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In Catalog, Adjour writes:

In Catalog, hpoort writes:

Except for the coloring, is there any difference between [p=62575cx1] and

23714 Ant
Parts: Animal, Land

?

Also, how do we go about numbering in such a case in general? 62575 is the LEGO
design number for the marbled version, 23714 for the plain version. Is the former
really seen as an assembly (cx1)?

I would suggest 62575cx1 renumbered to 23714pb01 and 62575 listed as an alternative
number. Before making such a request, I'd like to be sure about any differences
and guide lines.

And yes, Robert, I know the catalog team has different priorities right now,
but this one just came up and I wonder.

I have both of these. They look different in person. I don't have them in
front of me at the moment but one sits taller and one looks longer.

I am in favor of renaming the newer one (or maybe both) in a way that designates
that one is taller and one is longer.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 22, 2020 11:55

Subject:

Re: Wheel plate stuck on car chassis piece

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

randyf, the part is definitely made up of 3 separate parts (1 of the main chassis,
and 2 of the modified 2X2 plates.) Each of the 3 parts has a molded part number
that you can see on the underside.

What I meant to say was that the part comes as one complete unit in the sets
directly from LEGO and is counted as one part by LEGO. There is no need to assemble
it, and it is not meant to be disassembled. I was rushing through messages before,
so I didn't explain it well enough.

Cheers,
Randy

That makes sense. I did have a strong suspicion that the parts came pre-assembled
in sets, since that chassis is a juniorized part (for young kids), and the precise
force that would be required to put the 2X2 modified plates on the underside
looked like something that would take adult level effort.

Thanks,
David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 21, 2020 23:28

Subject:

Re: Wheel plate stuck on car chassis piece

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In Catalog, BricksThatStick writes:

This set review has both the red and LBG holders:

https://youtu.be/cIeqTh0x82g

Good find! It looks like bag #2 comes with the red chassis that already has
the red 2X2 plates with small pins attached.

Thanks,
David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 21, 2020 19:28

Subject:

Re: Wheel plate stuck on car chassis piece

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In Catalog, BricksThatStick writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

Does anyone know if

6157 Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide and Hole
Parts: Plate, Modified

is meant to be able to be removed from

11650c01 Vehicle, Base 5 x 10 x 2 1/2 with Mudguards and 6 x 2 Recessed Center with 3 Holes with (Same Color) Wheels Holders Attached
Parts: Vehicle, Base

once they are together?

The whole vehicle base is one part. Nothing on it is meant to come off.

Sure?
LDraw has the part (11650.dat) without the plates with wheel pins and the part
with the plates exist in two versions: 12622.dat in one colour and 12622p01.dat
with LBG plates.

Are those some sort of rivets?
Or do they use a special technique to connect the plates?

I feel like the axles are going to snap off of the 2X2 plates if I pull any herder
than I already am. Also, I've never seen a post with a tapered part at the
end like the chassis piece has. It seems a bit like those Bionicle brains and
heads.

David

The pin that holds them on clips through and then can't be reversed - see
pic

That's the same as what I have, except in different colors. Do you know
if they come already assembled in the box? (The one I have is from a used lot.)

randyf, the part is definitely made up of 3 separate parts (1 of the main chassis,
and 2 of the modified 2X2 plates.) Each of the 3 parts has a molded part number
that you can see on the underside.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 21, 2020 16:19

Subject:

Wheel plate stuck on car chassis piece

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Does anyone know if

6157 Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide and Hole
Parts: Plate, Modified

is meant to be able to be removed from

11650c01 Vehicle, Base 5 x 10 x 2 1/2 with Mudguards and 6 x 2 Recessed Center with 3 Holes with (Same Color) Wheels Holders Attached
Parts: Vehicle, Base

once they are together?

I feel like the axles are going to snap off of the 2X2 plates if I pull any herder
than I already am. Also, I've never seen a post with a tapered part at the
end like the chassis piece has. It seems a bit like those Bionicle brains and
heads.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 18, 2020 23:42

Subject:

Re: Plant Stem (#28870) trans-neon green?

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In Colors, randyf writes:

In Colors, stutrippant writes:

This piece is listed as having Trans-Neon Green as one of its colours.

The neon colours glow under a black light (if you don't have a black light
and have never seen this then invest in one and be amazed!) but these don't,
which makes me wonder whether (a) the colour is listed wrong or (b) I bought
counterfeit Lego which doesn't have the neon qualities and is just a colour
match.

Does anybody elses glow under a black light?

Nope, the part does not fluoresce under UV light. But LEGO does list the color
as TRANSPARENT FLUORESCENT GREEN (which is Trans-Neon Green on BrickLink), so
the part is definitely classified correctly.

