BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Inventories, BobShuster writes:

OK, now I understand. So once the category for 3835 Robo Champ is changed from
"gear" to "set" it will no longer be listed as G3835, but rather 3835-1. The
link Randy provided discusses the item type change, but gives no time reference
except the October 21, 2021 date at the top. And while it states that the "changes
were made" nothing seems to have changed yet. Do we have an ETA for these changes?
Is it October 21, 2021? (NOTE: I mistakenly read October 21, 2020 when I initially
posted this reply!)

The page is going to be a record of changes that _will_ be made on October 1.

If you go to the list of Catalog help topics at

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?topicID=21

you can see the messages for the prior two sets of catalog changes that occurred
on October 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 26, 2021 22:16

Subject:

Re: add inventory item (original box) 50011

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In Inventories, BobShuster writes:

So is there a way to add this?

Gear items do not have box entries, so there is no way to add it as a box. What
I have done is added the image as an additional image to the item and credited
you with it.

All of this will be changing soon for these Game sets, though:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2509

Cheers,
Randy

In Inventories, starbeanie writes:

Correct.

In Inventories, BobShuster writes:

I attempted to add an original box entry for 50011 Lord of the Rings: Battle
of Helm's Deep (game) and the item number verify fails. I entered 50011
and the system autofilled "1" in the next column but it doesn't recognize
it. Also tried G50011. Is the issue because the set is catalogued as "gear"
rather than as a set?

Help/thoughts?

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 26, 2021 14:36

Subject:

Re: Part 24434 needs a separate entry

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In Catalog Requests, Kesleyk writes:

In Catalog Requests, Getchooaha writes:

Hi,

Part 24434 is listed as an alternate of 6183 however they are different.

In the image 24434 is in front, 6183 is behind. The curvature on 6183 is slightly
higher on either side so if you have a mixture of both parts the difference is
quite noticeable as they don't site "flush" with each other.

Thanks

Without having both on hand, is there a way to know which variant one has?

All 24424's have the number molded into the bottom of the part, so it is
easy to know you have that version. If it isn't molded with the number 24424,
then it is a 6183.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 26, 2021 13:33

Subject:

Re: Kraata Color Specificity

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Suggestions

In Suggestions, LearnedBrick writes:

Just jumping in here -- what are the odds that the current submissions (i.e.,
the Stage 1 examples in the pending approval queue) get approved? I loaded a
bunch of kraata over the weekend and the system jumbled up all my tail comments,
so I had to delete them all. This new systems "seems" better, but waiting for
all the items to be approved is proving tedious.

We have begun discussions about it within the admin team. We should know soon
if we will be moving ahead with it or not. Stay tuned.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 26, 2021 04:24

Subject:

Re: Part 24434 needs a separate entry

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In Catalog Requests, Getchooaha writes:

Similar to part

6005 Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top
Parts: Arch

I have added a note describing different curvatures, added your image as an additional
image to the entry, and added the part to our list of unsplit variants:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogRelCat.asp?relID=24

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 18:20

Subject:

Re: Lego DOTS 4 x unidentified pieces

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, Paulo90 writes:

In Catalog Identification, randyf writes:

In Catalog Identification, Paulo90 writes:

Can anyone help me identify these 4 pieces? I am sure they are from the DOTS
range but cannot find them in the parts list of any DOTS sets or in catalog.
I have found the one top right but a different colour. Thanks

I have almost all of the DOTS tiles, and I have never seen these. Also, all of
the DOTS sets that have been released have been inventoried on BrickLink. So
either these are custom tiles printed by someone else or they are unreleased.
Where exactly did you get these?

Cheers,
Randy

My daughter got them as part of a DOTS make and take event well over a year ago
so must be genuine. Can’t remember where, might have been Smyths. Found them
whilst having a clear out. She had them on a couple of plates with a load of
other dots that I have managed to identify so assume these are unreleased ones.

Interesting. Thank you for the information. I will have to see if I can find
out some more about this.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 18:08

Subject:

Re: Please Add Alternate Item Numbers

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In Catalog Requests, Turez writes:

Please add the alternate set numbers 6373604 and 6373603 to

5006744-1 (Inv) Ulysses Space Probe
236 Parts, 2021
Sets: Promotional: Space Exploration

These numbers are printed on the instructions (and no, they are not the instructions
numbers).

https://brickset.com/sets/6373604-1/Ulysses-Space-Probe
https://brickset.com/sets/6373603-1/Ulysses-Space-Probe

Thanks,
Jonas

They probably aren't set numbers, either.

