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Re: 4495, now 4495a and 4495b - Admin_Russell

[...] [...] I think you may be on to something. The first I can see of a newer flag in set images is this from 2009: (Set 7078-1) The images on Brickset are big enough to [...]
(71 months ago, Aug 4, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Question on catalog image uploads - Admin_Russell

[...] There you go. I left the original image as an alternate because it had a different packaging design.
(71 months ago, Aug 2, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Question on catalog image uploads - Admin_Russell

[...] Minifig parameters are 800 tall and 600 wide.
(71 months ago, Aug 2, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: 41624 and 41625 - Admin_Russell

[...] The entries are there but no images. Could you upload these? (URL)
(71 months ago, Aug 2, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7715-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Part counts in older sets were not as precise as they are now. Not that the old timers had trouble counting, but there were sometimes cases where parts were added and [...]
(71 months ago, Aug 1, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: 40320 pending - Admin_Russell

[...] (Set 40320-1)
(71 months ago, Aug 1, 2018, to Inventories)

Re: 41346 weight of instructions - Admin_Russell

[...] Done. In the future, please use this form for instructions weight: (URL)
(71 months ago, Jul 31, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: 4495, now 4495a and 4495b - Admin_Russell

[...] [...] I've been studying the ebb and flow of BrickLink entries for years, and one thing I'm quite sure of is that providing an undetermined entry does not equate [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 31, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: 4495, now 4495a and 4495b - Admin_Russell

[...] (URL)
(71 months ago, Jul 30, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: 4495, now 4495a and 4495b - Admin_Russell

[...] I believe so. He started in last night about midnight California time.
(71 months ago, Jul 30, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: 4495, now 4495a and 4495b - Admin_Russell

[...] All of the changes so far are from sealed sources. We have not started to fill in the gaps yet. The year 2004 comes from the catalog note that states that the right-hand [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 30, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: 4495, now 4495a and 4495b - Admin_Russell

[...] We're not going to have a catalog stuffed with undetermined entries. When a decision is made to split an entry, the original one has to go. We plan to move this process [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 30, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: 4495, now 4495a and 4495b - Admin_Russell

[...] Believe it or not, the marketplace is actually the driver of these decisions. One of the ways to measure the value of a new set of entries like this is to see how many [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 30, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Set 40320 - Admin_Russell

[...] I was very concerned when Lego announced this a few years ago that what they meant was "biodegradable". But that wasn't it at all.
(71 months ago, Jul 25, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 703-3 - Admin_Russell

[...] or [...] I can vouch for the newer 3-hole / 3-prong elements in all of these sets. Pretty much everything from the early eighties and on had the middle prong.
(71 months ago, Jul 23, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: How to add an Alternate to an Inventory? - Admin_Russell

[...] (Part 3149c01) Alternates are not possible for parts and minifigures. To do this correctly we need a new part entry, one that has a black pin. I rejected an entry for [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 23, 2018, to Inventories)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 183-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I had this set growing up and can confirm that the train came fully assembled except for the last car. However, this set is a classic example of the exception listed [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 19, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7016-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I would consider this a redesign since alternate instructions were involved. There are a number of cases like this where a larger part is replaced by two smaller ones: [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 17, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: 50 Shades of Gray - Admin_Russell

[...] Regarding the slope, I've seen that kind of color and speckling in Mega Bloks military sets.
(71 months ago, Jul 17, 2018, to Colors)

Re: Feedback on Rejected Catalog Submissions - Admin_Russell

[...] I do some catalog work myself, especially the new sets/parts and a lot of the replacement images. Jaclyn and Cheyne have auto approval, which they use from time to time, [...]
(72 months ago, Jul 3, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Larger image? - Admin_Russell

[...] There is a bypass procedure. Take a look at the last paragraph under Guidelines on this Help page: (URL) Your image will qualify.
(72 months ago, Jul 3, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Feedback on Rejected Catalog Submissions - Admin_Russell

[...] What was the part?
(72 months ago, Jul 2, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Feedback on Rejected Catalog Submissions - Admin_Russell

[...] How long ago did this happen, may I ask?
(72 months ago, Jul 2, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7730-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] The windows are the old type with extended lip. Of course these have glass, but they are not original to a set from 1980. I have approved this request based on direct [...]
(72 months ago, Jul 2, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Image not displayed when item has no colour? - Admin_Russell

