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 Author: StormChaser View Messages Posted By StormChaser
 Posted: Nov 21, 2018 06:25
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Why is 3464c02 present in this inventory (as counterpart)?

This part is present as a counterpart because it appears in two motorcycle assemblies
in this set. As to whether it should be present or not, I don't believe
there are any rules for this sort of thing.
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Nov 21, 2018 06:08
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6600-1
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 6600  Name: Police Patrol
* 
6600-1 (Inv) Police Patrol
16 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 1981
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Police

* Add 1 Part 3023 White Plate 1 x 2 (Extra)

It seems from the photos that this plate was used on a model only appeared on
the box. (last photo, top-left model)
If the minifig without hat is considered as one piece, then the piece count 18
would be correct.
 






 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Nov 21, 2018 06:04
 Subject: Inventory Change Request for Set 6600-1
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 6600  Name: Police Patrol
* 
6600-1 (Inv) Police Patrol
16 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 1981
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Police

* Add 1 Part 3023 White Plate 1 x 2 (Extra)
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Nov 21, 2018 05:56
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 7735  Name: Freight Train
* 
7735-1 (Inv) Freight Train
492 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1985
Sets: Train: 12V

* Delete 4 Part 3641 Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small
* Delete 4 Part 4624 Light Gray Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm
* Add 1 Part 4265a Light Gray Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type I (Extra)
* Change 4 Part Light Gray 4624c02 Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641) {Counterpart to Regular}

Photos 1-2 from an MISB copy owned by nkiss82 (special thanks to him).
Photos 3-4 from another MISB copy sold recently in UK.
Photos 6-8 from another MISB copy sold very recently in UK.

Why is 3464c02 present in this inventory (as counterpart)?
 














 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Nov 21, 2018 05:38
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 7735  Name: Freight Train
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7735-1 (Inv) Freight Train
492 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1985
Sets: Train: 12V

* Delete 4 Part 3641 Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small
* Delete 4 Part 4624 Light Gray Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm
* Add 1 Part 4265a Light Gray Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type I (Extra)
* Change 4 Part Light Gray 4624c02 Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641) {Counterpart to Regular}
 Author: Abels_Bricks View Messages Posted By Abels_Bricks
 Posted: Nov 21, 2018 03:21
 Subject: Inventory Change Request for Set 5682-1
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 5682  Name: Fire Truck
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5682-1 (Inv) Fire Truck
20 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2011
Sets: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Fire

* Add 1 Part 93151c02 (Not Applicable) Duplo Ladder (Fire) Telescoping Lower Section on Black Turntable with Red Turntable 4 x 4 Base (Counterpart)
 Author: tvallely View Messages Posted By tvallely
 Posted: Nov 20, 2018 18:28
 Subject: Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway
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Cool, makes sense. Thanks for the explanation

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
  In Catalog, tvallely writes:
  I read this post the other day and just happen to stumble upon this part. I haven´t
done anything catalog wise in a good year, so I hope I am not too far off in
what you are asking.


[p=2865]

Red - doesnt exist in a set
Dark Gray & DBG - rendered?

Good to see you around again! You haven't posted in the forum since June,
2017.

We're not getting rid of renders, so the two existing renders are fine.
We're only getting rid of renders which don't appear in any set in that
color. As for parts which simply don't appear in sets in a specific color,
there are many of these. We're keeping photos for these parts and deleting
renders. The image in red for this part is a photo, so it would not be deleted.

This project is actually finished, I believe. I just haven't closed it out
yet. Feel free to see if you can find anything the rest of us have missed before
I do.
 Author: StormChaser View Messages Posted By StormChaser
 Posted: Nov 20, 2018 18:05
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In Catalog, tvallely writes:
  I read this post the other day and just happen to stumble upon this part. I haven´t
done anything catalog wise in a good year, so I hope I am not too far off in
what you are asking.


[p=2865]

Red - doesnt exist in a set
Dark Gray & DBG - rendered?

Good to see you around again! You haven't posted in the forum since June,
2017.

