Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | WhiteVanMan  | | Posted: | Jun 2, 2019 12:13 | | Subject: | Basic MUJI set | | Viewed: | 101 times | | Topic: | Inventories | | Status: | Open | |
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| Hi all.
I managed to pick up one of these sets today, and I remember seeing an article
on-line about how this would combine the playability of the LEGO parts with the
Japanese love of working with paper, so I snaffled it.
Now, looking through the contents, I note that the original submitter did NOT
include the paper sheets, nor is there a picture of the instruction sheet/booklet
Would it really be in the interests of the catalogue to include this via the
inventory?
There are extra elements as well, which I will add shortly
I'm just concerned about the paper elements.
There are 8 different designs to be built, and the first design had been cut
out (badly), and, to my surprise, a purposely made hole puncher had been made
for use with this line, but wasn't included, so an ordinary one had been
used, which shows, as the holes are not in the right places....
Can the Cat admin(s) chime in over this?
Thanks in advance!
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | May 8, 2019 12:19 | | Subject: | Re: CONE 4 X 4 X 2 WITH AXLE HOLE TAN | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, hpoort writes:
But I suspect that they are yellowed to the point where they look 'Tan'....
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | May 8, 2019 12:17 | | Subject: | Re: CONE 4 X 4 X 2 WITH AXLE HOLE TAN | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
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| In Colors, legoccaz writes:
| | someone know where go this cone 4 x 4 x 2 with axle hole , color tan ?
thanks
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Possibly a heavily yellowed part?
I've seen white elements that look 'tan' in terms of colour.
look inside the part, and you should be able to determine whether it is actually
that colour
regards,
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | May 4, 2019 15:34 | | Subject: | Re: Vintage version of 4175? | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, normann1974 writes:
| | When sorting my parts
I've noticed some blue and black versions that look different. The shade
of blue is a bit greenish (image may not show this clearly) and the shade of
blue is a bit greyish. They are easily identifiable by their color variation
but they can also be identified by some whitening/fraying along the edges. I
believe they're made from a softer plastic than usual. Are these vintage
or from certain special sets?
/Jan
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Honestly?
I wouldn't be surprised if this is indeed the case, as I have seen differences
in 2x2 inverted slopes, especially with Blue, and LEGO has experimented with
various 'compositions' of the plastic over the years, and I have often
seen texture differences with 1x plates, as well as various Trans colours, as
there are documented differences over the years of some of them being quite distinctly
different, but LEGO doesn't distinguish between them, for example, Trans
Orange comes to mind, and I 've seen Trans Light Blue come into play as well.
You can always list them separately, and I've done this myself.
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 28, 2018 08:21 | | Subject: | Re: Decorated V Pattern | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| | | Ah yes, thank you Paul for giving me my opening. I actually have submitted things
only to have it rejected. I'm sure I didn't fill out the form correctly,
not for a lack of effort, I just find the form to be convoluted as heck. If
it were a bit more user friendly, I think it make a huge difference in soliciting
volunteer submissions.
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It's fairly easy.
For any part that is stickered, you will need to find the numerical identifier
of the last one to be issued, and for that, I use the add an image section to
find it.
Have 3 tabs up,
1st is the catalogue.
2nd is Add an image section
3rd is Add a Part section.
Say that you want to add a stickered 45deg 1x2 slope.
Find the highest number of that particular part you can quickly find.
input that number in the add image box, and it should show that part in a description.
Cycle through numbers by 10 until you get an error, and then decrease the numbers
until you then get a description, and you can then increase by 1 to get the next
sequential number.
Take a reasonable good picture of the part, preferably in daylight, or under
multiple lights, to eliminate shadows, and resize the pic to a Thumbnail on the
PC. (upload the picture, but don't submit the image yet)
Go to the add part section.
Add the number and identifier to the necessary boxes, along with the dimensions,
weight and such.
Use the same description(s) that other like parts have been added to the catalogue
before, and try to be accurate as possible.
Add the part to the catalogue.
Go back to the image section, and when you click on the verify , it should bring
up the item that you have just submitted, and you can then submit the corresponding
image.
