Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | grimsbricksuk  | | Posted: | Jan 11, 2024 03:03 | | Subject: | Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| The minifig heads should absolutely be removed and dealt with separately, especially
if there’s over 1100 of them to consider! That is a lot of work for sellers (&
collectors) to manage, especially with only 3 weeks notice!
In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
| | Hello everyone,
As a platform, we have decided to take a hard look at some of the mold variants
that we are currently asking you to recognize. For sellers, more variants means
extra sorting and extra work while pulling orders, plus the issues that arise
from variant misunderstandings.
For buyers, excess variants mean that it's harder to assemble a wanted list,
find stores, and ultimately obtain the parts you are looking for.
I have put together a quick Help page to outline these proposed changes:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2625
Notice the date on this is coming up quickly (Feb 1), so I'm not giving a
lot of time for discussion. I'm aiming for about 1 week of discussion and
then we'll give sellers 2 weeks to adjust the descriptions on affected items
if they wish to retain the distinctions.
I plan to construct a full FAQ page with answers to all your questions. This
will serve to inform users about what was done here in February 2024, and also
help point the catalog in the right direction in the future.
To get started, I'll list a few here:
1. This sounds like you're dumbing down the BrickLink catalog to make
it easier for new users. Is that what is going on?
Not really. There are many, many other variants we expect people to sort and
care about. These ones don't really seem to matter much, and some of them
(e.g., the minifigure heads) actually cause problems for the catalog that cannot
be corrected otherwise.
2. What if I really care about a certain variant that is going away? Can I
still buy and sell that variant?
Absolutely! You can add notes to your listings to make them as "determined"
as you wish. Buyers can still search within notes for extra details, or they
can simply observe them as they browse listings.
3. How do I know which exact variants will be merged? I only see one example
in each category.
Please ask in this thread and I can be very specific. Usually we are talking
about a handful of parts and the printed versions.
4. Has a merge like this ever been done before?
Yes, there was a precedent - the Headlight Brick with Slot:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1016584
It was marked for deletion a few years ago and was finally merged last August.
5. Are these the only parts up for consideration, or are there other variants
that will be merged as well?
This is all for now. Based on how well this goes, we may elect to remove other
entries later. However, we will keep all functional variants and important cosmetic
variants.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Aug 5, 2023 18:07 | | Subject: | Incorrect Din Djarin minifig assigned to set | | Viewed: | 84 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Please note that whoever added the inventory for set 75363 has assigned the incorrect
Din Djarin minifig. It’s not sw1212. The one found in the set has printed lines
on the helmet.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Jul 19, 2023 09:28 | | Subject: | Re: Please approve Lucas Yoda Fountain set & Mini | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | |
| Surely BL can source an official image from the powers that be?
In Catalog Requests, Turez writes:
| | In Catalog Requests, grimsbricksuk writes:
| | Hi,
I submitted set 6471930 ten weeks ago, together with the exclusive Yoda minifig
& they’re yet to be approved.
Please can this be actioned.
Thanks.
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It doesn't make sense to approve a minifigure if the corresponding set is
not yet in the catalog. And the set can't be approved without an image.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Jul 19, 2023 04:16 | | Subject: | Please approve SW Training Droid minifig | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Hi,
Picture submitted this week for the SW Training Droid minifig from set 75358,
please can this be approved for the catalog.
Thanks.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Jul 19, 2023 04:14 | | Subject: | Please approve Lucas Yoda Fountain set & Mini | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Completed | |
| Hi,
I submitted set 6471930 ten weeks ago, together with the exclusive Yoda minifig
& they’re yet to be approved.
Please can this be actioned.
Thanks.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | May 10, 2023 04:25 | | Subject: | Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| I really hope they don’t add any more, the fanbase would implode!
I’m looking at my own ‘variant’ list right now which consists of at least 20
other minifigs that are commonly known or found in mass produced sets in significant
numbers, including the chrome gold c-3po EU/NA version! Can you imagine if that
was added as sw0158a/b, collectors would not be happy.
In Catalog, goldknight writes:
| | In Catalog, randyf writes:
| | In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:
| | With the recent addition of Commander Fox sw0202b, it has got many people in
the community questioning wether or not variant minifigs such as this should
be given an sw number on here?
Have the rules changed or been relaxed? Where will it end?
For the completionists it just makes collecting more challenging (& expensive)
& the worry will be it’ll put people off or they’ll give up altogether, as the
barrier to collect minifigs is already high with over 1300+ in the catalog.
