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In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:

bb1008 Watch Part, Case Attachment - Bezel Ring with Studs
Gear: Watch

Actually is the most probable of speculations

Damn! You are good!

Wrong. But good nonetheless

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:

Need s pic.

Or... the ultimate challenge for those that enjoy identifying parts here?

C'mon, you can do it!

In Catalog, Marlou writes:

Where can I find this ?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 26, 2020 15:24

Subject:

Re: Sort / view my inventory

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In Inventories, C0lsanders_ writes:

Alright, I feel dumb. Let's all pretend this never happened, shall we? Good.

No need to feel that way. Sometimes it's only a nudge in another direction
that's needed, for any of us

In Inventories, C0lsanders_ writes:

Well, I know see that I overlooked your second screenshot, the whole inventory
sort. But still no way to sort a page within.

In Inventories, C0lsanders_ writes:

Right now, I'm working on parts. So a given parts page, within my inventory,
is being sorted by lot ID. I do not see a way to change that (I don't see
either of the things you screenshot).

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, C0lsanders_ writes:

Going through my inventory, doing some stuff, and I notice that it is sorting
things differently than it has in the past. I think it is sorting it by lot ID,
rather than by color or brick, etc. How/where do I change it?

Thanks,
Miles (C0lsanders_)

Do you mean when viewing specific category pages, or your entire inventory (second
screenshot)?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 26, 2020 13:59

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Re: Item

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In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:

Need s pic.

Or... the ultimate challenge for those that enjoy identifying parts here?

C'mon, you can do it!

In Catalog, Marlou writes:

Where can I find this ?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 26, 2020 13:45

Subject:

Re: Sort / view my inventory

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In Inventories, C0lsanders_ writes:

Do you mean when viewing specific category pages, or your entire inventory (second
screenshot)?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 15:56

Subject:

Re: Alternate heads

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In Inventories, Ninepartsred writes:

TL;DR version - do the rules about incomplete minifigs also cover substitutions?
I.e. a head that has the same print but a different stud.

Long version - I bought a collection from a family who I know and trust. One
of the sets is an opened but complete

7914-1 (Inv) Mandalorian Battle Pack
48 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2011
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars The Clone Wars

The inventory says the minifigs should have type C blocked open stud heads but
3 of them have type B hollow stud heads.

There aren't any

Minifig No: sw0494 Name: Mandalorian Super Commando

sw0494 (Inv) Mandalorian Super Commando
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars The Clone Wars

which is supposedly the only one with a type
B head.

I've seen some inventories with a note to say that both stud types have been
found in a particular set or minifigure.

Substitutions, as well as incomplete minifigs, are a pet peeve, and I don't
want to list them if they break the rules. Should I request that the alternate
head be noted in the inventory or should the catalog be updated so that the type
B head is associated with both minifigs?

The minifigures in that set’s production timeline stretched through TLG period
of mold changeover.

It's common here that listings don’t denote this. At some point it should
be addressed, but it's a tough one to confirm definitively.

I list such minifigs with the description "latter production, hollow stud mold
type head"

Some collectors don't care to know, a good percentage do though.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 13:39

Subject:

Re: Increase in fees, loss of members and stores

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Selling

In Suggestions, 13thWarrior writes:

I have enjoyed Lego most of my life, but it seems that Lego seems to want to
make me give up on them. I have had to increase shipping rates and add a processing
fee to offset the increasing fees. The addition of the VAT taxes has made it
nearly impossible to make money on Bricklink. It increases the final sale which
in turn, increases the fees that both Bricklink and PayPal take from you. You
have to notice the huge decrease in stores and customers. What is everyone else's
thoughts on this?

Not really seeing a suggestion here to vote on. Switched topics to what I though
would do best.

btw, great username! Care to share with the others? https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1231631

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 17, 2020 23:48

Subject:

Re: Minifigue Complete Build Inconsistencies?