Cheers,
Randy

I have some of that part in trans-neon green, and I can concur that it does not
phosphoresce under UV light. To the naked eye, under normal light, however,
it does appear just like other trans-neon green parts. The difference must be
the plastic material those parts are made out of. It is a non-ABS slightly bendable
plastic.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 14, 2020 17:37

Subject:

Re: Silly to Consider This Sprue a Part?

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

I apologize for the quick lo-res pic, but I think a lot of people are familiar
with this piece. It's the sprue from [p=19807c01]. And it IS just a sprue.
But I was looking it over today before tossing it in the trash and it is a pretty
neat looking piece AND it was obviously designed with some play value, because
it fits on a stud. It has never been used in a set, I believe, but it is easy
for me to imagine it being useful in MOCs. Would it be silly to add it to the
catalog?

I think it would be fine in the catalog, although I'm sure there are others
who would oppose it. Are there other sprue-only entries in the catalog?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 12, 2020 12:29

Subject:

Re: StormChaser: the tale of two tails

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I would be in favor of the part size being determined by the overall part dimensions
and not just the base that attaches to studs in the plane tail category
(and possibly other categories.) However, I think that most categories (modified
bricks, modified plates, etc.) would not benefit at all from such size alterations
in their names.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 23, 2020 09:32

Subject:

Re: wich colors please?

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The second one is not LEGO. While sorting batches of used parts, I have found
1X1 round plates like that one many times. Whatever brand they are, they look
extremely close to the LEGO version, but the top of the stud is smooth with no
logo.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 18:10

Subject:

Re: Have A Heart

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I agree with everything you said. I didn't even know that was happening.
Was it something they started recently?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 14, 2019 11:32

Subject:

Re: 3rd black 1x2 plate in set 4819

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, hpoort writes:

It is most likely a spare for if the horse is to graze in the field, replacing
the Reddish Brown 1x4.

Agree. If my memory is correct, the part in sets with horses usually would have
been a 1 x 2 tile, not a plate . . . but we all know how absolutely unreliable
memories are. By the way, the Peeron inventory for this set shows the 3rd plate
and that inventory was verified twice from sealed contents.

I agree with paulvdb. It was a 1X2 plate instead of a tile included in sets
for the horse's back.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 17, 2019 10:51

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Re: Upgrade for Forum / Message macro tags

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I really like both of these upgrades. Thanks!

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 14, 2019 01:00

Subject:

Re: 1X1X3 brick & door compatibility question

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In Catalog, RecycledBrick writes:

It fits. The door swings freely

Thank you!

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 13, 2019 21:10

Subject:

1X1X3 brick & door compatibility question

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I thought that this door

64390 Door 1 x 4 x 6 Round Top with Window and Keyhole, Reinforced Edge
Parts: Door

fit onto this modified brick

60583b Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 3 with 2 Clips (Vertical Grip) - Hollow Stud
Parts: Brick, Modified

(either version of the 1X1X3 brick.)

The catalog pages for both the brick and the door list other parts that they
are compatible with. I thought that these 2 parts worked together, but from
what I see here, they do not. Perhaps the relationship just hasn't been
added yet? Can anyone tell me for sure if that door will fit into the clips
of that brick?

Thanks,
David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 13:53

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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x789 Rock 4 x 4 Crystal, Ice Snowflake
Parts: Rock

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 11:37

Subject:

Re: What year were part numbers introduced?

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In Catalog, 1271moggy writes:

I have just wondering if anyone knew when Lego started putting the part number
on the pieces. I have just found part 3176 which looks fairly 'new'
but has no part number. It just has the numbers 5 and 04 on the underside.
What do these numbers refer to?
Apologies if this has been asked before - I cannot find a thread.
Thanking you all

The one or two digit numbers indicate molds and mold cavities in the actual machine
that creates the parts from liquid plastic injection. As far as what year TLC
started putting part numbers on the parts themselves, I'm afraid I do not
know.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jun 23, 2019 21:55

Subject:

Re: Does 970653-1 come apart?

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

970653-1 (Inv) Pole Reversing Switch
1 Part, 2003
Sets: Educational & Dacta: Service Packs

I got two of these in a set that will need its inventory updated. But I am trying
to figure it out. The part is inventoried but it doesn’t really look playable.
I gave it a soft tug to see if it was just clutched and I don’t think it is.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jun 17, 2019 20:35

Subject:

New part that doesn't exist without printing

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There's a new part I want to add to the catalog, and so far it only exists
with a printing on it. Is the proper procedure to add a sort of "placeholder"
entry for the actual new mold/part that has no printing, and then add the new
printed part that I have? I will upload a photo of the printed version I have,
but of course, cannot for the base part.

