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View Thread Re: Wow! It seems like just yesterday... - popsicle (6661)
[...] Alright. Or the 2x4, considering the popularity of 3001 collecting.
(44 months ago, Sep 25, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Persistent issues… - popsicle (6661)
[...] Worthy of a bump!
(44 months ago, Sep 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Neutral Feedback - popsicle (6661)
[...] Good
(44 months ago, Sep 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Neutral Feedback - popsicle (6661)
[...] It's been suggested: (URL) Vote!
(44 months ago, Sep 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Change entry for minifigs, NEW / INcomplete - popsicle (6661)
[...] I agree, a solution is needed: (URL) [...]
(44 months ago, Sep 22, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Reinstate Auctions! - popsicle (6661)
[...] Thanks, Stuart9! :) [...]
(44 months ago, Sep 20, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Please improve min average lot explanation - popsicle (6661)
[...] I agree. It's been a reoccurring expressed confusion for some time. Start with a more concise definition of the term "lot" and it's specific applications for [...]
(45 months ago, Sep 18, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Reinstate Auctions! - popsicle (6661)
[...] Thanks, Judith! btw, my daughter and I were just yesterday, talking about Rhode Island's fall foliage. Are you looking forward to it, next month? Found this photo [...]
(45 months ago, Sep 17, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Reinstate Auctions! - popsicle (6661)
[...] Thank you very much, Russell! Now it's time to start campaigning ;)
(45 months ago, Sep 17, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Paper bags inside sets from 2021 - popsicle (6661)
[...] Now this is an interesting thought... Yeah, maybe. Perhaps a better, updated structure of the cellulose acetate chemical formula? -popsicle
(45 months ago, Sep 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Reinstate Auctions! - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1
(45 months ago, Sep 17, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Reinstate Auctions! - popsicle (6661)
[...] Did you just reply to a reply to a post from 9 years ago? ;) Better late than never...
(45 months ago, Sep 17, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Reinstate Auctions! - popsicle (6661)
[...] I do too... I still think it would be a fantastic generator of traffic, commerce and fun! -popsicle
(45 months ago, Sep 17, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Enable 'Inventory' (For Non-Sellers) - popsicle (6661)
[...] You're not the first, Steve, wanting to see something along these lines implemented. The general idea is brought to the forum from time to time, the suggestion has [...]
(45 months ago, Sep 11, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Done... - popsicle (6661)
[...] Thanks for today :) These inventory changes should stick ;)
(45 months ago, Aug 26, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Negative feedback - popsicle (6661)
[...] It can be done here: (URL) I find it useful when I’m bored or need a distraction while working on the site, to explore. You’ll find a lot interesting things to explore [...]
(45 months ago, Aug 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Make neutral feedback actually NEUTRAL - popsicle (6661)
[...] Well aren't you the rebel, Tim! The question is: do you have a cause? ;) I've heard both sides of this argument, ad nauseam over the years! Your input is [...]
(45 months ago, Aug 20, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Make neutral feedback actually NEUTRAL - popsicle (6661)
[...] Thanks. I've been long fighting for this!
(45 months ago, Aug 20, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Make neutral feedback actually NEUTRAL - popsicle (6661)
[...] ...or simply support already existing suggestions: (URL)
(45 months ago, Aug 20, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Watto Modified Head - popsicle (6661)
[...] You don't inspire others to help fix, if you refer to and view them as "crazies" that "freak out" either. Maybe the one has to do with the other ;) [...] Intended? [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 19, 2020, to Catalog Requests)
View Thread Re: Watto Modified Head - popsicle (6661)
[...] There are more than a few discrepancies in BL’s SW cataloging, that your so called “diehard crazy Star Wars collectors” simply don’t “freak out about” any longer, here [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 19, 2020, to Catalog Requests)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] I don't think it was "off the rails" You obviously feel strongly about this subject, and that's never a bad thing. In any case, I enjoy your plain speak or frankness. [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] Valid and reasonable scenario. Not sure you needed to qualify your position with "I will volunteer as devil's advocate I guess" and "I am talking about a VERY small [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] [...] I take it you see yourself as a Han Solo, then? The plain speaking hero type? And metaphorically the profit seekers here are Rebel scum? So, to the part of my [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] I'm not exactly your catalog savvy type, but isn't there already an Educational & Dacta line of LEGO for children and educators, for your "scummy market of third [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] I'm not exactly your catalog savvy type, but isn't there already an Educational & Dacta line of LEGO for children and educators, that these would conveniently [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1 Very creative, Russell
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: About Braille Bricks - popsicle (6661)
[...] First, thanks for linking the interesting article. It’s a good question you pose, with unique considerations. But consider the many parents/teachers that would be able [...]