For those wondering, I did own Fox, but sold it as it never had an sw number
& now I’m faced with a decision, do I fork out hundreds of pounds to get it (if
I can find one), or just sit with the knowledge of my collection never being
complete & quitting altogether?
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The catalog is a fluid entity, and it ebbs and flows in many ways all of the
time. Some things get added (sw0202b), some get deleted, and some just get changed
(like five Star Wars "figures" that were just decommissioned [ https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2571
]).
It was decided by the current catalog administration team as a whole that sw0202b
should get its own entry because it was made and distributed in sets in significant
quantities.
The Star Wars figure mentioned is no different than this Technic figure
that was printed incorrectly and distributed in sets in significant quantities.
That was just added to the catalog in December of last year.
As catalog administrators, we cannot play favorites and we try to apply guidelines
and decisions as consistently as possible.
Cheers,
Randy
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Ok—I’ll say hi here
I am putting together info on sw0102–again as the admins have asked of me since
it was years ago when the full triangle of this minifigure helmet was misprinted
into many sets but never got it’s separate variant entry. It was I and a couple
others that tried to get this accomplished but without success. At present Sw0202
torso misprint was accepted really quick by the admins. Why? Just split the
sw0102 to add the variant correctly as sw0102a and sw0102b.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | May 10, 2023 02:53 | | Subject: | Re: Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| The reason I question if the rules have changed is because I’ve tried on many
occasions over recent years to add variations of minifigs to the catalog (including
Fox) which were not approved. Although I did manage to get the smooth haired
Leia from the X-wing set included, but usually requests such as, Qi’Ra with Yoda
back always got rejected in the past.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | May 10, 2023 02:40 | | Subject: | Variant Star Wars figs have the rules changed | | Viewed: | 149 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| With the recent addition of Commander Fox sw0202b, it has got many people in
the community questioning wether or not variant minifigs such as this should
be given an sw number on here?
Have the rules changed or been relaxed? Where will it end?
For the completionists it just makes collecting more challenging (& expensive)
& the worry will be it’ll put people off or they’ll give up altogether, as the
barrier to collect minifigs is already high with over 1300+ in the catalog.
For those wondering, I did own Fox, but sold it as it never had an sw number
& now I’m faced with a decision, do I fork out hundreds of pounds to get it (if
I can find one), or just sit with the knowledge of my collection never being
complete & quitting altogether?
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Nov 28, 2022 12:50 | | Subject: | Please approve sw1245s & sw1246s | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| | Please approve sw1245s & sw1246s |
| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2022 14:15 | | Subject: | Please add category for The Book of Boba Fett | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Completed | |
| New Star Wars sets are releasing on 1st March from TBOBF series, please can you
add a new sub category.
Thanks.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Dec 6, 2021 02:27 | | Subject: | Re: Where can I see my rejected requests? | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Try the Logs section, although I’m not sure if it records logs for images.
In Catalog, wtuckermoore writes:
| | I tried adding an image for a part in an unusual color, and the request is no
longer pending, but I don't see the image showing up, so I assume the request
was rejected. Is there anywhere I can see this, and hopefully with some rejection
reason? I kind of want to re-submit it, but don't know what I'd need
to do differently this time
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2021 09:27 | | Subject: | Black Friday promo - 3 days left | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
| Specialising in Star Wars sets & minifigs amongst many other lines.
Discount promotion & multiple qty savings to be had.
Offer ends 30th November.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2021 08:53 | | Subject: | Re: LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens Press Kit | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Yes, please add this set and also add an image for it to be approved under the
Star Wars Promotional category.
If there’s no item number just label it SWTFA2016PROMO, or something similar.
I’ve been waiting for someone to add it to the catalog, as I would like to buy
this for my collection.
In Catalog, miraclebox writes:
| | Hello, Since 2016 I am in possession of the LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens
Press Kit. This was released in 2016 with the videogame Star Wars The Force Awakens.
It contains a small black Legobox with a Finn minifigure inside alang with a
blaster. Also a poster and game-extra's.
I was wandering if it is possible to add this item??
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2021 08:47 | | Subject: | Re: Minifig Entries - How long is too long? | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| The minifig entries for the sets you’re referring to have always been available
since the sets launched back in June, it’s just that they’re not yet inventoried
& linked to the relevant sets.
You can still list the minifigs manually.
In Catalog, infinibrix writes:
| | I know people are gonna say it comes down to people contributing but at this
stage should'nt Lego themselves be having a more active role in providing
the required catalog entries and less reliant on a handful of contributors. Even
popular Star Wars sets from way back in June are still awaiting minifig entries?:-
Meanwhile Brickowl added entries for these minifigures months ago and so if you
can't buy or sell the parts here you have to do so elsewhere thereby falling
into the hands of the main competitor site!