I've done this with some of my mug collection, and will be doing others soon.
Have fun!
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 28, 2018 05:40 | | Subject: | Re: Decorated V Pattern | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In General, mwright5 writes:
| | It doesn't matter to me what we call it. I just wish the database was a
little more inclusive. For example, the sticker patterns from set 41150 are
still MIA on the database.
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Set 41150
Why not buy the set and then add the stickered parts yourself?
Just remember, ALL of the pictures and set inventories are done by volunteers,
who spend time to collect parts and photograph them, adjust the ratios, colours
and what not, to add them to the catalogue.
I've done a few parts in my time, and to be honest, if I were getting paid
to do this, I'd be over it like a rash, but, hey, working with LEGO is a
labour of love....
Try it and see....
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2018 16:23 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 16 Part 32064 Light Bluish Gray Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
Just disassembled one of these sets, and the set was a new one, direct from a sealed box, and the feel of the elements confirm this, and there was a mix of this part and the newer one, hence this request
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2018 12:21 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 11 Part 32064 Light Bluish Gray Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
I have just disassembled one of these sets, and I was told by the seller that the set was direct from a sealed box, and the quality of the parts, along with the 'feel' of them confirm this, and I noticed that the Technic Bricks are different, hence this request
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In this set are 16x LBG of alternate mold for this you want to add
[p=32064b]
are you sure the quantity? (11x)
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Yes, I had a mix, of which it was 5 of the newer type, and 11 of the older type,
hence the numbers quoted.
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2018 08:53 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 11 Part 32064 Light Bluish Gray Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
I have just disassembled one of these sets, and I was told by the seller that the set was direct from a sealed box, and the quality of the parts, along with the 'feel' of them confirm this, and I noticed that the Technic Bricks are different, hence this request
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:25 | | Subject: | Re: 3626ap01 | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | |
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| In Catalog Requests, mikkk writes:
| | For discussion: the additional note
"The top of the heads of the earliest examples of this part had a more squared-off
forehead as shown on the left in the comparison image (image courtesy of chetzler)."
is, in my opinion, not correct.
Earlier versions had a more round forehead (shown on the right), the later examples
(Futuron, Blacktron and later) hat a more squared-off head (shown on the left).
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Can you explain as to how you can come to this conclusion?
I have seen only a few minifigs with the squared off heads, and they all have
been in the early sets, not Futuron or Blacktron ones....
Just asking, that's all....
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:17 | | Subject: | Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | So, if I were to supply images of all of the unreleased BASF and Bayer 3001's
that I have on my colour palette, they would be accepted?
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I imagine those would be for this catalog entry, right?
I don't know of any reason why we would not accept additional photographs
for that catalog entry.
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You are right, because I can see that all of them except 1 are renders, so they
need to be removed! 
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:11 | | Subject: | Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | I'm listing a few Bionicle bits within my store, and I think this part is
a render?
If so, I can provide an image of the black one
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We are not deleting all renders, but only those which are not known to appear
in any set. This part does appear in a set in black. You are welcome to provide
an actual photo of this part, but it will probably be used as an additional image
instead of the main image.
Please see the Preferences section on this page:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=87
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So, if I were to supply images of all of the unreleased BASF and Bayer 3001's
that I have on my colour palette, they would be accepted?
Interesting time ahead...
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:00 | | Subject: | Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| | | So basically at this stage, if a part does not appear in an actual set, then
bricklink wants an actual physical photo to verify that it does in fact exist?
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I'm listing a few Bionicle bits within my store, and I think this part is
a render?
If so, I can provide an image of the black one
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2018 16:29 | | Subject: | Re: Question about the Malevolence | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, tiggrlee writes:
| | 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 and 8039. I had it built for years … but now broken down. If there
is a BL number … I can double check the inventory. Thanks … LEE
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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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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2018 14:44 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 | | Viewed: | 18 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 4181pb055 Yellow Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left with Red Bottom Half and White 'SNCF 7735' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 7735 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 4182pb055 Yellow Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right with Red Bottom Half and White 'SNCF 7735' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 7735 (Counterpart)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 17:03 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, mfav writes:
| | | | Just uploaded one for a pink mug on a black background
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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, not exactly opposite as in
180 degrees, but something like 120 degrees. look through the camera, if there
are spots that are very sharply white and obscure the art, then adjust the position
of the lights.
position the camera less "over the top" of the cup
attached, two shots with cell phone. note the one with the dark background has
harsh light on handle and lip of cup. this is what you want to try to avoid.
try positioning lights as shown in sketch.