But we will add them since they have been added for other sets like this.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 17:08

Subject:

Re: Lego DOTS 4 x unidentified pieces

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, Paulo90 writes:

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 13:28

Subject:

Re: 47566pb02L and 87568pb02L Different?

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Problem

In Problem, firestar246 writes:

In Problem, randyf writes:

In Problem, firestar246 writes:

I have a mad buyer because he ordered 87568pb02L and 47566 was stamped on the
piece. According to him: 47566pb02L has a light gray print and 87568pb02L has
a white print.

He himself said he knows that bricklink has 47566pb02L as an alternate item number
to 87568pb02L but also says that I listed on the wrong listing. I got that piece
from a new set and know I listed it correctly.

So is there actually a difference in print between the two? If so, there should
be a note on the listing (like 2345p01) or separated listings (like what happened
to 92747pb01). The buyer is having a very hard time understanding that I didn't
make a mistake. He's saying it's my responsibility to make sure I list
items correctly, which I did.

The version with tan printing is

87568pb01L Arm Mechanical, General Grievous with Tan Pattern on Left
Parts: Minifigure, Body Part

It was released in 2010 and has a Design ID corresponding to that time frame
(the latter 8xxxx and beginning 9xxxx were being used at that time).

The version with white printing is

87568pb02L Arm Mechanical, General Grievous with White Pattern on Left
Parts: Minifigure, Body Part

It was first released in 2014 with the old mold number. Then, the mold was redone
and numbered as 47566 for use in the 2018 and 2020 sets.

All this to say, there is no way that the tan version would have ever had 47566
molded into it. Only the white version has the newer mold number.

Cheers,
Randy

Thanks for the info. Customer seems to think there is a third color print of
light gray and that the 47566 always has the light gray and the 87568 always
has the white. I asked for a picture of the piece I sent him next to the figure
he has but he never did.

Oops. My bad. I read "tan" in your original message instead of "light gray" since
I had just dealt with these parts a couple weeks ago.

The only thing I can think of is print density, then. The color white *is* printed
on dark bluish gray, so it will look light gray if not printed thick enough.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 12:31

Subject:

Re: 47566pb02L and 87568pb02L Different?

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Problem

In Problem, firestar246 writes:

The version with tan printing is

87568pb01L Arm Mechanical, General Grievous with Tan Pattern on Left
Parts: Minifigure, Body Part

It was released in 2010 and has a Design ID corresponding to that time frame
(the latter 8xxxx and beginning 9xxxx were being used at that time).

The version with white printing is

87568pb02L Arm Mechanical, General Grievous with White Pattern on Left
Parts: Minifigure, Body Part

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 04:39

Subject:

Re: find fig-torso-decorated : sort by color??

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In Suggestions, Blindleistung writes:

Hi.

I have a bunch of minifigs of unknown origin/set/year/theme. It would be cool
to find them in the BL inventories so I can:

- recombine them how they shall be
- find out what sets the came from
- get missing parts from BL

Trouble is that the category "minifig-torso-assembly-decorated" has 4k items.
There is no option to SORT by COLOR, even this data is in the database of BL.

When not knowing the origin of the item, the basecolor (of body and arms) is
the only thing I know for sure, so I would like to narrow down the list by this,
then look over the pictures until I find which one it is.

Tried this in Brickstore, it also does not allowing sorting this category by
color. Also same in add-brick in rebrickable.

(1) Start at the Color Guide: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp (You
can get to this page by hovering over the "Market" image in the site header and
choosing "Color Guide" under the "Catalog: REFERENCE" section.)

(2) Find the base color you want in the list of colors and click on the number
hyperlinked in the "Parts" column.

(3) Narrow down to the "Minifigure, Torso Assembly" categories if a summary screen
comes up.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 04:17

Subject:

Re: Please Add Notes

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In Catalog Requests, The_RealRedHex writes:

5334c01pb01 Duplo Dragon Large (Undetermined Type)
Parts: DUPLO, Animal
Marked for Deletion

Please add a note specifying the entries it was split into

I created a relationship that links the multiple entries together.

4460 Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Slope
Marked for Deletion

Please add a note that it was split into 2 entries

Done.

3684 Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Slope

Please add a note that it was split into 3 entries

A note will be added when the part gets marked for deletion. This will occur
when the inventories that contain the undetermined entry have been worked out.

2609 Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Magnet

Please add a note that it was split into 3 entries 

See the above for part 3684.

