Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | WhiteVanMan  | | Posted: | Mar 7, 2021 08:45 | | Subject: | Changing the release date of an item | | Viewed: | 82 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Hello Admins (Stormchaser?)
I've been listing several minifig components within my store, and I noticed
that for this item
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?)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Feb 5, 2021 06:03 | | Subject: | Re: Category Changes, Part Two | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | Okay, we're ready to hear what you want moved.
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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
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Feb 2, 2021 10:19 | | Subject: | Re: Category Changes, Part Two | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | Okay, we're ready to hear what you want moved.
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 12:12 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 19 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
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Which colour code will I need to use if I were to go down the route of getting
a small rattle can made up?
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It’s “ink,” so I’d go with Pantone or/and CMYK.
| | or would there be something smaller, like a a tester pot?
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Eh, bring your parts to “test” and when the colour’s okay, just run!  
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 11:36 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, Ninepartsred writes:
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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.
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:22 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | | | Congratulation for your 9999 orders
Regards
Nectara
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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
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Oops!
Found that info!
Thanks for the congrats anyway....
Still on the 9999 mark...
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:21 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| 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:-
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
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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
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 10:15 | | Subject: | Re: Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, nectara 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:-
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
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Congratulation for your 9999 orders
Regards
Nectara
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 21, 2020 07:06 | | Subject: | Painting parts? | | Viewed: | 111 times | | Topic: | Colors | | Status: | Open | |
| 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:-
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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Oct 13, 2020 10:14 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 44017-1 | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Oct 11, 2020 04:35 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 44017-1 | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Aug 13, 2020 14:20 | | Subject: | Re: About Braille Bricks | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| | | 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.
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I like this option.....
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Jun 4, 2020 06:31 | | Subject: | Re: Implement an enforced grading scale | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| 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.
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Jan 7, 2020 12:28 | | Subject: | Re: New 2020 Colors | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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:
* | | 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 |
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Still waiting for these: in Dark Turquoise
I really want to be able to build one of these in this colour!
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2019 17:22 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10590-1 | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Jun 2, 2019 12:13 | | Subject: | Basic MUJI set | | Viewed: | 101 times | | Topic: | Inventories | | Status: | Open | |
| 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.
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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | May 8, 2019 12:19 | | Subject: | Re: CONE 4 X 4 X 2 WITH AXLE HOLE TAN | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, hpoort writes:
But I suspect that they are yellowed to the point where they look 'Tan'....
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | May 8, 2019 12:17 | | Subject: | Re: CONE 4 X 4 X 2 WITH AXLE HOLE TAN | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, legoccaz writes:
| | someone know where go this cone 4 x 4 x 2 with axle hole , color tan ?
thanks
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | May 4, 2019 15:34 | | Subject: | Re: Vintage version of 4175? | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, normann1974 writes:
| | When sorting my parts
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
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 28, 2018 08:21 | | Subject: | Re: Decorated V Pattern | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| | | 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.
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 28, 2018 05:40 | | Subject: | Re: Decorated V Pattern | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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.
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Set 41150
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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2018 16:23 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2018 12:21 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
| In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
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In this set are 16x LBG of alternate mold for this you want to add
[p=32064b]
are you sure the quantity? (11x)
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 27, 2018 08:53 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:25 | | Subject: | Re: 3626ap01 | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | 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).
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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....
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:17 | | Subject: | Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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?
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I imagine those would be for this catalog entry, right?
I don't know of any reason why we would not accept additional photographs
for that catalog entry.
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You are right, because I can see that all of them except 1 are renders, so they
need to be removed!
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:11 | | Subject: | Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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
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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
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2018 14:00 | | Subject: | Re: Fifth Catalog Project Underway | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| | | 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?
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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
Paul
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2018 16:29 | | Subject: | Re: Question about the Malevolence | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2018 14:44 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 7735-1 | | Viewed: | 18 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 17:03 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, mfav writes:
| | | | Just uploaded one for a pink mug on a black background
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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.
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 16:17 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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.
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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
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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)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 15:49 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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...
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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?)
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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. 
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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...)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 13:29 | | Subject: | Re: Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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.
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| | 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):
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.
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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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 10, 2018 12:46 | | Subject: | Images for mugs | | Viewed: | 109 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 9, 2018 18:43 | | Subject: | Re: Catalog: Strongly disagree 3830c0 deletion | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 8, 2018 17:12 | | Subject: | Re: Catalog: Strongly disagree 3830c0 deletion | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 8, 2018 10:43 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 15 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
| In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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)
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 8, 2018 10:15 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10134-1 | | Viewed: | 16 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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)
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|
| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 5, 2018 18:11 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 41126-1 | | Viewed: | 17 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
|
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 2, 2018 19:32 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1 | | Viewed: | 16 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
|
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 2, 2018 14:18 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 9394-1 | | Viewed: | 13 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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 | | Viewed: | 11 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 2, 2018 14:10 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 8283-1 | | Viewed: | 14 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* 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)
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|
| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 2, 2018 08:22 | | Subject: | Re: Quattro Leg? | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 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
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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 2, 2018 07:55 | | Subject: | Quattro Leg? | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Hi
I saw this on Amazon Prime, and I was instantly curious as to what the name really
means
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
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2018 13:56 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 9395-1 | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 4 Part 4162pb188 Black Tile 1 x 8 with Silver Tread Plate and 12 Bolts Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9395 (Counterpart)
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