Thanks,
David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

May 8, 2019 10:41

Subject:

Re: Mystery part

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I have no idea what it's from, but I do find it very interesting. The non-stud
end looks like it's the same as a notched 2L axle, which means that there
are all kinds of places that it could securely fit as either a decorative or
functional piece.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

May 1, 2019 11:12

Subject:

Re: Make website mobile-friendly

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I cannot figure out why someone would try to use Bricklink on a phone. A tablet
maybe, but even the biggest phone screens wouldn't be enough to make good
use of this site in any form.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 20, 2019 23:29

Subject:

Re: Tan 16X32 baseplates different shade?

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In Colors, SylvainLS writes:

In Colors, crazylegoman writes:

In Colors, Ricardo_Penguin writes:

I have this set with the 16x32-

3825-1 (Inv) Krusty Krab
286 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2006
Sets: SpongeBob SquarePants

And I also have a 32x32 one from the Lego Store I got last year.

Putting them side-by-side, the 16x32 one is darker compared to the 32x32 one.

Interesting... That makes it seem that TLC has been making the tan 16X32s differently
than the 32X32s for every production run.

My other colors of 16X32 BP (green, blue, light gray) match the color of their
32X32 counterparts. Oh well, just another unsolved mystery in TLC's manufacturing
process.

Wasn’t Tan impacted by the Great Colour Shift?

If there were more “old Tan” 16x32 in stock, they would have been used alongside
“new Tan” 32x32.

I have not heard of tan being affected by the 2004 Color Shift. (My tan bricks
and other non-baseplate parts are the same shade of tan before and after 2004.)
However, just because TLC didn't change the exact shade of tan on purpose
doesn't mean that they didn't change it at all.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 20, 2019 11:45

Subject:

Re: Tan 16X32 baseplates different shade?

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In Colors, Ricardo_Penguin writes:

I have this set with the 16x32-

3825-1 (Inv) Krusty Krab
286 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2006
Sets: SpongeBob SquarePants

And I also have a 32x32 one from the Lego Store I got last year.

Putting them side-by-side, the 16x32 one is darker compared to the 32x32 one.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 19, 2019 22:06

Subject:

Tan 16X32 baseplates different shade?

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This past week at Brickworld Indy I noticed that all of my tan 16X32 baseplates
were a different shade of tan than all of my 32X32 tan baseplates.

3857 Baseplate 16 x 32
Parts: Baseplate

My tan 32X32 BPs appear to be the same color as any tan brick or other regular
part in tan. However, all of my 16X32 BPs are slightly darker and more yellow.
The difference was, of course, most noticeable when I had the BPs right next
to each other on my display.

The tan 16X32 BP has been in 16 sets over the years, 14 of which were from 1996
to 2002. I have bought all of my tan 16X32 BPs from various sources, and they
are all the same not-quite-LEGO-tan color. There were a couple of Spongebob
sets in 2006 and 2008 that had a tan 16X32 BP. I imagine that none of my BPs
are new enough to be from those most recent sets.

I was wondering, does anyone out there have any tan 16X32 BPs that you know are
from the Spongebob sets, and can verify if they match the shade of other tan
LEGO parts?

Thanks,
David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 23:40

Subject:

Baby body grip capabilities

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In the first LEGO Movie 2 preview ( https://youtu.be/XvHSlHhh1gk?t=31 ) the sewer
babies are all holding weapons and the like. Anyway, I was planning on making
my own Apocalypseburg display, and of course, I want to have some sewer babies.

My question is: Is there such a thing as a baby body that has hands that can
grip minifig scale items (3.2mm diameter)?

Thanks,
David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 23:08

Subject:

Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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YES YES YES YES YES!

This is the #1 upgrade I would want from Bricklink.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jan 25, 2019 00:24

Subject:

Re: A Smidgen of Lego History

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Very interesting! I don't believe I have any Duplo plates of the older style,
so I never knew this.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jan 8, 2019 23:22

Subject:

Re: Please change "Coral" to "Vibrant Coral"

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, randyf writes:

In Off Topic, crazylegoman writes:

In Colors, StormChaser writes:

In Colors, Classicsmiley writes:

I'm not sure who to address this to, but could the color "Coral" please be
renamed to the official "Vibrant Coral"?

If anyone knows the hex which properly matches this color, then I could use that
information. The official coral hex doesn't appear to match LEGO renders.
Also, where would you put it on the color guide? Down with the pinks has been
suggested.