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In Inventories, tonnic writes:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

I added the non-can Oscar. Two admins pointed out the rule that every part of
a minifig has to attach together. The trash can is flat inside and cannot attach
to Oscar. He only stays in by gravity.

Using this metric makes sense, it's logical.

Paradoxically, the same procedure makes the new listing that includes the attached
trash can lid, illogical. Unless the character is known to walk around with the
lid on his head (as garb) without the trash can itself? I'm unfamiliar with
the character, maybe he does?

Just some thoughts

I seem to remember he does come out of the trash can but doesn't wear it as a hat.

Mind you this one cannot walk, as he doesn't have legs (or arms), so he'll be butt-sliding.

Had a dog once, that would do that

Sit them in paint first and you get modern art.

Aaah! You mean like a Jackson Pollock with odor?

We could start a new style of art: Smellism!

Blasfemie!
I am an art lover and ‘the know it all about art people’ say you can see his
mood in his painting.
Nothing to do with his behind!

Sure, who knows. Has anyone really witnessed Pollock working in his studio? I
mean, consider his work.... it could well have been his dog~paint~canvas, for
all of me!

And yes, I really am an art lover but I never saw anything else than dripping
and throwing paint on a canvas by Jackson Pollock but maybe I missed something
when I quit looking at the documentary about him.

Not just him, but other overly-hyped artist during in and around that period,
imho.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 15, 2020 19:56

Subject:

Re: Unreleased Color Heads on Wanted Lists

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, BulbaNerd4000 writes:

[…]
Sometimes MOCs only have those prints as an option, and the programs used allow
it in non-existent colors for them. People may have accidentally added them when
parting out a MOC

Eh! What are you doing here with a sensible explanation?!

Actually don't think that I've heard a more plausible explanation for
it before, insightful.

Well done, fan of Bulbasaur!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 13, 2020 11:08

Subject:

Re: Minifigue Complete Build Inconsistencies?

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In Inventories, infinibrix writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

In MY era, Oscar never came out of the trashcan. He was just a hand puppet,
not a costume. But also in my era, Snuffy was never seen by anyone except Big
Bird and was possibly an imaginary friend. I know he now walks around in the
open. So I don't know what change may have come for Oscar in that time.

Either way given TLG only gave him a very basic minifig head as a body and did'nt
include arms or even his legs if he has them I think its clear that this area
of the minifig is supposed to be hidden out of view therefore making him seem
incomplete without the trash can to serve its purpose

You make a very good point. So I'm back to where I started, confused

What I'm less confused about, is that it can't be easy for those
making catalog listing policies.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 13, 2020 10:56

Subject:

Re: Minifigue Complete Build Inconsistencies?

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In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

I added the non-can Oscar. Two admins pointed out the rule that every part of
a minifig has to attach together. The trash can is flat inside and cannot attach
to Oscar. He only stays in by gravity.

I seem to remember he does come out of the trash can but doesn't wear it as a hat.

Mind you this one cannot walk, as he doesn't have legs (or arms), so he'll be butt-sliding.

Had a dog once, that would do that

Sit them in paint first and you get modern art.

Aaah! You mean like a Jackson Pollock with odor?

We could start a new style of art: Smellism!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 13, 2020 10:47

Subject:

Re: Minifigue Complete Build Inconsistencies?

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In Inventories, axaday writes:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

I added the non-can Oscar. Two admins pointed out the rule that every part of
a minifig has to attach together. The trash can is flat inside and cannot attach
to Oscar. He only stays in by gravity.

So the trash can and it's lid, were more a part of the character's persona
originally?

The idea meshes better knowing that. Thanks.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 13, 2020 10:26

Subject:

Re: Minifigue Complete Build Inconsistencies?

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In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

I added the non-can Oscar. Two admins pointed out the rule that every part of
a minifig has to attach together. The trash can is flat inside and cannot attach
to Oscar. He only stays in by gravity.

I seem to remember he does come out of the trash can but doesn't wear it as a hat.