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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 above my work table. (need to clear that first)
Watch this space!
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 16:17 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, mfav writes:
| | | | I'll submit 1 image of one on a White, and then another on a Black, and maybe
you can let me know which is best?
I feel a black background would be best as the colours will stand out better.
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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 in
the white range get blown out.
Light gray would also be an okay way to go.
If your'e camera savvy, put the camera on a tripod and go with a fairly long
exposure, maybe 1-2 seconds with a small aperture (f22 or higher) under daylight
lights. Your actual settings may vary, but generally long exposure, small aperture,
balanced light. If you only have one light, you might want to use a "white card"
to reflect light back onto the object from the side opposite the light source.
You definitely want a tripod or something to hold the camera still. Use the timer
or a remote trigger to take the shot, otherwise there will be camera wiggle causing
the shot to blur.
The camera on auto settings probably will make the whole shot "gray" as the internal
programming of the camera is set to achieve a particular light balance overall.
You probably will need to manually adjust the exposure to compensate for the
overall "too white" of the shot.
If the camera has a histogram, adjust exposure so the "mountains" to be on the
right side of the graph. Bracket exposures, pick the best shot.
If you want to finesse it, let me know.
M
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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 just using my Samsung Mobile Phone camera
to upload these images that I can take. (not computer or camera savvy at all)
it was a struggle for me to be able to re-size images to a point where they
could get uploaded...
Thank you for trying to help me in this, as I'd LOVE to take good quality
images, but I'm limited to what tools I have...
Paul
(Just uploaded one for a pink mug on a black background)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 15:49 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | 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'
afterwards...
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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.
| | However, I see that there are a few mugs that are already in the catalogue, but
as I have those mugs, would my images supersede those? (or shall I take pictures
of the sides not showing instead?)
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If your pictures are better, then we can replace the main image with yours and
either relegate the current image to an alternate image or delete it. If you're
going to make yourself a project out of these mugs, then I suggest you take pictures
which are uniform (same angle, same lighting), large, clear, well-lit, and on
a completely white background.
The images mfav takes are the gold standard for images. You can see what I'm
talking about in the images of these hinge assemblies (he took most of them):
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?searchMethod=searchBoth&q=3937*&itemBrand=1000&catType=&itemYear=&catID=&catLike=W
Thanks for doing this, BTW. 
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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....
I'll submit 1 image of one on a White, and then another on a Black, and maybe
you can let me know which is best?
I feel a black background would be best as the colours will stand out better.
Paul
(I have an ulterior motive about doing this as I want to do a FB page showing
the collection in it's glory...)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 13:29 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | I propose that the mugs selection to be allowed to have 3 images maximum, which
will allow the mugs to be displayed fully, and that the whole design can be seen.
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| | Can this suggestion be implemented?
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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 your post from Suggestions to Catalog.
To show you that this is already possible, I've drawn a very crude 2 and
3 over the image for this item and uploaded each as additional images (I will
delete them soon, so check them out quickly):
The only caveat is that you must upload additional images for a specific catalog
entry one at a time and wait for each to be approved before you can upload the
next.
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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'
afterwards...
I can live with that.
However, I see that there are a few mugs that are already in the catalogue, but
as I have those mugs, would my images supersede those? (or shall I take pictures
of the sides not showing instead?)
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 12:46 | | Subject: | Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 109 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| 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
enough to see the whole design of the mugs fully.
I propose that the mugs selection to be allowed to have 3 images maximum, which
will allow the mugs to be displayed fully, and that the whole design can be seen.
I am willing to submit at least 60+ mugs to the catalogue, but it will be difficult
to show the mugs off if I'm limited to 1 picture.
Can this suggestion be implemented?
Cheers,
Paul
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