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Hello Admins (Stormchaser?)

I've been listing several minifig components within my store, and I noticed
that for this item

15339 Minifigure Armor Breastplate with Shoulder Pads and Front Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear

It's listed to have been released in 2014

I've got one with the 2012 date.

Can this be rectified?

Mine is Flat Silver.

Regards,

Paul

(Also, please check out my other catalogue suggestion?)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 5, 2021 06:03

Subject:

Re: Category Changes, Part Two

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In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Okay, we're ready to hear what you want moved.

I'm listing some Friends Minidoll head accessories (bows, sunglasses and
the like).

I need to go the Friends section to find them...

Shouldn't there be a separate category for these, like the Minifig Head Gear
Accessories?

Paul

I'm guessing that no-one likes the idea as laid out above?

Try looking for the sunglasses WITHOUT going direct to the Friends section, especially
if you don't know that they are from the Friends line....

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 2, 2021 10:19

Subject:

Re: Category Changes, Part Two

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Okay, we're ready to hear what you want moved.

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 12:12

Subject:

Re: Painting parts?

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In Colors, SylvainLS writes:

In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:

[…]
Which colour code will I need to use if I were to go down the route of getting
a small rattle can made up?

It’s “ink,” so I’d go with Pantone or/and CMYK.

or would there be something smaller, like a a tester pot?

Eh, bring your parts to “test” and when the colour’s okay, just run!

I like your way of thinking....

Jokes aside, what does happen in this regard?

I've got 2 of the parts that need covering/colouring, and so what would be
the "correct" procedure to use?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 11:36

Subject:

Re: Painting parts?

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In Colors, Ninepartsred writes:

I get paint mixed for my day job and the colour can vary a lot depending on the
item being scanned and the product it's being mixed into. It often needs
tweaking.

If available, the code for the official Lego colour would be a starting point
though.

Which colour code will I need to use if I were to go down the route of getting
a small rattle can made up?

or would there be something smaller, like a a tester pot?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 10:22

Subject:

Re: Painting parts?

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In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:

Congratulation for your 9999 orders
Regards
Nectara

Where DID you find that information?

I sure can't myself....

Think I'm now at the 10k mark, as I've got one today...

Paul

Oops!

Found that info!

Thanks for the congrats anyway....

Still on the 9999 mark...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 10:21

Subject:

Re: Painting parts?

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In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hello.

I have a huge dilemma.

Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.

I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-

24599 Brick, Round Corner 5 x 5 x 1 without Studs
Parts: Brick, Round

This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple

As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)

Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

Paul

You can search under Matchbox White Van customisers and restorers, they paint
plastic all the time.
Or any other construction set builder.

Show us when it is done

Maxx

Not sure if your sentence works, but Plastic modelling is something I used to
do, but It has been a few years (decades more like) since I last painted a complete
kit.

Humbrol paints were the medium I used, and I'd totally forgot about how good
their gloss was as I'd very rarely used it., so it's probable that I
can find a similar colour, but that will have to be on hold at the moment.

I promise to put up pictures soon..

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 10:15

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Re: Painting parts?

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In Colors, nectara writes:

In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:

24599 Brick, Round Corner 5 x 5 x 1 without Studs
Parts: Brick, Round

Congratulation for your 9999 orders
Regards
Nectara

Where DID you find that information?

I sure can't myself....

Think I'm now at the 10k mark, as I've got one today...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 07:06

Subject:

Painting parts?

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24599 Brick, Round Corner 5 x 5 x 1 without Studs
Parts: Brick, Round

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 13, 2020 10:14

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 44017-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

44017-1 (Inv) STORMER Freeze Machine
71 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2014
Sets: Hero Factory: Heroes

* Add 1 Part 15361pb007 Trans-Light Blue Cylinder Half 3 x 5 x 8 with Pin Holes with Scratches, Mechanical Frame and 'LOCK' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 44017 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Item add request due to this part just recently added to the catalogue

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 11, 2020 04:35

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 44017-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

44017-1 (Inv) STORMER Freeze Machine
71 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2014
Sets: Hero Factory: Heroes

* Delete 2 Part 15361pb004 Trans-Light Blue Cylinder Half 3 x 5 x 8 with Pin Holes with Scratches, Mechanical Frame and 'LOCK' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 44017 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 15361pb004 Trans-Light Blue Cylinder Half 3 x 5 x 8 with Pin Holes with Scratches, Mechanical Frame and 'LOCK' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 44017 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
The inventory says that there are 2 of these with the same sticker, but I can see from the sticker sheet that there is 1, and the other is of a different pattern, hence this change request. (will see if I can add the other to the catalogue)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 14:20

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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If BL had some better management to address LEGO in the Buying side verse History
Archive I'd say it would be here for History reference without an option
to buy.

I like this option.....

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jun 4, 2020 06:31

Subject:

Re: Implement an enforced grading scale

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In Suggestions, revfds writes:

I have 10's of thousands of cards listed, I have an idea.

I really did not anticipate such negative, unproductive responses to a simple
suggestions. Asking for a better descriptive system for used parts is hardly
akin to calling for a 3rd party grading company, and your reply of such shows
that you are not commenting here to be productive.

Sorry I offended you with my suggestion.

Your suggestion has SOME merit, but in reality, did you actually look at the
feedback of the sellers that you bought from?

The feedback is a marvellous indicator as to whether a seller is selling substandard
used parts or not, and by substandard, I mean scratched, bitten, and broken clips.

NOT ONCE, have I ever sent out a broken part unless it was in a place that was
unnoticeable (ie underneath), and I'd mentioned it in listing it because
it's a rare-ish piece.

I've bought from sellers in the past, and I've had nibbled parts, and
I do, and will contact them to complain, but ultimately, they are a kid's
toy, worth on average 2-5p, unlike the cards you mention.

I have no idea as to what the lowest value cards are, and I bet they are probably
20x more than a 2p piece of Lego, and that is the issue, as this is why BL won't
have the grading value that you are hoping for.

Best way to avoid all of the issues that you are concerned about, is to buy NEW
elements.

Have a good day

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 7, 2020 12:28

Subject:

Re: New 2020 Colors

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

This is not a comprehensive list. As always, it would be most helpful if BrickLink
included an easy way to see these.

