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View Thread Re: Hinge brick assemblies with 2x2 top? - Admin_Russell
[...] All wheel assemblies are automatically approved if they are assembled as such in the instructions. For the larger hinges, that may present a problem. I would not put [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Hinge brick assemblies with 2x2 top? - StormChaser (565)
[...] There are no guidelines at the moment for part assemblies, just as there are no guidelines for part variants. If you're asking for suggestions, I would suggest waiting [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Hinge brick assemblies with 2x2 top? - normann1974 (2291)
[...] So, does this silence mean that if I start creating these assemblies, will they be accepted or rejected? /Jan
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated Statuettes..... - randyf (442)
[...] Hence the reason why I communicate with users about every Inventory Change Request I do not approve. Users deserve that respect. :)
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated Statuettes..... - jennnifer (3531)
[...] You are exceptionally polite in your persistence. :)
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated Statuettes..... - StormChaser (565)
[...] The intention of the recent update to this page: (URL) was to clarify situations like this. Take a look and see if it does. If it doesn't, then please offer suggestions [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated Statuettes..... - randyf (442)
[...] Yep. [...] I tried to have this fixed almost three years ago and was rejected by the catalog admins at that time without even an explanation. (URL)
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] think one on right is a chinese knock off.
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - Hygrotus (869)
[...] I agree with Jonas. Your "old" mold on right is suspicious. I just take a look on my Vaders from different years and in all I have left helmet with narrow nose so your [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated Statuettes..... - jennnifer (3531)
[...] My sense is that if they were supposed to be a small minifig then it was added as such and if it was used as an actual statue/toy then it was added as a utensil. ;) [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Decorated Statuettes..... - tons_of_bricks (12700)
Ok, so this might open a can of worms, but is there a reason why some statuettes are minifigures and others are minifig, untensil, decorated?? Or is it just up to whatever the [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Change Notification: Parts 4623 and 88072 - normann1974 (2291)
This solution looks like what I suggested. :-) I'm glad these changes will be made, and I look forward to see how the inventories for my old 80's sets will look in [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - Turez (43)
[...] I have an original helmet from 1999 and it is fur sure the left variant, so that's definitly not a new mold. I would also say that most if not all images here show [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How are stud measurements translated? - jbroman (980)
This is what I got after I sent in a dimensions change for the robot body part: [...] No, the dimensions changes wouldn't be accepted for any of them because this part [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How are stud measurements translated? - jennnifer (3531)
[...] BrickLink keeps a separate database for packaging dimensions not related to the format of our catalog data. The new database was derived from a mishmash of sources but [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - M.Boss (99)
[...] It appears it has just been made as an additional note.
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - starbeanie (10808)
I think it's a pretty big change and worth a new entry. In Catalog, M.Boss writes: [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How are stud measurements translated? - Crafteewon (1500)
[...] Thank you this helps, but it doesn’t address how bricklink uses this information as it relates to packaging limits.
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - M.Boss (99)
[...] Anyone? Does this mold change necessitate an amendment to the Bricklink Catalog?
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How are stud measurements translated? - Hygrotus (869)
[...] (URL)
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How are stud measurements translated? - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Yes. It’s not stud x stud x stud, it’s stud x stud x brick. A longstanding issue that could be simply solved by a few words changed….
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread How are stud measurements translated? - Crafteewon (1500)
Hello I got a quote request from a customer saying that the shipping was too high. When I looked at the order it looks like the below piece is the issue. I have shipped this [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Change Notification: Parts 4623 and 88072 - StormChaser (565)
[...] The date listed above is a typographical error. It should read July 18th, 2020.
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Change Notification: Parts 4623 and 88072 - StormChaser (565)
[...] This is to give members time to prepare for and potentially object to any of the planned changes.
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Change Notification: Parts 4623 and 88072 - axaday (7301)
[...] I don't understand why there is a 2 week waiting period.
