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 Author: GreatBuy View Messages Posted By GreatBuy
 Posted: Oct 15, 2025 21:33
 Subject: Why does 118-2 Exist?
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Is it meant to be the US version of the 111? I have the origin of the image used,
it's the 1968 FAO Schwarz catalog, and it's just the 111. There is no
118 variant of the 111 Starter Set.

If it is meant to be the US version(as it has the correct release date for the
US), its number shouldn't be 118. If not, it should be removed entirely as
it is a currently unknown to exist set. I've not submitted a request either
way as I'd like a bit of confirmation as to what exactly this entry is meant
to reflect before requesting a change.
 
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Oct 16, 2025 04:06
 Subject: Re: Why does 118-2 Exist?
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In Catalog Requests, GreatBuy writes:
  Is it meant to be the US version of the 111? I have the origin of the image used,
it's the 1968 FAO Schwarz catalog, and it's just the 111. There is no
118 variant of the 111 Starter Set.

If it is meant to be the US version(as it has the correct release date for the
US), its number shouldn't be 118. If not, it should be removed entirely as
it is a currently unknown to exist set. I've not submitted a request either
way as I'd like a bit of confirmation as to what exactly this entry is meant
to reflect before requesting a change.

These requests are very cool. I will read them in details later.

Not sure if it was possible but it could have been better to group all your comments
and photos in one catalog request but for multiple sets. Like: Please change
the extra info for the sets A, B, C,... are not from ... because they appear
in the adv. of ....
Then people could see the big picture better and understand your changes quicker.

I can bet 118-2 do no exist.
I always wonder why I never even find an incomplete used copy of 118-3 anywhere.
 Author: GreatBuy View Messages Posted By GreatBuy
 Posted: Oct 16, 2025 08:19
 Subject: Re: Why does 118-2 Exist?
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In Catalog Requests, SezaR writes:
  In Catalog Requests, GreatBuy writes:
  Is it meant to be the US version of the 111? I have the origin of the image used,
it's the 1968 FAO Schwarz catalog, and it's just the 111. There is no
118 variant of the 111 Starter Set.

If it is meant to be the US version(as it has the correct release date for the
US), its number shouldn't be 118. If not, it should be removed entirely as
it is a currently unknown to exist set. I've not submitted a request either
way as I'd like a bit of confirmation as to what exactly this entry is meant
to reflect before requesting a change.

These requests are very cool. I will read them in details later.

Not sure if it was possible but it could have been better to group all your comments
and photos in one catalog request but for multiple sets. Like: Please change
the extra info for the sets A, B, C,... are not from ... because they appear
in the adv. of ....
Then people could see the big picture better and understand your changes quicker.

I can bet 118-2 do no exist.
I always wonder why I never even find an incomplete used copy of 118-3 anywhere.

I didn't expect to have so many requests, and I wasn't familiar how changes
such as these worked. I grouped some sister sets together (ie 1605 and 1905),
but I agree there were a lot.
 Author: rikitikitaviguy View Messages Posted By rikitikitaviguy
 Posted: Oct 21, 2025 10:18
 Subject: Re: Why does 118-2 Exist?
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Oh this set very much EXISTS...I have the set and the original instructions.
I also have the 1969 full Sears catalog where it was advertised. BL just has
their information wrong, but the set is DEFINITELY NOT the 111 US version and
DOES exists...see attached image.

LM



In Catalog Requests, GreatBuy writes:
  Is it meant to be the US version of the 111? I have the origin of the image used,
it's the 1968 FAO Schwarz catalog, and it's just the 111. There is no
118 variant of the 111 Starter Set.

If it is meant to be the US version(as it has the correct release date for the
US), its number shouldn't be 118. If not, it should be removed entirely as
it is a currently unknown to exist set. I've not submitted a request either
way as I'd like a bit of confirmation as to what exactly this entry is meant
to reflect before requesting a change.
 
 Author: GreatBuy View Messages Posted By GreatBuy
 Posted: Oct 21, 2025 10:25
 Subject: Re: Why does 118-2 Exist?
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Cheers for the reply. The 118 already has a catalog entry. Sorry, I should have
pointed that out as well.

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=118-3&name=Motorized%20Freight%20or%20Passenger%20Train%20(Sears%20Exclusive)&category=%5BTrain%5D%5B4.5V%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

Congrats on finding one! I've been waiting for a while now, it's unfortunate
that they're so rare.

In Catalog Requests, rikitikitaviguy writes:
  Oh this set very much EXISTS...I have the set and the original instructions.
I also have the 1969 full Sears catalog where it was advertised. BL just has
their information wrong, but the set is DEFINITELY NOT the 111 US version and
DOES exists...see attached image.

LM



In Catalog Requests, GreatBuy writes:
  Is it meant to be the US version of the 111? I have the origin of the image used,
it's the 1968 FAO Schwarz catalog, and it's just the 111. There is no
118 variant of the 111 Starter Set.

If it is meant to be the US version(as it has the correct release date for the
US), its number shouldn't be 118. If not, it should be removed entirely as
it is a currently unknown to exist set. I've not submitted a request either
way as I'd like a bit of confirmation as to what exactly this entry is meant
to reflect before requesting a change.
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Oct 21, 2025 14:29
 Subject: Re: Why does 118-2 Exist?
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In Catalog Requests, rikitikitaviguy writes:
  Oh this set very much EXISTS...I have the set and the original instructions.
I also have the 1969 full Sears catalog where it was advertised. BL just has
their information wrong, but the set is DEFINITELY NOT the 111 US version and
DOES exists...see attached image.

Can you please upload a photo of your set,
 
Set No: 118  Name: Motorized Freight or Passenger Train (Sears Exclusive)
* 
118-3 (Inv) Motorized Freight or Passenger Train (Sears Exclusive)
424 Parts, 1969
Sets: Train: 4.5V

in particular its motor and cable?

  
LM



In Catalog Requests, GreatBuy writes:
  Is it meant to be the US version of the 111? I have the origin of the image used,
it's the 1968 FAO Schwarz catalog, and it's just the 111. There is no
118 variant of the 111 Starter Set.

If it is meant to be the US version(as it has the correct release date for the
US), its number shouldn't be 118. If not, it should be removed entirely as
it is a currently unknown to exist set. I've not submitted a request either
way as I'd like a bit of confirmation as to what exactly this entry is meant
to reflect before requesting a change.