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In Inventories Requests, gvbricks writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, gvbricks writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

4842-1 (Inv) Hogwarts Castle (4th edition)
1234 Parts, 11 Minifigures, 2010
Sets: Harry Potter

* Add 2 Part 30237b Black Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip (thick open O clip) (Alternate) (match ID 21)
* Change 2 Part Black 30237 Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip {match ID 0 to 21}
* Change 1 Part Black {3794 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud (Jumper) (Undetermined Type) to 3794a Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)}
* Change 9 Part Dark Bluish Gray {3794 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud (Jumper) (Undetermined Type) to 3794a Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)}

Comments from Submitter:
From part-out.
If there are 3794b as alternates, it makes no sense to have 3794's as regular.

Could you shed some light on the other undetermined parts in the set?

44567 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Hinge

in DBG

3684 Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Slope

in LBG

2453 Brick 1 x 1 x 5 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Brick

in Tan

Cheers,
Randy

Done:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1139426

Thank you!

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 2, 2019 17:58

Subject:

Re: Coral

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Colors

In Colors, Teup writes:

In Colors, qwertyboy writes:

FYI -

Just came across a bunch of these parts in color coral:

27507 Tile, Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide
Parts: Tile, Round

It looks like there are two distinct shades. One exactly matches coral color
for this part we have:

41740 Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove
Parts: Plate, Modified

The other one is lighter - less saturated. TLG calls the new color "vibrant coral".
The lighter shade could almost be called "regular coral".

Or of course another
instance of bad quality control.

I can see if I can make a pic later.

Niek.

Coral: What an unfortunate name for a colour. If there's one thing in the
world that can have every colour imaginable... it's coral. But apparently
that's just me, because Google tells me it's a thing. I'd go for
salmon or something like that.

The way things are going, the color Coral will be indistinguishable from the
color White in the not so distant future.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 2, 2019 15:27

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 088-1

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

088-1 (Inv) Super Set
614 Parts, 1969
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Add 1 Part 3195a Yellow Door 1 x 5 x 4 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 3194a Yellow Door 1 x 5 x 4 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)

You have not yet responded to my question on all of your other pending inventory
change requests, but I have the same one here.

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 2, 2019 15:26

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 088-1

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

088-1 (Inv) Super Set
614 Parts, 1969
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Add 1 Part 445a Yellow Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 446a Yellow Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 2, 2019 15:26

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 088-1

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

088-1 (Inv) Super Set
614 Parts, 1969
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Add 1 Part 3195a Blue Door 1 x 5 x 4 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 3194a Blue Door 1 x 5 x 4 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 2, 2019 15:26

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 088-1

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

088-1 (Inv) Super Set
614 Parts, 1969
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Add 1 Part 445a Blue Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 446a Blue Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 2, 2019 15:23

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 4842-1

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In Inventories Requests, gvbricks writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

4842-1 (Inv) Hogwarts Castle (4th edition)
1234 Parts, 11 Minifigures, 2010
Sets: Harry Potter

Could you shed some light on the other undetermined parts in the set?

44567 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Hinge

in DBG

3684 Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Slope

in LBG

2453 Brick 1 x 1 x 5 (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Brick

in Tan

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 1, 2019 20:08

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set coldis2-4

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, nymira writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

coldis2-4 (Inv) Dewey Duck, Disney, Series 2 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
2 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: Collectible Minifigures: Disney: Disney Series 2

* Add 1 Part bb664pb01 Reddish Brown Minifigure, Weapon Slingshot with Dark Tan Band Pattern (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
Just opened a Dewey sealed CMF and it included 2 slingshots. Assuming this should be added as an extra (as per the official LEGO pictures) and not added as a Regular item.

I confirm. This was my oversight.

Shame on you, Jon.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 30, 2019 04:59

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9376-1

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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

These dragons never came together in new sets, and therefore the inventory is
correct as is.

This dragon came assembled in other sets? At least, the inventory of few sets
that I checked show this.