(46 months ago, Aug 13, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Did horizontal become vertical & vice versa? - popsicle (6661)
[...] Sorry to hear about your loss, James. I just now stumbled upon this info. -Cory
(46 months ago, Jul 26, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: when did plates with clips get name changed - popsicle (6661)
[...] There's some get-it-done type individuals working on the catalog, now. I don't know if this has to do with your question: (URL) ...if not, just plug it into the [...]
(46 months ago, Jul 26, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Snowman minifig in Star Wars Advent Calendar - popsicle (6661)
[...] I've no idea, but congrats on hitting your purple brick. Jimi Hendrix would approve!
(47 months ago, Jul 19, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Approve Set 75317-1 - popsicle (6661)
[...] In citing the various and specific competitors currently allowing for the practice, he's not asking if it's changed, but rather can it be. Can thought be given [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Approve Set 75317-1 - popsicle (6661)
[...] Focus on the terms "question or revisiting" Randy ;) Again, I could be misreading his intent.
(47 months ago, Jul 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Approve Set 75317-1 - popsicle (6661)
[...] I think Jonathan is questioning or revisiting the practice, in citing the various competitors that currently allow for prerelease date sales. I mean, he's been around [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first? - popsicle (6661)
[...] True. Funny thing though, way way way back, I bought a pallet of 50% off (Set 7709-1) from our outlet store, that had the strongest semi-sweet smell emanating from each [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 10, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first? - popsicle (6661)
[...] Yeah but, what's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would still... be pink? In Dutch anyway ;) Sorry about that, Shakespeare. [...] Hey, [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 10, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Am I right and everyone else wrong? - popsicle (6661)
[...] Something I think most 'married' men are already aware of, that women see red more easily than men ;):D Oh! And the crowd goes wild! [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 10, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first? - popsicle (6661)
[...] Very good. We all do battle with the principle in some form, or should anyway. So, using the physics analogy: the external force would be us here in the forum?;)
(47 months ago, Jul 10, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first? - popsicle (6661)
[...] (URL) ...then again, Niek, Miro and others have a point. For me, it's a case of what I'd like to see, colliding with what I know it should be. The fun vs. the [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 10, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Increasing inventory prices with one action? - popsicle (6661)
[...] To summarize: -Check the categories you'd like to increase in price, or hit the top tab choosing your entire inventory. -Use the "put items on % sale" function [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 7, 2020, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: Increasing inventory prices with one action? - popsicle (6661)
[...] After you do that, use the "Make sale prices (and all tier prices) the base prices" function to fix the increased pricing as base price without sale (See screenshot [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 7, 2020, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: Increasing inventory prices with one action? - popsicle (6661)
[...] Use the "Put items on % sale" function, with the negative sign within your "My Inventory" page (See screenshots below)
(47 months ago, Jul 7, 2020, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: Sprues - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - popsicle (6661)
[...] Cups can be reused as their intended purpose, a “conduit” as you put it, Miro. A sprue can not. But that doesn't preclude the sprue from being repurposed and resold. [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Report post button - popsicle (6661)
[...] Yes, they are former admins and mods. Thought it would interest you and others.
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - popsicle (6661)
[...] Should be all. But to what degree each are, dunno. Here are the Hall of Fame Discussion Mods, in any case
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - popsicle (6661)
[...] (URL) I’d add Russell, as well
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - popsicle (6661)
[...] Yeah, I understood with this morning spam why you posted the suggestion. I connected those dots before I posted my reply. So my thoughts stand: have the mods endorse [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - popsicle (6661)
[...] Can you imagine the level of misuse such a convenient tab would allow for? The Discussions Mods might have to give up their day jobs, considering the amount of time [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Who decides the minifig item No? - popsicle (6661)
[...] My point with the attempted humor in my previous post, Josh, is not to take it too seriously and you'll do fine. -Cory
(48 months ago, Jun 9, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Who decides the minifig item No? - popsicle (6661)
[...] I'll share something that very few are privy to, Josh: minifigure item numbers are allocated by the almighty minifig-spirit...
(48 months ago, Jun 9, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Consolidating lots already on inventory - popsicle (6661)
[...] Don’t know of an “automated way” but there’s an easier way to perform the inventory clean-up task that is consolidating lots… First: go to: (URL) Second: within “Seach [...]