700 Brick 10 x 20 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Brick
Marked for Deletion

Please add a note that it was split into 4 entries

Done.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 25, 2021 02:54

Subject:

Re: Njo517

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In Catalog Requests, ChickswithBrix writes:

I believe njo517 is cataloged wrong. Its listed under ninjago legacy and should
be secrets of forbidden Spinjitzu

Thank you for reporting this. BrickLink member Stellar submitted a catalog change
request using the standard form after seeing your message, and it has been approved.

In the future, you can submit the change request yourself by using the standard
form:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp?itemType=M

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 22, 2021 17:58

Subject:

Re: Tan in the catalog

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In Catalog, chetzler writes:

In Catalog, tec writes:

Hi
Is there a way (or setting) to collapse all Tan pics to the same shade? So that
all listings are simple, uniform.
or, show all in the the most common shade? (which is... the last?!?)
or, exclude just that strange shadowy Tan?

Oh well, just in case, if there's a fix also for Dark Tan... I'd love
to use it

Unlikely. This has been mentioned several times over the past couple of years
with more colors than just the tans. It causes problems for sellers when packing.
It is clearly not a high priority for BL. 🙁

To clarify, it is clearly not a high priority for the *users* of BL.

Images are submitted by individuals. Some of those individuals (myself especially
included) spend a considerable amount of time to adjust the colors of the images
to make things better. Other individuals submitting images do not care.

I don't think people complaining about this issue actually know how hard
it is to standardize the tens upon tens upon tens of thousands of part images
one by one. It is a monumental task.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 22, 2021 11:47

Subject:

Re: Please remove related item to 3626cpb1567

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In Catalog Requests, BricksShop writes:

Hello,

please remove the relation from

3626cpb1567 Minifigure, Head Female Black Glasses with White Lenses, Reddish Brown Eyebrows, Nougat Lips, and Open Mouth Smile with Teeth Pattern - Hollow Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

3626cpb0981 Minifigure, Head Female Black Glasses, Dark Brown Eyebrows, Medium Nougat Lips, and Open Mouth Smile with Teeth Pattern - Hollow Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

The design is different:
- Black/brown eyebows
- Glasses kind of trans-yellow / transparent

Regards,
Oliver.

This relationship is meant to show patterns that are not just the same, but very
similar to each other. Since these patterns are very similar to each other, the
relationship will remain.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 21, 2021 08:38

Subject:

Re: Bionicle Vahki eyestalks

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Colors

In Colors, sher1bot writes:

it seems like the eye piece came in varying levels of translucence?

Yes.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 20, 2021 17:33

Subject:

Re: 16178pb01

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In Catalog Requests, Turez writes:

In Catalog Requests, randyf writes:

In Catalog Requests, CrasyBricks writes:

I would use the 29211 as an alternative item number, or even as the main item
number, because it can be read in this part.

I have the original figure that this part came on, and it definitely has 16178
molded into the part.

I have another figure (Set 60306) that this part came on, and it definitely has
29211 molded into the part.

Thank you, Jonas.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 20, 2021 16:54

Subject:

Re: Part 2040: Fabuland Brown VS Fabuland Orange

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General

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogInvChangeItem.asp?itemType=S&itemNo=3675-1&viewDate=Y&viewStatus=1

In General, WoutR writes:

In General, yoavheskia writes:

Hi, I need to find part 2040 in Fabuland Brown.
I'm afraid there is a mistake in B.L inventories and this part does not exist
in Fabuland Brown color.
I bought one and received the part in the middle of the picture: it's in
Fabuland Orange color.
I checked with another 2 sellers and they also have this part in Fabuland Orange
although it was listed as Fabuland Brown.
My question is if there's anybody here who has this part in Fabuland Brown
and can upload here the picture?
Thanks in advance,
Yoav

I only have the part in Fabuland Orange.
I agree that I am not certain that the part exists in Fabuland Brown. The set
images clearly show the part in Fabuland Orange.

In both inventories, the parts were originally listed as "brown" and changed
to "fabuland brown" later (2005 and 2008). This probably followed the introduction
of Fabuland Brown in the BrickLink catalog in 2005. Fabuland Orange was not known
in the BrickLink catalog yet at that time, that was introduced in 2012.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp?sortBy=N

3675-1 (Inv) General Store
103 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 1987
Sets: Fabuland

3659-1 (Inv) Play Ground
16 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1987
Sets: Fabuland

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogInvChangeItem.asp?itemType=S&itemNo=3659-1&viewDate=Y&viewStatus=1

The set inventories are probably the reason why sellers list the parts for sale
as Fabuland Brown.