New appearances in dark turquoise:

62360 Windscreen 3 x 6 x 1 Curved
Parts: Windscreen

27266 Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Spikes and Axle Hole
Parts: Brick, Round

39611 Plate, Round 4 x 4 x 2/3 with Star and Open Stud
Parts: Plate, Round

18923c01 Vehicle, Base 8 x 16 x 2 1/2 with Mudguards Raised, 4 x 14 Recessed Center with 3 Holes, and Dark Bluish Gray Wheels Holders
Parts: Vehicle, Base

2339 Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
Parts: Arch

92950 Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch
Parts: Arch

2465 Brick 1 x 16
Parts: Brick

50745 Vehicle, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 2/3 with Arch Round
Parts: Vehicle, Mudguard

98100 Cone 2 x 2 Truncated
Parts: Cone

93560 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Sports / Flight
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

43723 Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Left
Parts: Wedge, Plate

43722 Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Right
Parts: Wedge, Plate

10202 Tile 6 x 6 with Bottom Tubes
Parts: Tile

60478 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End
Parts: Plate, Modified

49307 Slope, Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double
Parts: Slope, Curved

26047 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
Parts: Plate, Round

30562 Cylinder Quarter 4 x 4 x 6
Parts: Cylinder

Still waiting for these:

54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Parts: Slope

in Dark Turquoise

I really want to be able to build one of these in this colour!

Minifig No: sw0589 Name: Astromech Droid, R1-G4, Decorated Truncated Cone

sw0589 (Inv) Astromech Droid, R1-G4, Decorated Truncated Cone
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Dec 23, 2019 17:22

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10590-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

10590-1 (Inv) Airport
26 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2015
Sets: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Airport

* Add 2 Part 20302 Orange Duplo Utensil Suitcase with Plain Front and Back (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Bought one of these sets today, still in the box, and the suitcases are of the newer version, hence this 'alternate item' request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jun 2, 2019 12:13

Subject:

Basic MUJI set

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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.

e1a1401-1 (Inv) MUJI Basic Set
64 Parts, 2011
Sets: Muji

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

May 8, 2019 12:19

Subject:

Re: CONE 4 X 4 X 2 WITH AXLE HOLE TAN

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In Colors, hpoort writes:

In Colors, legoccaz writes:

someone know where go this cone 4 x 4 x 2 with axle hole , color tan ?

thanks

3943b Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
Parts: Cone

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3943b#T=S&C=2&O={"color":2,"rpp":"500","iconly":0}

Rare and expensive, if it really exists and these 2 lots for sale are not typo's.

But I suspect that they are yellowed to the point where they look 'Tan'....

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

May 8, 2019 12:17

Subject:

Re: CONE 4 X 4 X 2 WITH AXLE HOLE TAN

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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

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

May 4, 2019 15:34

Subject:

Re: Vintage version of 4175?

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In Catalog, normann1974 writes:

When sorting my parts

4175 Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Parts: Ladder

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

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 28, 2018 08:21

Subject:

Re: Decorated V Pattern

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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.

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 28, 2018 05:40

Subject:

Re: Decorated V Pattern

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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.

Set 41150

41150-1 (Inv) Moana's Ocean Voyage
295 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: Moana

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 27, 2018 16:23

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

10134-1 (Inv) Y-wing Attack Starfighter - UCS
1485 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Star Wars: Ultimate Collector Series: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* 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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 27, 2018 12:21

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1

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In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10134-1 (Inv) Y-wing Attack Starfighter - UCS
1485 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Star Wars: Ultimate Collector Series: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* 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

In this set are 16x LBG of alternate mold for this you want to add
[p=32064b]
are you sure the quantity? (11x)

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 27, 2018 08:53

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

10134-1 (Inv) Y-wing Attack Starfighter - UCS
1485 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Star Wars: Ultimate Collector Series: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 15, 2018 14:25

Subject:

Re: 3626ap01

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Catalog Requests

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).

3626ap01 Minifigure, Head Standard Grin Pattern - Solid Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

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....

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 15, 2018 14:17

Subject:

Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway

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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?

I imagine those would be for this catalog entry, right?

3001special Brick 2 x 4 special (special bricks, test bricks and/or prototypes)
Parts: Brick

I don't know of any reason why we would not accept additional photographs
for that catalog entry.

You are right, because I can see that all of them except 1 are renders, so they
need to be removed!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 15, 2018 14:11

Subject:

Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway

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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

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

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 15, 2018 14:00

Subject:

Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway

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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?

I'm listing a few Bionicle bits within my store, and I think this part is
a render?

57541 Bionicle Thigh and Shoulder Armor, Left (Toa Mahri Nuparu)
Parts: BIONICLE

If so, I can provide an image of the black one

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 13, 2018 16:29

Subject:

Re: Question about the Malevolence

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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

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 13, 2018 14:44

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7735-1 (Inv) Freight Train
492 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1985
Sets: Train: 12V

* 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)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 10, 2018 17:03

Subject:

Re: Images for mugs

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In Catalog, mfav writes:

Just uploaded one for a pink mug on a black background

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.

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 10, 2018 16:17

Subject:

Re: Images for mugs

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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.

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

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)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 10, 2018 15:49

Subject:

Re: Images for mugs

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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...

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?)

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.

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...)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 10, 2018 13:29

Subject:

Re: Images for mugs

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Topic:

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.

Can this suggestion be implemented?

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):

4495479 Cup / Mug Bricks Melamine
Gear: Food & Drink

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.

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 10, 2018 12:46

Subject:

Images for mugs

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Topic:

Status:

Open

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

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 9, 2018 18:43

Subject:

Re: Catalog: Strongly disagree 3830c0 deletion

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Topic:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

I definitely agree with dearlydeparted on this. I think this part should stay
in the catalog. I know when I buy it, I look for the assembly.

I assume the multitude of possible combinations would be due to all the different
colors that that hinge comes in? Perhaps the only assembly of it allowed in
the catalog would be one in which both halves are the same color? If the top
and bottom halves are different colors, then the seller will have to list them
separately.

David

This actually makes sense...

Maybe something can be done to not allow sellers to sell combinations of different
colour sections?

It's easier to 'store' them when they are paired up, but then again,
the individual parts cost more than the assembly....

I know I'll be sticking with the individuals from now on...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 8, 2018 17:12

Subject:

Re: Catalog: Strongly disagree 3830c0 deletion

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Topic:

In Selling, dearlydeparted writes:

I think this is a bad call, that complete assembly is necessary, but just my
2 cents, others may disagree. And absolutely not looking forward to wasting
the time to "undo" and reenter years worth of inventory.

"Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel - Complete Assembly - (MARKED FOR DELETION)
Item No: 3830c01

This item was marked for deletion because it sets a precedent for adding dozens
of unnecessary combinations of hinges as assemblies to the catalog."

You have 17 'lots' of these listed within your store.

You also have the 'halves' that make up these components.

How hard it it going to be to delete the assemblies from your inventory, separate
the 2 parts, and adjust the totals within the inventory that you have?

I did it within 10 mins.

I understand WHY it's been marked for deletion, and as soon as I saw that,
I updated my inventory straight away.

