Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | Stuart9  | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 07:20 | | Subject: | Re: Sunset today | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| Fortunately not, but we have had rain, hail and strong winds all night.
The hail was bad yesterday too, white mats of hail around for some time.
In Off Topic, 1271moggy writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | What will be will be. 
However it’s time to wish you a good night. 
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Did you wake up to a snowy scene this morning? North Devon this morning!!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 20:39 | | Subject: | Re: Sunset today | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| What will be will be.
However it’s time to wish you a good night.
In Off Topic, SezaR writes:
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| | Not over yet.
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So far, would you say i can expect a good night coming over here?!
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It’s 9:53pm or 21:53pm here in the U.K.
Watching the TV, looking at products in the U.K. from the past, some still around
others disappeared, very nostalgic.
In Off Topic, SezaR writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Sadly couldn’t get an unobstructed view as spotted it late.
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Since you already experienced it, please inform us: how was tonight?!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 18:00 | | Subject: | Re: Sunset today | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| Not over yet.
It’s 9:53pm or 21:53pm here in the U.K.
Watching the TV, looking at products in the U.K. from the past, some still around
others disappeared, very nostalgic.
In Off Topic, SezaR writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Sadly couldn’t get an unobstructed view as spotted it late.
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Since you already experienced it, please inform us: how was tonight?!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 17:06 | | Subject: | Re: Sunset today | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| Rumbled, just blew up the house you can see.
In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Sadly couldn’t get an unobstructed view as spotted it late.
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Looks like a explosion... of beauty
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 17:05 | | Subject: | Re: Sunset today | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| My iPad didn’t do it justice.
In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Sadly couldn’t get an unobstructed view as spotted it late.
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Beautiful!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 17:04 | | Subject: | Re: Sunset today | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| Just been reading that myself but not sure we’ll be able to see any change here
in the south west ( Cornwall ), it’s not listed as a possible vantage point here
in the U.K. 
Seen some good ones in the past ( old ).
In Off Topic, joshlobe writes:
| | Gorgeous!!
I live in the US and we have a total solar eclipse coming up on April 8th.
Totality is supposed to last almost four and a half minutes.
I just looked at the UK and it appears you will see a partial eclipse.
It'll look like the moon is taking a bite out of the sun
Don't forget to order your shade 14 glasses, so you can view the eclipse
directly.
In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Sadly couldn’t get an unobstructed view as spotted it late.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 16:44 | | Subject: | Sunset today | | Viewed: | 192 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| | Sadly couldn’t get an unobstructed view as spotted it late. |
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 16:25 | | Subject: | Re: Is my lego real or fake? | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| I’m with you on this, never seen a fake with Lego logo.
Seen many claims that they exist but all proved to be false.
In Help, peregrinator writes:
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| | Hello,
I have bought some lego parts, but i believe they might be fake.
The bricks do have 'lego' written on the top of the studs, but on the
back side of the brick there are no 4 or 5 digit part number. Anyone can tell,
if these are real lego (maybe older parts only had the logo)?
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Though fake Lego usually doesn’t have logos, pictures would be great
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I'm not going to say it's never happened, but I've never seen a fake
with the Lego logo on it, not even pictured.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 13:21 | | Subject: | Re: Is my lego real or fake? | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| Really strange how so many people believe there is so much fake Lego out there
with Lego logo.
Seems that we have these questions or statements most weeks, sometimes more than
once a week.
Op : Other markings underneath will usually be part number / mould number and
position in mould / copyright / pat pending / pending Pat / both the previous
two obscured etc.
However, better to ask if unsure.
In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
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| | Hello,
I have bought some lego parts, but i believe they might be fake.
The bricks do have 'lego' written on the top of the studs, but on the
back side of the brick there are no 4 or 5 digit part number. Anyone can tell,
if these are real lego (maybe older parts only had the logo)?
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Real. If it has the lego lego it’s real. Some parts don’t have the part number
and some don’t have the logo and some have neither but if it has the logo it’s
real
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 11:13 | | Subject: | Re: Ordered new Lego, sold me used Lepin pieces | | Viewed: | 81 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
| Do any have Lego markings of any sort ?
