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In Catalog Requests, Leftoverbricks writes:

StormChaser approved it with the item number 'm20dots' and description
'2020 Mini Dots (6317480)'.

Did I? Are you certain of that? Because oddly enough, I don't remember
doing it.

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StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 19, 2020 11:52

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Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set

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Inventories

In Inventories, jennnifer writes:

All finished!

Thank you.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 18, 2020 13:16

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Re: Panel needs checking please

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In Catalog Requests, tpr writes:

I have this item with solid studs, so should be under 4215a

I haven't looked into it quite closely, but I believe this issue affects
numerous parts all across the catalog. See item number 1 in the first section
on this page:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=940

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 18, 2020 13:13

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Re: Decorated categories

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Suggestions

In Suggestions, athornberg writes:

Replace "decorated" categories with 2 new categories, "printed" and "with stickers".

This idea was tossed around between administrators (including Dan) in 2007/2008.
It was deemed at the time to be an interesting idea with some positives, but
ultimately not preferable.

Thirteen years later, I can't tell that anything's changed.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 17, 2020 04:48

Subject:

Re: Where can I submit product flyers

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In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:

Can I add those to the catalog?

You may submit any genuine LEGO item to the catalog.

And where: book / gear / catalog

At this point in time most paper objects should be added as the Books item type.
If the flyers have the characteristics of a catalog, then that's where they'd
go. Otherwise books.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 17, 2020 01:17

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Re: Question about part x168

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In Catalog, LordSkylark writes:

Right. These "x" numbers are changed all the time when the actual number becomes
known. I'm surprised it wasn't done here.

Are they? That's definitely news to me.

Here's a list of X-numbers beginning with 1. There are nearly 400 of them,
and that's just one number:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?searchMethod=searchBoth&q=x1*&itemBrand=1000&catType=&itemYear=&catID=&catLike=W

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 16, 2020 12:50

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Re: Question about part x168

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In Catalog, edeevo writes:

I'm confident we're in good hands with StormChaser at the helm…

I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I am not at the helm of anything.

I am the merely the newest of three catalog associates and we all work together
as a team with the two inventory administrators.

My role on the team is to spend most of my time posting in the discussion forum
while others do the actual work.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 15, 2020 23:17

Subject:

Re: Question about part x168

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In Catalog, LordSkylark writes:

Is there a reason that the "x" number is still the primary number when the actual
part number is now known?

Yes, there is a reason.

The reason is that BrickLink is leery of changing item numbers. There are hundreds
of item numbers that need to be changed and someday I may make a list of them.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 15, 2020 22:56

Subject:

Re: March Project - Sticker Sheet Restructuring

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

please ask for clarification

Forgot to clarify: we're only changing parts that appear in a single set.
If the sticker sheet appears in more than one set, then ignore it for now.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 15, 2020 22:40

Subject:

Re: March Project - Sticker Sheet Restructuring

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

For All Sticker Sheet Entries:

1. PCCs for all sticker sheets will be moved from the item title to the
PCC field. Item numbers will be retained in their current place in the titles.

2. Item titles for all sticker sheets will be changed from the format
"Sticker for Set" to "Sticker Sheet for Set."

We can get started on this now. I can add the word "Sheet" to titles administratively,
but there is no easy way to accomplish moving PCCs administratively. Assistance
with catalog change requests would be appreciated.

Please see the attached images. The first image shows how to move the PCC when
there is only one number in the title. If anyone disagrees with treating this
number as a PCC, then say something. The second image shows how to move the
PCC when there are two numbers in the title separated by a slash. The lengthier
number should be the PCC (ask if unsure in a specific instance).

For sticker sheets from roughly 1997-2014 PCCs were already moved, but they were
(most unfortunately) left in the titles. They still need to be removed from
titles. If the PCC has already been moved, you'll get the message shown
in the third image. In those cases, just remove the PCC from the title.

If you're not sure how this should be done properly, please ask for clarification
before proceeding to assist with these changes. The parts shown in the images
are linked for reference:

1469stk01 Sticker Sheet for Set 1469 - (199602)
Parts: Sticker Sheet

1376stk01 Sticker Sheet for Set 1376 - (43655/4173445)
Parts: Sticker Sheet

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 15, 2020 20:04

Subject:

Re: Question about part x168

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In Catalog, jonwil writes:

x168 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Space / Town with Breathing Hose
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

is labeled as "underwater" when it has never
appeared in any underwater type sets?

Should it be renamed?

It has been renamed.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 15, 2020 12:27

Subject:

Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set

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Inventories

In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:

I don’t know if I need to offer someone $20 to
inventory it or what to do so that’s why I’m here posting

Why not pay yourself $20 to inventory this set?

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

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 14, 2020 03:18

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Re: March Project - Sticker Sheet Restructuring

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Here's my plan to handle the restructuring, which is a combination of ideas
from everyone:

For Existing Duplicate Catalog Entries:

1. Stickers that appear in multiple sets will have a new catalog entry
created. Then all existing duplicate entries will be merged into the new entry.

2. Item numbers for the new catalog entries will be formatted like this:
multistk001, multistk002, multistk003, etc.

3. Item titles for new entries will be formatted as follows. When the
sticker appears in three or fewer sets, then "Sticker Sheet for Multiple Sets
- 1001, 1002, 1003." When the sheet appears in more than three sets (there are
only 19 of these): "Sticker Sheet for Multiple Sets, Town, Fish and Coral."

4. N/A and International sticker sheet entries will be merged when there
are no apparent differences beyond the standard N/A / International differences.