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Change Notification: Parts 4623 and 88072 - Stuart9 (1007)
Thanks, changes and dates noted. In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Change Notification: Parts 4623 and 88072 - StormChaser (565)
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO PARTS 4623 AND 88072 (Part 4623) (Part 88072) Members have recently identified two problems with these part variant entries: 1. The additional notes [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - M.Boss (99)
(Part 30368) When comparing two Darth Vader figures I had, I discovered a mold variance between two helmets. The "old" type came likey was made from 1999-2014, while The "new" [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: bricklink lego piece not found - TheBrickGuys (13232)
[...] Not Bad, 2 Minutes! Jim
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: bricklink lego piece not found - Fox_Brickr (23)
[...] oh,i looked up apple and not apples, thank you!
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: bricklink lego piece not found - Cob (3562)
[...] BrickLink search is very specific. In this situation apple is incorrect, you must search for either apple* or apples
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: bricklink lego piece not found - Fox_Brickr (23)
[...] thank you!
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: bricklink lego piece not found - Crafteewon (1500)
[...] (Part 6214px2)
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread bricklink lego piece not found - Fox_Brickr (23)
what if i have a piece that i know is lego but i can't find it in the catalog. could we have a feature for adding your own piece? or should i just make a custom item? i have [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Modified plate #4151 - Stuart9 (1007)
Tried to reply quickly and mixed up my tans. :( :) In Catalog, iprice writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Modified plate #4151 - SylvainLS (46)
[...] You’re sure it isn’t a b (with hole)? (Part 4151b,69) (URL) Or it could be from earlier versions of these sets and no one saw or said they were Alternates (or [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Modified plate #4151 - iprice (1245)
[...] Wrong Sail Barge! ;) :P :D
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Modified plate #4151 - iprice (1245)
[...] Jabba's Sail Barge - 75020 (URL) Strange it's not listed.
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Modified plate #4151 - Squeakie7 (1002)
What set uses 8 x 8 modified plate #4151 with grille in a dark tan? It is not listed in the catalog.
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - mjah5 (10)
[...] Hi jcvp17 I like your classifications. I also love Barcelona.
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - jcvp17 (31)
Hi! For my personal Lego classification I am using the categories that you can see in the attached image. It works quite well for me, although we already know that any classification [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Unknown part - Gp8871 (369)
[...] Thank you... haven’t thought of searching in that category. Have a nice day
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Unknown part - cycbuild (827)
[...] Here ya go (Part 11610)
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Unknown part - Gp8871 (369)
Hello everybody! Can anyone tell me what is this part, please? Thanks
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - mjah5 (10)
Hello Soviet, yorbrick, SylvainLS, jeslego, Adjour, m.ws et.al. Thank-you for your insight and advise. Everyone uses Lego for their own purposes. Some enjoy playing with it. [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - w.sm (99)
[...] I'm building a MySQL Database to keep track of my collection. Why are you creating an SQL DB? Have you thought of using sites that already exist for tracking your [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - Adjour (2446)
[...] Took the words out of my mouth. This is primarily what I do, and I don't have 40 sets in progress, let alone 300. I usually finish one lot at a time. If the set [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - jeslego (1050)
[...] I liked Sylvain's answer, but my perspective is a little different. A very long time ago, I started doing what you are doing, with the intent of creating a business [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - mjah5 (10)
[...] Hello SylvainLS, thank-you for the very useful information. You raise some very good points. in my initial message I did not describe the structure of the DB I am building [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - mjah5 (10)
[...] Hello yorbrick, thank-you for the information. I like your suggestion and will likely go with it. Regards, Mark
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - mjah5 (10)
[...] Soviet, thank-you for the information and assistance. I will be sending you a personal message with a picture of my SIPs and my many containers of unassigned pieces. [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - SylvainLS (46)
[...] First, that you have trouble finding names for your entities is a big clue they are the wrong entities. Vocabulary-wise, “element,” ”part” and “piece” are mostly the [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - yorbrick (1181)
[...] It is the other way around. A 1x1 brick is a part. A 1x1 brick in blue is an element. A single piece in your hand can be called piece or part or element, whatever you [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - Soviet (335)
Interesting, I would love to see a photo of your "SIP wall". Maybe you should look into buying boxes and instructions to fully complete the sets? To answer your question, Category [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs - mjah5 (10)
Hi all. BACKGROUND: Let my start by saying that unlike my grandchildren, Marcus and Soren, I am not a "Master Builder". I am a "Master Collector." My brick hobby is to purchase [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 20, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: part 2494pb08 variants - primadeluxe (433)
Nice catch! Ask for a note and submit your image to show the differences. In Catalog, crepundi writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 19, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: part 2494pb08 variants - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Stickers are parts. (Part 6386stk01) (Part 6540stk01)
(47 months ago, Jun 19, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread part 2494pb08 variants - crepundi (1655)
I noticed there are two versions of the 1 x 4 x 5 glass with 9 stripes, (Part 2494pb08) one has more wider and the other one more narrow stripes. Looking at the sticker sheets [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 19, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Train wheels - lego.12vtrains (34)
Thanks for reporting this and for the hint.