Thanks for pointing that out. These dragons have not been standardized yet to
the new inventory guidelines. I have added it to my list of things to do. They
will all be Counterparts soon.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 30, 2019 04:32

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9376-1

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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9376-1 (Inv) Castle Set
271 Parts, 14 Minifigures, 1997
Sets: Educational & Dacta: Castle: Fright Knights

* Delete 1 Part 6028 Green Alligator / Crocodile / Dragon / Dinosaur Tail
* Delete 1 Part 6027 Green Alligator / Crocodile / Dragon Upper Jaw / Dinosaur Tongue
* Delete 1 Part 6128 Green Dragon / Dinosaur Arm, Left
* Delete 1 Part 6127 Green Dragon / Dinosaur Arm, Right
* Delete 1 Part 6129c01 Green Dragon Body, Classic
* Delete 1 Part 6129c02 Green Dragon, Classic (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 6129c02 Green Dragon, Classic

Photos 1 and 2 from
https://picclick.com/LEGO-9376-Dacta-Castle-Set-New-Sealed-bags-223492561927.html

I found also a Photo (third photo) from another NIB copy.

No offense Reza, but I don't see a complete dragon in any of those images.

These dragons never came together in new sets, and therefore the inventory is
correct as is.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 21:40

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 336-1

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

336-1 (Inv) Fire Engine
76 Parts, 1968
Sets: Classic: Vehicle: Fire

* Add 2 Part 3189a Red Door 1 x 3 x 2 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 2 Part 3188a Red Door 1 x 3 x 2 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 21:40

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 335-2

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

335-2 (Inv) Transport Truck
99 Parts, 1967
Sets: Classic: Vehicle: Cargo

* Add 1 Part 445a Yellow Door 1 x 3 x 4 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 446a Yellow Door 1 x 3 x 4 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 21:39

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 310-1

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

310-1 (Inv) Motorized Truck Set
181 Parts, 1969
Sets: Samsonite: Model Maker: Traffic

* Add 1 Part 3194a Blue Door 1 x 5 x 4 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 3195a Blue Door 1 x 5 x 4 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 21:39

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 333-2

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In Inventories Requests, palenjo writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

333-2 (Inv) Delivery Truck
68 Parts, 1967
Sets: Classic: Vehicle: Cargo

* Add 1 Part 3194a Blue Door 1 x 5 x 4 Right with Thin Handle (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 3195a Blue Door 1 x 5 x 4 Left with Thin Handle (Alternate)

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 12:31

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set Nuremberg-1

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In Inventories Requests, gif writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

NUREMBERG-1 (Inv) LEGO Store Grand Opening Exclusive Set, Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Germany
126 Parts, 2010
Sets: LEGO Brand: LEGO Brand Store: Grand Opening

* Add 18 Part 54200 Red Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
* Add 12 Part 3023 Light Bluish Gray Plate 1 x 2
* Add 4 Part 3023 Dark Bluish Gray Plate 1 x 2
* Add 2 Part 3024 Dark Bluish Gray Plate 1 x 1
* Change 9 Part Red {3044b Slope 45 2 x 1 Double - with Inside Bar to 3044c Slope 45 2 x 1 Double - with Bottom Stud Holder}
* Change {9 to 6} Part Red {3044b Slope 45 2 x 1 Double - with Inside Bar to 3044c Slope 45 2 x 1 Double - with Bottom Stud Holder}

Comments from Submitter:
The summary is from a friends set. Now we have the 131 parts. Don`t know if I give everything correct. Theses are the changes:
12x 3023 Light Bluish Gray Plate 1 x 2
4x 3023 Dark Bluish Gray Plate 1 x 2
2x 3024 Dark Bluish Gray Plate 1 x 1
6x 3044c Slope 45 2 x 1 Double - with Bottom Stud Holder
18x 54200 Red Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

As I stated in the last thread where you were requesting these changes:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1135301

"As stated above, I will definitely need to see the instructions of the set and
photos of the part variants before I can proceed with any more changes at this
point. Only then can I be sure of completeness and accuracy."

If this is a friends set, then you should be able to ask your friend to take
photos or make scans of all the instruction steps and part variants for me to
look into this. The images can be sent to inv@bricklink.com

As I also stated in the last thread:

"I think I have come to the conclusion that I will not be making any more changes
to this set unless I have definitive photos and scans of everything involved."