We're not getting rid of renders, so the two existing renders are fine.
We're only getting rid of renders which don't appear in any set in that
color. As for parts which simply don't appear in sets in a specific color,
there are many of these. We're keeping photos for these parts and deleting
renders. The image in red for this part is a photo, so it would not be deleted.

This project is actually finished, I believe. I just haven't closed it out
yet. Feel free to see if you can find anything the rest of us have missed before
I do.
 Author: tvallely View Messages Posted By tvallely
 Posted: Nov 20, 2018 18:04
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Part No: 53401  Name: Train, Track Plastic (RC Trains) Straight
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53401 Train, Track Plastic (RC Trains) Straight
Parts: Train, Track

Dark Gray - doesnt exist in a set


I read this post the other day and just happen to stumble upon this part. I haven´t
  done anything catalog wise in a good year, so I hope I am not too far off in
what you are asking.


[p=2865]

Red - doesnt exist in a set
Dark Gray & DBG - rendered?




In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
  A new catalog project has begun:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2473

As you can see, the (Other) project is now complete and LordSkylark's project
is temporarily on hold.

The fifth catalog project is to remove images which are renders and which show
parts which do not exist in the colors shown. There are estimated to be 1,600
of these renders left in the catalog and there is no easy way for me to locate
them.

I would imagine the majority of them are for basic, undecorated parts. Please
post here with micro tags for the parts which need rendered images removed and
specify the colors. I will review the findings and remove the renders where
appropriate. Please note that this project will not be removing any actual
photos of parts.

Thank you all for your assistance.
 Author: randyf View Messages Posted By randyf
 Posted: Nov 20, 2018 18:02
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 720-1
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  I checked my PC and saw that I had saved these photos of a sealed copy few months
ago (during the time I could not submit any inventory change request) The seals
are intact based on the photos. Is this good enough?

Yes, these are wonderful images! I can clearly tell that the seals seem to be
original and intact, I can clearly see the contents in the box sealed in their
bags, and I can clearly see the 4275. Excellent job!

  The photos of this copy shows that the box is different. It has languages French
and Italian. The very interesting thing is that these light gray hinges appears
on the box "assembled" but it is written "3" under 4275a and "2" under 4531!

Yes, the parts list on this box is *very* interesting. It is a great example
for understanding that these parts lists printed on the sides of boxes cannot
be fully trusted either when making inventory change decisions. The contents
of each set really need to be examined case-by-case.

  I have worked on this part for few months and realized that the very first time
it was produced was early 1985 yet it could had been used after until they ran
out of old stock of 4275a and 4276a. Do you note the transition time for each
part (to have a guideline)?

Yes, I was looking at the transition range for this part and its variant. Although
the timeline data is interesting as a whole, I do not use the timelines to make
inventory changes unless a *lot* of data has been proven reliable.

  This is why I believed in this inventory change request.

I'm glad you did, because I have learned a lot from this. Thanks for contributing,
and I hope you will do so again!

Request accepted.

Cheers,
Randy
 Author: tvallely View Messages Posted By tvallely
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I read this post the other day and just happen to stumble upon this part. I haven´t
done anything catalog wise in a good year, so I hope I am not too far off in
what you are asking.


[p=2865]

Red - doesnt exist in a set
Dark Gray & DBG - rendered?




In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
  A new catalog project has begun:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2473

As you can see, the (Other) project is now complete and LordSkylark's project
is temporarily on hold.

The fifth catalog project is to remove images which are renders and which show
parts which do not exist in the colors shown. There are estimated to be 1,600
of these renders left in the catalog and there is no easy way for me to locate
them.

I would imagine the majority of them are for basic, undecorated parts. Please
post here with micro tags for the parts which need rendered images removed and
specify the colors. I will review the findings and remove the renders where
appropriate. Please note that this project will not be removing any actual
photos of parts.

Thank you all for your assistance.
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Nov 20, 2018 16:29
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 720-1
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In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:
  In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
  In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  I see the plastic bags inside the box. I think if I request extra photos or
ask him if the plastic bags are sealed, he would give the answer or provide extra
photos. Would you like me to contact the seller?

