Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies 60592c01 - whos idea was this? - brox999 (3786)  | Going back to discussion on alternate parts and the stupid decision to remove the 3930c01 hing brick assembly from catalog we have above part, the glass fits four seperate window [...]
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Re: Question about the Malevolence - WhiteVanMan (10948) | [...] Like you said in your post, it's a CUSTOM model. BrickLink doesn't recognise custom SW Models, so there will be no set number. Sorry.... Paul
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Question about the Malevolence - tiggrlee (703) | OK … I forgot … is there a BL number to the Malevolence custom model? This model is an alternative build using parts from sets 7748, 7749, 8016, 8017, 8019, 8036, 8037, 8038 [...]
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| Re: Can decorated hips be sold separately? - tonnic (4349) | Jere below is a copy and paste of my ideas from another related post. I also had done a request years ago regarding Biba Fett’s legs but they were not accepted. I still believe [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - tonnic (4349) | I believe I read in this large forumpost and another one that decorated legs and hips will not be in the catalog. I think this is a shame and a shortcoming in the catalog. A [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mhortar (813) | [...] I kind of feel the same way you do. To me, the most important part of BrickLink is the catalog. It's not the part that directly makes money though, so I can see why [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | I understand completely all the things you say. The one thing the vol admins can control is the description. And that is why, in absence of the ability to change anything else, [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - randyf (442) | [...] It is not my decision to make. I am not a Catalog Admin. All I can do is offer additional guidance to those that are. The current method has worked pretty well so far, [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - randyf (442) | [...] All of your concerns are valid, but this whole thread is about things that the Catalog Admins can accomplish on their own to solve some issues that do not require programming [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | ...and because I can't leave well enough alone... You get different search results if you type in the top-of-the-page search box versus if you use the search page and use [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | [...] [...] Search slope, decorated -pattern Search slope -sticker I don't in any way mean to belittle you or your desire for additional functionality. But I can't [...]
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Can decorated hips be sold separately? - Mistress_Lisa (5120) | I have this set of hips from Patrick, without the legs: (Part 970c90pb02) But it shows no inventory for that assembly to split up the legs from the hips. As far as I can see [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | [...] That suggests that something isn't already drastically screwed up? :) From my perspective, not having that access just makes the labor more laborious. Permissions [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - jennnifer (3533) | [...] You keep coming back to and picking apart this idea? Please consider: 1) This idea has been asked for from the original BrickLink session in Seattle more years ago [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | [...] You may want to add or create a new item, and that is separating all the items that contain both decorated and undecorated parts in a single category into two categories. [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (920) | [...] I think it did go well enough. There was a list of ideas, there was discussion, and now there is a plan on how to move forward. [...] Good improvement. That will make [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] Grrr. Someone could have mentioned that this was already a different project (currently number 10 on the roadmap). I just now noticed. Ah, well. We got some [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - randyf (442) | [...] One person's "spinning wheels" is another's "thinking things through thoroughly". (Love that alliteration there.) [...] We as volunteer admins do not [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] I'd just leave it to the people who wanted part entries for these figure parts. The catalog is open to these entries now and they should be submitted as Large Figure [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] I apologize that this group of projects has not gone so well. I will not bundle so many projects together in the future. Here's the status of each project as of [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | [...] I didn't phrase it well. That's kind of what I meant. Not to dampen any enthusiasm, but seemed to be spinning wheels. [...] ...that's part of the issue, [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] I don't know about all that, but it certainly doesn't seem like we're making much progress on this project. I think I may have bundled too many sub-projects [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | This sub thread is kind of getting out of control. Let me ask a practical question. Is this data such that you can access it and run a global find-and-replace, or do you have [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (920) | I would use something like: Print on one side only: "with X pattern" Print on both sides: "with X pattern on front and Y pattern on back" or maybe "dual-sided with X pattern [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - randyf (442) | [...] What I am saying is that I disagree with your suggestion, although I do understand the reasoning. What I am saying is that getting rid of the term "dual-sided" or changing [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - axaday (7302) | [...] That was what I was saying. I already suggested Front&Back for the ones with back prints. But I would get rid of "Dual-Sided" entirely since it really sounds like either [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - randyf (442) | [...] Redefining the term "dual-sided" at this point in time would *not* be a good thing for many reasons. Adding a new third term would be much, much preferable. Randy
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] Not so much at the moment. The catalog is open now to Technic figure parts, but no entries have been submitted. I'm still looking over the dual-color molded arms [...]