Surely Bricklink (the now official Lego marketplace) should'nt be trailing
behind Brickowl is this regards?
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Nov 16, 2021 11:43 | | Subject: | Pending SW sets - categories incorrect | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Discarded | |
| Whoever is submitting all of the new SW sets for approval is not adding the categories
correctly, as they have the sub-categories down as the main category.
Will these be corrected before they’re approved?
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Nov 7, 2021 04:04 | | Subject: | Please delete 75188-3 | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Discarded | |
| Have noticed this 3rd Star Wars Resistance Bomber set has been created, however
it’s technically the exact same set as 75188-1 with the original standard pilot.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Sep 3, 2021 12:29 | | Subject: | Re: No handling en paypal fees this month | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
| So you normally add PayPal fees & charge them to your buyers?!?
In Sales, Erwinb78 writes:
| | No handling en paypal fees this month!!
Enjoy shopping at EBbricks!
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Jul 1, 2021 11:03 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifigure sw1126 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
| It’s fair to presume that all capes produced within the last few years are the
slightly shorther, thinner texture ones. However, as the difference is so subtle
(& not obvious to most people), I believe that 522c should be merged into 522
& removed from the catalog entirely to avoid any further confusion.
In Inventories Requests, jennnifer writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, grimsbricksuk writes:
| | Initially I had noticed there were only two SW minifigs that had the 522c (shiny
cape) in their inventory, which I thought was strange. So I checked my collection
(having owned all Star Wars minifigs which are taken from new sets) to compare
the capes that came within the Cantina set for the Labria (sw1126) & Garindan
(sw1127) minifigs.
Having compared their capes to many other recent SW minifigs I found no difference
in either size or texture between them & came to the conclusion that whoever
initially inventoried the two Cantina minifigs must of mistakenly assigned cape
522c.
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Thanks for clarifying your request! You have confirmed that the recent capes
are the same, which is good, now we just need to know which type they all are.
I think it's pretty clear now that the capes need to be confirmed by measuring
and comparing with a known 522. And by that, I mean one that came out before
2016.
There has definitely been confusion caused by the term 'shiny' here.
I can easily see how a few capes could have been mistakenly listed.
Jen
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Jul 1, 2021 10:29 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifigure sw1126 | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
| Initially I had noticed there were only two SW minifigs that had the 522c (shiny
cape) in their inventory, which I thought was strange. So I checked my collection
(having owned all Star Wars minifigs which are taken from new sets) to compare
the capes that came within the Cantina set for the Labria (sw1126) & Garindan
(sw1127) minifigs.
Having compared their capes to many other recent SW minifigs I found no difference
in either size or texture between them & came to the conclusion that whoever
initially inventoried the two Cantina minifigs must of mistakenly assigned cape
522c.
In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, jennnifer writes:
| | | | In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:
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| | Btw. catalog discussions are not purged anymore nowadays. 
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I am aware. You are literally talking to the girl who got that done back in
the day.
Has this been extended to all catalog discussion topics and not just Change Requests?
The purged discussion was not attached to a request which is why it's long
gone.
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Yep, all catalog discussions (exept Packing Dimensions and Catalog Identification)
are now "suggestions" and won't be purged anymore. Russell made the changes
last week. So hopefully we won't loose important catalog discussions anymore.
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Regarding these changes:
Are you going to leave these changes in place while you investigate the capes?
Many sellers have these minifigs for sale and could now be accused of having
the wrong part. I believe it would be best to confirm right away that this change
was initiated by someone who had the parts in hand and can confirm the differences.
Also, it's entirely possible that if the older 4mm capes ARE back in service,
that they are alternate parts. There are many aspects of this change request
that concern me!!
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The black cape is included in four Star Wars minifigs from 2020:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=522&in=A&itemYear=2020&colorID=11&ov=Y
I find it hard to believe that two of them came with 522 and the other two had
522c. (As said, 522 and 522c have the same PCC). So it is possible two of them
have been wrong since the beginning anyway and now, they are either all wrong
or all correct. I asked the submitter of the requests to help us with this.
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| Author: | grimsbricksuk | | Posted: | Jun 29, 2021 17:10 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Minifigure sw1127 | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Delete 1 Part 522c Black Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Shiny Starched Fabric - Height 3.9 cm
* Add 1 Part 522 Black Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Traditional Starched Fabric - Height 4 cm (22231)
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