Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | qwertyboy  | | Posted: | May 27, 2019 13:35 | | Subject: | Re: Helpful but .... | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| To illustrate, see attached picture of an upload of a yellow 2x4 brick. The program
knows it is part 3001, it even shows the picture, and if you hover over that
picture, the title says "Part No: 3001 Name: Brick 2 x 4". So don't tell
me that when showing this page it is difficult to add "Part No: 3001" somewhere
in clear text on that line.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | May 27, 2019 13:24 | | Subject: | Re: Helpful but .... | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| In Suggestions, bje writes:
| | In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Suggestions, bje writes:
| | I voted yes, but I am not entirely sure this would be as simple as is believed
on first glance.
The reason that part number gets dropped is because in BL world, that part number
is not something used to differentiate inventory items.
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That would be a valid argument, if BL weren't already showing the item description
on that exact same screen. If the program is able to show the description (which
is a lookup into the items table), it already knows the part number (or at least
grab it from the same table the description came from).
So yes, it is a request easily implemented.
Niek.
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But the item number is optionally included, it is not even a required field.
And from what I can see, only the category field ties to the item number in the
catalog. As a matter of fact, you can list everything in your store without a
single catalog item number, so long as you have the category and comments fields,
mass uploads will work. We sell lots, not catalog items.
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You are missing the point. The issue here is that, when uploading a common "2x4
brick" (part 3001), the screen shows "2 x 4 Brick" - the official BL description
of part 3001. Obviously at that point the program knows it is dealing with part
3001 (as it had to look up that description) and it also shows a picture of that
part. As it has all the info, it is indeed easy to just add "3001" somewhere
on that line item.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | May 27, 2019 10:51 | | Subject: | Re: Helpful but .... | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| In Suggestions, bje writes:
| | I voted yes, but I am not entirely sure this would be as simple as is believed
on first glance.
The reason that part number gets dropped is because in BL world, that part number
is not something used to differentiate inventory items.
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That would be a valid argument, if BL weren't already showing the item description
on that exact same screen. If the program is able to show the description (which
is a lookup into the items table), it already knows the part number (or at least
grab it from the same table the description came from).
So yes, it is a request easily implemented.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | May 1, 2019 20:06 | | Subject: | Re: Coral | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, pikachu3 writes:
| | In Colors, qwertyboy writes:
| | FYI -
Just came across a bunch of these parts in color coral:
It looks like there are two distinct shades. One exactly matches coral color
for this part we have:
The other one is lighter - less saturated. TLG calls the new color "vibrant coral".
The lighter shade could almost be called "regular coral".  Or of course another
instance of bad quality control.
I can see if I can make a pic later.
Niek.
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Would love a pic It must just be a color variation. I had only seen the brighter
version.
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Seeing as you are the resident color guru and definitely better at capturing
colors on photo - I can send you one of each if you like. Just PM me your address.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | May 1, 2019 18:26 | | Subject: | Coral | | Viewed: | 148 times | | Topic: | Colors | | Status: | Open | |
| FYI -
Just came across a bunch of these parts in color coral:
It looks like there are two distinct shades. One exactly matches coral color
for this part we have:
The other one is lighter - less saturated. TLG calls the new color "vibrant coral".
The lighter shade could almost be called "regular coral". Or of course another
instance of bad quality control.
I can see if I can make a pic later.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2019 11:36 | | Subject: | Re: Help identifying these brown colors | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, Juster_Bricks writes:
| | Help identifying these brown colors
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I don't want to be snarky, but genuinely curious -
You have been selling on BL for quite a while. How have you been able to do this
without having a solid grasp of the colors?
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Mar 11, 2019 00:33 | | Subject: | Re: Country sets are sold in under price guide | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| In Suggestions, aaol1 writes:
| | Hey there, hope your all doing well!
I wanted to run an idea by you guys see what you think, I think it would be really
beneficial and helpful. In the price guide, for any particular set, you can see
the purchase history ( which is awesome). I was thinking, would there be a way
to add which country an item sold in? I feel like that would give us sellers
an idea where an item is hot, and compare that with the pricing. Anyways I think
it would be great, let me know what you think
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This info is available through the API.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Jan 25, 2019 11:47 | | Subject: | Re: API for Prestashop | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
| In Inventories, steinewelten writes:
| | In Inventories, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Inventories, steinewelten writes:
| | Hello i look for a api from bricklink to prestashop
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I am guessing you want to set up your own web shop, and use BrickLink as a back-end
for all the info. If you then also want to handle your own orders and not have
those flow through BL - that won't happen. It would be a blatant violation
of the ToS.