If you would like to do that, it would be appreciated.

  I may have photos of another copy of this set in my PC but I cannot check it
right now.

When you can, please add that photo to the thread or send the raw image to inv@bricklink.com

  But then we can always push these arguments to any extend:
- How do we know a sealed set was not opened, tampered with and resealed again?

We don't, but it is more and more likely these days that these old sets have
been resealed to try and make a profit. Modern sets are easy to fix, because
multiple people are checking them constantly from sealed sets. More data points
for these sets makes it less and less likely that errors will occur. However,
for these old sets, we only have so much data to work with. I do not take any
inventory changes lightly, so I must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt before
I will make a change. I hope you can understand my position.

  - how do we know if plastic bags were not opened and sealed again?

See above.

  I may own a sealed vintage set but still not sure if it is original. Nowadays
there are more and more fake sealed sets (unfortunately)/
So where do you draw the line?

As Inventory Admins, we are the last line of defense before bad data enters the
system. I take that responsibility *very* seriously. I draw my line when I personally
feel that I am comfortable enough that making the change to an inventory is a
good thing for BrickLink's catalog and BrickLink's users. If I do not
yet feel comfortable, I am going to question things until I either get comfortable
and accept the request or make a decision that I will wait for more data and
reject the request.

  Extra evidence based on my knowledge about this part:
- I believe the hinges with hollow studs were produced since late 1984. I know
that the light gray hinges with solid stud have never seen with this set (sealed,
copy,...) This inventory change request is an evidence for this:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235359

I do not have a good knowledge of this part, so I cannot say whether your belief
is correct. As I have stated before, the images of the 720-1 that you posted
in this thread were *not* sealed, yet the auction was listed as such. That does
not instill me with confidence in the source. If you have further proof of a
sealed set for 720-1 like the images shown in the thread posted, please add them.

  The date of motor is 45 4 (45th week in 1984) and all parts also early version.
The set 7745 was released between 1985-90.
This set 720-1 was in market at least until 1989 so it is very unlikely that
the hinges with solid studs came with it until 1989. I believe they never came
with this set but that should be hard or rather impossible to prove

I am sorry that I can't make decisions based on beliefs for this set. Unfortunately,
if it is hard or impossible to prove, then the inventory will remain as is. I
will leave this request open for a while so yourself and others may have time
to add additional information.

Cheers,
Randy

I checked my PC and saw that I had saved these photos of a sealed copy few months
ago (during the time I could not submit any inventory change request) The seals
are intact based on the photos. Is this good enough?

The photos of this copy shows that the box is different. It has languages French
and Italian. The very interesting thing is that these light gray hinges appears
on the box "assembled" but it is written "3" under 4275a and "2" under 4531!

I have worked on this part for few months and realized that the very first time
it was produced was early 1985 yet it could had been used after until they ran
out of old stock of 4275a and 4276a. Do you note the transition time for each
part (to have a guideline)?
This is why I believed in this inventory change request.

The most interesting thing which is visible on your photos is completly different
printed parts list, compare with these.


Yes, this is what I mentioned. In 80s, there were variations of boxes based on
the language (so market). The box in my photos have languages D/F/I (German,
French, Italian)
The boxes mentioned in this thread are US (only English).
There should also be Canadian one (English, French) with a different box and
maybe different piece count (like the set 6384 or 6386 but I don't remember
which, I need to check later)
And UK/F/NL (see photo attached)
And Japanese!
There is also a box with seven languages which should be the one released in
1989 or later (see photo attached)

I didn't find photos of the part list printed on the side of the box for
other variations.

You may find this article interesting.
https://forum.brickset.com/discussion/17761/lego-set-box-variations-for-eu-uk-aus-usa-can-and-why-some-are-worth-more-than-others

  On your photos on parts list larger wheels are shown assembled also minifg is
complete. Very interesting. Didn't know that this basic sets can have such
different parts lists on box.
 


