Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | James2506  | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2023 10:23 | | Subject: | Re: Adding an order to my collection | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
| Thank you for taking the time to respond.
I converted my order to a wanted list, downloaded, edited the first line, went
to my collection, went to add a minifigure tab, clicked import, dropped the file,
and....... it says it uploaded 0 of 91. I click on check errors and it is shows
every figure saying for example "sw0022: We could not find this item in the
Bricklink Catalogue"
Yikes
aying In Technical Issues, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Technical Issues, James2506 writes:
| | I have had a look but can't see this question in other forums. Please help.
I just placed a big order (95 minifigs for my collection). Is there a way to
automatically update my collection with the figures I ordered once I have completed
the order? Currently I am adding to the my collection page one by one by typing
in the XX#### of the figure then updating the condition and quantity. Very tedious
especially for the bigger orders.
Please help my OCD!
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Hi, this is not possible directly (yet?).
One solution is to:
1. make a Wanted List from your order,
2. download the Wanted List,
3. upload the Wanted List.
(1) can be done from a cart, or just after placing the order, or from the order’s
details page (there’s a button at the bottom, just above the addresses).
For (3), use the “Import/Export” box in the corner of the “Add” frame.
You choose “BrickLink XML” (as the XML was produced by BrickLink)… but you
need to edit the file first and remove the first line (the one that gives the
xml version and encoding…) *sigh*
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2023 07:33 | | Subject: | Adding an order to my collection | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
| I have had a look but can't see this question in other forums. Please help.
I just placed a big order (95 minifigs for my collection). Is there a way to
automatically update my collection with the figures I ordered once I have completed
the order? Currently I am adding to the my collection page one by one by typing
in the XX#### of the figure then updating the condition and quantity. Very tedious
especially for the bigger orders.
Please help my OCD!
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | May 13, 2023 17:09 | | Subject: | Re: Over 11,000 lots on sale -UK- additional 15% | | Viewed: | 17 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
| 15 extra % off please!
In Sales, gritts writes:
| | Hi all,
Please message us to get a 15% discount code on ALL lots. This is in addition
to the discount on the 11,000 lots already on sale.
The sale will end at midnight (UK) on Sunday 14th May.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if you have requested a discount
code and haven't received it yet.
Best
gritts bricks team
Minimum buy £0.75
Will ship world wide
https://store.bricklink.com/gritts&utm_content=globalnav#/shop
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Apr 15, 2023 03:52 | | Subject: | Re: Wanted list item not showing up when browsing | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| Intuitively I worked it out!
Have now changed all to Any.
Thanks
In Wanted, James2506 writes:
| | Grrrr. You were right. My entire wanted list is NEW and I am trying to complete
the Star Wars figures - most of which aren’t new. I am going to have to update
condition to ANY. is there a way to change the entire wanted list in one go?
In Wanted, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Wanted, James2506 writes:
| | Please help. I have tried to find a similar post in the forums but couldn’t
but if I have miss3d pls let me know. My issue is my wanted list. It only ever
partly works. I am in a store. I know from their inventory that they have many
figures in my wanted list yet I only see the red heart against a few items.
What am I doing wrong?
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Maybe your Wantlists want New items and the items in the store are Used.
Or they're above your entered maximum price.
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Apr 15, 2023 03:50 | | Subject: | Re: Wanted list item not showing up when browsing | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| Grrrr. You were right. My entire wanted list is NEW and I am trying to complete
the Star Wars figures - most of which aren’t new. I am going to have to update
condition to ANY. is there a way to change the entire wanted list in one go?
In Wanted, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Wanted, James2506 writes:
| | Please help. I have tried to find a similar post in the forums but couldn’t
but if I have miss3d pls let me know. My issue is my wanted list. It only ever
partly works. I am in a store. I know from their inventory that they have many
figures in my wanted list yet I only see the red heart against a few items.
What am I doing wrong?
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Maybe your Wantlists want New items and the items in the store are Used.
Or they're above your entered maximum price.
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Apr 12, 2023 07:59 | | Subject: | Wanted list item not showing up when browsing | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| Please help. I have tried to find a similar post in the forums but couldn’t
but if I have miss3d pls let me know. My issue is my wanted list. It only ever
partly works. I am in a store. I know from their inventory that they have many
figures in my wanted list yet I only see the red heart against a few items.
What am I doing wrong?