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| Re: Images for mugs - WhiteVanMan (10948) | [...] Ah.... I see now, and yes, you have pointed out issues that even I can see... I'll see if I can get something sorted tomorrow, as I can angle 4 lights into a spot [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Images for mugs - mfav (174) | [...] okay. biggest issue: not enough light. the light is too close to the cup, move it away use a light color background add a second light on the opposite side of the cup, [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
Harry Potter Bricktober figs 2018 - jpeg68 (1068) | Hi, I was wondering why the HP figs from 5005254 have been cataloged under Harry Potter while the Superheroes (Avengers Infinity War) are under Collectible? The Jurassic [...]
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| Re: Images for mugs - WhiteVanMan (10948) | [...] Hahahaha..........hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! I'm sorry, but I have no idea as to what you have said because NONE of it makes any sense to me, because I'm [...]
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| Re: Images for mugs - mfav (174) | [...] Quick tips: Shooting white on white will give you better results than white on black. Shooting white on black will most likely push the contrast such that the subtleties [...]
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| Re: Images for mugs - WhiteVanMan (10948) | [...] White background? Hmm.... Most of the mugs are in white, which will make it hard to see the 'inside' of them as this sometimes has a small design on the inside.... [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - SylvainLS (46) | [...] I prefer one nullable field to twin-fields (boolean field + non-nullable field) but I’m no DB expert, so efficiency rules (speed-wise and size-wise, but also [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | [...] Maybe. Depends on the results you want to get. It might work in a flat sense if you limit a part to having only one of those attributes. As an ENUM field, it would not [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] Indeed. Also Jen has seen BrickLink from the inside, as I'm sure you're aware. I get the point you're making about the database being rebuilt from the ground [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - SylvainLS (46) | [...] Well, it could be done with only one field: plain, printed, stickered, moulded… (I.e. allowing “plain” (nil/null/none/empty…) as a type of decoration.) [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | [...] The "ta da problem solved" I read as a bit tongue-in-cheek. The response to my comment, I can't tell if it was heated or resigned or something else. You're unique [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - LordSkylark (10970) | [...] I think it would stop wherever Lego decides it to stop. Printed and dual-molded arms are entirely different parts too. These are distinguished as far as I am aware. [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - jennnifer (3533) | Sorry if you have taken my statements in a different context then I meant them. I am simply adding my thoughts and opinions to the discussion, not solving every problem on BrickLink. [...]
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| Re: Images for mugs - StormChaser (569) | [...] Yes, but one at a time. So you upload the second image and wait for it to be approved. Once it is, then upload the third image. Or fourth, fifth, etc. [...] If your [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find - jennnifer (3533) | [...] It is simply the data that we have. We know when sets are released, not when LEGO stops making/selling/distributing them. And I understand that the catalog system does [...]
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| Re: Images for mugs - WhiteVanMan (10948) | [...] Ok, I see now. So, for each mug I add to the catalogue, I have to upload the 'main' image, and then when that's done, the additional '2' and '3' [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] No need, friend. :) I already know that you feel strongly about this, as you do about many things. [...] I am fully aware of this. I have studied the issue and [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - mfav (174) | [...] You reiterate my point. Most everything. Using 'pb' and other Bricklinky language is great for the hardcore know-it-alls. 'pb' is completely meaningless [...]
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| Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find - building4ever (144) | [...] Ah ok, that explains it. Still I doubt that the search for base plates is very straightforward or accessible. Why so complicated?