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 12:20

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8786-2

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In Inventories Requests, gif writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8786-2 (Inv) Vladek (USA version with 6 Cards, Target Promo)
48 Parts, 6 Gear, 2004
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

* Change 6 Part Black {3049 Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - (Undetermined Underside Version) to 3049c Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - with Bottom Stud Holder} {match ID 0 to 3049}

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 12:20

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8786-1

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In Inventories Requests, gif writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8786-1 (Inv) Vladek (USA version with 3 Cards)
48 Parts, 3 Gear, 2004
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

* Change 6 Part Black {3049 Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - (Undetermined Underside Version) to 3049c Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - with Bottom Stud Holder} {match ID 0 to 3049}

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 12:20

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8795-1

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In Inventories Requests, gif writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8795-1 (Inv) Lord Vladek
46 Parts, 3 Gear, 2005
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

* Change 2 Part Black {3049 Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - (Undetermined Underside Version) to 3049c Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - with Bottom Stud Holder} {match ID 0 to 3049}

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 29, 2019 12:19

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8774-1

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In Inventories Requests, gif writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8774-1 (Inv) Vladek (European version without Cards)
48 Parts, 2004
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

* Change 6 Part Black {3049 Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - (Undetermined Underside Version) to 3049c Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted - with Bottom Stud Holder} {match ID 0 to 3049}

Could you please let me know what your source is for making this request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 28, 2019 22:26

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 70593-1

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In Inventories Requests, BrickoBob writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70593-1 (Inv) The Green NRG Dragon
543 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: NINJAGO: Skybound

* Add 1 Part 2431 Dark Brown Tile 1 x 4 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 2431 Dark Brown Tile 1 x 4 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
1. Add "with wood grain, nails, and skull and crossbones"
2. Add "with wood grain, nails, and 3 green dragon stamps"

You cannot add plain parts to the Counterparts section of an inventory in place
of stickered parts that are currently missing from the BrickLink catalog.

The correct procedure to follow is:

(1) Add the stickered parts to the BrickLink catalog:
https://www.bricklink.com/wantedCatalog.asp?catType=P

Help on adding items to the BrickLink catalog:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=71

(2) Add images to the BrickLink catalog for the stickered parts:
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogImageAdd.page?itemType=P

Help on adding images to the BrickLink catalog:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=87

(3) Fill out an Inventory Change Request to add the stickered parts to the inventory
after they are approved by the Catalog Associate.

Cheers,
Randy

P.S. The following thread may also be of help:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1085264

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 27, 2019 19:13

Subject:

Re: New minifigures

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In Catalog, Jack_Mcdonald writes:

Has anyone entered into the catalog the new Disney minifigures 2 71024.

Thanks

Not yet.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 27, 2019 14:28

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10188-1

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In Inventories Requests, tEoS writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10188-1 (Inv) Death Star - UCS
3696 Parts, 24 Minifigures, 2008
Sets: Star Wars: Ultimate Collector Series: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Add 19 Part 2362a Light Bluish Gray Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs (Alternate) (match ID 8)

Could you please let me know what your source is for this change request?

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 25, 2019 20:08

Subject:

Re: Missing parts in set 41068

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Inventories

In Inventories, AlfaBeO writes:

While looking up parts in a used parts lot, I found a couple of stickered round
tiles that aren't in the database. By checking the stickers sheets for sets
containing the tiles in question, I found a match in set 41068 Arendelle Castle
Celebration. And comparing the sticker sheet with the inventory list for the
set, you can see that there are more pieces missing under "Counter parts". Unfortunately
I only have one of them, sticker number 13 that goes on reddish brown 2x2 round
tiles (part 14769).

First time I encounter this problem so I have no idea about how to add it. Thought
I'd leave it to the professionals

Just let me know what more I can contribute
with.