If I misunderstood, you might want to explain some more what you are trying to
accomplish.
Niek.
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Hello no would like to use prestashop for the backend.
I like to sell on bricklick and i like to sent the orders to the Prestashop an
make in Presta the invoice.... I would like to automatically submit orders from
Bricklink to Prestashop. Furthermore, I would like to link the articles of Bricklink
with Prestashop or automatically do an automatic import in Prestashop, so that
I do not have to create every article in Prestashop
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You'd either have to do manual downloads of the catalog items and your received
orders, or you have to look into the BrickLink API. The last option will require
quite a bit of programmer's elbow grease:
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/api/welcome.page
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Jan 24, 2019 18:15 | | Subject: | Re: API for Prestashop | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
| In Inventories, steinewelten writes:
| | Hello i look for a api from bricklink to prestashop
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I am guessing you want to set up your own web shop, and use BrickLink as a back-end
for all the info. If you then also want to handle your own orders and not have
those flow through BL - that won't happen. It would be a blatant violation
of the ToS.
If I misunderstood, you might want to explain some more what you are trying to
accomplish.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Jan 3, 2019 17:26 | | Subject: | Re: part 4073: catalog statisics mistake | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, yoavheskia writes:
| | i counted only 51 known colors, not 52 as mentioned in catalog statisics.
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This might be because of the "(not applicable)" color that is shown when you
look at the "item appears in:" - "39 parts" for item [p=4073c01]
That would be "color" #52.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 26, 2018 16:59 | | Subject: | Re: Something I Just Threw Together | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| From what I understand, you want to rename the catalog section "Minifigs" to
"Figures", correct?
I obviously can't see what is happening in the back end of BL - renaming
the item type might be simple. Then again, it might be a pretty major undertaking,
depending on how it is coded. One thing that would break is the relationship
between the item type and the one-letter-identification that is used throughout
BL. For the forum, adding a nice little reference to a catalog item for a minifig
requires you to type "[M=blahblah]". Renaming the type to "Figure" _might_ cause
it to become "[F=blahblah]". Furthermore, images on BL are pointed to using the
same one-letter-identification. The relationship between item types and the one-letter-identification
might break, or it might be OK.
In short, I think this kind of change would need some dev eyes on the code. Remember
what happened a month or so ago - the breaking of store inventories - that would
pale in comparison if the code is not all that flexible set up...
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 23, 2018 10:55 | | Subject: | Re: Seventh Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| ... and the list showing names and their minifigs:
Bionicle Mini - Barraki Takadox
Breastplate - Blue with Red Arms, Black Legs with Red Hips, Dark Gray Grille
Helmet, Red Plume
Catwoman
Fire - Reflective Stripes, Black Legs, White Fire Helmet, Brown Eyebrows, Thin
Grin
[M=cty090]
[M=cty023]
Genie - Minifig only Entry
Geonosian
[M=sw320]
[M=sw062]
Governor's Daughter
Gungan Soldier
[M=sw013]
[M=sw302]
Hot Dog Man - Minifig only Entry
Hoth Rebel Trooper
[M=sw291]
[M=sw259]
Imperial Shuttle Pilot
[M=sw802]
[M=sw042]
Jar Jar Binks
[M=sw301]
[M=sw017]
Kingdoms - Lion King
Lifeguard - Minifig only Entry
Mermaid
Mime - Minifig Only Entry
Monster
Mr. Freeze
Naida Riverheart
Overalls Blue over V-Neck Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Short Bill Cap
[M=cty202]
Plain White Torso with White Arms, Black Legs, Black Male Hair (Soccer Player)
Porsche 919 Hybrid Driver
Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet
Scarecrow
Scout Trooper
[M=sw505]
[M=sw005]
The Penguin
The Riddler
Truck Driver
Werewolf
Zombie Driver
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 22, 2018 20:55 | | Subject: | Re: Seventh Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| | | There are several minifigs with duplicate titles,
even before removing the set number, these need to be addressed for example:
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A quick list of minifig names that are duplicates:
Bionicle Mini - Barraki Takadox
Breastplate - Blue with Red Arms, Black Legs with Red Hips, Dark Gray Grille
Helmet, Red Plume
Catwoman
Fire - Reflective Stripes, Black Legs, White Fire Helmet, Brown Eyebrows, Thin