(47 months ago, Jun 19, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Train wheels - StormChaser (565)
[...] The actual catalog guidelines page will be opened for public comment and subsequent modification before being implemented. So watch for that and take the opportunity [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 19, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Train wheels - lego.12vtrains (34)
Hi StormChaser, thanks for taking part in the discussion and for explaining us the reasons of this rejection, I perfectly understand that first of all you Admins want to get [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Mold markings Duplo bed #4895 versus #76338 - primadeluxe (433)
It is a nice catch! You should ask for a note at catalog requests and submit a image with the difference. Cheers! In Catalog, bricksahead writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Mold markings Duplo bed #4895 versus #76338 - bricksahead (3843)
Part #76338 is considered an alternate item id for part #4895. I noticed that Duplo bed, part #4895 has a mold marking in the center of the bed while Duplo bed, part #76338 has [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Retirement Date List - legohed (1)
[...] Thank you!
(47 months ago, Jun 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Retirement Date List - yorbrick (1181)
[...] Do you mean already retired sets? If so, look on brickset, they have data the sets were available direct from LEGO so about as close to a retirement date as you can get. [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Retirement Date List - legohed (1)
Hi all, New member here... I'm interested to know if there is a list anywhere of the sets with their retirement date. I see the 'year released' on all the item [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Hinge brick assemblies with 2x2 top? - normann1974 (2291)
[...] I believe that assemblies are not only made for pre-assembled parts in sets. Example: (Part 2878c02) This part is even easier to disassemble than the hinges, and have [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - Stellar (3477)
[...] ohhh hope to see them again soon
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - StormChaser (565)
[...] Sorry, looks like we had a bit of a technological hiccup with these changes. We're sorting it out. :)
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Hinge brick assemblies with 2x2 top? - edk (9164)
[...] As far as I know they are not assemblies because they came separate in the sets. I have separated hundreds/thousands without causing any damage.
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Hinge brick assemblies with 2x2 top? - normann1974 (2291)
Hello I was about to sell a lot of assemblies of (Part 6134) and (Part 3937) and found out that no such assemblies exist in the catalog like they do for the 3939c* assemblies [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I tried listing those instructions when I listed the sticker sheet for the set and it got denied, guess rules changed?
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - Proprietor (1697)
Add this one please! (Gear 3850011) A lot of the listings are already for the set and not the instructions. In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...] Thanks! [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - StormChaser (565)
[...] It doesn't appear to cause any problems to change instructions to sets, so for existing instructions this is probably what will occur - except possibly in cases where [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - starbeanie (10808)
I just submitted the set image for it. In Catalog, bje writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - bje (1577)
[...] Whoot! Can I resubmit my pickable models from 2012 or are you just going to change the instruction entries to sets?