(The only thing I'm prevaricating on is the clickits that I have.....) They
are really a pain to identify!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 8, 2018 10:43

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10134-1 (Inv) Y-wing Attack Starfighter - UCS
1485 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Star Wars: Ultimate Collector Series: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Add 1 Part BA47pb02 Black Stickered Assembly 8 x 12 x 2/3 with UCS Y-Wing Data Pattern (Sticker) - Set 10134 - 2 Plates 4 x 12, 12 Tiles 1 x 8 (Counterpart)

Please add the small image as a large one as it's not showing up when I click
on the item within the catalogue

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 8, 2018 10:42

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10134-1 (Inv) Y-wing Attack Starfighter - UCS
1485 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Star Wars: Ultimate Collector Series: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Add 1 Part BA47pb02 Black Stickered Assembly 8 x 12 x 2/3 with UCS Y-Wing Data Pattern (Sticker) - Set 10134 - 2 Plates 4 x 12, 12 Tiles 1 x 8 (Counterpart)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 8, 2018 10:15

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10134-1 (Inv) Y-wing Attack Starfighter - UCS
1485 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Star Wars: Ultimate Collector Series: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Add 1 Part BA47pb02 (Not Applicable) Stickered Assembly 8 x 12 x 2/3 with UCS Y-Wing Data Pattern (Sticker) - Set 10134 - 2 Plates 4 x 12, 12 Tiles 1 x 8 (Counterpart)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 8, 2018 10:10

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7735-1 (Inv) Freight Train
492 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1985
Sets: Train: 12V

* Add 1 Part 4182pb054 Yellow Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right with Black 'SNCF 7735' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 7735 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 4181pb054 Yellow Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left with Black 'SNCF 7735' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 7735 (Counterpart)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 5, 2018 18:11

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41126-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41126-1 (Inv) Heartlake Riding Club
567 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Friends

* Add 1 Part 25279pb002 Dark Blue Horse Barding with 2 Clasps with Blue Horseshoe and Stitches on Gold Background Pattern (Sticker) - Set 41126 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 25279pb003 Magenta Horse Barding with 2 Clasps with Lavender Heart and Stitches on Gold Background Pattern (Sticker) - Set 41126 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Inventory request as these have now been added to the catalogue

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 5, 2018 18:07

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 76023-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

76023-1 (Inv) The Tumbler
1860 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2014
Sets: Super Heroes: The Dark Knight Trilogy

* Add 1 Part 15210pb042 Dark Bluish Gray Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square Open O Clip with Computer Screen with Dark Orange Dotted Lines and Red Buttons Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 15210pb043 Dark Bluish Gray Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square Open O Clip with Computer Screen with 'INTIMIDATE' and 10 Icons Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 3068bpb1186 Dark Bluish Gray Tile 2 x 2 with 2 Police Cars with Flashing Lights Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 3068bpb1188 Dark Bluish Gray Tile 2 x 2 with Computer Screen with '156', White Lines and Red Buttons Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 3068bpb1187 Dark Bluish Gray Tile 2 x 2 with Computer Screen with 9 Icons and Red Buttons Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 3068bpb1189 Dark Bluish Gray Tile 2 x 2 with Computer Screen with City Map and Red Buttons Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 3068bpb1185 Dark Bluish Gray Tile 2 x 2 with Computer Screen with Radar, Waved Line and Red Buttons Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 3068bpb1190 Dark Bluish Gray Tile 2 x 2 with Computer Screen with Turn Right Arrow in Centre of Grid Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 90498pb14 Black Tile 8 x 16 with Bottom Tubes with 'WAYNE INDUSTRIES APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION', 'TUMBLER' and Vehicle Specifications Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)
* Add 4 Part 14769pb237 Pearl Gold Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Fuel Filler Cap Pattern (Sticker) - Set 76023 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Inventory request as these have now been added to the catalogue

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 2, 2018 19:32

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9395-1 (Inv) Pick-Up Tow Truck
954 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

* Add 1 Part 32271pb019R Black Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick with LEGO TECHNIC Logo Pattern Model Right Side (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 32271pb019L Black Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick with LEGO TECHNIC Logo Pattern Model Left Side (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Counterparts for this set are now in catalogue, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 2, 2018 14:18

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9394-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9394-1 (Inv) Jet Plane
499 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Airport

* Add 1 Part 64683pb040 Red Technic, Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long, Side A with Light Bluish Gray Lines and Black Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9394 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64391pb040 Red Technic, Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side B with Light Bluish Gray Lines and Black Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9394 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Just added these to the catalogue, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 2, 2018 14:17

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 42000-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

42000-1 (Inv) Grand Prix Racer
1141 Parts, 2013
Sets: Technic: Model: Race

* Add 1 Part 41239pb014 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 13 Thick with 'UKW TOOL SHOP' Pattern on Both Ends (Stickers) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 40490pb041L Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Thick with 'SMOOTH CURVES' Pattern Model Left Side (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 40490pb041R Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Thick with 'SMOOTH CURVES' Pattern Model Right Side (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64391pb041 White Technic, Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long Side B with 'EG NITE', 'NDG B/\U', Red and Black Stripes and Silver Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64683pb041 White Technic, Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long Side A with 'EG NITE', 'NDG B/\U', Red and Black Stripes and Silver Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64681pb033 White Technic, Panel Fairing # 5 Long Smooth, Side A with Black and Red Stripes and Silver Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64393pb033 White Technic, Panel Fairing # 6 Long Smooth, Side B with Black and Red Stripes and Silver Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64394pb014 White Technic, Panel Fairing #13 Large Short Smooth, Side A with 'CHILL COOLING SYSTEMS', 'GAS OLINE' and 'FUEL4SPEED' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64680pb014 White Technic, Panel Fairing #14 Large Short Smooth, Side B with 'CHILL COOLING SYSTEMS', 'GAS OLINE' and 'FUEL4SPEED' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64391pb042 White Technic, Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side B with LEGO TECHNIC Logo and Red Stripe Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42000 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Just added these to the catalogue, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 2, 2018 14:10

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8283-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8283-1 (Inv) Telehandler (Front End Loader)
323 Parts, 2006
Sets: Technic: Model: Construction

* Add 1 Part 32271pb018 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick with 'DANGER' and White Hazard Triangle with Black and Yellow Stripes Pattern (Sticker) - Set 8283 (Counterpart)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 2, 2018 08:22

Subject:

Re: Quattro Leg?

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Topic:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi

I saw this on Amazon Prime, and I was instantly curious as to what the name really
means

2729-1 (Inv) Greedy (Quattro Leg) polybag
17 Parts, 1999
Sets: Universal Building Set: Classic Basic

Why is this packaged as a McDonalds set, and it has nothing to do with Quattro?

Maybe this is an item that needs to be 'sorted out'?

I don’t know anything about McDonald’s characters, but wouldn’t Quattro be their
here-depicted four-legged spiderish characer?

What you have said does kinda make sense, but surely the naming of the set could
be a little 'clearer'?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 2, 2018 07:55

Subject:

Quattro Leg?

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Hi

I saw this on Amazon Prime, and I was instantly curious as to what the name really
means

2729-1 (Inv) Greedy (Quattro Leg) polybag
17 Parts, 1999
Sets: Universal Building Set: Classic Basic

Why is this packaged as a McDonalds set, and it has nothing to do with Quattro?

