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View Thread Re: What's the deal about bluish gray? - LeGoLem (45)
Thank you guys! I should have run a search on the Internet. I found this now: (URL) In Colors, LeGoLem writes: [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 15, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: What's the deal about bluish gray? - StormChaser (566)
[...] You are correct. The changeover from older grays and brown to the newer shades occurred in 2004.
(71 months ago, Jul 15, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: What's the deal about bluish gray? - Hygrotus (869)
[...] Yes it was in 2004 (URL) (URL)
(71 months ago, Jul 15, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: What's the deal about bluish gray? - mhortar (813)
[...] I thought the color change was in 2004, but I could be wrong. Josh
(71 months ago, Jul 15, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: What's the deal about bluish gray? - uvt203 (11758)
[...] That's correct. In 2006 LEGO changed Light Gray to Light Bluish Gray, Dark Gray to Dark Bluish Gray and Brown to Reddish Brown. So all sets from after 2006/2007 have [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 15, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: What's the deal about bluish gray? - Pippysblocks (4757)
It's because Lego replaced light grey with light bluish grey a long time back so now all the light greys are harder to get, unfortunately. In Colors, LeGoLem writes: [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 15, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread What's the deal about bluish gray? - LeGoLem (45)
I am looking for gray bricks and part, but anywhere I look people only sell dark or light bluish gray instead of regular gray parts. Why is that? Where are the good old light [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 15, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - Miro78 (2360)
[...] Ryan, According to your color chart ((URL) it looks like it could just be a production difference, as there were 3 shades of lime 14 years ago. Medium Lime (1998-2005), [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 10, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - cosmicray (3490)
[...] Also, these parts are what we considered 'Lime' back in 2004. (URL)
(71 months ago, Jul 10, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - cosmicray (3490)
[...] I'm going to make a wild guess that the assembly facility (likely Enfield in those days) ran out of a part in a certain color, asked Billund what do we do [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 10, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - DeLuca (286)
[...] I just saw that - the Lime pieces should definitely be added as Alternates.
(71 months ago, Jul 10, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - pikachu3 (2669)
[...] Neon Green and Neon Orange were ONLY ever used in watch parts. Watch links, round watch faces... very neon and glowy looking :)
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - axaday (7301)
[...] I am not sure why [...] There are a LOT of color variations in this set. The others are more stark.
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - axaday (7301)
[...] Gadzooks, Todeluca! I didn't see that.
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - DeLuca (286)
[...] Per the inventory for set (5941), these parts are Medium Lime - not Lime, so there is an official colour for the lighter pieces. I am not sure why three of this [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - axaday (7301)
[...] I opened 3 brand new sets which were the same 14-year-old set. Two of these sets had the parts in one shade of green, presumably lime, and the 3rd set had all those [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - DeLuca (286)
[...] (Set 5941-1)
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] The only question I have is what crummy set from 14 years ago, didn't appreciate, in enough value that it is being parted out vs sold as a complete set?
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - MontagueBrick (251)
[...] Is Neon Green the answer to this color? The droid torso I sold is on wanted lists in this color. The only weird thing about this color and Neon Orange, is that their [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - StormChaser (566)
[...] Just to be clear: you opened 4 brand new sets which were the same 14-year-old set. Three of these sets had the parts in one shade of green, presumably lime, and the [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - axaday (7301)
[...] The set is 14 years old
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - MontagueBrick (251)
[...] I had a droid torso (Part 30375) once that was that same lighter color, that I decided must have been Medium Lime. I sold it for $3.50 because I had no idea what it [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Are all of these pieces lime green? - axaday (7301)
The darker ones here are what I am more used to seeing. These came from 3 of a set and the inventory says lime. One set is very different, but is it a different color officially?
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Dark grey not listed under known colors 48183 - JulieK (8963)
[...] I have 37 plates w/stud notches in dark gray, (Part 48183) but never parted out any #8385s. I wonder if the notched part was an alternate, but never noted? I can't [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 6, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Dark grey not listed under known colors 48183 - StormChaser (566)
[...] The problem could stem from this set: (Set 8385-1) The set was released in 2003, so it should have included this part in dark gray instead of dark bluish gray. However, [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 6, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - pikachu3 (2669)
[...] Fabrik store Pick-a-Brick, most likely. I would never assume German bulk is fake.
(71 months ago, Jul 6, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Dark grey not listed under known colors 48183 - pikachu3 (2669)
[...] Yes, mane people have listed it: (URL) The newer version with the notches was introduced shortly after Dark Gray was replaced with Dark Bluish Gray, so it's possible [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 6, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Dark grey not listed under known colors 48183 - familyjoyy (1965)
I have some wedge plate w stud notches in Dark Grey. I am sure that it is NOT blue grey. why is it not listed as a known color? can I still list it?
(71 months ago, Jul 6, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - qwertyboy (7853)
[...] Some German shops seem to have access to large quantities of parts. Obviously not from parting out, but from some other channel. 1x1 plates in particular seem in good [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 28, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: x88 Magenta / Dark Pink? - Pippysblocks (4757)
Yes I remember those damn things now. Thanks, will go and ping them across the room now lol. In Colors, CheshireBricKs writes: [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 28, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: x88 Magenta / Dark Pink? - bb875518 (165)
I'm not sure, but they look a lot like loom bands...My daughters also use them as replacement bands to automate the Lego Friends fairground.
(71 months ago, Jun 28, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: x88 Magenta / Dark Pink? - bb680938 (1636)
I think they may be loom bands and not Lego. They get EVERYWHERE lol
(71 months ago, Jun 28, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread x88 Magenta / Dark Pink? - Pippysblocks (4757)
I think these bands are x88 but don't come up in known sets. Does anyone have any of these and could tell me what colour they are or where they could even come from. They [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 28, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - Hygrotus (869)
[...] Somebody inventoried first one and they have extras (URL) (Set coluni1-8)
(71 months ago, Jun 28, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - superchicken77 (1273)
A store with 16k+ feedback probably wouldn't risk selling fakes. I don't know how the German stores get 1x1 plates but they do. In Colors, PurpleDave writes: [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 27, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - PurpleDave (969)
[...] Ooh... If those are legitimate, and not mislisted under the wrong color, I may have to pick up a few hundred of those before they dry up again. Back around 2004, a [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 27, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - superchicken77 (1273)
Looks like somebody already got their hands on some. (URL) Still a bit too pricey for me. I'll wait until more German stores get them and pick them up for 5-6 cents a piece. [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 27, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - PurpleDave (969)
[...] As already stated, they've existed for over a decade, but they are stupid rare right now. I once sucked up about 90% of all Bricklink stock in a single order for [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 27, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Ninja Samurai, Red Young with white headband - nat460 (111)
I just noticed that my Ninja - Samurai, Red Young has a white headband instead of the usual gray one. Is this a catalog error or a misprint?
(71 months ago, Jun 26, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - randyf (442)
[...] They actually came out a long time ago in only one set: (Set 4755-1) However, it is making a very small recurrence in the new Unikitty! Collectible Minifigure series: [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 25, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 1x1 Plate - Pippysblocks (4757)
There are some for sale, at a price In Colors, cnrtrains writes: [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 25, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread 1x1 Plate - cnrtrains (472)
Just wondering if Dark Purple just came out in 1x1 Plates. Thanks Preston
(71 months ago, Jun 25, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Different colours of coins in 3069bpb005 - BeauBricks (2120)
Hey all! I have three tiles of 3069bpb005, but all the colours of the gold pieces are different. Is this the yellow coming off? The middle tile still shines. The one on the [...]
(71 months ago, Jun 24, 2018, to Colors)