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - StormChaser (565)
Looks like things are changing around here. Behold what we approved today: (Set ST-1) :-)
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sails still attached - qualify for entry? - electricbaer (9184)
[...] Agreed - and I definitely don't want to miss the opportunity to catalog them still attached like this - as I'll wager there's not many of these left still [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sails still attached - qualify for entry? - crazylegoman (1088)
I imagine it would make the most sense to have it be a part that's an assembly of these parts: (Part sailbb22) (Part sailbb21) (Part sailbb20) Then, of course, the inventory [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sails still attached - qualify for entry? - starbeanie (10808)
Sweet!!!! In Catalog, electricbaer writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Sails still attached - qualify for entry? - electricbaer (9184)
I've come across this rare gem - A full, uncut set of sails from the Carribbean Clipper, still attached, never used. Well, obviously I'd classify this particular one [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: incorrect or missing known colour - randyf (442)
[...] What pushback? These should obviously not be in the catalog.
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: incorrect or missing known colour - StormChaser (565)
[...] [...] They should not be in the catalog. I faced some pushback when suggesting they be removed, though. The only reason given was "historical reasons."
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: incorrect or missing known colour - Fragty (607)
Come to think of it...it's even remarkable that stickered parts from idea books are in the catalog. Maybe because these particular ones (bill and mary) are so iconic [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: incorrect or missing known colour - Fragty (607)
[...] Imo we shouldnt, because this is actually a misplaced sticker so its more or less a custom item. If you gonna add that to the catalog, you would have to add every misplaced [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread incorrect or missing known colour - beasville (3070)
(Part 973pb0385) This part has 1 known colour listed: white. But the only picture is of this part in red. This torso is found in one part, that part is also listed as white. [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Tubes baseplates from the 70's vs newer ones - tonnic (4348)
[...] They are cut of a larger in factory, cut to the size that was needed. That is why older baseplates may have the whiter looking stressmarks. I always mention this in my [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Tubes baseplates from the 70's vs newer ones - primadeluxe (433)
Ok, I have submitted a request for this part 3865. In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Tubes baseplates from the 70's vs newer ones - StormChaser (565)
[...] I would say underside indentions. [...] I would say it wouldn't hurt anything. [...] I would agree.
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Tubes baseplates from the 70's vs newer ones - novabrick (14514)
[...] It's true though we have similar looking undersides like this with sharp edges around the hole and more curved ones. I have the suspision they cut smaller baseplates [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Tubes baseplates from the 70's vs newer ones - primadeluxe (433)
All the baseplates from the 70's, which I have from original sets, have different tubes (do you call them tubes?) compared with newer baseplates. I do not know when [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 88072 in Light Gray - normann1974 (2291)
CR: (URL)
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 88072 in Light Gray - normann1974 (2291)
[...] I'll make a request to have the notes changed, but splitting/new parts and inventories I leave to others. /Jan
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 88072 in Light Gray - normann1974 (2291)
[...] I can't do this. IMHO, a decision about the future road of these two parts (and any new parts needed to be made) must be made by admin, and I expect them [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 88072 in Light Gray - StormChaser (565)
[...] You're welcome to submit a request stating exactly what needs to be changed. [...] Here I would suggest inventory change requests where appropriate.
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Can stickers over 2 parts be added? - electricbaer (9184)
[...] Yes, as I learned not too long ago and opened up the floodgates with additions :D
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Tan Knit Sweater Minifig Torso (76382) - SylvainLS (46)
[...] As your first post was about PartDesigner, I’m guessing you’re asking for this part to be added to Studio. If that’s the case, the dedicated forum for Studio is (URL) [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sea Captain's White Hat (13553 / 31841) - SylvainLS (46)
[...] As your first post was about PartDesigner, I’m guessing you’re asking for this part to be added to Studio. If that’s the case, the dedicated forum for Studio is (URL) [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sea Captain Torso (973 / 88585) - SylvainLS (46)
[...] As your first post was about PartDesigner, I’m guessing you’re asking for this part to be added to Studio. If that’s the case, the dedicated forum for Studio is (URL) [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Captain Jones Minifig Torso (76382) - SylvainLS (46)
[...] As your first post was about PartDesigner, I’m guessing you’re asking for this part to be added to Studio. If that’s the case, the dedicated forum for Studio is (URL) [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 15, 2020, to Catalog)

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