I'm in no condition to add meaningful content to this thread, but "Down with
the pinks" sounds like some sort of all-girl heavy metal band.

David

Would they open for Babymetal?

Probably!

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jan 8, 2019 23:00

Subject:

Re: Please change "Coral" to "Vibrant Coral"

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Off Topic

In Colors, StormChaser writes:

In Colors, Classicsmiley writes:

I'm not sure who to address this to, but could the color "Coral" please be
renamed to the official "Vibrant Coral"?

I'm in no condition to add meaningful content to this thread, but "Down with
the pinks" sounds like some sort of all-girl heavy metal band.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 24, 2018 17:54

Subject:

Re: New Relationship Catalog Project Underway

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

Would Parts that Belong Together work better?

I think it would. I think it so strongly that I just changed everything to this
title. If anyone asks you, though, you must tell them that I alone came up with
the title. I will deny your involvement to my dying day.

Deal!

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 23, 2018 22:32

Subject:

Re: New Relationship Catalog Project Underway

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

We have long needed a relationship match that shows items which fit together
and which are frequently used together. I have asked for this type of match
in the past and have gotten nowhere.

Instead, these kinds of matches were added as paired parts even though they did
not fit the spirit or definition of that match (and the sentence "Exceptions
to these definitions are determined at administrative discretion." was added
to the Item Relationships definitions page).

In my ongoing struggle to make the world a better place, generally speaking,
by addressing first-world problems of the lowest magnitude, we now have a new
relationship match:

Parts that Fit Together

Shows parts that naturally fit together which are designed to work together
and which are nearly always used together as a single unit.

If anyone sees where this definition could be improved, then please let me know.
Otherwise, start sending me some new item relationships and let's see how
well this works. I've added a few to get us started and here is one of them
so you can see how it looks:

I like this new relation type very much, but I wonder if the title will convey
the intended meaning. Few LEGO pieces are not parts that fit together.
Would Parts that Belong Together work better? I also like the
updated relationship definition.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 20, 2018 08:59

Subject:

Re: Is there actually a 3626bpx28?

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In Catalog, mfav writes:

I can't find this 3626bpx28 "no stubble" head. Certainly there are 3626bpx78
with light stubble printing.

[p=3626bpx28]

3626bpx78 Minifigure, Head Moustache Thick Angry and Long Hair and Stubble Pattern - Blocked Open Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

You get an A for effort, but there's no way anyone is going to start those
videos and jump to the specified time in all of them. It appears that you're
viewing the minifig world through YouTube goggles. Are you an animator?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Nov 28, 2018 09:51

Subject:

Re: Decorated vs. Pattern

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As bje pointed out, the word "pattern" means a visual design that is repeating.
The vast majority of the things called "pattern" in the BL catalog really aren't.
I think the word "pattern" needs to be changed to "print" since that's what
it really is.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Nov 26, 2018 23:35

Subject:

Re: Unofficial LEGO color guide

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In Catalog, maxx3001 writes:

Have you read the reviews, it is not the best print, colors do not compare to
real colors in a book about colors.

I had been looking forward to the book, but I also read the reviews and decided
to not buy it due to that same reason.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Nov 8, 2018 19:28

Subject:

Re: Catalog: Strongly disagree 3830c0 deletion

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I definitely agree with dearlydeparted on this. I think this part should stay
in the catalog. I know when I buy it, I look for the assembly.

I assume the multitude of possible combinations would be due to all the different
colors that that hinge comes in? Perhaps the only assembly of it allowed in
the catalog would be one in which both halves are the same color? If the top
and bottom halves are different colors, then the seller will have to list them
separately.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 18, 2018 23:13

Subject:

Re: Rejected SW minifig name changes

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

Yesterday I submitted two name changes to minifigs sw500 & sw673 which have been
rejected, however I have no idea why?
sw500 Jedi Knight (Kao Cen Darach)
sw673 Kanjiklub Gang Member (Croking Shand)
These name have been taken from the recent Lego trading cards, series 1, see
images.

If they had names different from a set box, then I could see why the changes
were rejected, but since both MF's had no names, I agree that the changes
should have gone through. Maybe try again and put a link to the images in your
post?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 5, 2018 16:01

Subject:

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here!

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In Suggestions, npl writes:

Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 4, 2018 18:50

Subject:

Re: Unknown color

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BrickBuy and Pippyblocks are right. It's "brittle" blue.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 27, 2018 23:34

Subject:

Re: Random cape with extra oval hole

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In Catalog Identification, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog Identification, Mistress_Lisa writes:

Anyway, I don't know of any capes that would have that extra oval hole in
them. What purpose would it serve? In case the minifig had a tail?