Grin
Genie - Minifig only Entry
Geonosian
Goblin King
Governor's Daughter
Gungan Soldier
Hot Dog Man - Minifig only Entry
Hoth Rebel Trooper
Imperial Shuttle Pilot
Jar Jar Binks
Kingdoms - Lion King
Lifeguard - Minifig only Entry
Mermaid
Mime - Minifig only Entry
Monster
Mr. Freeze
Naida Riverheart
Overalls Blue over V-Neck Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Short Bill Cap
Plain White Torso with White Arms, Black Legs, Black Male Hair (Soccer Player)
Porsche 919 Hybrid Driver
Red Vest and Zipper - Black Legs, White Construction Helmet
Scarecrow
Scout Trooper
The Penguin
The Riddler
Truck Driver
Werewolf
Zombie Driver
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2018 12:03 | | Subject: | Re: Projectile Launcher | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, Teup writes:
| | But do you know that all the ones in Brick,Modified have a circular curve
and the ones in slope all have an arbitrary curve? Maybe that helps telling
them apart. The Brick,Modified ones you could hold a round 2x2 brick against
sideways and the curves line up. They're usually a quarter circles; the curve
starts at 0 degrees at the top, and ends at 90 degrees at the bottom. Therefore,
they're not slopes, as slopes start and/or end with a sloping angle.
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How 'bout this one for an arbitrary slope? There will always be "discussion
items".
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 19, 2018 21:51 | | Subject: | Re: Items which change category | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In General, StormChaser writes:
| | At some point I plan to go forward with precise
written definitions of all item types (I actually have them written now) and
when that occurs it may be necessary to move some items which don't fit the
definitions.
This, for example, is self-evidently not even remotely close to being a set:
[S=bb173-4]
It's a storage bag and it will be moved to Gear when clear definitions of
item types exist.
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I use the BrickStock database to identify category changes. However, it won't
work for items that move to a different type (like your example). Reason is that
the BS database doesn't have unique identifiers for each item - my program
figures out any category changes by checking if there are such changes for partnr/type
pairs. I can't track changes across types of items, as there currently are
already items with the same nr in multiple types (and that wouldn't even
take into account the fact you will likely change the part nr in that example).
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 19, 2018 16:48 | | Subject: | Items which change category | | Viewed: | 78 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| For those of us that run a shop with the inventory storage based on the BL catalog,
it can be a puzzle when items get moved to a different category.
Internally we have a web page that shows items that have moved. Would that be
helpful for others as well? See this link:
http://www.qwertyboy.org/files/BL/BL-catalog-changes.php
Currently I have it limited to only pick "parts" or "minifigs" - in the last
month there have been an _insane_ amount of category changes for gear/sets/instructions
etc.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2018 18:28 | | Subject: | Re: Catalog Project Request "Bar" vs. "Weapon" | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, randyf writes:
| | In Catalog, chetzler writes:
| | I appreciate the work you guys do but please do not make it more difficult to operate a
store here.
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I am pretty sure that all of these discussions that are being held about long-term
goals for the catalog are to make it *easier* to operate a store here, not more
*difficult*. How about a little optimism? 
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Optimism is usually reserved for Friday afternoons.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2018 14:34 | | Subject: | Re: 32526pb001 Red not an option | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
| In Inventories, Golbsco writes:
| | In Inventories, therobo writes:
| | Price guide and images correctly exist for red and green, however red has not
been sold in the last 6 months.
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I'm not able to view price guide for Red. shouldn't this still exist
despite there being no sales?
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If there are no sales in the system (and no inventory in sellers' shops),
what would you suggest the price guide should show?
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Oct 31, 2018 17:32 | | Subject: | Re: Second Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 92 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, mhortar writes:
| | | | Waves - create new category titled Wave
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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?