 Author: Hygrotus View Messages Posted By Hygrotus
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In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:
  On your photos on parts list larger wheels are shown assembled also minifg is
complete. Very interesting. Didn't know that this basic sets can have such
different parts lists on box.

P.S.
But it is clearly visible on other photo of this set that in fact these wheels
are not pre assembled despite what parts list on box shows.
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
  In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  I see the plastic bags inside the box. I think if I request extra photos or
ask him if the plastic bags are sealed, he would give the answer or provide extra
photos. Would you like me to contact the seller?

If you would like to do that, it would be appreciated.

  I may have photos of another copy of this set in my PC but I cannot check it
right now.

When you can, please add that photo to the thread or send the raw image to inv@bricklink.com

  But then we can always push these arguments to any extend:
- How do we know a sealed set was not opened, tampered with and resealed again?

We don't, but it is more and more likely these days that these old sets have
been resealed to try and make a profit. Modern sets are easy to fix, because
multiple people are checking them constantly from sealed sets. More data points
for these sets makes it less and less likely that errors will occur. However,
for these old sets, we only have so much data to work with. I do not take any
inventory changes lightly, so I must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt before
I will make a change. I hope you can understand my position.

  - how do we know if plastic bags were not opened and sealed again?

See above.

  I may own a sealed vintage set but still not sure if it is original. Nowadays
there are more and more fake sealed sets (unfortunately)/
So where do you draw the line?

As Inventory Admins, we are the last line of defense before bad data enters the
system. I take that responsibility *very* seriously. I draw my line when I personally
feel that I am comfortable enough that making the change to an inventory is a
good thing for BrickLink's catalog and BrickLink's users. If I do not
yet feel comfortable, I am going to question things until I either get comfortable
and accept the request or make a decision that I will wait for more data and
reject the request.

  Extra evidence based on my knowledge about this part:
- I believe the hinges with hollow studs were produced since late 1984. I know
that the light gray hinges with solid stud have never seen with this set (sealed,
copy,...) This inventory change request is an evidence for this:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235359

I do not have a good knowledge of this part, so I cannot say whether your belief
is correct. As I have stated before, the images of the 720-1 that you posted
in this thread were *not* sealed, yet the auction was listed as such. That does
not instill me with confidence in the source. If you have further proof of a
sealed set for 720-1 like the images shown in the thread posted, please add them.

  The date of motor is 45 4 (45th week in 1984) and all parts also early version.
The set 7745 was released between 1985-90.
This set 720-1 was in market at least until 1989 so it is very unlikely that
the hinges with solid studs came with it until 1989. I believe they never came
with this set but that should be hard or rather impossible to prove

I am sorry that I can't make decisions based on beliefs for this set. Unfortunately,
if it is hard or impossible to prove, then the inventory will remain as is. I
will leave this request open for a while so yourself and others may have time
to add additional information.

Cheers,
Randy

I checked my PC and saw that I had saved these photos of a sealed copy few months
ago (during the time I could not submit any inventory change request) The seals
are intact based on the photos. Is this good enough?

The photos of this copy shows that the box is different. It has languages French
and Italian. The very interesting thing is that these light gray hinges appears
on the box "assembled" but it is written "3" under 4275a and "2" under 4531!

I have worked on this part for few months and realized that the very first time
it was produced was early 1985 yet it could had been used after until they ran
out of old stock of 4275a and 4276a. Do you note the transition time for each
part (to have a guideline)?
This is why I believed in this inventory change request.

The most interesting thing which is visible on your photos is completly different
printed parts list, compare with these.

On your photos on parts list larger wheels are shown assembled also minifg is
complete. Very interesting. Didn't know that this basic sets can have such
different parts lists on box.
 
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
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In Inventories Requests, taxan writes:
  In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
  In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  I see the plastic bags inside the box. I think if I request extra photos or
ask him if the plastic bags are sealed, he would give the answer or provide extra
photos. Would you like me to contact the seller?