5. Where significant differences exist between sticker sheets, such as
color differences in the stickers themselves, the duplicate entries will be retained.

For All Sticker Sheet Entries:

1. PCCs for all sticker sheets will be moved from the item title to the
PCC field. Item numbers will be retained in their current place in the titles.

2. Item titles for all sticker sheets will be changed from the format
"Sticker for Set" to "Sticker Sheet for Set."

If anyone has suggestions for this plan or sees where it may encounter problems,
please say something. Otherwise, we'll move into the action phase during
the upcoming week.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 14, 2020 02:55

Subject:

Re: March Project - Sticker Sheet Restructuring

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Below are the issues additionally identified in this thread:

1. The word "Sheet" should be added to catalog entries.

I agree and we will make this part of the project. So all items will go from
"Sticker for Set" to "Sticker Sheet for Set."

2. Incomplete sticker sheets should not be allowed to be listed.

CAs cannot control this, nor can we force sellers to state if the sticker sheet
is complete or incomplete.

3. We should use the item number for sticker sheets instead of placing the
item number in the title.

Not a bad idea, but we're trying to accomplish this with as little disruption
as possible. This idea would require renumbering every single sticker sheet,
which is not feasible. Also, many early sticker sheets did not have an item
number, so this would be an inconsistent approach.

4. Sticker sheets should not be considered a part, but should instead be
tied to set entries like original boxes and set instructions are.

This idea would create problems because some sticker sheets appear in multiple
sets. Also, tying instructions and original boxes to set entries creates its
own problems. Also, this would require coding from the site and we know we won't
get that.

5. Background color should be required for sticker sheets.

For this, I don't think so. I get that it would be convenient for some users,
but our image scans of sticker sheets are continually improving. A proper scan
will show the background color and this is probably the best way to handle this
issue.

6. Sticker sheets should be titled with descriptions of most or all of the
stickers that appear thereon.

I agree that this would make searching easier, but it would also be fairly difficult
to accomplish properly with the system we now have. This isn't a bad idea,
but it would be more appropriate for some kind of tag system if we ever get it.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 14, 2020 01:11

Subject:

Re: Parts 89650 & 60153

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In Catalog, 69transamman writes:

For consistency shouldn't parts 89650 & 61053 have separate listings, they differ from each other

Please read this page:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=940

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 12, 2020 03:27

Subject:

Re: StormChaser: the tale of two tails

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In Catalog, mfav writes:

This is sort of akin to Number Six on your roadmap. I think.

It is, but definitely a good additional point to consider. I added the following
sentence to that project:

"Per mfav this project should also include an examination of how part dimensions
are titled, especially parts that have dimensions that exceed an attachment plate
(airplane tails, for example)."

And let me just say that it's not my roadmap. I made it for all of us to
share. It's our roadmap, our ongoing discussion about how to best
organize this catalog we share.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 11, 2020 12:10

Subject:

Re: Purist Custom Figures

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Suggestions

In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:

I would like a Purist Custom Figures catalog.

The likelihood of adding anything to the catalog that is not an official LEGO
product is almost 0%. Adding BrickArms products was an absolute disaster and
now that the site is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TLG I would not expect that
disaster to be repeated.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 10, 2020 21:18

Subject:

Re: New minifigure head variant 28621

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In Catalog, Turez writes:

How should the new type (and the printed variants) be added to the catalog?

So this is basically a blocked open stud. We have two options:

1. Catalog them under the existing blocked open stud entry and add the new number
as an additional item number.

2. Create a new 3626d entry.

I don't have any preference here. What do others think?

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 10, 2020 15:38

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Part 973pb0669c01

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Inventories Requests

In Inventories Requests, upcycledbricks writes:

White Torso Space with Classic Space Logo and Tubes Pattern / White Arms / White Hands can this be changed to match all the other torsos and say "Torso White Space with Classic Space Logo and Tubes Pattern / White Arms / White Hands"

I just now corrected the title of this part.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 9, 2020 19:03

Subject:

Re: A Brief Task for A Bored Person

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

Hmmm....Not THAT bored.

Ten years ago I would have found this worthwhile and interesting. Regardless,
someone should probably get it done. Maybe I should make this message a catalog
request so the CAs can look into it.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 9, 2020 18:48

Subject:

A Brief Task for A Bored Person

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Status:

Open

There are problems with these:

[P=41168c01]
[P=41168c02]
[P=41168c03]
[P=41168cx2]

Additionally, there are others not in the catalog. There are various problems
with images, part numbers, colors, inventories, titles, etc., etc.

Bored? Dive in and clean it up! Figure out what needs to be done and start
submitting the necessary requests/additions.

I don't have time + interest at this particular moment, but it needs to be
done.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 9, 2020 18:34

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Part 41168c02

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Inventories Requests

In Inventories Requests, StormChaser writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory: [P=41168c02]

* Change 1 Part {Blue to (Variable Color)} 40633 Duplo Crane Lower Section with Pivot and Swivel
* Change 1 Part {Blue to (Variable Color)} 40634 Duplo Crane Upper Arm

This part is not inventoried in the same way that this one is:

[P=41168c01]

Adjust as necessary.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 9, 2020 18:32

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Part 41168c02

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 9, 2020 18:28

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Part 41168c01

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory: [P=41168c01]

* Change 1 Part {Orange to (Variable Color)} 40633 Duplo Crane Lower Section with Pivot and Swivel
* Change 1 Part {Orange to (Variable Color)} 40634 Duplo Crane Upper Arm

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 9, 2020 03:39

Subject:

Re: March Project - Sticker Sheet Restructuring

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