Feel free to submit inventory change requests.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 20, 2021 16:36

Subject:

Re: 16178pb01

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In Catalog Requests, CrasyBricks writes:

I would use the 29211 as an alternative item number, or even as the main item
number, because it can be read in this part.

I have the original figure that this part came on, and it definitely has 16178
molded into the part.

Did you purchase the one you have from a Build-a-Minifigure station in a LEGO
store?

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 20, 2021 04:07

Subject:

Re: Parts recognition

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Help

In Help, PLUsedBricks writes:

Please help identify those parts. Thanks

5005147 Pen Set, Felt Tip 9 Colors (Markers)
Gear: School Supplies

or
[g=51644g]

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 19, 2021 04:37

Subject:

Re: Note for part 3741

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In Catalog Requests, normann1974 writes:

In Catalog Requests, Turez writes:

In Catalog Requests, normann1974 writes:

In Catalog Requests, randyf writes:

In Catalog Requests, normann1974 writes:

Please add a note to part

3741 Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
Parts: Plant

. There's at least to visually different
variants visible on the angle of the stem attachments: one is vertical, one is
slanted. The slanted version seems to be the oldest, it has a slightly lighter
shade of green and it's moulding pip is not in the logo (but likely on the
bottom inside). See attached image that I'll also upload as comparison image.

/Jan

Does one of the variants always come with teeth marks?

My photo was rejected?

No. Select "All Colors" or "(Not Applicable)" in the drop-down menu to see it.

Ah. It's just when there's a comparison image, it's usually mentioned
in the note.

/Jan

I moved the image back to an additional green image and updated the note. Is
that better now?

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 19, 2021 04:26

Subject:

Re: Is this real lego?

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General

In General, pb_bricks writes:

I have recently bought a couple of technic liftarms. I don’t know if they are
real or not as there is no lego logo on any of them. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks! Here are the photos of both sides of the part: (top part is real lego)

Older versions of these had absolutely no markings of any kind whatsoever.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 18, 2021 04:33

Subject:

Re: Howto add Instruction Dimensions

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In Catalog, MarcHatSteine writes:

Hi,

I own a handfull of instructions for which the dimensions are missing but I couldn't
find the proper way to provide this information. So: What is the best way to
help you to add those dimensions?

First, read up on the guidelines for how to measure the instructions properly:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2510#Instructions

Next, submit any dimensions you would like using this nifty form:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp?itemType=S

You specifically want the "Change Instructions Dimensions To:" line on that form.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 18, 2021 04:28

Subject:

Re: Honored Stores

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In Catalog, Roxyncz writes:

Hi, this month I added about 100 pictures and in honored stores the number agreed
yesterday, but today I only have 59 pictures in honored stores.

What is the problem ?

It may be counting them by date added, such as only those images added in the
last 30 days or something. Once they roll out of the 30 day window, it wouldn't
count them anymore. I am not really sure, though, because I do not know how it
counts things. What matters is the number that you see on your "My Activity"
page ( https://www.bricklink.com/myActivity.asp ) under the "My Non-Commercial
Contributions:" section.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 18, 2021 04:23

Subject:

Re: Where has 30599 moved to?

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In Catalog, joesecc writes:

Hi,

I just tried to add a part and I found that item

30599 Brick, Modified 2 x 2 Racer Driver Square Head (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Brick, Modified, Decorated
Marked for Deletion

is marked for deletion, but where has it's replacements been moved to?

I tried searching 30599* expecting to find the variants, but only the deleted
entry comes up.

They are all minifigures now.

Check https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?catType=M&catString=179.622

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 17, 2021 18:57

Subject:

Re: Note for part 3741

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In Catalog Requests, normann1974 writes:

Please add a note to part

3741 Plant Flower Stem with Stud and 3 Stems
Parts: Plant

Does one of the variants always come with teeth marks?

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 17, 2021 13:26

Subject:

Re: Minifigure does not exist

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, Turez writes:

In Catalog Identification, 1by3 writes:

HP275 has recently been added by Vikingbricks1 but the figure does not exist
in either an already released set or any of the pending releases in the next
month on the Lego.com site. It appears to make use of other parts e.g. hp258
body, legs and hands.

The minifigure is included in an (upcoming?) book "Let's Play Quidditch!".

https://rebrickable.com/sets/9780794448080-1/lets-play-quidditch

That book is for sale all over already (at least in the US).