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2023 19:04 | | Subject: | Re: Storage to stop smells | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| Thanks all
I keep comics,too and use BCW archival quality Mylar. I think I need to invent
something similar for my figures 😀
In Help, Stuart9 writes:
| | That’s how I understand it, like early film ( different cellulose makeup ), some
of the CA degrades, fortunately not as violently as the film.
Won’t be adding them to my chips anytime soon. 
In Help, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Help, Stuart9 writes:
| | Older CA plastic is very prone to give off smells which I liken to vinegar when
stored.
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I’m not a chemist but I’d say it’s logical an acetate (of cellulose) could degrade
into acetic acid (= vinegar).
| | Still not sure how to keep these, box or bags left open helps but won’t prevent
it altogether.
Not sure what’s causing the smell for you, never had a problem with newer plastics,
ABS etc.
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Yep. I’ve a good nose but I never smelt anything with ABS either.
But then, smell is a very complex sense.
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Jan 8, 2023 12:25 | | Subject: | Storage to stop smells | | Viewed: | 141 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| Sorry if there are posts on this already - I found lots on how to clean and remove
smells.
My issue is different. I have noticed when buying old Lego and storing my own,
the bricks often take on a sickly / plastic smell. I think it is simply an aging
of plastic thing. When I buy job lots I notice it most and get a big whiff of
stale plastic when opening boxes.
I am about to need to store a large collection (all SH and SW figures) for over
a year and wanted any tips on how to ensure the figures don't take on or
develop this aroma.
Any long term smell free storage recommendations please!!!
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Oct 3, 2020 10:58 | | Subject: | Re: Please approve star wars minifigs sw1133/4 | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| I find this with Superheroes too! Admin provide decent enough rationale for
each fig I query but the whole thing is nuts. I'd just give every fig
or inanimate object that is "like a figure" a number. WOuld also apply to face
variants and also do away with a/b/c/d variants. Sh016 is my worst nightmare.
In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:
| | Ok, thanks for the update.
I must admit the whole SW minifig database has gotten a little silly with it’s
rules on what is classed as a minifig & it certainly does need tidying up in
my opinion.
But a daunting task lies ahead should you decide to issue new guidelines!
In Catalog, randyf writes:
| | In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:
| | These two SW minifigs have been pending for several weeks, please can they be
approved?
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We are discussing and writing new figure guidelines. One of the discussion points
is whether inanimate objects such as snowmen, scarecrows, statues, figureheads,
etc. of sets should have ever been considered figures and/or should have catalog
entries moving forward. That is why these are being held up.
Cheers,
Randy
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | May 13, 2020 16:47 | | Subject: | Re: Why oh why Batman Sh016b | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Thanks!
I built myself an Sh016b today using spare parts from my other figures so your
method has its benefits - i dont have to keep buying new sets - although i do
own the SDCC Gotham Skyline set - just refuse to open it.
James
In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
| | In Catalog, James2506 writes:
| | So in the coming summer sets for DC Batman we are getting another black Sh016
batman but a new cape (very cool looking glide cape) - so we should expect Sh016c
in the Penguin Boat Chase.
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In set 75168 will be new number for Batman as cape has totally different shape
so this will be Batman assembly with new part not being varian of previous capes
This cape isn't a varian to capes
and
[p=56630b,11]
and
New part in assembly not part variant so new number not a, b or c
| | We are also getting another dark grey batman with
gold outline belt with the same new cape so he should get Sh589a in the Mobile
Bat Base and Joker Trike Chase. Interestingly they are releasing these with
3 capes in each set so are we going to get 3 variants in a single set!!!! Oh
my head hurts.
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For other two Batman sets policy is clear only one minfig can be accepted in
assembly as showed firstly in building instruction. So when minfig has in alternates
for it assembly only fisrt showed version in instruction is approved.
For example
in set
can be with hair or helmet.
but in instruction
https://www.lego.com/biassets/bi/6310759.pdf
it is firstly showed assembled with hair then with helmet
so only with hair is being accepted for this set, we don't crate second entry
with helmet.
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | May 13, 2020 13:16 | | Subject: | Re: Why oh why Batman Sh016b | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| So in the coming summer sets for DC Batman we are getting another black Sh016
batman but a new cape (very cool looking glide cape) - so we should expect Sh016c
in the Penguin Boat Chase. We are also getting another dark grey batman with
gold outline belt with the same new cape so he should get Sh589a in the Mobile
Bat Base and Joker Trike Chase. Interestingly they are releasing these with
3 capes in each set so are we going to get 3 variants in a single set!!!! Oh
my head hurts.