Lisa

I think that may be it. Isn't there a Superman dog that has a red cape?

David

Looks like I was wrong. There is a Superman dog, but his cape doesn't come
with an extra hole for his tail.

30533c01 (Inv) Dog, Krypto the Superdog
Parts: Animal, Land

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 27, 2018 23:32

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Re: Random cape with extra oval hole

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In Catalog Identification, Mistress_Lisa writes:

Anyway, I don't know of any capes that would have that extra oval hole in
them. What purpose would it serve? In case the minifig had a tail?

Lisa

I think that may be it. Isn't there a Superman dog that has a red cape?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 25, 2018 11:57

Subject:

Re: White brick with holes?

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In Catalog Identification, normann1974 writes:

In Catalog Identification, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog Identification, normann1974 writes:

In Catalog Identification, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog Identification, Stuart9 writes:

Looks a little home made but unsure as it's not in front of me.

I agree. You can see where the drill bit went through the tubes inside the brick.

David

I ask again like I did earlier in this thread: If this brick was customized (by
drill), what part was it made from?

/Jan

Possibly from this?

7049 Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Brick, Modified
Marked for Deletion

David

I've never seen 7049 with opaque white bottom. Does it exist?

/Jan

With all of these variations that exist, maybe?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/11462722@N03/25125002192/

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 24, 2018 19:35

Subject:

Re: White brick with holes?

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In Catalog Identification, normann1974 writes:

In Catalog Identification, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog Identification, Stuart9 writes:

Looks a little home made but unsure as it's not in front of me.

I agree. You can see where the drill bit went through the tubes inside the brick.

David

I ask again like I did earlier in this thread: If this brick was customized (by
drill), what part was it made from?

/Jan

Possibly from this?

7049 Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Brick, Modified
Marked for Deletion

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 23, 2018 20:44

Subject:

Re: White brick with holes?

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In Catalog Identification, Stuart9 writes:

Looks a little home made but unsure as it's not in front of me.

I agree. You can see where the drill bit went through the tubes inside the brick.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Aug 14, 2018 19:20

Subject:

Re: Brown or Reddish Brown??? Please help!

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In Colors, bje writes:

Aah glad I'm not the only one with this problem

Sunlight IMO works best, I've sometimes looked at these till my eyes water
under every conceivable type of lightbulb and still made mistakes which came
out later in sunlight. Best is to have them in a pile like you have and then
pick out the ones that do not look as bright, those would be brown (technical
term would be less red, but that would confuse the issue)
If your pile is the same I've marked the ones that stand out clearly.

HTH

Jean

In Colors, patpendlego writes:

Is there an easy way to tell which brick is Brown and which Reddish Brown? I've
tried different things, under a lightbulb, halogene light, sunlight... I just
don't see it... please help!

HA HA! I did the same thing!

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Aug 2, 2018 22:34

Subject:

Re: Question on catalog image uploads

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In Catalog, taxan writes:

I think you need to make a entirely new entry for it.
The old on only have one USB drive in it and a brick.
The new image have 2 USB drives and no bricks.

I didn't realize that, but now that you mention it, the package on the older
image does say that it only has one drive.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Aug 2, 2018 20:36

Subject:

Re: Question on catalog image uploads

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In Catalog, qwertyboy writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, 62Bricks writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, Pippyblocks writes:

Isn't 600 the longest side it can be?

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

I was just trying to upload an image to the catalog, and I got an error that
says,

Oops! There was a problem processing your request:

1. Parameter Error.

The image is within the 800X600 pixel size requirement. What else could be the
trouble?

David

It says 800X600 on the upload page. My image was 600 pixels tall, but less than
800 wide.

David

The error message for images that are too large specifically gives the reason.
Is it an accepted file type?

It's a .jpg file. Is there maybe a file size limit too? The file is 425KB.

I don’t know about a size limit, but a JPG under 800x600 weighing in at 425KB
is hard to believe. Even a 800x600 bmp will ‘only’ be 420KB. A JPG file is using
pretty agressive compression. Either the file is not a JPG, or it is not 800x600.

Niek.

D'OH! It's actually 83.6KB. I resized it to fit within the 800X600
size and forgot to look at the new file size.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Aug 2, 2018 20:34

Subject:

Re: Question on catalog image uploads

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, Pippyblocks writes:

Isn't 600 the longest side it can be?

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

It says 800X600 on the upload page. My image was 600 pixels tall, but less than
800 wide.

David

Minifig parameters are 800 tall and 600 wide.