[...] The image system on BrickLink is currently going through a modification, and images are currently pulled from several different layers depending on the page you are looking [...]
(72 months ago, Jul 1, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6081-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I'm glad these palm tree segments are finally getting figured out. Most sellers are wary of listing a part that is not connected to the inventory system.
(72 months ago, Jul 1, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Image not displayed when item has no colour? - Admin_Russell

[...] Do a hard refresh and try it now.
(72 months ago, Jul 1, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig crs010 - Admin_Russell

[...] FYI my copy of the set has new version of the wheel with the slot.
(72 months ago, Jun 30, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig crs009 - Admin_Russell

[...] [...] This was my mistake when adding the "minifgs" to this set. I had deleted the correct ones from the set inventory and added the wrong ones to the Mrs Fritter inventory. [...]
(72 months ago, Jun 30, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Catalog Error? Part 47394pb167 - Admin_Russell

[...] (Set 10810-1) It apparently can be either fig in this set. Attached is a picture of the newer version.
(72 months ago, Jun 29, 2018, to Catalog)

Re: Unikitty series 1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Thank you for taking on this project. :)
(72 months ago, Jun 23, 2018, to Inventories)

Re: Unikitty series 1 - Admin_Russell

[...] First, inventory the sets, which is pretty easy - just the cat and the baseplate: (Set coluni1-1) (Set coluni1-2) etc. Then add the inventories for each figure - you may [...]
(72 months ago, Jun 23, 2018, to Inventories)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6279-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Of course, new users have to start somewhere, and we extend to each one a certain token amount of goodwill. And their work gets checked extra carefully.
(72 months ago, Jun 19, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6279-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Before there is evidence, there must be a reliable deliverer of that evidence. In any court of law, testimonies are given about the nature of the evidence as to where [...]
(72 months ago, Jun 19, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6279-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Our system on BrickLink is based on the reliability of the username. The admins have a lot of experience reading logs and determining the creditworthiness of users both [...]
(72 months ago, Jun 19, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 599-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] We don't keep hard records of mistakes that people make, and we know that no one is perfect. But such errors in fact (clerical though they may be) do work [...]
(73 months ago, Jun 7, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8898-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] In this project I did not distinguish cases where the difference was a normal upgrade in a part variation, unless that variation created the need for a new build. Btw [...]
(73 months ago, May 30, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8898-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Just checked this out and added it to my list: (URL) It's up to 92 sets now. Everything is accurate and the new note/MID format for these types of inventories is [...]
(73 months ago, May 28, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 31070-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Yes, there are 2 versions. These are visible on the box too, although the piece count was apparently not updated. Photos from actual boxes below.
(73 months ago, May 28, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Partial/selective inventory store closing? - Admin_Russell

[...] You could move sections of your store to a stockroom for a while.
(73 months ago, May 21, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Can I have this option on Add Item Page? - Admin_Russell

[...] Thanks for the suggestion! We have made dozens of these little improvements over the last few months and it would undoubtedly encourage people to hear about them.
(74 months ago, May 11, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Can I have this option on Add Item Page? - Admin_Russell

[...] OK, this is fixed now. I have tested it on a couple of item types and the form no longer erases the category when a flag is triggered. Please let us know if something [...]
(74 months ago, May 10, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Could We Add PCCs and Inventory Pending Items - Admin_Russell

[...] Regarding PCCs, definitely. There is no reason these cannot be included on the primary form. Adding pending items to inventories, etc is a little trickier though. I discussed [...]
(74 months ago, May 7, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Can I have this option on Add Item Page? - Admin_Russell

[...] Because we are generally not going in the direction of users entering codes, I have discarded this request. However, the helpful comment from StormChaser I believe will [...]
(74 months ago, May 7, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8898-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] This is a case of multiple versions of instructions, with the 1 x 7 liftarm being in the second version. Looks like there are some other parts that changed too.
(74 months ago, Apr 30, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Minifig head graphics reduce visual info - Admin_Russell

[...] That is not the case. For a somewhat detailed expression of the current catalog image policy, please see here: (URL) As stated under Preferences: "For decorated parts [...]
(74 months ago, Apr 25, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 375-2 - Admin_Russell

[...] Based on this request: (URL) I am moving 5 parts from the extra section to the regular. These parts are used in alternate models as pictured on the box and they also [...]
(74 months ago, Apr 22, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 375-2 - Admin_Russell