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 17, 2021 13:24

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 5100-1

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In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:

Catmins, is it somehow possible to move the instructions listings from
[i=5100]
to

binfbateu3 Information about the battery box (104278)
Books: Informational Book: Technic: 4.5V

Not that I know of. Instructions are not a type of item; they are attached to
a set entry.

I believe what would need to happen is that any instructions for sale on that
set would need to be moved over to the book entry because the xref does not handle
this. This will require someone to contact the one seller who has it listed for
sale to see if they would move it over to the book entry. If the for sale items
were moved, the image could then be removed from the instructions entry and the
number of instructions for the set changed to zero. Then the book could be added
to the inventory.

Once again, I have too much going on right now, so if you and Reza want to see
if you can get it worked out, go for it.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 17, 2021 12:41

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 75188-1

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In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:

If you want to have a second set entry, you will need to convince the catalog
side, not the inventories side.

I am pretty convinced. If the packaging is different, and the sets can be distinguished
that easily from the outside, then I see no reason not to have a second set entry.
But I have too much to do as it is, so someone else would need to get the ball
rolling on it to make it happen.

Okay. Do you think we need two new entries and mark the current one for deletion?
Or just one new entry 75188-2 for the later version?
(Btw. Brickset has separate entries with numbers 75188-1 and 75188-2.)

We will need to do what was done with

79104-1 The Shellraiser Street Chase (Undetermined Version)
2013
Sets: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Marked for Deletion

79104-2 (Inv) The Shellraiser Street Chase {Train Base Version}
599 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2013
Sets: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

79104-3 (Inv) The Shellraiser Street Chase {Technic Base Version}
636 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2013
Sets: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 16, 2021 22:31

Subject:

Re: Wrong Krana Holder piece in sets?

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It has been fixed.

In Inventories, tEoS writes:

An issue has come up at least a couple times on the forum due to this part, specifically
regarding the "pin hole":

42042 Bionicle Krana Holder 3 x 4 (Scoop / Bucket with Axle Hole)
Parts: BIONICLE

In these sets, the part has a recessed axle hole (loose fitting). I think it
helps to keep the eyes aligned properly:

8565-1 (Inv) Kohrak
40 Parts, 2002
Sets: BIONICLE: Bohrok

8564-1 (Inv) Lehvak
40 Parts, 2002
Sets: BIONICLE: Bohrok

8563-1 (Inv) Tahnok
40 Parts, 2002
Sets: BIONICLE: Bohrok

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 16, 2021 22:07

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 3808-1

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In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

3808-1 (Inv) Shadowstrike S70
235 Parts, 1 Gear, 2002
Sets: Spybotics

* Add 1 Part 42074 Flat Silver Bionicle 2 x 3 Axle Connector with Tooth (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 1 Part Pearl Light Gray 42074 Bionicle 2 x 3 Axle Connector with Tooth {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
Another user contacted me that they had flat silver in this piece and I rechecked mine. It is not the modern flat silver that I am best used to, but I do accept that it is old flat silver. Not pearl light gray. I have other pearl light gray from the set and it looks different.

Is this part made out of soft plastic?

Mh, okay.
I'm not against approving this, but I don't know if it will be helpful
in any way. Right now we have this part in flat silver in 7 sets from 2004-2010
and in pearl light gray in 11 sets from 2002-2010. I would assume they are all
the same color, just in different shades. (Fifty shades of silver?

)
And as far as I know TLG did not differentiate between pearl light gray and flat
silver anyway.

It is no problem approving it now, but all of this might be for naught. It will
hopefully be going away in the next year or two if we get to the project to eliminate
pre-2010 Flat Silver as a thing. It is one of my top goals to get to, and it
will simplify so many entries and inventories in the catalog.

And the axle connector with tooth is made out of a different plastic than ABS.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 16, 2021 18:58

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 75188-1

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In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:

In Inventories Requests, clien14 writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

75188-1 Resistance Bomber (Undetermined Pilot Version)
2017
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 8
Marked for Deletion

* Delete 1 Minifigure sw1005 Resistance Bomber Pilot - Finch Dallow (Alternate) (match ID 99)
* Change 1 Minifigure sw0861 Resistance Bomber Pilot {match ID 99 to 0}

Comments from Submitter:
SW1005 should be removed and added to 75188-2 as it was a limited release with different box and instructions. Other early sets with different box and instruction releases have also gotten separate entries, such as 4502-1 blue box and 4502-2 original trilogy box

As long as there is no second entry for this set, these requests cannot be approved.
And from what I see it is unlikely there there will ever be a second entry.

