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 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: Sep 10, 2021 15:20
 Subject: Re: Bionicle Mask Akaku Nuva Price
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 Topic: Price Guide
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In Price Guide, kuschelig writes:
  Finally listing a small chunk of a huge bag of Bionicle parts and came across:
part 43855 - Bionicle Mask Akaku Nuva in Pearl Light Gray

While it doesn't show as a known color for any set in this color, I found
in another thread that this color variant appeared in two mask collection sets.

I'm wondering why this color specifically sells (and has sold) for $150+.
The other colors that are almost as rare sell for $5-10 or less.

Making me wish I started going through these Bionicle/Hero Factory parts sooner...

As a person who has sold three of the last eight of these, I can help. The original
mask came in white with the Set 8571. Each of six unique Nuva masks had a starting
color.

Then sets 8597 and 8598 introduced all six masks in all six colors.
AND THEN sets 8599 and 8600 introduced the very rare pearl light gray masks ("Protodermis")
along with krana. Five of these six command the $150+ price tag. Sadly, the Miru
Nuva mask is worth far less, for reasons I don't yet know.
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: Aug 24, 2021 15:35
 Subject: Re: 44815 Mould error
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In General, Stuart9 writes:
  Any ideas as to the effect of a moulding error on the value for this.

Note that one of the six holes is not there, it has the outline of the hole but
is still filled with plastic.

Found this in a large bag of bionicle parts bought for just £3 whilst on holiday.

[p=44815]

Nice condition.

These are pretty rare and listed under the 4-hole chin version. Go to the most
expensive lots for sale, and you'll see them.
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: Jul 29, 2021 16:09
 Subject: Re: Calling all catalogue oracles
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 Topic: Catalog Identification
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In Catalog Identification, BrickCompulsion writes:
  Hello all
Right this one has me. I’m sure I’ve seen it in the catalogue but blowed if I
can find it!
Thanks in advance

Dave

 
Part No: 60929  Name: Bionicle Shadow Leech, Rubber
* 
60929 Bionicle Shadow Leech, Rubber
Parts: BIONICLE

Shadow Leech from Bionicle
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: Jun 1, 2021 07:50
 Subject: Re: Kraata Color Specificity
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In Suggestions, axaday writes:
  In Suggestions, LearnedBrick writes:
  In Suggestions, randyf writes:
  In Suggestions, LearnedBrick writes:
  Just jumping in here -- what are the odds that the current submissions (i.e.,
the Stage 1 examples in the pending approval queue) get approved? I loaded a
bunch of kraata over the weekend and the system jumbled up all my tail comments,
so I had to delete them all. This new systems "seems" better, but waiting for
all the items to be approved is proving tedious.


We have begun discussions about it within the admin team. We should know soon
if we will be moving ahead with it or not. Stay tuned.

From the Pending Images - Items section, it appears that the decision was to
not move forward with the new system. The three images submitted by Axaday are
no longer awaiting approval, but the new names are not in the catalog.

I didn't see Randy's post and grew tired of all of them clogging my pending
items. I deleted the listings, but I could start them again if directed to do
so.

Fair - let's see what the admins want. I have a ton of images to upload once
approved.
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: Jun 1, 2021 06:45
 Subject: Re: Kraata Color Specificity
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In Suggestions, randyf writes:
  In Suggestions, LearnedBrick writes:
  Just jumping in here -- what are the odds that the current submissions (i.e.,
the Stage 1 examples in the pending approval queue) get approved? I loaded a
bunch of kraata over the weekend and the system jumbled up all my tail comments,
so I had to delete them all. This new systems "seems" better, but waiting for
all the items to be approved is proving tedious.


We have begun discussions about it within the admin team. We should know soon
if we will be moving ahead with it or not. Stay tuned.

From the Pending Images - Items section, it appears that the decision was to
not move forward with the new system. The three images submitted by Axaday are
no longer awaiting approval, but the new names are not in the catalog.
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: May 26, 2021 05:52
 Subject: Re: Kraata Color Specificity
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Just jumping in here -- what are the odds that the current submissions (i.e.,
the Stage 1 examples in the pending approval queue) get approved? I loaded a
bunch of kraata over the weekend and the system jumbled up all my tail comments,
so I had to delete them all. This new systems "seems" better, but waiting for
all the items to be approved is proving tedious.

In Suggestions, axaday writes:
  I was able to mine 3 pics for the Stage 1 Kraata from the current listing, but
for each tail color variant to be approved to the catalog they will need a pic.
Can you provide pics of at least one stage 1 kraata with each tail color?