Photo’s ?
In Problem Order, BackAgain1 writes:
| | You gotta be kidding me!
This is the first time this has happened to me in a lot of orders on here.
I ordered what was supposed to be new Lego pieces.
I received used Lepin or other off-brand pieces. One stud on each piece is indented
where the Lego logo would go.
These people should not be allowed to operate on here. Go sell that junk on
fleabay.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 19:00 | | Subject: | Re: Uncode the quote first to receive 26% OFF🍦 | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Contests | |
| RPBA QL AL QEFP XQ PZELLI TFQE COFBKAP
In Contests, Dhobeck writes:
| | If not Uncoded by tomorrow morning I will provide a key 🔑 and the first to Uncode
after the key has been given will receive 15% OFF
Uncode:
“OLIH LV D JLIW, EXW LW’V PRUH WKDQ MXVW WKDW. OLIH LV D FKDOODJH”
ROH NLUN FKULVWLDQVHQ
Have fun,
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 12:47 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| Hi and thanks.
However I was referring to these discussions elsewhere regarding Lepin.
I believe there was an extensive discussion regarding fake logo bricks on here
where the outcome was that Lego confirmed they were real and not faked Logo bricks.
Lepin may not have been mentioned at the time but clone bricks with Lego logo
were questioned and if I remember correctly someone made an effort to discredit
the so called evidence by asking Lego themselves to examine them.
I may have this confused with another discussion but I don’t think so, someone
please correct me if I’m wrong.
In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Stuart9 writes:
| | Never seen anything with Lego logo that was fake, please post links or photo’s.
In my opinion this part is genuine, it happens from time to time.
In Selling, The_Panther_X writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I don't wanna burst your bubble but that is counterfeit. I have seen them
come up a lot in my unsorted lots. They are LEPIN used in their rip off of some
of the Harry Potter sets. If you check I doubt you will find part numbers on
the bottom but they will probably still have a logo but it will likely be rounded
off or smoother. They are likely still printing them from stolen molds that
were supposed to have been destroyed. Another give away is the color mixing of
Bley and Tan which was common of their HP knock offs. I find this a lot in lots
of bulk parts I buy on auctions. Another common version has Red and Dark-Red
marbling also usually with worn logos but no part numbers.
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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1461250
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 10:22 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| Never seen anything with Lego logo that was fake, please post links or photo’s.
In my opinion this part is genuine, it happens from time to time.
In Selling, The_Panther_X writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I don't wanna burst your bubble but that is counterfeit. I have seen them
come up a lot in my unsorted lots. They are LEPIN used in their rip off of some
of the Harry Potter sets. If you check I doubt you will find part numbers on
the bottom but they will probably still have a logo but it will likely be rounded
off or smoother. They are likely still printing them from stolen molds that
were supposed to have been destroyed. Another give away is the color mixing of
Bley and Tan which was common of their HP knock offs. I find this a lot in lots
of bulk parts I buy on auctions. Another common version has Red and Dark-Red
marbling also usually with worn logos but no part numbers.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 19, 2024 16:31 | | Subject: | Re: Fake Lego String | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| Whether it’s Lego or not I don’t think many people are going to give you string
for nothing.
Not sure what you are asking/suggesting here.
In Help, Hal8472 writes:
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| | I purchased some Lego string, for what set i think is irrelevant but i thought
i was buying genuine new Lego string.
The items arrived and i could tell straight away that the strings were not Lego,
the seller eventually got back to me and admitted the string was not from Lego,
it was a generic replacement, so off a spool of some description.
So my question, do we sell fake none Lego on this site, no matter what it is?
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Why are you bothering to buy string?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 19, 2024 16:23 | | Subject: | Re: Blocked as a Buyer (Confused!) | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
| Exactly what I expected to happen, sadly
In Problem, UTLF writes:
| | I thought the merge was supposed to make it easier for buyers, and that we should
just ask the seller to verify if we weren't sure?