The procedure to add a stickered Counterpart to BrickLink and a set inventory
is as follows:

(1) Add the stickered part to the BrickLink catalog:
https://www.bricklink.com/wantedCatalog.asp?catType=P

Help on adding an item to the BrickLink catalog:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=71

(2) Add an image to the BrickLink catalog for the stickered part:
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogImageAdd.page?itemType=P

Help on adding an image to the BrickLink catalog:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=87

(3) Fill out an Inventory Change Request to add the stickered part to the inventory
after it is approved by the Catalog Associate:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogInvChange.asp?itemType=S&itemNo=41068-1

Help on filling out an Inventory Change Request:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=215

Cheers,
Randy

P.S. The following thread may also be of help:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1085264

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 24, 2019 11:34

Subject:

Re: Transclear BBall Backboard Set 3440-1

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Inventories

In Inventories, novabrick writes:

Hello.

Is this trans-clear part:

3754pb05 Brick 1 x 6 x 5 with White Rectangle and NBA Logo (Basketball Backboard) Pattern
Parts: Brick, Decorated

really part of

3440-1 (Inv) NBA Jam Session Co-Pack
64 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1 Gear, 2003
Sets: Sports: Basketball

Because I have
one of this bricks but with the Backboard pattern on both sides.
It would make sense to me to have it on both sides in this set since it is designed
to play against each other and otherwise one would have to aim at a blank board.

Anyway I think the inventory should be updated and a new part be added or at
least a note added to the brick and the set that it comes in different versions.

Regards

Christian

novabrick-team

If you add the new part to the catalog, we can get the inventories straightened
out.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 21, 2019 19:28

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6702-1

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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

6702-1 (Inv) Minifigure Pack
5 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 1986
Sets: Space: Supplemental

* Add 1 Part 4073c01 Trans-Red Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue

Comments from Submitter:
Photo to be followed

One of the Trans-Red Plate, Round 1 x 1 is used in minifig

Minifig No: sp053a Name: Classic Space - Yellow with Light Gray Jet Pack and Black Cones

sp053a (Inv) Classic Space - Yellow with Light Gray Jet Pack and Black Cones
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

and the other is used in minifig

Minifig No: sp080 Name: Classic Space Droid - Rocket Base, Light Gray and Black with Trans-Red Eye

sp080 (Inv) Classic Space Droid - Rocket Base, Light Gray and Black with Trans-Red Eye
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

Since the parts are already in the set, this request will not be accepted.

In the future, if we eventually have the ability to have an inventory that lists
all parts as they came in a new set and treats minifigs as nothing more than
other assemblies of parts, then we can revisit this.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 20, 2019 14:09

Subject:

Re: size and weight 40334 Avengers Tower

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In Catalog, SRC writes:

size and weight 40334 Avengers Tower

weight is 290g
dimensions are 26 x 6 x 14 cm

SRC

Please submit this information using the appropriate form:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp?itemType=S

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 20, 2019 11:48

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 710-1

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In Inventories Requests, toontexas writes:

One further question. Does your bb72c01 have a "right" crane hook on it like
the inventory shows, or does it have a "left" crane hook?

You tell me!

Your part has a left crane hook, so it is a different assembly that is not in
the BrickLink catalog. Please submit this part as bb72c02 with the name "String
Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Sloped Top, Metal Handle, Black Drum and Crane Arm
Complete with String and Crane Hook Left". After it is added to the catalog,
please submit an Inventory Change Request to add it as an alternate to this set.

Thanks,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 19, 2019 12:25

Subject:

Re: Sort Search by Item Number

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Suggestions

In Suggestions, mcmit writes:

OK I've just looked further and you can sort by id when doing a catalog search
but it isn't an option for sorting results in an all items search. Which
seems inconsitent.

I requested this functionality to be added years ago, and it never did. So it
goes...

Don't hold your breath.

Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 19, 2019 12:01

Subject:

Re: Inventory set 248-2 Factory with Conveyor B

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Inventories

In Inventories, primadeluxe writes:

Hi there,

I like to build old sets, so I tried to build set 248-2 Factory with Conveyor
Belt, but I could not with the inventory on BL. Anybody want to check this for
me?

I tried the inventory on Peeron.com and this inventory difference from BL. Building
this set with the inventory on Peeron was right.

Time to change the inventory on BL?