(48 months ago, Jun 5, 2020, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: We have a new Catalog Administrator! - popsicle (6661)
[...] BLs' lucky to have you, Marek. You, and the absolutely superb and talented others of the catalog team. It is the 'Dream Team' for BL, IMHO. A little backstory [...]
(48 months ago, Jun 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: post001 vs post001new - popsicle (6661)
[...] Yeah, I understood that, Randy. Thanks. I don’t follow catalog threads that deep. The topic doesn’t interest me, I’m sorry to say. I’m just throwing out there to you [...]
(48 months ago, May 29, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: post001 vs post001new - popsicle (6661)
[...] Don't know that anything is wrong with it, it's simply on the list supplied. If nothing's wrong with it, great. As always, I defer to you catalog people, [...]
(48 months ago, May 29, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: post001 vs post001new - popsicle (6661)
[...] I've got quite a few of this guy that's on Bret's list, Randy. Let me know what you'd like me to do, if anything. (Minifigure sp006new2) [...]
(48 months ago, May 29, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Can I see Imperial units for Catalog entries? - popsicle (6661)
[...] I'm a little surprised that TLG has keep that in place, as global-minded as they are. Not complaining, I also appreciate the ability to use the system that's [...]
(49 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: can't change order status - popsicle (6661)
[...] Don't know if your issue correlates here, but have a look at the help offered, if it does: (URL) -Cory
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Junior Accounts? - popsicle (6661)
[...] I kinda like the idea! With well thought out contingencies, that is. Maybe the account profiles could be denoted as ‘junior’ in some form, with site limitations attached: [...]
(49 months ago, May 5, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: City Beautification Project - popsicle (6661)
[...] Great wordplay! :)
(49 months ago, Apr 28, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Item Type Discussion - popsicle (6661)
[...] Yep, the the feral chicken is more fascinating than their still domesticated cousin. We ran across them in one of our backcountry hikes. They certainly don't behave [...]
(49 months ago, Apr 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Item Type Discussion - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1 Besides, you hardly ever see wild chickens anymore ;)
(49 months ago, Apr 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: When is a Minifigure a Minifigure? - popsicle (6661)
[...] As usual, fun and thought-provoking! When I first read your subject line "When is a Minifigure a Minifigure?" I thought it to be a Zen riddle, or maybe that you had [...]
(49 months ago, Apr 25, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Is this Pearl Light Gold? - popsicle (6661)
[...] Smart. I thought of doing this, but... [...] ...when filling an order, and trying to separate out the lighter color (represented in the listing pic) I stopped. [...]
(49 months ago, Apr 23, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Is this Pearl Light Gold? - popsicle (6661)
[...] I’ve yet to see another LEGO color with greater production variance than with the their (warm) gold or what we here on BL call, pearl gold. These were parted [...]
(49 months ago, Apr 23, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Brick Built - popsicle (6661)
[...] That's great! Thanks for the heads up It works (with and without a hyphen) to pull up 91 entries, so far.
(50 months ago, Apr 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Category Definitions Discussion - popsicle (6661)
[...] Agreed
(50 months ago, Apr 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Category Definitions Discussion - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1
(50 months ago, Apr 16, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Thanks for your feedback - avsearch is back - popsicle (6661)
[...] Test drove it, very nice! A well functioning search tool for the BL catalog. But I'd hardly expect anything less from a project with the talent mentioned being involved. [...]
(50 months ago, Apr 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs - popsicle (6661)
[...] It's a start, at least in putting focus on it. Thanks
(50 months ago, Apr 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs - popsicle (6661)
[...] Okay, I get it. Maybe a new master category Minifigure, Leg is in order, placing all the other types, including the assemblies, as subcategories?
(50 months ago, Apr 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs - popsicle (6661)
[...] Good point. Those should not be placed in the "decorated" category, IMHO. But would you consider these mixed-assembly leg types as "plain" as expressed by the OP? [...]
(50 months ago, Apr 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs - popsicle (6661)
[...] [...] This statement is throwing me off, somewhat. Of all the various LEGO minifig parts, classic leg assemblies (without print) are the easiest to identify [...]
(50 months ago, Apr 15, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How to flag incomplete items - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1
(50 months ago, Apr 12, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: 3024 plate 1x1 metallic gold : does it exist? - popsicle (6661)
[...] That's a good way of putting it, a surface coating. Exactly
(50 months ago, Apr 6, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3024 plate 1x1 metallic gold : does it exist? - popsicle (6661)
[...] About which? Me being "far from an expert" or the other points ;):)
(50 months ago, Apr 6, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3024 plate 1x1 metallic gold : does it exist? - popsicle (6661)
[...] Pearl Gold a Lego color that has the greatest shift or inconsistency I've seen. The part that you think might be Metallic Gold, is within the Pearl Gold range of [...]