Maybe this is an item that needs to be 'sorted out'?

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 1, 2018 13:56

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9395-1 (Inv) Pick-Up Tow Truck
954 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

* Add 4 Part 4162pb188 Black Tile 1 x 8 with Silver Tread Plate and 12 Bolts Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 1, 2018 06:33

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:

You forget about this one
[p=4162pb188]
we talked about it yesterday, https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1112947

you assigned wrong set number in the description btw.

I know, but until it gets changed, I can't add it to the inventory

Approved, you can submit it

I'm sorry, but it's still not yet approved.

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 1, 2018 05:05

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:

You forget about this one
[p=4162pb188]
we talked about it yesterday, https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1112947

you assigned wrong set number in the description btw.

I know, but until it gets changed, I can't add it to the inventory

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 1, 2018 04:48

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 42065-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

42065-1 (Inv) RC Tracked Racer
370 Parts, 2017
Sets: Technic: Model: Race

* Add 1 Part 2335pb184 White Flag 2 x 2 Square with Number 80 in Red, Black and Lime Pattern on Both Sides (Stickers) - Set 42065 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64683pb039 Lime Technic, Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long, Side A with Sponsorship Logos with White, Black and Red styling Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42065 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64683pb038 White Technic, Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side A with 'number 80' and Logos with Lime and Red styling Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42065 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64391pb038 White Technic, Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side B with 'number 80 and Logos, with Lime and Red styling Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42065 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64391pb039 Lime Technic, Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side B with Sponsorship Logos, with White, Black and Red styling Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42065 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 11947pb024 White Technic, Panel Fairing #21 Very Small Smooth, Side B with Red stripe, Mani Fold logo and Lime dots Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42065 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 11946pb024 White Technic, Panel Fairing #21 Very Small Smooth, Side B with Red stripe, Transmissions logo and Lime dots Pattern (Sticker) - Set 42065 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 15458pb013 Black Technic, Panel Plate 3 x 11 x 1 with Sponsor Logos on White,Lime and Black Pattern with red central vertical stripe(Sticker) - Set (Counterpart)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 1, 2018 04:44

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9395-1 (Inv) Pick-Up Tow Truck
954 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

* Add 1 Part 40490pb040 Light Bluish Gray Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Thick with 'PB 9187' License Plate Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)
* Add 2 Part 40490pb039 Light Bluish Gray Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Thick with Silver Tread Plate and 12 bolts Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64683pb037 Black Technic, Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long, Side A with Red and White Stripes Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64391pb037 Black Technic, Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side A with Red and White Stripes Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 64392pb021 Black Technic, Panel Fairing #17 Large Smooth, Side B with White Stripe and Air Intake Grille with Phone Number Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 31, 2018 17:32

Subject:

Re: Set 9395-1

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Topic:

In Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi all.

I'm currently adding counterparts to the catalogue for this set

9395-1 (Inv) Pick-Up Tow Truck
954 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

I didn't have the complete set when it arrived at my home, and upon dismantling
, I found that none of the stickered panels and other parts were not in the catalogue,
and so I've started to add them.

I'm stuck on 1 part.

It's the LBG 1x9 lift arms that have a stickered anti-slip tread pattern.

I can see one in the main image as above, and it seems to be on a WHITE 1x9 lift
arm, (underneath the driver's door) but there are no White 1x9 arms listed
within the set's inventory.

Can anyone verify whether this is indeed the case?

Also, if anyone has the whole set, can you let me know how many of the stickers
were applied to the appropriate lift arms and what colour they were, as the sticker
sheet is showing 6 of the anti-slip treads, and there are 5 of the LBG lift arms
within the inventory.

Regards,

Paul

Hi stickers must be always applied as instruction shows. If instruction is imprecise
then official photos of model should be check. In this case it easy.
Two stickers with anti-slip tread pattern are applied to LBG 1x9 liftarms.
Instruction book2 pages 20 and 22
https://www.lego.com/biassets/bi/6004021.pdf
Four are applied to four black 1x8 tiles
Instruction book3 pages 13 and 14
https://www.lego.com/biassets/bi/6013913.pdf

Thank you so much for that.

The tile is obviously what has stumped me as I have those as well..

I'll be adding that as well too...

So, do you think that the main image has an incorrect coloured part?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 31, 2018 15:56

Subject:

Set 9395-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Hi all.

I'm currently adding counterparts to the catalogue for this set

9395-1 (Inv) Pick-Up Tow Truck
954 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 31, 2018 14:49

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9395-1 (Inv) Pick-Up Tow Truck
954 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

* Add 1 Part 64682pb021 Black Technic, Panel Fairing #18 Large Smooth, Side B with White Stripe and Air Intake Grille Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
This part is now added to the catalogue, hence this item add request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 31, 2018 11:58

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9395-1 (Inv) Pick-Up Tow Truck
954 Parts, 2012
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

* Add 1 Part 64682pb020 Black Technic, Panel Fairing #18 Large Smooth, Side B with 'FRED's GARAGE', 'Towing & Recovery' and '555-9395-2012' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Adding this item as it's now been added to the catalogue

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 30, 2018 09:56

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10589-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10589-1 (Inv) Rally Car
12 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2015
Sets: DUPLO

* Delete 2 Part 47408 Orange Duplo Cone 2 x 2 x 2 Square Base
* Add 1 Part 16195 Orange Duplo Cone 2 x 2 x 2 Square Base with Bottom Tube

Comments from Submitter:
I recently parted out one of these sets, and the newer style cone was in it, which is why I added this part to the catalogue, and hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 27, 2018 16:08

Subject:

Re: Submitting images

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Topic:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:

I have tried so many times in the past, to re-size images to get under the 800x600
pixel limit, and have failed.

You van try this program is free
https://www.irfanview.com/
and resizing is very simple in there.

Awesome!

I've just done it, and yes, you are right it is so simple....

Thank you so much!

Now I can add so much more to the catalogue!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 27, 2018 15:35

Subject:

Submitting images

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Hi all.

I'm pretty sure, like a lot of us who use this website, we have items that
are not within this catalogue's database, and would like to submit images
(like stickered parts)

I have tried so many times in the past, to re-size images to get under the 800x600
pixel limit, and have failed.

I can understand why the limit IS there, but with this day and age of high resolution
cameras on mobile phones, I have found that I still can't re-size images
to a size suitable.

Is it possible that BL's programmers will understand that this limit can
be lifted for image submissions ONLY.

for example, I submit an image of an item, and it's too big to use within
the catalogue, the CAT ADMIN can use that image, and re-size it suitably, as
not all of us are knowledgeable of various programs that will allow this to happen,
as this will really 'encourage' people to submit images, because I have
often 'given-up' trying to re-size images, and I'm pretty sure that
I'm not the only one.