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Images for mugs - StormChaser (569) | [...] [...] Any item in the catalog can already have multiple additional images. If there is a maximum number of images possible, then I'm not aware of it. I have moved [...]
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| Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find - SylvainLS (46) | [...] A precision: As Jennifer said, the years for the sets are the years the sets were first released. But the years for the parts are the oldest and newest years of the [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Images for mugs - WhiteVanMan (10948) | Hi all. Most of you may not know this but I believe that the mugs selection in the 'Gear' category doesn't do it justice, as 90% of those images are not quite good [...]
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| Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find - building4ever (144) | [...] Thank you, but I still find it confusing. Because the base plate 48x48 gray is indicated as "Years Released: 1980 - 2016". I would interpret this as a "final" production [...]
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| Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find - randyf (442) | [...] The ones currently sold by LEGO Brand Stores and LEGO S@H are (Set 10699-1) (Set 10700-1) (Set 10701-1) (Set 10714-1) They are part of the LEGO Classic line of products. [...]
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| Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find - jennnifer (3533) | [...] [...] The Years Released data for parts and sets only refers to the year they were FIRST released, not all the years they were produced and available in stores. The [...]
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| Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find - building4ever (144) | [...] Thx, but that's not helping. It only shows baseplates as parts and says erroneously that these are no longer being produced. I need information about which plates [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - jennnifer (3533) | [...] [...] Ok, the brain is moving a bit slow today. One checkbox for Hide Decorated (anything with the word Pattern) One checkbox for Hide Sticker (anything [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - jennnifer (3533) | [...] Yes, it very much is. The word pattern is used extensively for any part that is not a solid color. Most everything with 'pb' in the number is going to have that [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - LordSkylark (10970) | [...] I will restate that this needs to be done. Most people probably do not deal much with friends parts. These are ENTIRELY different parts. THey even have ENTIRELY different [...]
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| Baseplates not (easy) to find - building4ever (144) | I'm new in this forum, please let me know if I should use a different topic. I'm not getting through the currently available baseplates. How can I sort by plate size [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - Lauren_Luke (1609) | [StormChaser] writes: [...] Sorry I love idioms and I sometimes like to adulterate them and make my own. Hence my own mixed version of the "Throw the cat among the pigeons" [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] I have never thrown objects at or among birds, so I am unable to determine if you are doing so now. [...] This is already on the catalog roadmap. The suggestion is [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] Just a catalog inconsistency. Some parts categories such as Foam, Bar, Slope, and Tile have those words as the first word in every catalog entry within the category [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - Lauren_Luke (1609) | [Lauren_Luke] (that's me) writes: [...] ... or put them all in Figure Part with the title suffixed with "(Large)", "(Technic)", "(Bionicle)", [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - Lauren_Luke (1609) | Adding individual Technic figure parts. [StormChaser] writes: [...] This may be me throwing a square ball among the pigeons, but I'll say it anyway... Figure parts that [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - randyf (442) | [...] Having read all of the opinions on this topic and having thought about this suggestion further, I have come to the following two conclusions: (1) I think that [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - hpoort (412) | [...] [...] You just did: "dual" for dual faces and "both sides" for just printing on both front and back side of the part. Works fine for me. Hans-Peter
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - Lauren_Luke (1609) | [StormChaser] writes: [...] Is there a need to have "Minfig, Head..." at the start of each title? What about just "Head...". This convention is used for torso and legs assemblies.
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - bje (1577) | [...] Ahh OK, now I understand better. Still think two categories is the way to go though. For the meantime, maybe consider "bilateral" (defined as having two sides) [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] Goodness, no. I'm suggesting a brief title addition only to heads which have printing on more than one side. Or, more precisely, LordSkylark suggested it and I [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - bje (1577) | [...] So unless Ii understand this completely wrong, you would rather want a naming convention on ALL heads then? How many people are going to read catalog naming conventions [...]
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| Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - StormChaser (569) | [...] Okay, I've read all your comments. I had to do a little interpreting for some of them to see what each person's take was, but that's okay - these are nuanced [...]
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