Yikes!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2024 19:37 | | Subject: | Early tree for those interested | | Viewed: | 150 times | | Topic: | General | |
| Unpainted, marbled base.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2024 15:52 | | Subject: | Re: Lego colors | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| There are colours here that never made sets, however they tend to be expensive.
In Catalog, JaccoKik writes:
| | Goodevening everyone,
Is it possible to get Lego parts in other colours than I could find by Lego?
For example I see at the Rebricable website much more colours of part 2780 than
I could find on the Lego website. Is it possible to get this parts in RAL6024?
Best regards,
Jacco Kik
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2024 13:48 | | Subject: | Re: Light Bluish Gray turning to Old Light Gray | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | General | |
| I’ve had parts that only come in LBG that I would swear were Light grey, they
can fade / discolour to a similar shade.
In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I have a couple of sets from ~15 years. They've been in storage for the past
10 years. Now, I noticed that some LBG parts have changed to Old Light Gray.
Has anyone else seen such metamorphosis ?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2024 05:57 | | Subject: | Re: 816 different wire | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Thanks for letting me know, helps in getting this passed.
In Catalog, TakeAbricK writes:
| | In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:
| | Just opened a sealed 816.
* | | 766c96 (Inv) Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with 2 Leads, 96 Studs Long with 2 Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Squared Narrow Long with Center Post (x466c96 / 766c01)
Parts: Electric, Wire & Connector |
This is shown as an alternative item in set 970-1
Contents as catalogue except one wire :
My 816 box contains :
1 x 766c28 light grey not 2.
1 x 766c96 light grey.
Can this be accepted as an alternative part entry for the wires ?
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I can confirm that I had a sealed set as the inventory shows now (opened and
confirmed in 2011), but I also opened a sealed set in 2019 that has the two different
wires as yours have. Forgot to submit a change request back then.
Diana
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 13, 2024 12:04 | | Subject: | Re: Unjustified Neutral Feedback | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| Doubt the feedback will be removed.
Another Amazon buyer expecting everyone else to have it delivered the next day.
In Feedback, yoavheskia writes:
| | Hi,
I got my first Neutral Feedback without any justification.
The buyer made the order at 17.2, I shipped it at 18.2 and he received it at
21.2
Although it took less then a week and although the Israeli PO is not under my
command (I wish it was!) the buyer gave me the following feedback:
Everything I asked for arrived, even the used one feels like new but the shipping
time takes quite a long time
I submitted Feedback Removal Request.
My questions are:
1. What to expect? The feedback will be cancel?
2. How long does it take normally?
Thanks,
Yoav
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 8, 2024 17:20 | | Subject: | Re: Old and New Lego text on the same brick | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | General | |
| Not all, these are Samsonite and show up with strange logo combinations.
In General, roxanne writes:
| | Hello Everyone!
I was going through some old bricks that I have and noticed something very interesting...
On the 1 x 6 bricks without Bottom Tubes, with cross supports. Item # crssprt02
The studs have the old style script along with the modern style.
Anyone else see this? I only have 5 of them and the are all that way, so I'm
assuming that's how they all are.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 5, 2024 06:27 | | Subject: | Re: Another sleeved part | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | General | |
| Thanks, I’ll add contents later, just going out.
Don’t worry about the books, I know they’ll get done, you’ve a lot of items to
add still.
In General, randyf writes:
| | In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Sleeve 6307178 in set 76158
Single 68590 in black
Number and image pending.
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It has been added to the catalog.
You can submit an inventory for it now if you would like.
I promise to get to your Star Wars books soon.
Cheers,
Randy
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 4, 2024 17:24 | | Subject: | Another sleeved part | | Viewed: | 114 times | | Topic: | General | |
| Sleeve 6307178 in set 76158
Single 68590 in black
Number and image pending.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 19:56 | | Subject: | Re: 816 different wire | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| 👍
In Catalog, SezaR writes:
| | In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:
| | Should have asked what that number means.
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Should have explained what that number means 
3719 = 37 1 9
37 means 37th week
9 means the year 198"9"
1 is a magic number whose meaning to be discovered one day by the Lego group.
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In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:
| | Thanks.
Seal number 3719.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 19:37 | | Subject: | Re: 816 different wire | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Should have asked what that number means.