If this isn't a suitable thing to do, then maybe someone can point me in
the right direction so that I can do this?

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 18, 2018 01:09

Subject:

Re: Duplo Horses

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Topic:

In Catalog Identification, M_R writes:

In Catalog Identification, WhiteVanMan writes:

As for the black horse, again Brickset confirms that there are sets that contain
this horse which has no hearts on it's flank.

To summarise,

There are 2 horses missing from the BL catalogue, and Brickset confirms that
they do exist.

1 plain Black one, with a different eye pattern from the one with the hearts
on it's flank.

and it's possible that it come in these two sets, but it's hard to see
because of the head armour on the horses.

4777-1 (Inv) Knights' Castle
164 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2004
Sets: DUPLO: Castle

4864-1 (Inv) Castle
112 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2008
Sets: DUPLO: Castle

Paul

Lego.com shows a black horse in sets 4777 & 4864:
DUPLO HORSE 2X3X3 1/2
Element 4143789
Designnummer 75725

But it's the eye pattern that is the issue here as well.

There are, I suspect, 2 plain horses with different eye patterns.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 17, 2018 18:05

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Re: Duplo Horses

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As for the black horse, again Brickset confirms that there are sets that contain
this horse which has no hearts on it's flank.

3 set have this, but 1 has a different eye pattern , so the other 2 sets 'seem'
to have the one with this type.

So confusing and annoying.

To summarise,

There are 2 horses missing from the BL catalogue, and Brickset confirms that
they do exist.

1 plain Black one, with a different eye pattern from the one with the hearts
on it's flank.

I can see that it comes in this set

4690-1 (Inv) Horse Stable
29 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2004
Sets: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Recreation

and

9238-1 (Inv) Farm Animals
42 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2005
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Farm

and it's possible that it come in these two sets, but it's hard to see
because of the head armour on the horses.

4777-1 (Inv) Knights' Castle
164 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2004
Sets: DUPLO: Castle

4864-1 (Inv) Castle
112 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2008
Sets: DUPLO: Castle

The White one looks like it comes in this one only

4821-1 (Inv) Princess' Horse and Carriage
16 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2005
Sets: DUPLO: Princess Castle

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 17, 2018 17:51

Subject:

Re: Duplo Horses

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I can confirm that the White Horse does exist!

I used Brickset to find it, and it has this Element number :- 4261500

Can you verify?

Paul

Right,

Digging deeper, I can see that this particular horse seems to be allocated to
4 sets, but only 2 have images that can confirm that the horse has no eyelashes,
and the one that does is this one.

4821-1 (Inv) Princess' Horse and Carriage
16 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2005
Sets: DUPLO: Princess Castle

The 3rd set's horse has head armour on the horse which means we can't
see the head.

Can a catalogue entry be made for this particular horse?

Images and other sites verify this.

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 17, 2018 17:48

Subject:

Re: Duplo Horses

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In Catalog Identification, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi Cat Admins.

I have in my possession, 2 Duplo Horses which are not in the catalogue, but they
are clearly marked as LEGO.

1 is a black one, essentially the same as this:-

horse02c01pb01 Duplo Horse with Movable Head with Silver Mane, Saddle, and Hearts Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Animal

but has no hearts on it's left flank.

The second is a white one, with no extra markings except around the eye, which
are eyelashes, making the horse look quite feminine(?)

I have no idea as to what sets they would have come in, but looking at the listings
of this type of horse, we have the one with the hearts on it's flank, in
Black, and White, and the white one has a 'saddle' print which is not
the same as the Black one, so maybe a separate listing needs to be done for that
one?

I'll see if I can produce images for these two, but be aware that I can't
get them to be re-sized enough to be used, as I'm not computer savvy enough
for that.

Can anyone verify what I'm saying?

Paul

I can confirm that the White Horse does exist!

I used Brickset to find it, and it has this Element number :- 4261500

Can you verify?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 17, 2018 17:44

Subject:

Duplo Horses

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Status:

Open

Hi Cat Admins.

I have in my possession, 2 Duplo Horses which are not in the catalogue, but they
are clearly marked as LEGO.

1 is a black one, essentially the same as this:-

horse02c01pb01 Duplo Horse with Movable Head with Silver Mane, Saddle, and Hearts Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Animal

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 10, 2018 07:00

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 76079-1

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In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

76079-1 (Inv) Ravager Attack
184 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 1 Book, 2017
Sets: Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

* Add 1 Part 19159 Black Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Squared Pin Holes (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Due to selling the other similar part in a recent order, I've worked out that this set has the above part as an alternate item, hence this request

OK Jangbricks video review confirms your findings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEfzS34MrB0 time 3:58

I didn't look at the set review, but I can confirm that the set was sealed
when I parted it out.

I sold the older version of that part a couple of days ago, and when I went to
find it, I had the newer version.

Which is why I said that I'd 'worked it out', because I didn't
have that part new within my inventory, and the only set that it came from was
the one I'd parted out.

But, anyway, you've just confirmed it, and I was able to get the correct
version from my unbuilt UCS Slave one, to ensure that my customer got the correct
version.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 9, 2018 14:45

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 76079-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

76079-1 (Inv) Ravager Attack
184 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 1 Book, 2017
Sets: Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 7, 2018 16:07

Subject:

Re: What about meeting the Buyers?

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In Suggestions, SezaR writes:

You also showed your age

Ha Ha Ha......

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!

Maybe do a detour to the UK, and bring a UCS Y-wing instruction book with ya....

I'll let you build my Eiffel Tower if you want....

Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper

Now you are showing your age... lol

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 6, 2018 12:52

Subject:

Re: What about meeting the Buyers?

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!

Maybe do a detour to the UK, and bring a UCS Y-wing instruction book with ya....

I'll let you build my Eiffel Tower if you want....

Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper

Now you are showing your age... lol

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 6, 2018 12:04

Subject:

Re: What about meeting the Buyers?

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Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!

Maybe do a detour to the UK, and bring a UCS Y-wing instruction book with ya....

I'll let you build my Eiffel Tower if you want....

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 2, 2018 07:43

Subject:

Re: 8270-1 and 8270-2

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In Catalog Requests, WFMTF writes:

I bought with a lot of other instructions also this one.
Please how can I add them to the catalog?

Thank you
Waltraud

They are already in the catalogue.

Look in the instructions category of the set, and you will see that the last
image is showing the 'tall' booklet.

Just make a note when you list them, stating that they are of the tall type?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 27, 2018 05:20

Subject:

Re: Is this baseplate faded?!

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In Help, Mistress_Lisa writes:

In Help, SezaR writes:

I got this for first time:

2552px1 Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 with Ramp and Pit with Ice Pattern
Parts: Baseplate, Raised

It is not new. All the studs on the top are whitish and not 100% blue. It looks
strange. I am not sure if this is faded or not. If it is faded, it is faded in
a consistent way.
Let me know if you have or had this baseplate in the past and how you find mine
( it has dust on it but that is not an issue)

I would say it is sun damage.