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Parts should be cataloged according to what they look like. Experienced BL users
will locate a part regardless of where you put it, but catalog categories ate
most useful for novice users. So, if we have a bunch of waves, put them in a
“wave” category (or something that logically includes waves). Don’t put them
in categories according to usage. For instance, this guy’s usage was to build
a palm tree - good luck to new users locating it in the catalog when they have
found one in a pile of parts.
* | | 2566 Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Parts: Bar |
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Oct 29, 2018 14:10 | | Subject: | Re: New Catalog Roadmap | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, axaday writes:
| | In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | In Catalog, axaday writes:
| | A case of 60 in all but the cast with Mr Gold is the same breakdown of minifigs.
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Okay, I understand you now. This item:
is currently inventoried with 60x of this:
You're saying you would like to see the set of 60 inventoried with the specific
figures and quantities of each because for cases of 60 they are always the same.
This is definitely a question for Marek, but thank you for clarifying exactly
what you were talking about.
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I have parted out many of them and they have always been the same as Whitefang's
reviews. And it is kind of a pain in the neck to do it here. You have to part
out 60 random ones and uncheck delete on all of them and put in the various numbers
of different sets. And if you want to part them out to minifigs and accessories
you have to do each one individually.
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Even if there is the odd difference, they can be handled like any other inventory
- with alternates.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 10:10 | | Subject: | Re: What does "modified" mean? | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, guicho_potosino writes:
| | We have a team participating in the First Lego League competition, where there
are clear rules that we should be using original lego parts with no customizations.
I have found parts in the brick link lego catalog that appear to be entirely
original lego parts (I am able to find them in the official lego catalog), however
they are listed with a qualifier of "modified", for example:
Brick, Modified 2 x 24 with Peg at each End
My question is, what does "Modified" mean in the brick link catalog? Does it
mean that it has been modified from its original condition, or that in some way
it is not an original lego part?
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They are most definitely original LEGO parts. The "modified" means that, on the
whole, it kinda looks like (for instance) a brick, but it has an additional "modification",
like a pin.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Sep 30, 2018 12:48 | | Subject: | Re: Help identifying part. | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog Identification, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, jblock writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, TheBrickGuys writes:
| | I can not for the life of me figure out what this is or where in the catalog
it exists.
Any ideas?
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[P=bbw008]
I tell you, for as often as I see questions about what this part it in the forums,
BL should put its picture and identifier on the front page for all to see...
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There are a few parts that come up with some regularity:
http://www.qwertyboy.org/files/parts.php
Niek.
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Nice page!
Other candidates:
* | | 92690 Bar 1L with Top Stud and 2 Side Studs (Connector Perpendicular)
Parts: Bar |
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Done.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Sep 30, 2018 12:48 | | Subject: | Re: Help identifying part. | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog Identification, taxan writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, jblock writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, TheBrickGuys writes:
| | I can not for the life of me figure out what this is or where in the catalog
it exists.
Any ideas?
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[P=bbw008]
I tell you, for as often as I see questions about what this part it in the forums,
BL should put its picture and identifier on the front page for all to see...
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There are a few parts that come up with some regularity:
http://www.qwertyboy.org/files/parts.php
Niek.
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Nice list.
You might want to add those 2 to the list.
At least 424 come up now and then.
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Done.
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Sep 29, 2018 18:13 | | Subject: | Re: Help identifying part. | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog Identification, jblock writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, TheBrickGuys writes:
| | I can not for the life of me figure out what this is or where in the catalog
it exists.
Any ideas?
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[P=bbw008]
I tell you, for as often as I see questions about what this part it in the forums,
BL should put its picture and identifier on the front page for all to see...
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There are a few parts that come up with some regularity:
http://www.qwertyboy.org/files/parts.php
Niek.
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Sep 19, 2018 15:35 | | Subject: | Re: Flag 4595a/b | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, mikmo writes:
| | I am quite sure that before this part was split into an a and a b part, metallic
gold was a known color for the original 4595 catalog item.
Now pearl gold is known for both variants, but not metallic gold.
I have the "right handed" version in pearl gold and also in what i am rather
convinced is metallic gold. The difference is subtle, but the metallic gold part
seems to have a slightly textured surface, whereas the pearl gold version is
completly smooth. Also the metallic gold version is a tiny bit darker.
Am i wrong here ?
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See here:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1090305
Niek.
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