The image is for gear flashdr8gb.

flashdr8gb USB Flash Drive 8GB Brick
Gear: Electronics

I'll try attaching the image to this message. The photo I took doesn't
have hardly any glare on the plastic, so I thought it would be a better image.
Also the current image shows a package that must've been opened, because
the tiny lanyards have been removed.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Aug 2, 2018 18:31

Subject:

Re: Question on catalog image uploads

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In Catalog, 62Bricks writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog, Pippyblocks writes:

Isn't 600 the longest side it can be?

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

It says 800X600 on the upload page. My image was 600 pixels tall, but less than
800 wide.

David

The error message for images that are too large specifically gives the reason.
Is it an accepted file type?

It's a .jpg file. Is there maybe a file size limit too? The file is 425KB.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Aug 2, 2018 17:56

Subject:

Re: Question on catalog image uploads

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In Catalog, Pippyblocks writes:

Isn't 600 the longest side it can be?

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

It says 800X600 on the upload page. My image was 600 pixels tall, but less than
800 wide.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Aug 2, 2018 17:25

Subject:

Question on catalog image uploads

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Apr 18, 2018 00:33

Subject:

Re: Negative feedback on orders that are "purged"

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Topic:

Feedback

No feedback, whether positive, neutral or negative, ever expires. It
lasts as long as your account exists.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 1, 2018 00:05

Subject:

Re: Getting Frustrated Now With Bricklink

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Topic:

In General, PurpleDave writes:

In General, SylvainLS writes:

With New, you can easily part out sets into your inventory. With Used, when
you don’t know which sets the parts are from (and whether they are all there),
it’s more work.

Exactly. New, you part out and list an entire set all at once. Used, you track
down and list a single piece.

If you're parting out a new set, yes; the same doesn't hold true for
adding Pick-A-Brick to a store or other parts bought as new for the purpose of
reselling.

It's extremely obvious that you would have to find individual parts in the
catalog here when adding used parts to a store. It's been that way from
the beginning. I just don't understand why OP was getting upset with that
method. What does he expect—a BL scanner to identify used parts?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 28, 2018 20:52

Subject:

Re: Getting Frustrated Now With Bricklink

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Topic:

In General, SylvainLS writes:

In General, crazylegoman writes:

In Problem, CheshireBricKs writes:

Your ability to inventory used Lego is appalling.

I have no idea what you mean by that. The inventories in the catalog are submitted
by users, and they're generally inventoried using new sets, not used.

Replace “to inventory” with “to put in your store’s inventory.”

That definitely changes the meaning, but it still doesn't make sense. Has
there been some change in the way parts are added to a store when they are used?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 28, 2018 19:50

Subject:

Re: Getting Frustrated Now With Bricklink

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Topic:

In Problem, CheshireBricKs writes:

Your ability to inventory used Lego is appalling.

I have no idea what you mean by that. The inventories in the catalog are submitted
by users, and they're generally inventoried using new sets, not used.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 18, 2017 21:53

Subject:

Re: 'blservice@bricklink.com' as the sending addr

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Topic:

In Suggestions, kwmcmillan writes:

When I receive messages from members that have been generated via the Contact
Form, my instinct is to hit the 'reply' button and then proceed providing
a response to whatever question has been posed. THis is the way every other email
or messaging system I have ever encountered works.

But doing so yields an unpleasant surprise: my response is sent to a black hole
instead of the actual sending party.

I (now) know that the member address can be found in the body of the email, but
two things:

1 - Would I ever really want to reply to 'blservice@bricklink.com'? (No)

2 - Replying on a mobile device where copying text segments (the email address)
isn't very easy makes this situation worse

I can't think of any good reason that the sending member's address ISN'T
the one provided upon receipt and would respectfully suggest that it be changed.

k.

It USED to work like you mention. It's been less than a year that it's
been broken.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 22, 2017 00:43

Subject:

Re: Clearing should be the same as Paid

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In General, tEoS writes:

It's for split payment status from order status. See picture (It's actually
a gold color text):

In General, crazylegoman writes:

I just checked my order received page, and there is no "clearing" status, just
the same 7 options that we've had for a while now.

David

Interesting...
I've never used that before, but it's good to know.

Thanks,
David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 21, 2017 23:30

Subject:

Re: Clearing should be the same as Paid

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I just checked my order received page, and there is no "clearing" status, just
the same 7 options that we've had for a while now.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jan 19, 2017 21:09

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 311-3

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Topic:

Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

311-3 (Inv) Basic Set
35 Parts, 1984
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Change {2 to 3} Part Red 3001old Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

Comments from Submitter:
The change from Dec 14, 2009 was incorrect. I recently acquired this set sealed, and it does have 3 red 2X4 bricks. The box art definitely shows multiple instances of models that use 3 red 2X4 bricks.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 5, 2016 17:39

Subject:

Re: Pay Your Fees Now! (please?)