Greets and have a nice day, Wilbert

I will take a look into it. Thanks for letting us know.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 12:57

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, leopard37 writes:

"SNIP"

In fact, Marek, Paul and I will be starting on some of the projects on the Catalog
Roadmap in the not-to-distant future. Marek is actually almost done with getting
all of the collectible minifigure series there own full set entries. That will
be one project done. I have an idea of what one of my next choices is, but the
other admins and I will need to discuss what to move on next. Keep an eye out
because we have not forgotten Robert's legacy.

Cheers,
Randy

Could the roapmap be updated to reflect the projects currently in progress please?

Thanks in advance,

Tyson.

As of right now, it looks like nothing needs to be changed except for maybe a
few dates. As for the rest of the projects, they will be moved into the "Projects
In Progress" when they begin. There is not yet anything additional to move there.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 12:07

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

Once we have a new set of guidelines for the
figures, some of them will be changing (such as Iron Man and Ultron minifigures
with round bricks coming out of their feet.).

Cheers,
Randy

I think that is a good idea. But have you seen Firefly with flames shooting
out of his jetpack and cannon yet? If not go see it.

Yes, I have, and I think it is very cool.

I really like how the "Power Effects" or whatever they call them have added a
lot of richness to the Super Heroes sets. They make them feel so much more "alive".

I thought I would build it when I bought the set, but I wound up not doing so
because who cares about Firefly? I need to figure out someone else who wears
a jetpack. Maybe I'll make my own custom superhero just to display that
majesty.

Firefly is actually one of my favorite characters to play as in the LEGO Batman
video games.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 12:02

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41145-1 (Inv) Ariel and the Magical Spell
214 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: The Little Mermaid

* Add 1 Part 28628c01pb03 Pearl Dark Gray Mini Doll, Necklace Amulet with Yellow Stone Pattern, 2 on Sprue (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
I just realized that this part was still orphaned. Awkward since it is in a minifig, but it can be a counterpart, right?

No, this does not meet the definition of a Counterpart:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

This request will not be accepted.

Randy

This is very likely something so massive that we don't even want to think
about it...but a possible solution to the minifig definition problem on the road
map is to create plain and deluxe minifigs. For any minifig wearing something
on its neck, hands, or feet there could be two entries: Plain with only strictly
minifig pars and one with everything that the instructions or box shows. If
we did that then this set could have the Deluxe Ursula and an extra amulet and
then a plain Ursula and a spued amulet as an alternate. It would give those
silly dressed up Belville dolls some actual legitimacy and would make room in
the catalog for the absolutely stunning Firefly seen on the box for 76117. If
you haven't seen that guy blasting off with his jetpack and firing a killshot
from his hand cannon go see it right now.

The plan in the future is to include all minifigure parts separately in the Regular
Items section just like they came originally in the sets. To go along with this,
minifigures would become just another possible assembly from the set that can
be sold together or in parts. This project requires development of the site to
include an assemblies section in the inventories which would include minifigures
and any other items currently in the Counterparts section that are just assemblies
of other parts from the set (such as wheel/tire assemblies, hinge brick assemblies,
turntable assemblies, special assemblies, brick-built animals, etc.).

Randy

That sounds like a good plan, but it does sell Firefly a little short.

If you say so!

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 11:59

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

Once we have a new set of guidelines for the
figures, some of them will be changing (such as Iron Man and Ultron minifigures
with round bricks coming out of their feet.).

Cheers,
Randy

I think that is a good idea. But have you seen Firefly with flames shooting
out of his jetpack and cannon yet? If not go see it.

Yes, I have, and I think it is very cool.

I really like how the "Power Effects" or whatever they call them have added a
lot of richness to the Super Heroes sets. They make them feel so much more "alive".

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 11:56

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

This is how these parts are handled in the inventories. Until a later time when
minifigs are just considered another possible assembly from a set and all of
their parts are included separately in the Regular Items section, these parts
follow the above guideline.

Cheers,
Randy

At the very least can you and I issue a joint resolution that this is very sad
for the sprued amulets?

I find no sadness in it. Quite to the contrary, I like that their are clear guidelines
for how things are handled for parts on sprues and it is consistent. We owe a
lot to Robert for getting all of this work started, and I and the others are
following in his footsteps.