Lisa

Not sun damage.

If that was the case, then the blue should be of a darker hue or in the worst
case, lighter.

This is very similar to wear and print rub off the studs.

If one looks, you have to agree that the actual baseplate is White, and the Blue
is the print...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 22, 2018 06:04

Subject:

Re: LEGO needs to....

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In Colors, StormChaser writes:

In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:

a picture of my recently passed away dog.

My condolences on your loss.

Thanks, she was 13 and 1 month when she passed.

The Mosaik programme calculated that I need to have 559 1x1 plates in Sand Blue...

Have you thought about using 1 x 1 tiles instead? They're plentiful in both
sand blue and sand green.

I've not thought about that, because I'm not sure if they would stand
out noticeably....

It's a thought....

I'll look into this.

Thank you,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 22, 2018 05:33

Subject:

LEGO needs to....

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Hi Guys,

I'm really cheesed off right now, as I decided to dip my toe into the frustrating
world of BL's Mosaik designer, to re-create a picture of my recently passed
away dog.

The reason I'm cheesed off?

The Mosaik programme calculated that I need to have 559 1x1 plates in Sand Blue...

We used to fight over the 1x1 plates in Sand Green to complete the Statue of
Liberty and Yoda sets which in turn really pushed the prices of them up, and
then Lo and Behold, LEGO comes out with the Brickheadz Owen and Blue set, which
is now going to lower the prices... (need 288 of them as well... )

But with the 'unofficial' policy of old colours getting re-made (Dark
Turquoise comes to mind), I wonder if LEGO will actually re-release the 1x1 plate
in Sand Blue?

Ah well, rant/grumble over, I'm seriously debating of whether I could get
away by cutting a 1x2 plate in half?

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 14, 2018 10:42

Subject:

Re: Shades of blue

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In Colors, Skylar2010 writes:

In LEGO, Skylar2010 writes:

What is the difference between medium blue and sand blue ?
Is there a light blue somewhere in between those two?

Thanks

Be aware that the 'Brittle Blue' isn't an official LEGO or BrickLink
colour, but is a colour that has been noticed to have occured in the turn of
the century 2000-2003, and the composition of the plastic that this blue is in
is actually more 'Brittle' than the normal plastic, hence the name.

I have actually seen this colour across quite a few elements, including the 2x4
brick.

Earlier this year I was searching for this colour in a 2x4 for my palette, and
had to buy one from an European Seller, and when it arrived, I was so chuffed....

BUT....

Last week, I found one in a Bulk Lot of LEGO that I'd bought in February,
so I could have saved myself some money.... !

Ah well....

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 13, 2018 10:58

Subject:

Re: Return the Catalog tab

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In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

In Suggestions, JulieK writes:

Please put it back.
It was the perfect word to describe where it took users.

I came to BrickLink for the catalog first, and started to buy later.

The catalog is not just a tool we use for selling, it is a hugely important way
to draw people to the site. I know that it has been gone for a long time, but
I would still love to have a separate catalog tab back.

I totally agree.....

BUT....

If according to the BL developers and admins, us sellers are supposed to be getting
new 'tools' and features to help us with our selling, I'm not sure
if there is any thing like this in the pipeline, so I guess it's a situation
of where we will need to wait and see...

However, saying that, I'd love to see an additional line within that drop
down box when I hover over the Market Tab, and that is to have 'Instructions'

I'm really fed up of having to input a set's number into the search bar
so that I can get to the instructions section.

Apart from that, I'm now used to going to the 'market' tab to get
to the parts section of the catalogue...

Just my 2p on this....

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 10, 2018 16:08

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig atl011

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In Inventories Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: atl011 Name: Atlantis Diver 3 - Ace Speedman - With Propeller

atl011 (Inv) Atlantis Diver 3 - Ace Speedman - With Propeller
Minifigures: Atlantis

* Delete 1 Part 6041 Pearl Light Gray Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter
* Add 1 Part 6041 Flat Silver Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter

Comments from Submitter:
I've got 2 of the sets that this minifig comes from, and both were sealed, and I found that this propellor is actually in the newer colour of Flat Silver more than Pearl Light Grey, hence this change request. (I can't change the set's inventory to reflect this as well)

Here's the thing with PLG/flat silver parts: the catalog's really a mess
right now regarding those colors. It needs to be fixed, but right now the issue
is on hold. Sorry, but we're not going to be changing any PLG to flat silver
or flat silver to PLG for the time being.

OK

Then why not find out WHEN the newer style of Flat Silver that the LEGO group
uses first came in, and then state that all of the sets from THAT time will have
that style colour, so that we shall know WHICH colour is correct for a particular
part?

It's well known that there are 2 distinct colours for the Flat silver that
we are aware of, and it can be done in the same way as the Light Grey/Light Bluish
Grey saga came about over 10 years ago....

How can it not be resolved?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 8, 2018 12:54

Subject:

Re: SET 10765

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In New Sets, Poppie123 writes:

Hi There, Please can someone assist to auto part-out set 10765? Its not yet
available for part-out on Bricklink.

If you have the set, why not submit the set's inventory to the Catalogue,
as this will enable you to part it out...?

You see, ALL of the inventories that make up this catalogue have been submitted
by other people, myself included...

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 8, 2018 11:53

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifig atl011

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

atl011 (Inv) Atlantis Diver 3 - Ace Speedman - With Propeller
Minifigures: Atlantis

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 6, 2018 10:08

Subject:

Re: Dates of parts 'added' to a store.

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In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi all.

When anyone looks in a store, and selects a certain part, there is in small grey
letters, showing the date that particular item was added to the store's inventory,
but as I have selected the option of having the particular item(s) 'retained'
within my inventory after it has been sold out, I would like to have this feature
removed as it makes it look as if a store is not adding any recent stock, which
is not entirely accurate.

Regards,

Paul

Any further news upon this issue?