Mind you this one cannot walk, as he doesn't have legs (or arms), so he'll be butt-sliding.

Had a dog once, that would do that

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 13, 2020 10:03

Subject:

Re: Minifigue Complete Build Inconsistencies?

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In Inventories, axaday writes:

I added the non-can Oscar. Two admins pointed out the rule that every part of
a minifig has to attach together. The trash can is flat inside and cannot attach
to Oscar. He only stays in by gravity.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 12, 2020 11:53

Subject:

Re: What color is this?

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Colors

In Colors, jty684 writes:

I got 9 of these from Pick A Brick but I am not sure of the color. I think it
is Nougat, but I want other opinions before I list them.

Thanks!

Don't know myself. But placing the two consensus inputs side-by-side for
contrast, may be helpful.

3010 Brick 1 x 4
Parts: Brick {Medium Nougat}

3010 Brick 1 x 4
Parts: Brick {Nougat}

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 10, 2020 10:15

Subject:

Re: New Set Discovery

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Today I discovered this previously-unknown 1985 LEGO set and added it to the
catalog:

2325-1 (Inv) PreSchool Basic Building Set
8 Parts, 1985
Sets: DUPLO: Basic Set

I've discovered unknown sets before, so the thrill of discovery is not exactly
foreign to me. But I must say the excitement hasn't become stale yet.

Just thought I'd share.

It boggles the mind that there would be any such discoveries at this stage in
BL's catalog development. I gotta think that finding an undiscovered vintage
set to the catalog, would be rare and amongst the top achievements for you guys
working with the catalog, how good it must feel.

Kudos!

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Nov 1, 2020 00:17

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Administrator!

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

Axaday maybe

You'd better have a strong rope.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 31, 2020 22:37

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Administrator!

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everyone,

Today we have graduated our Catalog Associate BricksThatStick to the Catalog
Admin position! This will give him privileges on both sides of the catalog system
(catalog and inventories) and he is now the second member of our team to reach
this status.

Please join me in congratulating him on this achievement.

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp

Well done, Russell. Congrats and thanks, Paul!

Can the A-team get any better!

Kinda like fantasy catalog-football

Maybe move Randy up to reinforce Robert now, with a new first round draft pick
to help Paulvdb in Inventories? Axaday maybe, or even convince Jennifer to give-up
her free agency to re-sign with the team!

In any case, sounds like there may be a new cat-team recruit on the horizon.
There’s plenty of great picks around here, that’s for sure!

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 31, 2020 11:31

Subject:

Re: Catalogue Change Page modification?

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In Suggestions, tpr writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, tpr writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, tpr writes:

Hi

Just put in 2 requests to change names of items using -

Catalogue Add/Change Page

When you enter the item code (ie 30222 for popsicle)

there is no notification or display showing the item you have entered

It would be therefore possible to input the item incorrectly (to another that
exists)
and modify it.

Would it not be prudent to show the details of the item you are changing, before
you change it - so as to stop possible errors

Thanks

Just to be clear, do you mean one more page to view that which you're about
to submit, for a once-over prior to the Submit Request tab?

If that's your suggestion, I'm on-board. As it stands now, I'll go
back through my contributions just after submitting, via the
My Activity Overview page. If I find that I've done it wrong or that
it could be better, I delete the submission to resubmit. So an edit page prior
to the Submit Request tab might be handy.

However, when adding or changing pics, you do kinda have such an opportunity
in the uploading of the pic-file step.

-popsicle

this page

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp

Tracy

Yeah, I know the page. And?

Hi

Not quite sure what you mean, but if you go on that page and enter an item number,
you have no idea what it is? There is no description showing. So if you wanted
to change the title of the item, you would either have to paste and edit beforehand,
or have a good memory

Tracy

Okay, I understood you correctly then. Like I said "I'm onboard"

And as I indicated (perhaps too vaguely) you have that opportunity when Catalog
Add/Changing a pic.... perhaps the same step could added to the other add/change
procedures?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 31, 2020 11:17

Subject:

Re: Catalogue Change Page modification?