In Suggestions, ProneToDrift writes:
  Bringing this back, since the issue is coming up frequently for me again.

Dear BrickLink admin folks,

It would be greatly appreciated if a different system for listing Kraata (and/or
other dual color molded parts) could be implemented. BIOSector has detailed descriptions
of each Kraata color pairing, which in theory should make it easy to create a
drop down menu based on the head and tail colors.

As an example:
Say I have a stage 1 Kraata that has a metallic green head. I select “Stage 1”,
then “Head Color: Metallic Green/Lemon Metallic.” (Listing the most common name
for the color and then the official LEGO name for that color). Then I click “Tail
Color:” and am presented with a short drop-down list of possible tail colors,
which in this instance are “Lime/Bright Yellowish-Green”, “Dark Green”, “Metallic
Blue/Sand Blue Metallic”, “Red/Bright Red”, and “Dark Grey Metallic”. (These
are the only 5 tail colors that are paired with a metallic green head.)
The final listing title would look like this:
“Stage 1 Kraata: Lemon Metallic Head, Bright Yellowish Green Tail”

Implementing a system like this would ensure that sellers clearly disclose both
colors of the item before posting, rather than being able to list only the stage
and head color and ignore the instruction to “describe the rest.” Many Kraata
listings do not describe the rest of the item; in fact, many of them leave the
description blank, making their listing functionally worthless. Unless I contact
each and every one of those sellers to ask about their one specific item, there
is no way for me to know if it is an item I am interested in.

As a result, a great many items that people have listed in hopes of selling get
passed over and ignored, due primarily to seller error, but it would be really
helpful to us collectors and customers to be able to get a clear and standardized
system in place to help us make informed purchases.

Thank you for reading!
- ProneToDrift
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: May 4, 2021 16:44
 Subject: Re: Colour help
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 Topic: Colors
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In Colors, BrickCompulsion writes:
  Hi all
I have 3 of these 11305 and they are like a lighter shade of blue but slightly
translucent
In the photo the 1x3 brick is blue and the other is trans light blue.
What colour are the 11305 ? I’m quite stumped given the options that are known
!
Thanks
Ps they are stamped 2011 the lego group and I can see the part number clearly

I usually catalog those as Trans-Dark Blue
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: Dec 4, 2020 10:21
 Subject: Re: Kraata Colors - More Specific
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While the implementation of this idea on the site is almost doomed to be ignored,
I truly appreciate the link to a comprehensive list of Kraata color combinations.
This will help me to more accurately list what I have in stock.

Question: How many buyers/collectors use the "lore name" of the kraata, such
as "I have a Stage 1 Fear, a Stage 2 Poison, etc."? I'm trying to decide
whether including this my notes for each listing would help.


In Suggestions, ProneToDrift writes:
  I have noticed that a lot of listings for Kraata either do not have their
own photos or do not list the tail colors.

The page linked below has a great set of thumbnails with all known color
variations and stages of kraata. Would it be possible to add a drop down menu
or a select option so that when shops post Kraata they must choose the image
that most closely matches their piece?

That would eliminate the human error factor when posting Kraata and allow
people to more accurately choose what they want to buy based on coloration.

WebPage with Image Thumbnails:
https://biosector01.com/wiki/Kraata_Variations
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: May 14, 2020 18:23
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set col20-11
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In Inventories Requests, randyipp writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: col20  Name: Athlete, Series 20 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
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col20-11 (Inv) Athlete, Series 20 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
3 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2020
Sets: Collectible Minifigures: Series 20 Minifigures

* Delete 1 Part 99250pb01 Red Minifigure, Neckband with Gold Medal Pattern (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
I know deleting extra items are not allowed but this is not an extra item, it was a fluke extra not intentional. Source = 3x sealed examples of this set.

Unfortunately, I'd like to refute the claim of a "fluke". I have the contents
from a sealed version of this set, and I have the extra medal. It can occur inside
the "inner bag" of the blind pack.
 Author: LearnedBrick View Messages Posted By LearnedBrick
 Posted: Apr 8, 2020 06:56
 Subject: Re: 20mm high figures
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In Catalog, AnthonyH writes:
  Do you list Lego 20mm high figures?
(They are marked "Lego" inside the stud hole at the top)

Do you mean these:

 
Part No: 85863  Name: Body Microfigure Complete
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85863 Body Microfigure Complete
Parts: Minifigure, Body Part
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