I'm really surprised that this is still here, but surely it can be tweaked
to include the date of the newer additions of the parts have been added to a
store's inventory?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 17:32

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70902-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70902-1 (Inv) Catwoman Catcycle Chase
122 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Super Heroes: The LEGO Batman Movie

* Delete 1 Part 44302 Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (undetermined type)
* Add 1 Part 44302a Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove
* Delete 1 Part 44567 Dark Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side (undetermined type)
* Add 1 Part 44567b Dark Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side without Bottom Groove

Comments from Submitter:
I've just opened a seal example of this set intending to part out, and I've found that these are the hinges reflecting in this change

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 08:33

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70602-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70602-1 (Inv) Jay's Elemental Dragon
340 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: NINJAGO: Skybound

* Add 1 Part 75c03 Reddish Brown Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 3L / 2.4cm (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
The set's instructions shows that only one of these elements are used, but I have found 2 in both sealed sets, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 08:04

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70602-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70602-1 (Inv) Jay's Elemental Dragon
340 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: NINJAGO: Skybound

* Delete 2 Part 44301 Black Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End (undetermined type)
* Add 2 Part 44301b Black Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End without Bottom Groove

Comments from Submitter:
Parting out 2 sealed sets reveals that this has the ungrooved version of this hinge, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 07:42

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 75173-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

75173-1 (Inv) Luke's Landspeeder
135 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Delete 2 Part 44302 Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (undetermined type)
* Add 2 Part 44302a Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove
* Add 2 Part 44302b Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End without Bottom Groove (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Just parted out 3 of these sets and 2 had the hinge with the groove, and the other didn't which makes me believe that the set should have the one with the groove, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 07:36

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70602-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70602-1 (Inv) Jay's Elemental Dragon
340 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: NINJAGO: Skybound

* Delete 2 Part 44302 Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (undetermined type)
* Add 2 Part 44302a Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove

Comments from Submitter:
Just opened 2 sealed boxes of this set to part out, and they have the hinges with the grooves, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 17:05

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

Paul

OK great

I've cancelled the original inventory as I couldn't add the newly added
parts from the catalogue, and the newer inventory is now submitted for approval.

The descriptions are adequate I think, but hopefully someone can submit split
images for the yellow 'face' elements, as this will be better than the
ones supplied by LEGO.COM

If this can be approved, it will be great as this means I'll be able to part
out the 2 sets that I have.

Thanks!

Paul

Ok thanks for message, will check it in just a moment

I've also added the correct colour image for the Dark Azure 2x3x2 curved
side brick, as it's a new colour for that part.

Cheers!

Paul

Perfect

Checked and approved. Thank you very much for submiting this invenotry.
So maybe you submit more in the future

I have to say, thank you for approving this quickly as those 2 sets had been
bugging me for a while since I bought them to plunder the 2x4 Blue plates!

I think it's possible that I'll be doing more Duplo sets as I've
decided to get out of doing USED duplo as I have loads of vehicle elements that
I can't shift, and with all of the other parts that I have, they are just
taking up so much space that I could use for the normal LEGO elements.

Another reason why I'm getting out of the USED Duplo, is that there are more
and more Chinese Clones turning up at the car boot sales, so it will be really
hard to garner a decent return...

So, it depends upon whether I manage to see NEW Duplo at reduced prices or not.

Thanks, once again for the speedy approval of that set.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 16:27

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

Paul

OK great

Ok thanks for message, will check it in just a moment

I've also added the correct colour image for the Dark Azure 2x3x2 curved
side brick, as it's a new colour for that part.

Cheers!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 16:19

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

Paul

OK great

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 14:18

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

I've uploaded images for all of the printed bricks, and only 1 of the 3 'yellow'
ones got 'saved' into my folder/file.

All of the others are correct, with numbers according to BrickLink's style.

Not exactly

They are still wrong

Can you see where I went wrong with the 2x4x2 bricks with rounded ends?

Regards,

Paul

All decorated parts have their own entry with the same number as the main part
plus pb and following number in the numbering system of them in Bricklink.
So look at 4198 as an example, you have four new decotared version of this part.
Type in search 4198pb* (with asterisk), sort by "item number" and "down", result:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&q=4198pb%2A&catLike=W&itemBrand=1000&v=1
See all decoreted have their own separate entry. So you must now crate whole
new entry for four your parts. Thanks to this searching you see the next free
number will be
4198pb31. So crate 4 parts 4198pb with following numbers 4198pb31, 4198pb32,
4198pb33, 4198pb34, describe them in name - add in name what is their pattern.
You can see also in this search how other are named, you can create somthing
similar. But in name for this part there always must be "Duplo, Brick 2 x 4
x 2 Rounded Ends ... Pattern" for "..." you enter your description of pattern.
Then add photos for such crated parts.
Now repeat this for all your new decorated bricks: 31110, 3011, 98223, 31111.
Create new entries with "pb".

Marek

I actually saw where I went wrong.

I'd listed the images before I'd changed the numbers of the parts, and
this accepted the images which was wrong as the part(s) were already in the catalogue!

I think I've done it correctly now, and all it need is for the naming of
the parts to be tidied up.

I've also added the dimensions of the set, and if the parts can be approved,
I can add them to the inventory.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 07:02

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

Right, I've submitted the inventory of the set, and the additional printed
parts have now been added to the catalogue, using the codes found on the set
box's inventory.

I hope that I've done it right(???)

It doesn't matter how "right" you do it, so don't worry about that too
much. The catalog administrators can fix things like part numbers and titles.
You do need to add images, though.

Having said that, formatting your submissions correctly will greatly speed up
the process of approval. Here's a brief tutorial using one of the parts
you've submitted:

[P=6217957]

First thing: that 7-digit number is called a Part Color Code or PCC. These are
unique codes assigned by TLG which identify a particular part in a specific color.
A part in white, for example may have the PCC 6135522, but the same part in
black has the PCC 6001664. These numbers are not used as item numbers, but are
added as PCCs with a catalog change request after item approval.

To create the correct part number for your pending part, you need to find out
which item number is available. To do that, search for the part number with
an asterisk added. In this case, the part number is 98223, so search for 98223*.
You should see this:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?searchMethod=searchBoth&q=98223*&itemBrand=1000&catType=&itemYear=&catID=&catLike=W

Then sort your results by Item Number and Down. This will reveal that the most
recently used part number was 98223pb014. Therefore, this pending part will
be numbered 98223pb015 when it is approved.

There is good news, though. You can edit your pending submissions by going to
your My Activity page and looking for pending items. There you can change titles,
categories, part numbers, etc.

Is finding the appropriate item number too much work? Yes. Ideally you should
be able to enter the part number and the system could simply assign the next
patterned number. Ideally there would also be less poverty in the world. We
must work with what we have.

Second thing: all titles should be submitted as you would want to see them in
the catalog. For this pending part it means capitalizing the last three words
(Crossed Arms Pattern).

You've got the weight and dimensions added, so I think that otherwise you're
good on this one once you add an image. The same issues exist with your other
pending submissions, like the title for this part:

[P=6217961]

Like I say, though, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Your submissions
should be approved, it will just take longer because of the extra work which
must go into spiffing them up to be official catalog entries.

Thank you, by the way, for taking the time to inventory this set. Duplo is one
of the neglected themes for which sets can go years without ever seeing an inventory.

Well, how can I submit images when they are already available as I saw when I
first put the set's number into the correct box?

Why can't the system take copies of those images and match them to the part?

I'm guessing that I'll need to change the part numbers from the LEGO
code to the BrickLink ones?

more work....

Lol

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 20, 2018 19:23

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

8 times out if 10, the images that I supply are too big, and I need to cut/crop
the image to get it small enough to be useful, which I think is too much of a
lengthy process, where the information is already available, so why can't
it be added directly from LEGO.com?