See https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1125322

If you want to have a second set entry, you will need to convince the catalog
side, not the inventories side.

However, the last formal request for this was discarded:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1127561

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 16, 2021 18:51

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 4882-1

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In Inventories Requests, normann1974 writes:

Comments from Submitter:
Source: Sealed set parted out. Current source of inventory is unknown, only one verification in 2005, before part 32064c was identified. I therefore delete certain variants that can be added later if they show up. If part 4032/4032b was never properly split, this set may never have come with part 4032.

How can you see that it's [P=32064b,7] and not

32064 Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Parts: Technic, Brick {Blue}

?

/Jan

The history of the 32064 is pretty much as follows:

- First version: 32064c (in sets until about 2007)
- Second version: 32064b (in sets from about 2004-2010)
- Third version: 32064* (in sets from about 2008-?)
- Fourth version: 32064* (in sets from ?-current)

The last two have not been split because they are pretty much functionally identical
with the Technic hole and underside.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 14, 2021 19:31

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8487-1

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8487-1 (Inv) Flo's V8 Café {Cafe}
254 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2011
Sets: Cars: Cars 2

* Delete 2 Part 59895 Black Tire 14mm D. x 4mm Smooth Small Single with Number Molded on Side (Alternate) (match ID 5)
* Change {4 to 6} Part Black 59895 Tire 14mm D. x 4mm Smooth Small Single with Number Molded on Side (Alternate)
* Change 2 Part Reddish Brown 4865b Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners (Alternate) {match ID 6 to 5}

Comments from Submitter:
Now that the last figure has been added to this inventory that I had worked on, the split alternate tires can be combined.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 14, 2021 04:51

Subject:

Re: Variants of part 18592

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In Catalog, jonwil writes:

I have multiple copies of

18592 Propeller 3 Blade 13 Diameter (Ninjago Airjitzu Flyer Vortex Rotor)
Parts: Propeller

in various colors. Some have a centre hole
that looks like the one you see in the image for

35775 Propeller 1 Blade Solid 10 Diameter (Spinjitzu Rotor)
Parts: Propeller

and others have a
centre hole that looks like the one in this picture
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0823/8137/products/IMG_1921.JPG?v=1491858601

I have no idea if the differences in the hole have any functional purpose or
not.
Is it worth me taking a photo of both variants in one picture to add as an additional
image?

Yes.

Is this a part that should be split into 2 different catalog entries?

If there is a true functional difference, then possibly, but not right now.

Once I can see an image of the two, I can add it to our list of unsplit variants
and add an additional note to the entry.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 14, 2021 04:43

Subject:

Re: Folded / unfolded packaging dimensions

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In Catalog, melbourne_josh writes:

When specifying packaging dimensions for

m85os 1985 Mini Overseas (111285-OS)
Catalogs: 1985

do I specify for the natural (and shipping) state of the catalog (folded) or
the illustrated state (unfolded)?

Folded.

You can read about the details here: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2510#Catalogs

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 12, 2021 04:53

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9797-1

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In Inventories Requests, 1977_mauro writes:

I don't know what exactly is mentioned by ribs??? For non-native english
speakers it is very hard to understand in this context what this word means -
even using a translator.

Basically, does the inside of the bottom of the torso assembly you have look
like the image under "Short Ribs" or the image under "Long Ribs"? The "ribs"
are the four inside supports inside each torso. Earlier torsos had the four short
supports, and newer torsos have the four long supports that almost form an 'X'
in the bottom of the torso.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 9, 2021 12:45

Subject:

Re: Split Copper

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This issue is already known, and it would be part of project #2 on the Catalog
Roadmap: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2476

In Suggestions, WOLKsite writes:

At the moment, the "Copper" color covers 4 distinct major colors:

Comparison image, from DeMartinet: https://brickshelf.com/gallery/DeMartinet/Colors/img_2465.jpg

Pearl:
189 Reddish Gold (alt. named Gold Metallic) - Used most notably in Knights'
Kingdom II, but also for Krana-Kal/Kraata in BIONICLE. Like the name says, it's
a reddish gold color, somewhat similar to pearl gold. Replaced by Pearl Gold
in 2006. The minifig sword in the image.
139 Copper - Used most notably in Exo-Force. Kind of brown in color. The
2x2 dome piece in the image.
346 Copper Metallic - A much more orangish color, used between 2017 and
2020. The action figure sword in the image.

