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In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

Couldn't they just have their own separate categories: ghosts and skeletons?

I agree. I do not associate these figures with Halloween at all.

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Nov 3, 2018 18:24

Subject:

Re: We have a new Inventories Admin

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Inventories

In Inventories, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello again everybody,

We mentioned last week that we were looking for a new Inventories Admin, and
I'm announcing today that we have appointed Randy (user randyf) to this position.

Randy is a very well-known contributor to the catalog, a frequent participant
in Forum discussions, and pretty much a person we couldn't imagine BrickLink
being without. He has contributed a large number of color-adjusted Lego part
renders which have helped define the look of BrickLink for the next generation.
And his work with PCCs is unmatched.

We are pleased and excited to extend these admin privileges to Randy and to welcome
him to our admin team.

Russell

Congratulations to Randy and BrickLink, another great addition to the team of
volunteers!

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Nov 1, 2018 13:30

Subject:

Re: New Catalog Roadmap

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, axaday writes:

Have we ever considered making the jump to using Lego official color names?

Yes, in fact I suggested it once myself. Then someone pointed out that some
of these names are rather convoluted and silly. Our names are better, but I
would like to include the official colors names on or color chart for cross-reference.

Please do not ever consider switching to using the official LEGO color names
here. They are indeed *very* convoluted and silly. For examples: BL Tan is LEGO
Brick Yellow, BL Magenta is LEGO Bright Reddish Violet, and BL Brown is LEGO
Earth Orange. Just those three alone make me wonder what TLG was thinking (or
smoking?) when naming colors.

Cheers,
Randy

I still think my suggestion would work:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=635575

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Oct 31, 2018 17:46

Subject:

Re: Second Catalog Project Underway

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, mhortar writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Here's the plan: I'm going to post back here later today with all my
proposed changes (I may have to take this in steps) and give people a chance
to comment.

If you do have a comment/suggestion on where these parts are going, please suggest
an alternative location. Before you comment, look at the situation carefully
and present a good argument about why the proposed category is inappropriate.

Parts:

Beehive - move to Cone

I think 'Animal - Air' might be better for this, but that's just
a thought.

Or Minifigure, Utensil

Could be if it was beehive made by human like this on photo. This one is definitly
made by bees themselves.

To me, it looks most like something that Disney uses in their cartoons. I have
never seen a natural bee colony looking like these.

I assumed that they were based on some idea of the older straw hives mixed with
a wasp nest. If there is any species building these, I'd like to see an image

Attached images:
- straw beehive
- honeybee colony
- wasp

LEGO calls part 35574 "MINI HAT, NO. 54" so that would be Minifigure, Headgear

We might need to rename the part after its completely different use in set 10261-1

35574 Cone 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 with Stacked Rings (Beehive / Cotton Candy)
Parts: Cone

10261-1 (Inv) Roller Coaster
4080 Parts, 11 Minifigures, 2018
Sets: Creator: Creator Expert: Fairground Collection

60171-1 (Inv) Mountain Fugitives
70 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2018
Sets: Town: City: Police

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Oct 31, 2018 17:42

Subject:

Re: Second Catalog Project Underway

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In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, mhortar writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Here's the plan: I'm going to post back here later today with all my
proposed changes (I may have to take this in steps) and give people a chance
to comment.

I think 'Animal - Air' might be better for this, but that's just
a thought.

Or Minifigure, Utensil

Could be if it was beehive made by human like this on photo. This one is definitly
made by bees themselves.

Attached images:
- straw beehive
- honeybee colony
- wasp nest

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Oct 31, 2018 16:42

Subject:

Re: Second Catalog Project Underway

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In Catalog, mhortar writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Here's the plan: I'm going to post back here later today with all my
proposed changes (I may have to take this in steps) and give people a chance
to comment.

I think 'Animal - Air' might be better for this, but that's just
a thought.

Or Minifigure, Utensil

Spiral Pole - move to Hose

My first thought on this was that it should go to Axle, but Hose is probably
a better fit.

Waves - create new category titled Wave

This one has me conflicted. There's a number of these Wave items that should
be in 'Minfig - Utensil' but others should not. Is it better to keep
them all together in a new category, or split them based on common usage?

Josh

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Oct 29, 2018 18:43

Subject:

Re: Some recessed studs are recessed.

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, mfav writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Give me some more information including comparison photos which show the actual difference

I don't know how to better show the difference than in the photo I provided
above. If you have some idea how to better illustrate the difference, share,
and I can attempt another photo.

The problem with your photo is it’s just lines you drew. Not easy to see for
oneself.

Try a close-up of both studs from an angle so we can see how deep they are?
If the parts are side by side or the same relative size and if you manage to
show the inside border of the studs…

Or maybe insert a common LEGO part and show how far it goes?
This way, anyone could easily do the same.
(A nozzle? They have grips that can help see the length. Better than plain
bars.)

I think the image is pretty good. The hole is the same, but it starts from a
lower stud.

I suspect that this is a mold error/variation. Interesting, but I do not know
if this is a functional difference that needd a new catalog entry.

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Oct 29, 2018 06:01

Subject:

Re: New Catalog Roadmap

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Want to know where we're going with the catalog? Hard to do without a map,
isn't it?

I'm excessively pleased to announce the all-new Catalog Roadmap in the Help
Center:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2473

If you lose that link, you can always find the page in the Help Center for the
catalog:

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

This is an effort to increase transparency about what is happening with the BrickLink
catalog and to make it feel more like a community effort. And, of course, to
get some stuff done.

And no, before anyone asks, I don't know what's going on with the site
roadmap. I thought it was a fantastic feature and I'm quite excited to finally
have something similar for the catalog.

Feedback? Ideas? Comments?

I think there still are some inconsistencies in the catalog:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=202697
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235406

I think those issues were never solved.

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Oct 28, 2018 02:22

Subject:

Re: Another New Catalog Thing

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

I am wasting no time in making your lives marginally better, my friends.

For your convenient reference, we now have a list with links and descriptions
of known part variants which are not distinguished by BrickLink:

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

This list is majorly incomplete and I could use some assistance in completing
it. If you're bored and want to gather additional variants not yet shown
on the list, please respond to this message with your list of variants (macro
tags appreciated, but not absolutely necessary).

To save others duplicating work, you might reply first saying you're going
to be working on it.

4229 Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Parts: Aircraft

2547 Shark Body
Parts: Animal, Body Part

I would prefer to have an alternate large image showing the variations for all
of these items in our catalog. The shark body is a good example for that.

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Oct 27, 2018 14:50

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Re: New Catalog Roadmap

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