The images can be added from there, but you'll need to do it yourself. People
do it all the time for Duplo parts:

3664pb32 Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2 Slope Curved Double with Clock Hands 4:57 Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Brick, Decorated

35734 Duplo, Train Cabin Roof 4 x 4
Parts: DUPLO, Train

36075pb01 Duplo, Train Steam Engine Cabin 4 x 8 x 3 1/2 with Yellow No. 925 Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Train

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 20, 2018 15:18

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi all.

I've got 2 copies of a Duplo set that has not been inventoried.

I've tried to submit the inventory, and I apparently need to supply information
about a few parts that are not within the catalogue, but there IS information
about the parts as BrickLink is getting the data direct from LEGO

What do I need to do?

It's mostly the printed parts that I'm having issues with.

Please help as I can't sell the parts as the set isn't inventoried

regards,

Paul

You want to inventory Duplo set yes?
I've see that you submited to the catalog already 8 inventories. Submiting
of inventories isn't change so much from time when you last submited. Now
it is easer than ever.
Submit incomplete inventory it will be pending. I think you using autofill opition.
When you submit inventory of the set and it don't have all parts necessary
in the catalog but they are listed in LEGO inventory, they are marked red, delete
them from the form to go further. Then add the missing parts to the catalog,
after they approval, add them to the inventory which will be pending. After you
complete inventory and will be OK, We will approve it

Then this set will
be available to part out.
I checked you credits and I see you also submited parts and photos to the catalog
so you should be familiar with the process.

regards,

Marek

I understand how the process works, but I'm always struggled with being able
to create suitable images of the 'missing' parts that need to be added
to the catalogue, which is why I was asking if the process can/had been made
simpler as the information is available already.

8 times out if 10, the images that I supply are too big, and I need to cut/crop
the image to get it small enough to be useful, which I think is too much of a
lengthy process, where the information is already available, so why can't
it be added directly from LEGO.com?

I hope you can understand why I'm asking in this regard.

Yours,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 20, 2018 08:20

Subject:

Supplying a set's inventory

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Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 27, 2018 06:02

Subject:

Re: Help with some colours please.

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In Colors, Abels_Bricks writes:

Hello all.

I'm stumped with 3 colours from a batch of duplo I got yesterday.

The 2 2x2 (same colour) I think are medium violet
The 2x2 and 2x4 (same colour) I think are violet

The single 2x2 I think is light turquoise

I'm asking for help as these colours are rare and I don't want to list
until I'm sure.

Unfortunately I don't have any of these colours in stock or my collection
so I cannot confirm myself.

Thanks in advance
David

I think you have got the colours right.....

Use BL's colour guide to help you, as I can often cross match colours within
bulk lots with known colours with sets and the like.

Why not create a small colour palette using standard 2x2 bricks (they have the
most colours), and use the official BL colour guide to determine those colours?

I've done the same using 2x4's as I have approx 92 different colours
as 48 of them are 'test bricks' and the like...

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 21, 2018 14:56

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7496-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

7496-1 (Inv) Stretchy at Work
11 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Explore: Little Robots: DUPLO

* Delete 1 Part 45125 Pearl Dark Gray Duplo Pincers with Clip
* Add 1 Part 45125 Dark Bluish Gray Duplo Pincers with Clip

Comments from Submitter:
I have in my possession elements that make up this set, and the part in question is not PDG, but because of the rough effect of the arms of the grabber, it makes it look like PDG, but the colour is actually DBG
The Peeron site classifies this part being Dark Stone, which is indeed DBG, hence this change request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 28, 2017 18:51

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to ship in boxes

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In Suggestions, chetzler writes:

I think all sellers should be required to ship their orders in corrugated cardboard
boxes. I recently received an order of 24 NEW

59349 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Parts: Panel

from a 5000+ feedback seller. All 24 of them were thrown into a Ziploc baggie
and that baggie was crammed, along with the other lots in the order, into a flimsy
bubble mailer. Well, you can imagine what the surfaces of those panels looked
like after be squished and tossed from conveyor belt to conveyor belt as they
made their way across the country before being shoved into my mailbox. If they
had been shipped in a cardboard box they wouldn't have received nearly that
amount of abuse.

Therefore I suggest we force all sellers to ship orders in cardboard boxes.
Some orders, such as one or two figs, would probably be fine in a bubble mailer,
but rules are rules and we must enforce them uniformly and without mercy. We
must protect the entire community from the few sloppy sellers that are out there.

If a buyer receives an order that is not in a cardboard box, he must send a picture
of the package (with mailing label visible) to Admin. Once Admin approves the
picture, the seller will receive a non-negotiable negative feedback. If three
such feedback are received then selling privileges are revoked.

I ship 99% of my orders in a box already, so I don't see why this would be
such a big deal.

(yes, I'm making a point but I'm not making up my experience or my store
practices)

I am a very experienced seller as well as a buyer, and I have voted NO.

Why?

Because if I were to start to ship my orders within boxes (PIP Boxes for the
UK), the minimum buy I'd have to increase within my store, which would reduce
my orders to possibly 2-4 a week, and I'd have to start charging my buyers
for the boxes, and they are not cheap.

I use bubble mailers for approx 95% of my orders, and not once have I had anyone
complain about how the order was packaged.

The issue you have is actually down to the seller, and there is no way BL should
be involved within this situation, because BL is just a platform/website which
allows sellers to operate a shop.

There is a potential solution that could eliminate the chance of that from happening
again, and that is for BL to have a 'guideline' page , with various methods
of shipping/packaging solutions that will ensure that items will get delivered
safely.

Good luck with trying to get this resolved with the Seller, and please let us
know of the outcome.

Yours,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 27, 2017 16:20

Subject:

Re: FILE completed Quotes

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In Suggestions, RoswellGinny writes:

Does it annoy any other Sellers that when you visit your quote page you see EVERY
quote you have ever given? Please add a FILE option so that once a quote is no
longer valid, has been rejected or is even accepted and finished we can make
it go away.

Also, the number in parentheses beside the Quotes (4) link should only represent
open, active, or incomplete quotes. Every time I see it I get a jolt thinking
I have left something undone.

I've already submitted a request to have this done.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 25, 2017 17:43

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to show cart weight

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In Suggestions, neghibo writes:

In Suggestions, MarieA writes:

Does anyone have any idea how many sales are lost because users are being asked
to commit to buy with no indication of the final, total cost?

Hi,

there is a Quote for request botton. I do not buy, if seller hasn't it.

em

Actually, the latest thing I bought from a seller stated that they had the quote
feature button implemented within their store, and when I placed the order, it
wasn't shown, so I think the quote feature should be made mandatory as this
will help a lot of buyers...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 1, 2017 06:39

Subject:

Quotes...

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Vote:

[Yes|No]