Metallic:
300 Copper, Drum Lacquered - Like 139 Copper, but "metallic". The axe-head
in the image.

Personally, I think these are distinct enough to warrent individual colors.

There's of course, the BIONICLE copper masks of victory (which use 176 Red
Flip/Flop) and golden masks (178 Yellow Flip/Flop) (also sold as Metallic Gold)
but given the very limited usage, a unique color is not needed there. Ditto for
the Pohatu/Pahrak canister lid, ofc.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 9, 2021 12:42

Subject:

Re: Kraata Color Specificity

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Suggestions

I don't believe the site is going to do a code rewrite for one group of parts
in a catalog that has over 125,000 items and growing. Just saying.

In Suggestions, ProneToDrift writes:

Bringing this back, since the issue is coming up frequently for me again.

Dear BrickLink admin folks,

It would be greatly appreciated if a different system for listing Kraata (and/or
other dual color molded parts) could be implemented. BIOSector has detailed descriptions
of each Kraata color pairing, which in theory should make it easy to create a
drop down menu based on the head and tail colors.

As an example:
Say I have a stage 1 Kraata that has a metallic green head. I select “Stage 1”,
then “Head Color: Metallic Green/Lemon Metallic.” (Listing the most common name
for the color and then the official LEGO name for that color). Then I click “Tail
Color:” and am presented with a short drop-down list of possible tail colors,
which in this instance are “Lime/Bright Yellowish-Green”, “Dark Green”, “Metallic
Blue/Sand Blue Metallic”, “Red/Bright Red”, and “Dark Grey Metallic”. (These
are the only 5 tail colors that are paired with a metallic green head.)
The final listing title would look like this:
“Stage 1 Kraata: Lemon Metallic Head, Bright Yellowish Green Tail”

Implementing a system like this would ensure that sellers clearly disclose both
colors of the item before posting, rather than being able to list only the stage
and head color and ignore the instruction to “describe the rest.” Many Kraata
listings do not describe the rest of the item; in fact, many of them leave the
description blank, making their listing functionally worthless. Unless I contact
each and every one of those sellers to ask about their one specific item, there
is no way for me to know if it is an item I am interested in.

As a result, a great many items that people have listed in hopes of selling get
passed over and ignored, due primarily to seller error, but it would be really
helpful to us collectors and customers to be able to get a clear and standardized
system in place to help us make informed purchases.

Thank you for reading!
- ProneToDrift

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 8, 2021 18:20

Subject:

Re: Redundant Counterpart in set 10740-1?

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In Catalog, Bricklanta writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

You only need look at the Regular Items section to see if you have all the parts
of a set.

I'm sure that's a really simple exercise for you, but when some of my
parts are counterparts and some of my parts are regular parts and some of my
parts are alternates, there's probably a step I'm missing when I just
look at it.

And when I'm aggregating all of my sets to see what I have and what parts
I still need to add to a wishlist, it's even more muddled. Perhaps you can
share a little more detail of the steps to take to make sure I have all the
parts of a set?

The first step on an inventory page, such as

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=4789-1

is to click on the "Break Minifigs" link near the top.

Now you will have a complete list of every part you should have in the set.

If you have an assembled Counterpart, take it apart into its constituent parts
and use those to compare with the parts in the Regular Items section.

If you have a stickered part, pretend it does not have a sticker and see if it
is in the Regular Items section.

Easy peasy.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 8, 2021 14:52

Subject:

Re: Redundant Counterpart in set 10740-1?

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In Catalog, Bricklanta writes:

I noticed in set 10740-1 (Fire Patrol Suitcase) that two of the three counterparts
are redundant. In the regular set inventory are parts for a motorcycle sub assembly.
That subassembly (52035c03) is listed as a counterpart for 6 regular parts -
1x Red fairing, 1x Black chassis, 2x Black tires 50861, and 2x Red wheels 50862.

However two wheel & tire subassemblies are *also* listed as counterparts - 2x
50862c01, which comprises the same two tires and the same two wheels as the motorcycle
subassembly.

Wheel and tire assemblies are always listed as counterparts in an inventory separate
from any larger counterpart assemblies that may contain them. This is standard
catalog practice.

I feel this is redundant and causes confusion - a single individual regular piece
has two counterparts. Since counterparts are barred from having MatchIDs, this
is really confusing and trying to do something like finding out if i have all
the parts of a set is complicated.