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I totally agree. I've always thought that it was worded rudely.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 8, 2015 22:54

Subject:

Re: Please remove cancelled spam posts

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Topic:

I totally agree.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

May 31, 2015 23:21

Subject:

Re: Add price guide setting - links at top

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Topic:

In Suggestions, blackballoon writes:

In Suggestions, therobo writes:

In Suggestions, blackballoon writes:

Please add a setting to the price guide settings that would allow the user to
have the links "Add to My Inventory" and "Add to my wanted list" not just at
the bottom as they are currently, but also at the Top as well. Would be really
helpful since it is a hassle sometimes having to scroll down really far just
to get to those links

Does your "End" key not work

Are you referring to the "End" key that does not exist on my iPad ?

If you're trying to do online stuff on an ipad, and you can't scroll
down, just shake it like an Etch-A-Sketch. That should make the bottom of the
page slide into view.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 24, 2015 17:33

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41071-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41071-1 (Inv) Aira's Creative Workshop
94 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2015
Sets: Elves

* Change 2 Part Trans-Purple {3004 Brick 1 x 2 to 3065 Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube}

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 12, 2014 15:40

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Part dewback02c01

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Topic:

Inventories

I disagree. That dewback only comes in the one color, so this would not make
sense.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

May 29, 2014 10:29

Subject:

Re: Sort by best price at Min Qty.

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That's a good idea. I always wondered why that function wasn't built
into the search before.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 29, 2014 08:45

Subject:

Re: Rejected Catalog Submissions

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Topic:

I agree that they should give a reason. I wouldn't want an email for every
rejected submission, but a simple note in my Activity list would suffice.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 28, 2014 15:56

Subject:

Re: More Forum Bans Please

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Topic:

In Suggestions, goshe7 writes:

There is practically nothing productive being added to BrickLink.

Since when has the BL forum ever been the place to add something productive?
That's that the Catalog is for.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 24, 2013 17:05

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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If you send Brickset a picture of the set, they will usually add it.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 22, 2013 15:40

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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Topic:

Bricklink is not meant to let you keep track of your personal collection. That's
what http://www.brickset.com is for.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jul 17, 2013 15:06

Subject:

Re: Color Identification

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Topic:

The differences between multiple parts that TLC makes in the "same color" are
greater than the differences between people's monitors.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

May 12, 2013 00:25

Subject:

Re: Not having Google search is killing our sales

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Topic:

In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:

In Suggestions, crazylegoman writes:

No it's not. Bricklink shows up on Google searches:

Your reply, while technically correct, does not tell the whole story. The searches
you picked were sufficient to key on the home page of BL. They were not specific
enough to actually find something of interest.

Do we really want the Google searches bringing people to the specific catalog
page for the item? I sure don't. I assume that those who want better Google
search results want to attract new customers (new to BL entirely, not just new
to their store.) Someone new to BL would be much better off at the main homepage
instead of a catalog page. That way they can explore the site from the main
starting point. I believe that would lead to a better intro-to-BL experience
and curb many frustrating experiences for both new buyers and sellers.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

May 9, 2013 09:21

Subject:

Re: Not having Google search is killing our sales

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BRICKS_R_KIDS writes:

I know this topic has been discusses and discussed, but its really a big problem
that we are missing out of Google searches.

No it's not. Bricklink shows up on Google searches:

used LEGO pieces (3rd one)
https://www.google.com/#safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=used+LEGO+pieces&oq=used+LEGO+pieces&gs_l=hp.3..0j0i22i30.1502.5148.0.5626.16.15.0.1.1.0.320.3431.2-14j1.15.0...0.0...1c.1.12.psy-ab.Sa34d99BkgU&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.46226182,d.aWM&fp=3e5278bae6458e76&biw=1054&bih=866

buy LEGO pieces (3rd one)
https://www.google.com/#safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=buy+LEGO+pieces&oq=buy+LEGO+pieces&gs_l=hp.3..0l4.47376.47376.1.47681.1.1.0.0.0.0.220.220.2-1.1.0...0.0...1c.1.12.psy-ab.8qxRzhgLkh8&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.46226182,d.aWM&fp=3e5278bae6458e76&biw=1054&bih=866

individual LEGO pieces (5th one)
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&gs_rn=12&gs_ri=psy-ab&gs_mss=used%20LEGO%20pi&tok=MxhT9Jr4B7rpBp6vb-WpVA&pq=buy%20lego%20pieces&cp=2&gs_id=pc&xhr=t&q=individual+lego+pieces&es_nrs=true&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=in+LEGO+pieces&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.46226182,d.aWM&fp=3e5278bae6458e76&biw=1054&bih=866

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 4, 2012 21:33

Subject:

Re: Remove 3 digit pricing for prices over $0.10

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I would say yes, but at 20¢ or 25¢ instead of 10¢. Also, would this minimum
amount have to be decided differently for each currency? (10¢ in USD might convert
to a really odd threshold amount in other currencies if it were a flat amount
across the board.)