In fact, Marek, Paul and I will be starting on some of the projects on the Catalog
Roadmap in the not-to-distant future. Marek is actually almost done with getting
all of the collectible minifigure series there own full set entries. That will
be one project done. I have an idea of what one of my next choices is, but the
other admins and I will need to discuss what to move on next. Keep an eye out
because we have not forgotten Robert's legacy.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 11:48

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41145-1 (Inv) Ariel and the Magical Spell
214 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: The Little Mermaid

No, this does not meet the definition of a Counterpart:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

This request will not be accepted.

Randy

A lot of people like to sell Thor with a hammer or axe, Batman with a Batarang
and such. And all those minifigs with neck brackets attached to nothing but
their necks make sense only as a technicality to our rules. Practically any
customer would rather buy it either without the neck bracket or with whatever
was supposed to connect to it.

The definition for what is included or not in figures is something that is on
the radar of the current admin team. I had started the process when Robert was
still here, but it got put on hold after his departure. Marek has a lot to catch
up with before we can begin any new projects. There will be some changes at some
time, but not for the near future. Once we have a new set of guidelines for the
figures, some of them will be changing (such as Iron Man and Ultron minifigures
with round bricks coming out of their feet.).

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 11:42

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41145-1 (Inv) Ariel and the Magical Spell
214 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: The Little Mermaid

No, this does not meet the definition of a Counterpart:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

This request will not be accepted.

Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 11:37

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41145-1 (Inv) Ariel and the Magical Spell
214 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: The Little Mermaid

No, this does not meet the definition of a Counterpart:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

This request will not be accepted.

Randy

Does it meet the definition of anything else? It is all alone out in a cold,
cruel world.

Yes, it does. It meets the definition of a Regular Item. However, it follows
a stipulation from that same help page above:

"Parts on Sprues - Complete sprues are included in this section unless
some parts from the sprue are used in minifigures. In that case, the parts from
the sprue that are not used in minifigures are included in this section."

This is how these parts are handled in the inventories. Until a later time when
minifigs are just considered another possible assembly from a set and all of
their parts are included separately in the Regular Items section, these parts
follow the above guideline.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 18, 2019 11:25

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41145-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41145-1 (Inv) Ariel and the Magical Spell
214 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: The Little Mermaid

No, this does not meet the definition of a Counterpart:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

This request will not be accepted.

Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 17, 2019 14:36

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Book 9781591747697

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In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, guardiangames writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9781591747697 (Inv) Crazy Action Contraptions Book (Klutz) Vol. 2
Books: Idea Book

* Add 2 Part x89 Black Rubber Belt Large (Round Cross Section) - Approx. 4 x 4 (Alternate) (match ID 6)

Comments from Submitter:
These thick round rubberbands are in my sealed set as an alternative to the black technic wedge belt tire.

I am sorry that it has taken me a bit to get back to you concerning this request,
but thank you for bringing this to my attention.

I have been doing a lot of research about this book, and I have found that there
are a couple of large errors in the inventory which should never have been accepted.
I have reviewed at least 40-50 of these books as a sealed set over the last few
days, and I will be taking a little time to first correct the original inventory
before making any other changes.

Judging from many of these books that I have reviewed, the black belts do not
seem to be either part x89 in your request or part 2815 that was added to the
inventory in August 2017:

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=224516

What gives me confidence in this conclusion is also a prior thread attached to
a prior change request for this book:

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=176325

Thanks for your patience as I try to figure all of this out. I may have to purchase
a couple of the copies I was looking at to get the complete picture.

Cheers,
Randy

Okay, I purchased two of these books, one with the black large wheels and one
with the light bluish gray large wheels. The books have different back covers
and some different pages inside. Therefore, I believe these two books are from
different print runs of the book over a period of years. In both of them, the
black rubber belts are the same. It is quite obvious at first glance that these
belts are neither part x89 or any other belt currently in the catalog. I have
never seen one like it. I will get this new belt added to the catalog and then
correct the inventory. After that, this request will be rejected since it is
not correct.