Thanks
In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
| | In Catalog, axaday writes:
| | In Catalog, James2506 writes:
| | I think each variant should get a fresh number. Certainly the faces do even
though the rest of the fig remains the same. It just happened with Mr Freeze
too - the dark Peary grey now has two unique numbers when all that changed was
the neck bracket and weapon.
How do we ask Admins to consider changing the naming first given?
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I am sure an admin will see this thread.
It's not a for sure thing. They also have to weigh in how it will affect
stores to have the name change. They may have labelled things. Just adding
a or b on the end is much gentler for that.
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When minfigs assembly is exactly the same but there is just one minior change
in part variant minfigs is classified as variant minfig and gets a or b or c
if there are more variants.
In Batman case all three are the same just one part is in differnt part variant
in sh016 and sh016a and now sh016b is the same assembly as sh016a just cape is
in diffrent part variant. It is a quite common practice (not always consistent,
but I try to keep it consistent)
Minfigs gest new number when assembly is diffrent for example wjhen for this
Batmon would be added totally differnt part
Example with Mr Freeze is good it got nee number as assembly is different, this
minfig has additiona parts so it makes an assembly different.
so few example
assembly the same just the head has different color
assembly the same just cape variant changed
but
new numbers as totally different heads are in there
but when print on the head si only small variation minfig is consider also variant
and gets an a
* | | trn227 (Inv) Overalls with Tools in Pocket, Blue Legs, Red Short Bill Cap, Glasses with Brown Thin Eyebrows
Minifigures: Train |
brown eybrows vs red eyebrows, very minor difference beside that minfigs are
identical
recently added
these have different numbers as they are different assemblies, every one have
additional parts there, but for example if suddenly LEGO would start produce
cupcae in different mold variant and it would be discovered then one with mold
variant of such part would get variant with the same number and added a
when you look through catalog teher really a lot of "a" and "b" variants of minifigs
in very different themes
So important is how significant if change of similar character or minfigs. Slight
change, only different part variant but whole assembly the same. This is minfig
variant with the same number but with a added. Only slight change in prinbt also
only a variant. Significant print change or aditional parts added which makes
it different assembty, new number.
some more examples
only chane of color of the photoreceptor
but here more significant print change
ok there are meny meny more examples
so numeration of those batmans stays as they are as those minfigs hase the same
assemblies only parts are in different mold variants
normal cape vs spongy cape
type of mask also mold variant
the same here only mask mold change
but here different heads, so different assemblies and new numbers
(btw name should be change here to get rid of type 1, 2 and 3, describtion of
faces exspressions should be here as all heads have different prints like here
for example https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&catString=971&catType=M&v=1)
Hope this is more clear now why ve have minfigs variants marked as a nad b
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | May 1, 2020 20:32 | | Subject: | Re: Why oh why Batman Sh016b | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Thanks for such a long effort and providing other examples. I follow but don’t
agree - I think any change for a new part should equal a new number, but it’s
not up to me!
Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
| | In Catalog, axaday writes:
| | In Catalog, James2506 writes:
| | I think each variant should get a fresh number. Certainly the faces do even
though the rest of the fig remains the same. It just happened with Mr Freeze
too - the dark Peary grey now has two unique numbers when all that changed was
the neck bracket and weapon.
How do we ask Admins to consider changing the naming first given?
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I am sure an admin will see this thread.
It's not a for sure thing. They also have to weigh in how it will affect
stores to have the name change. They may have labelled things. Just adding
a or b on the end is much gentler for that.
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When minfigs assembly is exactly the same but there is just one minior change
in part variant minfigs is classified as variant minfig and gets a or b or c
if there are more variants.
In Batman case all three are the same just one part is in differnt part variant
in sh016 and sh016a and now sh016b is the same assembly as sh016a just cape is
in diffrent part variant. It is a quite common practice (not always consistent,
but I try to keep it consistent)
Minfigs gest new number when assembly is diffrent for example wjhen for this
Batmon would be added totally differnt part
Example with Mr Freeze is good it got nee number as assembly is different, this
minfig has additiona parts so it makes an assembly different.