If you would like to do that, it would be appreciated.

  I may have photos of another copy of this set in my PC but I cannot check it
right now.

When you can, please add that photo to the thread or send the raw image to inv@bricklink.com

  But then we can always push these arguments to any extend:
- How do we know a sealed set was not opened, tampered with and resealed again?

We don't, but it is more and more likely these days that these old sets have
been resealed to try and make a profit. Modern sets are easy to fix, because
multiple people are checking them constantly from sealed sets. More data points
for these sets makes it less and less likely that errors will occur. However,
for these old sets, we only have so much data to work with. I do not take any
inventory changes lightly, so I must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt before
I will make a change. I hope you can understand my position.

  - how do we know if plastic bags were not opened and sealed again?

See above.

  I may own a sealed vintage set but still not sure if it is original. Nowadays
there are more and more fake sealed sets (unfortunately)/
So where do you draw the line?

As Inventory Admins, we are the last line of defense before bad data enters the
system. I take that responsibility *very* seriously. I draw my line when I personally
feel that I am comfortable enough that making the change to an inventory is a
good thing for BrickLink's catalog and BrickLink's users. If I do not
yet feel comfortable, I am going to question things until I either get comfortable
and accept the request or make a decision that I will wait for more data and
reject the request.

  Extra evidence based on my knowledge about this part:
- I believe the hinges with hollow studs were produced since late 1984. I know
that the light gray hinges with solid stud have never seen with this set (sealed,
copy,...) This inventory change request is an evidence for this:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235359

I do not have a good knowledge of this part, so I cannot say whether your belief
is correct. As I have stated before, the images of the 720-1 that you posted
in this thread were *not* sealed, yet the auction was listed as such. That does
not instill me with confidence in the source. If you have further proof of a
sealed set for 720-1 like the images shown in the thread posted, please add them.

  The date of motor is 45 4 (45th week in 1984) and all parts also early version.
The set 7745 was released between 1985-90.
This set 720-1 was in market at least until 1989 so it is very unlikely that
the hinges with solid studs came with it until 1989. I believe they never came
with this set but that should be hard or rather impossible to prove

I am sorry that I can't make decisions based on beliefs for this set. Unfortunately,
if it is hard or impossible to prove, then the inventory will remain as is. I
will leave this request open for a while so yourself and others may have time
to add additional information.

Cheers,
Randy

Looks like the image on the box support this change.
And yes i know LEGO do changes after the photo is taken some time.

As you said, the photo of the box does not show anything because the box and
these photos were designed before the new variant 4275 (and 4276) were produced.
Another example of the exact same part (of the same color) is the set 7745-1
from the same year 1985.
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235359

The date of the motor and other parts proves that this copy was a very early
release coming with 4275 and 4276. The photos of the box, the instructions and
catalogs show 4275a and 4276a. It is interesting that for a catalog of 1988,
new photos were taken from this train showing 4276
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In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
  In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  I see the plastic bags inside the box. I think if I request extra photos or
ask him if the plastic bags are sealed, he would give the answer or provide extra
photos. Would you like me to contact the seller?

If you would like to do that, it would be appreciated.

  I may have photos of another copy of this set in my PC but I cannot check it
right now.

When you can, please add that photo to the thread or send the raw image to inv@bricklink.com

  But then we can always push these arguments to any extend:
- How do we know a sealed set was not opened, tampered with and resealed again?

We don't, but it is more and more likely these days that these old sets have
been resealed to try and make a profit. Modern sets are easy to fix, because
multiple people are checking them constantly from sealed sets. More data points
for these sets makes it less and less likely that errors will occur. However,
for these old sets, we only have so much data to work with. I do not take any
inventory changes lightly, so I must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt before
I will make a change. I hope you can understand my position.

  - how do we know if plastic bags were not opened and sealed again?

See above.

  I may own a sealed vintage set but still not sure if it is original. Nowadays
there are more and more fake sealed sets (unfortunately)/
So where do you draw the line?