Cheers,
Randy

The new rubber belt has been added to the catalog as
[p=bb890]
and has been added to the inventory of

9781591747697 (Inv) Crazy Action Contraptions Book (Klutz) Vol. 2
Books: Idea Book

This request is now complete and will be closed.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 17, 2019 14:05

Subject:

Re: 111901-1 ninjago legacy foilpack

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In Catalog, smink45 writes:

Hi,

I have 111901-1 as a foilpack but this set number is given to another set. Is
it possible to make this set correct with the right set numbers?

Jeroen

It will need a new catalog entry as 111901-2.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 17, 2019 13:47

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Re: Lengths in “L” and 18654

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

My point was that if you categorize it as a bushing, you don't need to worry
about the length of it at all. You don't see the axle bushing above listed
as a "Technic Bush 1L". It is just "Technic Bush". So change that one to "Technic
Axle Bush" and

18654 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 1 (Spacer)
Parts: Technic, Liftarm

to "Technic Pin Bush" and problem solved. No need to worry about the length at
all. Like I said, it doesn't and can't connect pins or axles at all,
so it is definitely *not* a "Technic, Pin Connector". And that's a fact.

I submitted changes along this train of thought long ago but they were not approved.
It is a 1x1 Liftarm in actuality but functions only as a bushing. I support moving
it to a more appropriate category.

Jen

I had never thought of it as a 1x1 liftarm, but that makes perfect sense at least
in an algorithmic type way. A liftarm that cannot actually lift or connect anything!
Maybe go further and rename all liftarms as double bush, treble bush, etc!

The official name for the part from LEGO is "Beam 1X1". That should tell you
exactly how they think it is classified.

But I am against naming something
a liftarm that can't lift anything, just like I am against naming something
a pin connector that can't connect any pins.

Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 17, 2019 13:40

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Re: Lengths in “L” and 18654

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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

18654 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 1 (Spacer)
Parts: Technic, Liftarm

I submitted changes long ago, also, and they were also rejected. Great minds
and all that!

Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 17, 2019 08:25

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

I don't really care too much right now about the dimensions of the part.
What I care about more is how it is named and categorized. I have never thought
of it as a "Pin Connector" because it actually can't connect pins at all.
It is basically a 1L bushing for pins in the same way

3713 Technic Bush
Parts: Technic

is a 1L bushing for axles.

Cheers,
Randy

How can factual correctness be less important than a choice of how to categorise
it? I'd say #1 is to get the facts straight, and after that, we can go and
organise it. But what SylvainLS points out here is a real mistake that should
be corrected. It's a small thing in itself, but the correctness of the catalog
is one of the core features that drive Bricklink. I'd say it's the main
selling point of Bricklink compared to BrickOwl.

Maybe someone thought it was 2 plates high, thus 2/3.. but it really raises the
question why it was ever approved.

18654 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 1 (Spacer)
Parts: Technic, Liftarm

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 17, 2019 02:16

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In Catalog, dkillgore writes:

So is a "pin" the same as a "stud"?

No. A "pin" is the standard Technic pin. Basically, half of

2780 Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Parts: Technic, Pin

A "stud" is the standard connection point on the top of LEGO bricks and plates.

Example, part 2817 is a modified plate, 2 x 2 with pin holder
and it is possible to attach a stud of say a 1x4 in the pin holder to do a perpendicular
build. Is the cuff for attachment too shallow on the 18654 to, say, do a reversal?
Just asking or future buying and building

You can do a stud reversal with

18654 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 1 (Spacer)
Parts: Technic, Liftarm

just like with any other thick Technic liftarm since they are the same thickness.
Part 18654 is pretty much just a thick 1L Technic liftarm.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 16, 2019 20:30

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

I’m wondering what’s the rationale for having changed the name (and dimensions)
of

18654 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 1 (Spacer)
Parts: Technic, Liftarm

from “1 L” to “2/3 L”.

I can’t see where it’s 0.67L.

Especially if I compare it to

62462 Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Parts: Technic, Connector

6538 Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged Undetermined Type)
Parts: Technic, Connector

and their variants, or with

43857 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 2
Parts: Technic, Liftarm

and other liftarms/beams, or all the connectors with “# L” in their descriptions.