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 11, 2011 18:07

Subject:

Re: GMBL: Invoice tab name

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Topic:

Related Software

In Related Software, melbourne_josh writes:

The orderDetail.asp (or invoice screen, used to produce a picking list/packing
slip) doesn't have a title. Without a title it's very hard to pick between 20
open tabs.

This problem is solved by http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/96728

That looks very useful for those who know how to use that kind of thing.

Could you delete the country codes out of the source code and leave just the
countries you ship to without any adverse effects?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Jan 23, 2011 21:57

Subject:

Re: Forced Consolidation-Multiple Identical Lots

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BigBrickDaddy writes:

Having an option to help user do it would be great!

It already exists. Go to http://www.bricklink.com/inventory.asp and check the
"Non-Unique" box on the right. Then click the Go button.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 23, 2010 10:30

Subject:

Re: Password for payment type

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

When getting paid in cash, it doesn't matter what they choose, money is money.
Just make a "Note on order" like "Cash at LUG".

Yes, they can do that if they want, but sometimes my friends from my LUG actually
do pay me with PayPal, so there would be an actual use for a special payment
option. I once had a friend who ordered parts from me, and I was going to see
him in about 2 weeks. He wanted to pay by PayPal and have me ship the parts
to him because he needed them to finish a MOC he was working on. It would be
nice to have a Cash payment option available to just certain people so that when
they choose their payment method I could be sure of how they want to do the transaction.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 22, 2010 23:02

Subject:

Password for payment type

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

I don't think that this exists yet, though I could be wrong. I searched the
Help section and couldn't find anything about it.

I think it would be useful to have a password-guarded option to let certain
people pay a seller by a method that is not available to other buyers.

My store has PayPal, Cashier's Check and Money Orders as payment methods. Just
today I had a person, who I've been friends with for years in my own LUG, order
from me. Typically when he orders from my Bricklink store, I bring the parts
to our next LUG meeting, and he pays me in cash. My store doesn't accept cash
as a payment type (which is pretty typical here). My friend has to click one
of the 3 payment types to let the order go through, despite the fact that he
knows he won't be paying by that method.

Now you may be thinking, "Why don't you just add 'Cash' as a payment type in
your store? Only the people who are going to see you in person to pick up their
order would click that payment method." Yeah...that should be how it
would work. I have a feeling that if I add "Cash" to my payment methods, someone
would inadvertently click that payment type, when that's not really what they're
going to use.

If this suggestion is implemented, I could add Cash and Check as payment options
to my store, and give out the password only to members of my LUG. I would set
the other 3 payment types to be the default set of payment options in my store
and not require a password. Then there should be no mixups when people who I
will never see in person or newbies select how they want to pay.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Dec 1, 2010 10:57

Subject:

Re: Buyers with your store items in shopping cart

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Topic:

Selling

You can't change price on items that have already been placed in a person's cart.
If a buyer's shopping your store and places an item in their cart, you could
double the price on it while they're still shopping, but when they check out,
it will be the same price as when they placed it in their cart. Placing an item
in a cart "locks in" the price. Of course, if a buyer closes their browser,
empties their cart or something like that, then when they come back, the price
will be different.

Now let's say a buyer places half of a lot (5 out of 10 pieces) in their
cart, and while shopping, you change the price on that piece. If that buyer
decides that the 5 in their cart isn't enough and they want all 10, but the last
5 are placed in their cart after you changed the price...then gosh, I'm
really not sure what happens then. I think Bricklink self destructs or something.
Anyone out there know?

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Nov 30, 2010 13:27

Subject:

Re: Buyers with your store items in shopping cart

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How would Bricklink know if they've moved on or not? There have been multiple
times when I was shopping a seller's store, didn't have time to finish, left
my browser open, and then added more parts and submitted the order the next day.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Nov 18, 2010 00:42

Subject:

Re: Alert to typos!

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Topic:

I vote YES! This is a great idea. However, there ought to also be an option
that a seller can check some box to have that not show up, if they want.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Sep 17, 2010 18:16

Subject:

Re: Please add Telephone Number to member info

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