well-known and trusted catalog contributor who has a sharp
understanding of LEGO history and catalog related issues. He has contributed
extensively, and his contributions are of a very high quality. You can see some
of his part images here:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&imgLID=346378&sortBy=N&sortAsc=A&catType=P

We look forward to what he will bring to the team. Please welcome him.

Welcome, and we hope your involvement will be one of great accomplishment !

Nita Rae
 Author: axaday View Messages Posted By axaday
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 05:42
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A very good selection.

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  Dear BrickLink members,

We have appointed to the Community Expert Program one new member today! His username
is Turez and he will be assuming the role of Inventories Administrator. As with
all other admins in this area, he will be eligible to move up through the ranks
after a period of time:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Turez

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Turez comes to us as a well-known and trusted catalog contributor who has a sharp
understanding of LEGO history and catalog related issues. He has contributed
extensively, and his contributions are of a very high quality. You can see some
of his part images here:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&imgLID=346378&sortBy=N&sortAsc=A&catType=P

We look forward to what he will bring to the team. Please welcome him.
 Author: Stellar View Messages Posted By Stellar
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 05:18
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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  Dear BrickLink members,

We have appointed to the Community Expert Program one new member today! His username
is Turez and he will be assuming the role of Inventories Administrator. As with
all other admins in this area, he will be eligible to move up through the ranks
after a period of time:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Turez

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Turez comes to us as a well-known and trusted catalog contributor who has a sharp
understanding of LEGO history and catalog related issues. He has contributed
extensively, and his contributions are of a very high quality. You can see some
of his part images here:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&imgLID=346378&sortBy=N&sortAsc=A&catType=P

We look forward to what he will bring to the team. Please welcome him.

Congratulations @Turez!

Hope the best for you in your position

Good to see you in the Admins page, even thought seems it was not updated completely.
 Author: Stuart9 View Messages Posted By Stuart9
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 04:48
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Nice one, congratulations and thank you.




In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:





  Dear BrickLink members,

We have appointed to the Community Expert Program one new member today! His username
is Turez and he will be assuming the role of Inventories Administrator. As with
all other admins in this area, he will be eligible to move up through the ranks
after a period of time:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Turez

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Turez comes to us as a well-known and trusted catalog contributor who has a sharp
understanding of LEGO history and catalog related issues. He has contributed
extensively, and his contributions are of a very high quality. You can see some
of his part images here:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&imgLID=346378&sortBy=N&sortAsc=A&catType=P

We look forward to what he will bring to the team. Please welcome him.
 Author: infinibrix View Messages Posted By infinibrix
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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  Dear BrickLink members,

We have appointed to the Community Expert Program one new member today! His username
is Turez and he will be assuming the role of Inventories Administrator. As with
all other admins in this area, he will be eligible to move up through the ranks
after a period of time:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Turez

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Turez comes to us as a well-known and trusted catalog contributor who has a sharp
understanding of LEGO history and catalog related issues. He has contributed
extensively, and his contributions are of a very high quality. You can see some
of his part images here:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&imgLID=346378&sortBy=N&sortAsc=A&catType=P

We look forward to what he will bring to the team. Please welcome him.


Congrats, keep up the good work and contributions!
 Author: Brickwilbo View Messages Posted By Brickwilbo
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 02:13
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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  Dear BrickLink members,

We have appointed to the Community Expert Program one new member today! His username
is Turez and he will be assuming the role of Inventories Administrator. As with
all other admins in this area, he will be eligible to move up through the ranks
after a period of time:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Turez

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Turez comes to us as a well-known and trusted catalog contributor who has a sharp
understanding of LEGO history and catalog related issues. He has contributed
extensively, and his contributions are of a very high quality. You can see some
of his part images here:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&imgLID=346378&sortBy=N&sortAsc=A&catType=P

We look forward to what he will bring to the team. Please welcome him.

Congratulations Turez.
 Author: brickerking View Messages Posted By brickerking
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 00:31
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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes
  We are sad to inform you that our Catalog Adminstrator StormChaser is no longer
part of the Community Expert Program.

Not sure why anyone is surprised about this. There was a big catalog dump that
was largely stormchaser’s baby and it was mostly cancelled at the last minute.
Was he frustrated, probably. Is this the first time he has left BL, no. This
might not be the last we see of stormchaser. He had big ambitions, but it looks
like he wasn’t given the freedom to execute his vision. Maybe BL was right to
not make too many catalog changes at once, but maybe not... Either way, when
you get paid to do a job, it’s important to do your best within the parameters
of that job. I’m just guessing, but I think he was just ahead of his time at
BL. All the best!
 Author: jennnifer View Messages Posted By jennnifer
 Posted: Apr 28, 2021 00:21
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Welcome and thanks for stepping up!

Jen
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Congrats Turez!!

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  Dear BrickLink members,

We have appointed to the Community Expert Program one new member today! His username
is Turez and he will be assuming the role of Inventories Administrator. As with
all other admins in this area, he will be eligible to move up through the ranks
after a period of time:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Turez

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Turez comes to us as a well-known and trusted catalog contributor who has a sharp
understanding of LEGO history and catalog related issues. He has contributed
extensively, and his contributions are of a very high quality. You can see some
of his part images here:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&imgLID=346378&sortBy=N&sortAsc=A&catType=P

We look forward to what he will bring to the team. Please welcome him.

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