You only need look at the Regular Items section to see if you have all the parts
of a set.

I don't know if there are any guidelines on counterparts - but it's clear
to me that putting sub-sub-assemblies in the inventory isn't standard, otherwise
we'd see torso assemblies in counterparts to minifigures.

As mentioned above, it is standard. Torso assemblies are not included in counterparts
because torso assemblies come assembled in a set and are only listed in the Regular
Items section.

Can we at least have a guideline that a single regular part should only have
1 counterpart listed in the inventory? Or move the wheel&tire to be a counterpart
inside the motorcycle assembly?

I am sorry, but no.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 6, 2021 13:19

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog, MrPetovan writes:

Congratulations Randy, I know we haven't always seen each other eye to eye,
but I'm not holding any grudge, and I hope you won't either!

+1

Just Kidding

Congrats Randy!

To both of you, thanks! And of course I do not hold grudges against either of
you. We may have differing opinions on policies and routes of action from time
to time, but that is all part of the job. Having more people interested in what
happens with the catalog/inventories is a good thing!

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 4, 2021 01:12

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 4504-1

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

4504-1 (Inv) Millennium Falcon (Redesign), Blue box
971 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2004
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Change 6 Part Black {32064 Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole to 32064c Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole (+ Shape) and Inside Side Supports} {Alternate to Regular}
* Change 6 Part Black 32064b Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole (x Shape) {Regular to Alternate}

Comments from Submitter:
User DarthRaynor confirmed the 32064c variant in accordance with the following change request: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1268931

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 2, 2021 14:18

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 70168-1

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In Inventories Requests, martintoystore writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70168-1 (Inv) Drillex Diamond Job
298 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2015
Sets: Ultra Agents

* Add 1 Part 3839b Dark Bluish Gray Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment

This request will not be accepted.

The part is already included in the inventory by way of the minifigure

Minifig No: uagt026 Name: Agent Curtis Bolt with Wings - No Stickers on Wings

uagt026 (Inv) Agent Curtis Bolt with Wings - No Stickers on Wings
Minifigures: Ultra Agents

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 1, 2021 10:51

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10144-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10144-1 (Inv) Sandcrawler
1599 Parts, 11 Minifigures, 2005
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Change 4 Part Dark Bluish Gray {32064 Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole to 32064c Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole (+ Shape) and Inside Side Supports}

Comments from Submitter:
User DarthRaynor confirmed this variant in accordance with the following change request: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1268565

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 30, 2021 10:43

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 21326-1

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In Inventories Requests, Jerryaki writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

21326-1 (Inv) Winnie the Pooh
1249 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2021
Sets: LEGO Ideas (CUUSOO): Disney: Winnie The Pooh

* Delete 1 Part 49307 Medium Nougat Slope, Curved 1 x 1 Double (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
Hello! Thank you for inventory-ing this set. I compared my extra pieces to the list, and had the difference above (did not have the extra bow piece). Not sure how else to verify, but that's what I came up with when I was building the set. Hope it helps.

This request will not be accepted.

The original submitter of this inventory had this extra part. It is not common,
but it has been found as an extra part in a few sets.

For future information, our guidelines concerning extra parts are listed on the
following help page:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

The section that specifically deals with this situation is "Removing or Changing
Extra Items".

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2021 14:22

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 726-1

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In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

726-1 (Inv) 12V Western Train with 2 Wagons and Cowboys
274 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1976
Sets: Train: 12V: Western

* Delete 5 Part wheel2a Red Train Wheel Spoked for Motor
* Delete 5 Part trainrim Black Train Rim for 4.5V & 12V Locomotive Wheels
* Add 1 Part 2913c04 Light Gray Electric, Train Track Contact Base with Wire (97cm) with Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Rounded Wide Long with Cross-Cut Pins (2913 / bb0093bc01)
* Change 5 Part Red wheel2ac01 Train Wheel Spoked for Motor with Black Train Rim for 4.5V & 12V Locomotive Wheels (wheel2a / trainrim) {Counterpart to Regular}

Evidence of what appears to be a fully original set:

I was asked to remove the link to the video, but the set seemed to be in pristine
condition with all original parts, instructions, inserts, etc. This video was
used to accept these requests.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2021 14:16

Subject:

Re: Set 8640, please remove 2714a (light grey)

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In Inventories, runner.caller writes:

Isn't there a condition that a set inventory can only be updated from a brand
new set that has just been opened?

No.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2021 11:41

Subject:

Re: Set 8640, please remove 2714a (light grey)

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