In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:
| | Thanks.
Seal number 3719.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 19:28 | | Subject: | Re: 816 different wire | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Thanks.
Seal number 3719.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 18:00 | | Subject: | 816 different wire | | Viewed: | 102 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Just opened a sealed 816.
* | | 766c96 (Inv) Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with 2 Leads, 96 Studs Long with 2 Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Squared Narrow Long with Center Post (x466c96 / 766c01)
Parts: Electric, Wire & Connector |
This is shown as an alternative item in set 970-1
Contents as catalogue except one wire :
My 816 box contains :
1 x 766c28 light grey not 2.
1 x 766c96 light grey.
Can this be accepted as an alternative part entry for the wires ?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2024 19:04 | | Subject: | Re: Unknown bricks in set 309 | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| Don’t know anything of the variations in boxed form for that era, interesting
to hear what you’ve found.
No idea if it’s original.
In Catalog Identification, Erikmax writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, Stuart9 writes:
| | Some images :
In Catalog Identification, Erikmax writes:
| | I have a set 309 first box desgn(1958-1959) with bricks that look almost new.
The 2x4 red bricks are the 3001 old without side supports. There is something
strange with the 2x4 white. These bricks have the type bhol04, however they do
not have LEGO on the studs but a big word LEGO in the inside of the bricks. I
can't find them in the Bricklink catalogue. there are some other unknown
bricks in this set, 2x 1x2 red end 1x2 white with a channel that is much thinner
then 4216.I don't think these are early Chinese immitations
But what are they? I don't suppose the set is changed in any way. In all
respects the set looks 'as being sold'.
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Yes it is the brick in the lower left corner. So it was a clearing of old stock?
And stock of old and newer times have been mixed, since the set also contained
the later version of the 2x4. (bho4).
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2024 16:42 | | Subject: | Re: Unknown bricks in set 309rt with the slots fil | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| It is and unlisted version like mine.
I asked the question about ghost slots because they can be seen on other bricks
but not these so far.
Another image, top of the grey bricks in other photo.
In Catalog Identification, Erikmax writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, Stuart9 writes:
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The 2 x 4 is an unlisted variation, it’s a bslot04 of some sort with the added
hollow studs.
I believe it to be the transition to the normal hollow stud hollow bricks from
the original slotted bricks.
Does it have ghost slots at the ends or even on the sides, slot lines still visible
but filled with plastic ?
I believe I also have these with Lego logo on the studs and underneath on the
same bricks.
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Thank you for ther identification of the bslot vricks. No, the 2x4 do not have
a ghost slot. There are inly two of them in the set, the other ones are the bhol04
type.
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In Catalog Identification, Erikmax writes:
| | I have a set 309 first box desgn(1958-1959) with bricks that look almost new.
The 2x4 red bricks are the 3001 old without side supports. There is something
strange with the 2x4 white. These bricks have the type bhol04, however they do
not have LEGO on the studs but a big word LEGO in the inside of the bricks. I
can't find them in the Bricklink catalogue. there are some other unknown
bricks in this set, 2x 1x2 red end 1x2 white with a channel that is much thinner
then 4216.I don't think these are early Chinese immitations
But what are they? I don't suppose the set is changed in any way. In all
respects the set looks 'as being sold'.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2024 16:35 | | Subject: | Re: Unknown bricks in set 309 | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| Some images :
In Catalog Identification, Erikmax writes:
| | I have a set 309 first box desgn(1958-1959) with bricks that look almost new.
The 2x4 red bricks are the 3001 old without side supports. There is something
strange with the 2x4 white. These bricks have the type bhol04, however they do
not have LEGO on the studs but a big word LEGO in the inside of the bricks. I
can't find them in the Bricklink catalogue. there are some other unknown
bricks in this set, 2x 1x2 red end 1x2 white with a channel that is much thinner
then 4216.I don't think these are early Chinese immitations
But what are they? I don't suppose the set is changed in any way. In all
respects the set looks 'as being sold'.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2024 16:13 | | Subject: | Re: Unknown bricks in set 309rt with the slots fil | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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The 2 x 4 is an unlisted variation, it’s a bslot04 of some sort with the added
hollow studs.