so few example
assembly the same just the head has different color
assembly the same just cape variant changed
but
new numbers as totally different heads are in there
but when print on the head si only small variation minfig is consider also variant
and gets an a
* | | trn227 (Inv) Overalls with Tools in Pocket, Blue Legs, Red Short Bill Cap, Glasses with Brown Thin Eyebrows
Minifigures: Train |
brown eybrows vs red eyebrows, very minor difference beside that minfigs are
identical
recently added
these have different numbers as they are different assemblies, every one have
additional parts there, but for example if suddenly LEGO would start produce
cupcae in different mold variant and it would be discovered then one with mold
variant of such part would get variant with the same number and added a
when you look through catalog teher really a lot of "a" and "b" variants of minifigs
in very different themes
So important is how significant if change of similar character or minfigs. Slight
change, only different part variant but whole assembly the same. This is minfig
variant with the same number but with a added. Only slight change in prinbt also
only a variant. Significant print change or aditional parts added which makes
it different assembty, new number.
some more examples
only chane of color of the photoreceptor
but here more significant print change
ok there are meny meny more examples
so numeration of those batmans stays as they are as those minfigs hase the same
assemblies only parts are in different mold variants
normal cape vs spongy cape
type of mask also mold variant
the same here only mask mold change
but here different heads, so different assemblies and new numbers
(btw name should be change here to get rid of type 1, 2 and 3, describtion of
faces exspressions should be here as all heads have different prints like here
for example https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&catString=971&catType=M&v=1)
Hope this is more clear now why ve have minfigs variants marked as a nad b
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Apr 13, 2020 18:19 | | Subject: | Re: Missing sh619 | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| I have spotted so many of these and had the same question!
My poor OCD can’t take it!!!
In Catalog, Mirko8710 writes:
| | Right!
I always noticed this "missing figures" but I always thought that there were
only skipped code for some reasons (like mistakes) and then forgotten.
So, when I will find a skipped code I will need only to search that number in
the page you linked before, to see what happened.
I tried now with njo520 and right, it was the same figure as njo532.
Many thanks again!!
Mirko
In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
| | In Catalog, Mirko8710 writes:
| | Hi Hygrotus!
Thanks for your reply!! Every day we learn something! I didn't know that
an used code couldn't be used for another one after its merge!
Many thanks.
We don't need sh619 anymore! xD
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You can notice frequently such gaps
In Star Wars there are few for example.
Also you can spot this when submitting stickered counterparts which you are doing,
that is why always take next free number not one missed.
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Apr 13, 2020 18:12 | | Subject: | Re: Why oh why Batman Sh016b | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| I think each variant should get a fresh number. Certainly the faces do even
though the rest of the fig remains the same. It just happened with Mr Freeze
too - the dark Peary grey now has two unique numbers when all that changed was
the neck bracket and weapon.
How do we ask Admins to consider changing the naming first given?
Thanks
In Catalog, axaday writes:
| | In Catalog, James2506 writes:
| | Please help. I don’t understand the apparent randomness of the abbreviated naming
rules for minifigures. I collect DC superheroes - specifically anything in a
Batman set. Back many years ago Batman Sh016 had a type 1 cowl. Shortly after
Lego released a type 2 cowl variant and this entered the catalogue as Sh016A.
And now in 2019 as part of the Gotham comic con scene and a magazine exclusive
they release With a sponge cape and this is now Sh016b. This is inconsistent
with other naming conventions. Which is right? For example the first repeat
in the Batman theme was the riddler Bat017. Then he got released with a jet
pack but identical figure and that was Bat023. So should the same figure but
with an accessory variant be a brand new number in the theme or should it be
an a/bc??
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If there was perfect foresight, sh016a would have had a new number. But when
he was created he was just a variant in the same sets as sh016. So the A denotes
that he is intended to be the same minifig by Lego. However, he went on to get
5 sets of his own and admins should consider renumbering him.
I have no idea why sh016b didn't have his own number.
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Apr 13, 2020 17:07 | | Subject: | Why oh why Batman Sh016b | | Viewed: | 133 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Please help. I don’t understand the apparent randomness of the abbreviated naming
rules for minifigures. I collect DC superheroes - specifically anything in a
Batman set. Back many years ago Batman Sh016 had a type 1 cowl. Shortly after
Lego released a type 2 cowl variant and this entered the catalogue as Sh016b.
And now in 2019 as part of the Gotham comic con scene and a magazine exclusive
they release With a sponge cape and this is now Sh016b. This is inconsistent
with other naming conventions. Which is right? For example the first repeat
in the Batman theme was the riddler Bat017. Then he got released with a jet
pack but identical figure and that was Bat023. So should the same figure but
with an accessory variant be a brand new number in the theme or should it be
an a/bc??
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| Author: | James2506 | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2019 19:52 | | Subject: | Super Heroes minifigures | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Inventories | | Status: | Open | |
| | Any one know why there is no Sh451 minifigure in the SuperHeroes naming convention? |
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