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In Suggestions, tpr writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, tpr writes:

this page

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp

Tracy

Yeah, I know the page. And?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 31, 2020 11:01

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Re: Catalogue Change Page modification?

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In Suggestions, tpr writes:

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 21, 2020 09:25

Subject:

Re: Turn off the suggested searches

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In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

Turn off (the completely useless) search suggestions.

For example, I want to search for 850939, I enter that term and hit return. Instead
of searching for that, the search is replaced with "850939 formerly". Yes, I
know that instead of hitting return I can instead stop using the keyboard, grab
the mouse, move it and click search. Meaning I have to do more than entering
the term I want and hitting return, which is what I would expect to do based
on just about every other search engine works.

Given that BL's search is quite pathetic anyway - no fuzzy search, no plural
search, etc. would it be possible to turn off the suggestions for searches as
these are nearly always unhelpful and actually distract from the search I type
in.

If not, at least have the search default to sets at the top of the suggested
list, followed by parts and remove boxes and instructions or have these last
(as these can be found from one click from the set).

I agree. At least until the function has been improved/fixed.

Voted yes.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 20, 2020 12:16

Subject:

Re: Decrease "Qauntity" values in Cart

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, hpoort writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

[…]
Trying to understand. I'm sometimes not too good at it, though

I currently can do just that "remove parts" or increase/decrease amounts, with
two clicks from any page

I’m guessing it’s because you’re viewing one cart (in the store). Iprice is
using “View all carts” and wants the ability to decrease quantities (or “qauntities”?

) in this “all carts” view.

I understood the question as being in the [Shop] at the [Wanted List] tab, having
just added parts from the wanted list into the shopping cart. At that point you
see the message 'Lot successfully added to shopping cart.' and the amount
in your cart, but you can't remove the items from your cart.

You’re right. I hadn’t read Iprice’s post carefuly.
And I fully blame Popsicle for misleading me!

Guilty as charged

Adding a negative amount would be a nice trick if that were allowed.
Having a link to that lot in your cart would be helpful.
Having a button to delete the lot from your cart would be a solution.
Having an edit control to change the lot at that point would be ideal, if not
cluttering the interface.

Yes. Simplest would be a “delete from cart” button next to the “x in cart” text.
Negative values are always tricky.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 20, 2020 10:35

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Re: Decrease "Qauntity" values in Cart

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

[…]
Trying to understand. I'm sometimes not too good at it, though

I currently can do just that "remove parts" or increase/decrease amounts, with
two clicks from any page

I’m guessing it’s because you’re viewing one cart (in the store). Iprice is
using “View all carts” and wants the ability to decrease quantities (or “qauntities”?

) in this “all carts” view.

Aaah, okay!

I'll make the coffee now. Try to wake up those grey cells a little more

Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 20, 2020 10:01

Subject:

Re: Decrease "Qauntity" values in Cart

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In Suggestions, iprice writes:

I would love the ability to remove parts from my "Added To Cart" quantity, without
going into the Checkout screen.

I can increase Quantities however I wish from each seller's "All Items/Newest
Items/Wanted Items" pages, but once I've added them to my cart, I cannot
decrease this value unless I access the Checkout screen. Its odd that I can add
to it, but not subtract on the same screen. It's very easy to add a wrong
part or find the same items cheaper/newer way down the list (especially if the
seller hasn't concotonated their inventory). Flooring the accumulated Cart
value to zero would prevent negative numbers.

Even if I could just "zero" a quantity in my cart it would help speed things
up a bit. Although speed really doesn;t seem to matter much to BL, does it?

Trying to understand. I'm sometimes not too good at it, though

I currently can do just that "remove parts" or increase/decrease amounts, with
two clicks from any page

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Oct 18, 2020 09:40

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Re: Inventory being deleted by BL unfairly?

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