In the same way, its new dimensions are 1 x 1 x 0.67. As it’s a cylinder, it
means the 0.67 is supposed to apply to its height. But its height is exactly
1 stud, which is 5/6th = 0.83 brick, not 2/3rd = 0.67, and, anyway, “L” means
stud, not brick, so 1 = 1.

Therefore, I strongly believe its name should have stayed “Technic, Pin Connector
Round 1 L” and its dimensions should be 1 x 1 x 0.83.
(Actually, its diameter is a shy less than 1 stud, so its dimensions should be
0.9something x 0.9something x 0.83 but all the liftarms have the same width and
are said to be 1 stud wide.)

Not filing a proper catalogue change request because I really would want to know
the reasoning here, not play ping-pong.

3713 Technic Bush
Parts: Technic

is a 1L bushing for axles.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 16, 2019 17:33

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7146-1

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In Inventories Requests, Maximilien writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7146-1 (Inv) TIE Fighter
163 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2001
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Delete 43 Part 2412b Blue Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove / Lip

Comments from Submitter:
I only have 42 blue parts 2412b in my set and I only see 42 of them on the instructions. 18 on each wings, 3 around the Dark Gray Support, 2 under the Dark Gray Dish 4 x 4 Inverted and 1 in the back. Where is the 43th ?

The 43rd is on Step 3 of Page 2 (the floor of the cockpit).

Since the inventory is correct concerning this part, this request will not be
accepted.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 16, 2019 12:33

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 21313-1

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In Inventories Requests, paulvdb writes:

In Inventories Requests, randyipp writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

21313-1 (Inv) Ship in a Bottle
962 Parts, 2018
Sets: LEGO Ideas (CUUSOO)

* Add 2 Part 61287pb006 Dark Tan Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia Dark Brown Globe Pattern (Alternate) (match ID 819737)
* Add 2 Part 61287pb005 Dark Tan Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with the Americas and South Pacific Dark Brown Globe Pattern (Alternate) (match ID 819736 )

Comments from Submitter:
From 7x sealed sets.

Before approving this I would like confirmation that the print really is dark
brown. In the other discussion topic I only saw people saying that the print
on their parts is not reddish brown. But printed colors can sometimes look a
bit different because of the background color on which it is printed. So please
compare the print on your parts with both reddish brown and dark brown parts
to make sure that this request is correct.

Thanks for taking the lead on this, Paul. I have been reviewing some YouTube
set reviews. It is hard to tell colors from many of them, but I think I have
seen both versions. If the OP is correct (and there is no reason to doubt otherwise),
I would like to have confirmation from someone who has a Reddish Brown version
in the set before we add an alternate instead of do an outright change.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 13, 2019 12:43

Subject:

Re: Have Rubber Bands Been Consistent?

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

I have quite a few rubber bands here and some more to post soon. I have generally
been pretty non-critical when parting out Technic sets with old rubber bands,
but I have one I'm not sure about at the moment and all this is to say:

If we edited the names of the old rubber bands to give approximate "diameter
at rest" would they still have in just a few size classes or would we find 20
size classes?

Some of the rubber bands do vary quite a bit in size, so the "approximate" sizes
in relation to other rubber bands has always been the best way to handle this.
Also, it is extremely hard to get a lot of these rubber bands to lay flat at
rest, so measuring them is, at best, mostly an approximation and a chore. The
rubber belts on the other hand are a completely different story and can be worked
out. This is project number 10 on the catalog roadmap (although it is labeled
wrong...it should say "Rubber Belt Cleanup").

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 12, 2019 19:10

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 163-1

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In Inventories Requests, aefferen writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

163-1 (Inv) Cargo Wagon
121 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1977
Sets: Train: 4.5V

* Add 1 Part 3020 Blue Plate 2 x 4

Comments from Submitter:
Inventory says 2 pieces of blue plate 2x4. In the instruction 3 are used.

Great catch!

There are indeed three used to build the crane-car model (model C). One is used
in Step 1, one is used in Step 5, and one is used in Step 7. They are highlighted
in the finished build below.

Thanks for contributing to the accuracy of the BrickLink inventories.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 12, 2019 02:59

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 3669-1

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