As Inventory Admins, we are the last line of defense before bad data enters the
system. I take that responsibility *very* seriously. I draw my line when I personally
feel that I am comfortable enough that making the change to an inventory is a
good thing for BrickLink's catalog and BrickLink's users. If I do not
yet feel comfortable, I am going to question things until I either get comfortable
and accept the request or make a decision that I will wait for more data and
reject the request.

  Extra evidence based on my knowledge about this part:
- I believe the hinges with hollow studs were produced since late 1984. I know
that the light gray hinges with solid stud have never seen with this set (sealed,
copy,...) This inventory change request is an evidence for this:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235359

I do not have a good knowledge of this part, so I cannot say whether your belief
is correct. As I have stated before, the images of the 720-1 that you posted
in this thread were *not* sealed, yet the auction was listed as such. That does
not instill me with confidence in the source. If you have further proof of a
sealed set for 720-1 like the images shown in the thread posted, please add them.

  The date of motor is 45 4 (45th week in 1984) and all parts also early version.
The set 7745 was released between 1985-90.
This set 720-1 was in market at least until 1989 so it is very unlikely that
the hinges with solid studs came with it until 1989. I believe they never came
with this set but that should be hard or rather impossible to prove

I am sorry that I can't make decisions based on beliefs for this set. Unfortunately,
if it is hard or impossible to prove, then the inventory will remain as is. I
will leave this request open for a while so yourself and others may have time
to add additional information.

Cheers,
Randy

I checked my PC and saw that I had saved these photos of a sealed copy few months
ago (during the time I could not submit any inventory change request) The seals
are intact based on the photos. Is this good enough?

The photos of this copy shows that the box is different. It has languages French
and Italian. The very interesting thing is that these light gray hinges appears
on the box "assembled" but it is written "3" under 4275a and "2" under 4531!

I have worked on this part for few months and realized that the very first time
it was produced was early 1985 yet it could had been used after until they ran
out of old stock of 4275a and 4276a. Do you note the transition time for each
part (to have a guideline)?
This is why I believed in this inventory change request.
 












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In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
  In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  I see the plastic bags inside the box. I think if I request extra photos or
ask him if the plastic bags are sealed, he would give the answer or provide extra
photos. Would you like me to contact the seller?

If you would like to do that, it would be appreciated.

  I may have photos of another copy of this set in my PC but I cannot check it
right now.

When you can, please add that photo to the thread or send the raw image to inv@bricklink.com

  But then we can always push these arguments to any extend:
- How do we know a sealed set was not opened, tampered with and resealed again?

We don't, but it is more and more likely these days that these old sets have
been resealed to try and make a profit. Modern sets are easy to fix, because
multiple people are checking them constantly from sealed sets. More data points
for these sets makes it less and less likely that errors will occur. However,
for these old sets, we only have so much data to work with. I do not take any
inventory changes lightly, so I must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt before
I will make a change. I hope you can understand my position.

  - how do we know if plastic bags were not opened and sealed again?

See above.

  I may own a sealed vintage set but still not sure if it is original. Nowadays
there are more and more fake sealed sets (unfortunately)/
So where do you draw the line?

As Inventory Admins, we are the last line of defense before bad data enters the
system. I take that responsibility *very* seriously. I draw my line when I personally
feel that I am comfortable enough that making the change to an inventory is a
good thing for BrickLink's catalog and BrickLink's users. If I do not
yet feel comfortable, I am going to question things until I either get comfortable
and accept the request or make a decision that I will wait for more data and
reject the request.

  Extra evidence based on my knowledge about this part:
- I believe the hinges with hollow studs were produced since late 1984. I know
that the light gray hinges with solid stud have never seen with this set (sealed,
copy,...) This inventory change request is an evidence for this:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235359

I do not have a good knowledge of this part, so I cannot say whether your belief
is correct. As I have stated before, the images of the 720-1 that you posted
in this thread were *not* sealed, yet the auction was listed as such. That does
not instill me with confidence in the source. If you have further proof of a
sealed set for 720-1 like the images shown in the thread posted, please add them.