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 375-2) * Delete 3 Part 3023 Red Plate 1 x 2 (Extra) * Change 2 Part Blue 3005 Brick 1 x 1 {Extra to Regular} * Change [...]
(74 months ago, Apr 22, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 375-2 - Admin_Russell

[...] Thank you for the nice images, btw. :) (URL) (URL) (URL) (URL)
(74 months ago, Apr 21, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 375-2 - Admin_Russell

[...] No - the counterpart section is long enough already. I am doing an experiment at the moment with part assemblies to try to minimize duplicate items in the counterpart [...]
(74 months ago, Apr 21, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 375-2 - Admin_Russell

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 375-2) * Change {7 to 8} Part Light Gray 3840pb03 Minifig, Vest with Crown on Dark Purple Background Pattern (Stickers) [...]
(74 months ago, Apr 21, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 1046-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Woops...
(74 months ago, Apr 19, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 1046-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] A true cliff hangar... :D
(74 months ago, Apr 19, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8285-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Yes, what ever happened to 32181c01? There is a 32181c03: (Part 32181c03) Looks like we need one that has a spring. [...] This other situation could be a case of multiple [...]
(75 months ago, Apr 10, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6411-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I'm glad some headway is being made on these palm trunks. When they first appeared in the catalog, I couldn't make head or tail as to where they fit into the [...]
(75 months ago, Apr 10, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 740-2 - Admin_Russell

[...] Speaking of pictures, it would be great if someone could upload a better photo of the blue one.
(75 months ago, Apr 10, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 6872-1 - Admin_Russell

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 6872-1) * Add 2 Part 4085b Light Gray Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical - Type 2 (thin U clip) (Alternate) [...]
(75 months ago, Apr 9, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 70656-1 - Admin_Russell

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 70656-1) * Add 1 Part 64567 Black Minifig, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight (Extra) * Add 1 Part 21459 Flat Silver [...]
(75 months ago, Apr 9, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 122-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Thank you for the image. :) These changes have been approved, except for the one adding the black rims. These are already present in the inventory by way of alternate.
(75 months ago, Apr 8, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6872-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I have cheanged the inventory to Type A for the moment. I'll send a note to the original submitter to confirm the older part.
(75 months ago, Apr 8, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7749-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Unless the inventory is too complicated. Like the Death Star: (Set 10188-1)
(75 months ago, Apr 2, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig coltlbm27 - Admin_Russell

[...] I have this fig. I'll look the cape tonight and see about an image.
(75 months ago, Apr 2, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10179-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I've just allowed the 3794a in the inventory for now. If you find one of the other variants in this set, please file a request to add the specific type (3794b [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 27, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7858-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I am glad to see you come to the conclusion that box images are not always correct. They use prototypes for these images, which are often sent to the print shop months [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 27, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 60160-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I contacted viejos and he has confirmed that the parts in his set are the older type, with the bar inset from the edge.
(75 months ago, Mar 27, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 857-1 - Admin_Russell

It's not so much that the instructions were wrong. The early Technic sets each had a history of significant improvements. Many of them have multiple versions of instructions [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 21, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6872-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Normally old inventories with no source are unreliable when it comes to variants. This particular submitter, though, is an expert on Classic Space, and when I have contacted [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 21, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8144-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] In the Raikkonen version of the set: (Set 8144-2) ...all references to Vodaphone were removed. So the stickered version of Massa that belongs in the Schumacher version [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 18, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Minibuilds - Admin_Russell

[...] The conditions for inclusion in the catalog may be based on perceived partout value. If an assembly isn't a highly collectible thing itself (i.e. a heavily branded [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 16, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Minibuilds - Admin_Russell

[...] The 18 Juniors Cars "minifigs" are an experiment. You are correct that another type of item would ultimately need to be created, but for the time being we are using the [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 15, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Minibuilds - Admin_Russell