(50 months ago, Apr 6, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Please add currencies - popsicle (6661)
[...] Interesting thoughts. I don't hold the same sentiments, though. btw, I like your use of the term "smithereens" Seldom see it used any more.
(50 months ago, Apr 1, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Please add currencies - popsicle (6661)
[...] World production of paracetamol is concentrated in China and India, the two countries occupy about 89.86% of the global production (China 70% India 19%, as per 2018 [...]
(50 months ago, Mar 31, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Money off code to distribute - popsicle (6661)
[...] It would be effective in driving traffic to the site. Interested in reading other inputs. What are the downsides (if any) to the idea. -Cory
(50 months ago, Mar 25, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Clips Ahoy, part three. - popsicle (6661)
[...] "Why draw more attention to it?" Presupposes something to hide. I didn't think there was, did you? No, I continue to be my overly-nosey self, is all. What a strange [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 22, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Clips Ahoy, part three. - popsicle (6661)
[...] Thanks, John. Russell may be a good guy, but what are you trying to do, ruin my hard-earned reputation! I've been working on how many ignore lists I can get onto, [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 22, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Clips Ahoy, part three. - popsicle (6661)
[...] Well, I don't know how much respect someone like me is due ;) But you're right, it is none of my business.
(51 months ago, Mar 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Clips Ahoy, part three. - popsicle (6661)
[...] A very nice site you’re constructing. The detail of information and quality is amazing! I’m curious though, why do all of the active links on your fup page, link to [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 21, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Fix the NPB and Cancellation Process - popsicle (6661)
[...] Well thought-out, Jonathan. Voted yes. Not that I expect the needle to be moved in doing so, but as a show of support. I think most are aware of the issue's persistence [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 21, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Just a little something to BRIGHTEN your day - popsicle (6661)
[...] I agree, Miro. It's the 'more' accurate adjective. Is there a shorter or easily understood abbreviation of the term, making it even better for catalog use?
(51 months ago, Mar 20, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Just a little something to BRIGHTEN your day - popsicle (6661)
[...] I kinda like the term "Opal" as applied to the various colors, too. I think it more aptly describes the color's unique reflection and tone. [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 19, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Purist Custom Figures - popsicle (6661)
[...] [...] Often how it works ;) [...] I like that!
(51 months ago, Mar 11, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Purist Custom Figures - popsicle (6661)
[...] If unintentional, even more amazing! Dr Drew was an American surgeon and medical researcher, who pioneered the large-scale blood bank by coming up with better methods, [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 11, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Purist Custom Figures - popsicle (6661)
[...] Agreed. [...] It's a great idea! You present the case for it, well. btw, I like the tribute to Dr. Charles Drew in your username
(51 months ago, Mar 11, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Purist Custom Figures - popsicle (6661)
[...] I like the idea very much, contingent to (as you've put forward) all parts are authentic LEGO. It would entail more site work and details to be worked-out, [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 11, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Purist Custom Figures - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1
(51 months ago, Mar 11, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Sending coupons to store fans - popsicle (6661)
[...] I like it! Voted yes -Cory
(51 months ago, Mar 6, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Inventory Backup/Restore/Deletion Prevention - popsicle (6661)
[...] Some very good ideas and thoughts!
(51 months ago, Feb 29, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: March Project - Sticker Sheet Restructuring - popsicle (6661)
[...] I'm sure many here know, but for those that don't, Bret has specialized in Lego sticker sales in the past, and has more knowledge on the topic than most. A voice [...]
(51 months ago, Feb 28, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Custom prints/stickers ... - popsicle (6661)
[...] :D Sylvain can be verbose. Nonetheless, I dig the Frenchman's verbiage! [...] That sounds complicated ;) [...] "leave them on their sheets" full agreement [...]
(52 months ago, Feb 19, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: An ongoing issue... - popsicle (6661)
[...] +1
(52 months ago, Feb 14, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: February Roadmap Project: Old and New - popsicle (6661)
[...] I've got a question, Jen... When are you going to arrive at the same conclusion that StormChaser already has, that the BL catalog needs those like you (passion [...]
(52 months ago, Feb 7, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Shadow Trooper - popsicle (6661)
[...] Sure, Josh, I could and would for the current admin. In my book they are the best we've seen here. Truly gifted and dedicated people, with strong guidance from Russell. [...]
(52 months ago, Feb 5, 2020, to Catalog)

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