  The date of motor is 45 4 (45th week in 1984) and all parts also early version.
The set 7745 was released between 1985-90.
This set 720-1 was in market at least until 1989 so it is very unlikely that
the hinges with solid studs came with it until 1989. I believe they never came
with this set but that should be hard or rather impossible to prove

I am sorry that I can't make decisions based on beliefs for this set. Unfortunately,
if it is hard or impossible to prove, then the inventory will remain as is. I
will leave this request open for a while so yourself and others may have time
to add additional information.

Cheers,
Randy

Looks like the image on the box support this change.
And yes i know LEGO do changes after the photo is taken some time.
 
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  I see the plastic bags inside the box. I think if I request extra photos or
ask him if the plastic bags are sealed, he would give the answer or provide extra
photos. Would you like me to contact the seller?

If you would like to do that, it would be appreciated.

  I may have photos of another copy of this set in my PC but I cannot check it
right now.

When you can, please add that photo to the thread or send the raw image to inv@bricklink.com

  But then we can always push these arguments to any extend:
- How do we know a sealed set was not opened, tampered with and resealed again?

We don't, but it is more and more likely these days that these old sets have
been resealed to try and make a profit. Modern sets are easy to fix, because
multiple people are checking them constantly from sealed sets. More data points
for these sets makes it less and less likely that errors will occur. However,
for these old sets, we only have so much data to work with. I do not take any
inventory changes lightly, so I must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt before
I will make a change. I hope you can understand my position.

  - how do we know if plastic bags were not opened and sealed again?

See above.

  I may own a sealed vintage set but still not sure if it is original. Nowadays
there are more and more fake sealed sets (unfortunately)/
So where do you draw the line?

As Inventory Admins, we are the last line of defense before bad data enters the
system. I take that responsibility *very* seriously. I draw my line when I personally
feel that I am comfortable enough that making the change to an inventory is a
good thing for BrickLink's catalog and BrickLink's users. If I do not
yet feel comfortable, I am going to question things until I either get comfortable
and accept the request or make a decision that I will wait for more data and
reject the request.

  Extra evidence based on my knowledge about this part:
- I believe the hinges with hollow studs were produced since late 1984. I know
that the light gray hinges with solid stud have never seen with this set (sealed,
copy,...) This inventory change request is an evidence for this:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=235359

I do not have a good knowledge of this part, so I cannot say whether your belief
is correct. As I have stated before, the images of the 720-1 that you posted
in this thread were *not* sealed, yet the auction was listed as such. That does
not instill me with confidence in the source. If you have further proof of a
sealed set for 720-1 like the images shown in the thread posted, please add them.

  The date of motor is 45 4 (45th week in 1984) and all parts also early version.
The set 7745 was released between 1985-90.
This set 720-1 was in market at least until 1989 so it is very unlikely that
the hinges with solid studs came with it until 1989. I believe they never came
with this set but that should be hard or rather impossible to prove

I am sorry that I can't make decisions based on beliefs for this set. Unfortunately,
if it is hard or impossible to prove, then the inventory will remain as is. I
will leave this request open for a while so yourself and others may have time
to add additional information.

Cheers,
Randy
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In Help, Golbsco writes:
  In Help, Bendix writes:
  Need some help, please:
I came across of two different shades of Trans-Dark Pink Duplo flowers.
The right one seem to be a bit more purplish with a more matt surface?
I've some of the right ones and some of the left one too...

Unfortunately I can't help with the Duplo parts but your photos look amazing!
What camera and lighting are you using? :o

Thanks, but only a quite simple Canon PowerShot (daylight) - it`s great for detailed
pics...
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In Help, Bendix writes:
  Need some help, please:
I came across of two different shades of Trans-Dark Pink Duplo flowers.
The right one seem to be a bit more purplish with a more matt surface?
I've some of the right ones and some of the left one too...

Unfortunately I can't help with the Duplo parts but your photos look amazing!
What camera and lighting are you using? :o

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