[...] Would you consider these to be "minibuilds"? (Minifigure crs001) (Minifigure crs002) (Minifigure crs003)
(75 months ago, Mar 15, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8040-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] The official piece count for the set is indeed 161 (see attached image). I would say the Peeron inventory is very good, and that the original BrickLink inventory [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 14, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 138-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Interesting story! :) I've never heard one of those Lego whistles, but I imagine the tone wouldn't be as harsh as a piccolo in close proximity (the piccolo, [...]
(76 months ago, Mar 12, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7706-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] The orange "light" sticker goes on the disk launcher: (Part 53990) Please see page 39 of the instructions.
(76 months ago, Mar 11, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9215-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I would personally like to see those minifigs clothed. I don't know how feasible that would be, considering there may not be a definitive outfit for each one, but [...]
(76 months ago, Mar 6, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] It is my personal policy to inform submitters why I reject their submission. In this case, the official reason came a little late: (URL) Although I'm pretty sure [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 27, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 - Admin_Russell

We're not going to engage in a public trial to see if my decisions or those of our admin team were correct or not. Sometimes mistakes are made - it is true, we are human [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 24, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] It was never not accepted. The fact that I had received the document from you (both an early and a late version) made Sezar's requests go through more easily. [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 24, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Requests may rejected immediately if it is perceived they have been submitted frivolously. There was no communication submitted for any of those rejected requests for [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 24, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] You simply cannot explain everything that happens with Lego. Experienced collectors know this. There is the barrel theory, that Lego just gets to the bottom of the barrel [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 23, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] We are not going to approve requests to blanket the inventory system with every possible variant. If you want to add a variant to an inventory, you need to a have a reliable [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 23, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 801-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] In this case, I believe it is a mistake in the instructions. [...] Without an official piece count, it's really hard to determine if something is an extra or [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 21, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 5005156-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Yes, it is on a long list of things to improve about the partout system. If an inventory has a note, it should pop up in a special box when the user starts to part out [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 21, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7740-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I had this one, and every gun on the ship was hollow: (Set 398-1) [...] I've already been through the instructions, as part of a complete study of the timeline [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 16, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7740-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] No, it doesn't. Different colors faded out at different times, and we have a lot of evidence that the hollow stud was in full production by 1978.
(76 months ago, Feb 16, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 3637-1 - Admin_Russell

[...]
(76 months ago, Feb 16, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 3637-1 - Admin_Russell

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 3637-1) * Delete 2 Part 3010 White Brick 1 x 4 (match ID 1) * Change 3 Part Yellow 3010 Brick 1 x 4 {Alternate to [...]
(76 months ago, Feb 16, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10232-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] (URL) Click "List" view so the page loads faster and then scroll clear to the end.
(77 months ago, Feb 9, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 40290-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] No, that one didn't get approved. But I have fixed the inventory now.
(77 months ago, Feb 5, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 753-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] That image looks like it belongs to set #754: (Set 754-1)
(77 months ago, Feb 5, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 75920-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] They are inside the dinosaurs.
(77 months ago, Feb 3, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 40290-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] -snip- [...] Should this not be Trans-Red? [...] Variability is an important characteristic of the "Extra Items" section. In fact, it is likely the reason why this [...]
(77 months ago, Feb 3, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7725-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I believe I've gotten everything lined up properly for you: First version - 16 curved conductor rails 3241 Second version - 15 curved conductor rails 3241 + 1 special [...]
(77 months ago, Feb 3, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7730-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Don't worry too much about these windows. Concentrate on the more important aspects of the train inventories. One of these days we'll start in on the early windows [...]
(77 months ago, Feb 3, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: ICR - Investigation Complete - Admin_Russell

[...] [...] Thanks for doing this research. All requests are now completed except the image change. I would rather have an image from one of the actual fig heads in those [...]
(77 months ago, Feb 1, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8935-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] There are several reasons, but the main one is that Glow In Dark Opaque is a specialty color, and as such, it's the most important color of the two. Now these parts [...]
(77 months ago, Jan 31, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8935-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I have aligned all these entries with Glow In Dark Opaque as the base color: (Part 57548pb02) (Part 57551pb01) (Part 57560pb01) (Part 57562pb01) If there are any other [...]
(77 months ago, Jan 30, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7730-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Thanks for the informative reply and the photo of the disassembled motor. I was interpreting "separated pin" as the pin itself having a separation, i.e. the slot in the [...]
(77 months ago, Jan 27, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7730-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] I have looked closely at all the photos but haven't been able to notice a difference in the pin itself. Are you talking about the circle area around where the pin [...]
(77 months ago, Jan 27, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 2377-1 - Admin_Russell

[...] Well I am the 6th, and I am indeed astonished. :)
(77 months ago, Jan 27, 2018, to Inventories Requests)

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