I believe it to be the transition to the normal hollow stud hollow bricks from
the original slotted bricks.
Does it have ghost slots at the ends or even on the sides, slot lines still visible
but filled with plastic ?
I believe I also have these with Lego logo on the studs and underneath on the
same bricks.
In Catalog Identification, Erikmax writes:
| | I have a set 309 first box desgn(1958-1959) with bricks that look almost new.
The 2x4 red bricks are the 3001 old without side supports. There is something
strange with the 2x4 white. These bricks have the type bhol04, however they do
not have LEGO on the studs but a big word LEGO in the inside of the bricks. I
can't find them in the Bricklink catalogue. there are some other unknown
bricks in this set, 2x 1x2 red end 1x2 white with a channel that is much thinner
then 4216.I don't think these are early Chinese immitations
But what are they? I don't suppose the set is changed in any way. In all
respects the set looks 'as being sold'.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2024 14:37 | | Subject: | Extra part included in my 4642 | | Viewed: | 100 times | | Topic: | General | |
| I opened a 4642-1 that I had and found the string pack 4584350 which has now
had the set number added to its notes.
Just checking other parts, I found that I had the alternative “a” minifigures,
also included was a spare 97895 in yellow.
Not sure a note needs adding to the set.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2024 12:17 | | Subject: | Royal Mail stamps up again | | Viewed: | 128 times | | Topic: | General | |
| Prices for letters up again in April.
Justification : costs and less mail.
My guess is that part of the reason for less mail is, you guessed it, the fact
that the price keeps going up.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 11:26 | | Subject: | Re: Gummy’s are getting worse | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| New one to try just posted.
In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:
| | Replying to your subject statement :
Never tried them, I’ll take your word for it.
In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | Just last night and this morning I witnessed well over 10 gummy posts.
Not good, maybe it’s time for another poll, but I will let Popsicle decide.
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They are annoying, and tasteless.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 11:12 | | Subject: | Re: Gummy’s are getting worse | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| Replying to your subject statement :
Never tried them, I’ll take your word for it.
In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | Just last night and this morning I witnessed well over 10 gummy posts.
Not good, maybe it’s time for another poll, but I will let Popsicle decide.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 09:15 | | Subject: | Re: Poignantly poetic? Sure, but… | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| Not particularly a fan of Dylan Thomas but this one has stuck in my mind since
I was a teenager.
Whilst at school we were asked to examine a poem of choice and discuss at a latter
date, for some reason I chose this particular one, somewhat odd in youth I suppose.
Not sure why you should rage, we all have our own way of dealing with things,
I propose to do just the opposite and slip from this life quietly with my family
and friends, maybe alone if fate dictates.
Perhaps this stems from being a quiet and private individual all my life, not
a rebel and certainly as little like a sheep as possible, no interest in fame.
No interest in being hugely successful ( loser to some, liar to others ), something
they will never understand but I don’t pretend to understand them either.
I am and always will be me not what someone else expects.
Afraid of death, I don’t believe so but it’s a difficult idea to get your head
around, horrified though at the thought of not having a lot longer with my afore
mentioned family and friends.
Never been religious and don’t believe in any after life, wish I could.
In Off Topic, popsicle writes:
| | Merely making your words rhythmical or their meaning metaphorical, doesn’t necessarily
give more weight or deeper meaning to them. Not at all, imho.
For example:
"Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should burn and rave at
close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their
end know dark is right..."
Dylan Thomas poetically postulating how end-of-life should be met. His take on
facing the inevitable is to meet it with dignity and ferocity “burn and rave”
rather than with resgnation. Don’t think Mr. Thomas was considering how someone
succumbing, not to old age” might meet their "dying of the light" or
understand that “dark is right” at their end. Though I do get the gist of his
poetic inference, and even concur with the sentiment somewhat.
Last night in bed awaiting sleep and respite of dreams to come, of a sudden I
decided to postpone both to recall the faces of those I’ve known and of which
I’ll know no more. Among the thoughts and feelings that incautious exercise
evoked; too many faces was the visceral takeaway before falling to slumber. Don’t
know why I wished to see each face, not really? Maybe not forget, to keep them
more firmly in my thoughts? Maybe it’s the idea that it should be me before some
others? I don’t know, I really don’t...
It is said that we die twice: once with our last breath and finally when we’ve
fallen from memory with our name being said aloud for the last time. Whatever
my reason for the “exercise” I was thankful for my ability to fall asleep almost
at will, regardless.
Been preoccupied with what my brother’s state-of-mind might have been at his
end. Foolish, I know. So I finally asked his son who was with him then “was he
afraid?” Only selfishly willing to hear that he was not, in part that
I might feel less remorseful for not being at his side. But mostly out of the
love and concern I felt again as a kid growing up as we did, as the protective
big brother. His son Jacob, close to his father, told me that he didn’t seem
afraid, he seemed to be at peace. His wife holds the same feeling about her beloved.
In looking past the morphine, was it “resignation” brother, or maybe you actually
knew “dark is right” in the end, which gave you peace? It's me hoping you’ll
argue (you being you)) that point, when meet again
Don’t read too much into this good people. Just my process. My self-therapy session
laying bare raw thoughts and vulnerabilities, if only briefly before I cancel.
-Cory
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 08:15 | | Subject: | Re: IS THIS FAKE? Speckle black silver axe head | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | General | |
| If you mean me then sadly not, not that skilled, i appear to be a character in
the comic strip.
In General, wyvern writes:
| | That's your site? This and all the other reference pages are so well done,
you have some incredible photography and editing skills I think a lot of them
would make cool posters!
In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Finally made it, fame at last.
Cheers
In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | In General, Turez writes:
| | In General, BrickieSixx writes:
| | Did Lego EVER make an axe head without their logo on it? I got these from a
bricklink store, one with Lego logo came from a LOTR set, with less speckling.
The one with more speckles from a bricklink store. Any weapons experts? Please
help i won't be selling fake lego not ever!
There is what looks like a hyphenated number on the one without Lego stamp
Thank you!!
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http://v4ei.com/brickref/axeheads.php
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Always surprised how this guy be both serious and comic; maybe it's the essence
of it?
http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=politics&check=s2400
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 06:15 | | Subject: | Re: Trying to list this piece | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| Height should be in bricks not studs, height 2 bricks.
In Catalog Identification, v100Bricks writes:
| | That part is 2 studs high whereas the one in picture is three studs high is it
not?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 27, 2024 16:00 | | Subject: | Re: IS THIS FAKE? Speckle black silver axe head | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | General | |
| Finally made it, fame at last.
Cheers
In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | In General, Turez writes:
| | In General, BrickieSixx writes:
| | Did Lego EVER make an axe head without their logo on it? I got these from a
bricklink store, one with Lego logo came from a LOTR set, with less speckling.
The one with more speckles from a bricklink store. Any weapons experts? Please
help i won't be selling fake lego not ever!
There is what looks like a hyphenated number on the one without Lego stamp
Thank you!!
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http://v4ei.com/brickref/axeheads.php
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Always surprised how this guy be both serious and comic; maybe it's the essence
of it?
http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=politics&check=s2400
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 26, 2024 15:24 | | Subject: | Re: Bionicle why have prices gone silly ? | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
| I haven’t bought or sold any for some time and not rated by myself.
That ended when I purchased several lots I thought were worth a gamble, they
sold well and at good prices.
My suggestion would be to purchase both sets and lots if you think it’s a good
price.
Still don’t like them myself but plenty do.
In LEGO products, ripley writes:
| | Bionicle why have prices gone silly ?
i have just sold a collection of Bionicle sets, my question is why have prices
gone up so high on some sets ? i never brought Bionicle items before because
i did not rate it much, but now it might be worth buying some more ? does anybody
know why ? is it because Lego is not making any more, should i go for sealed
sets ? or loose lots ? maybe both ? i await to read some reply's . thank
you
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 26, 2024 12:57 | | Subject: | Re: Projectile Launcher ammo? | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | General | |
| Some distance too, love them.
In General, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:
| | In General, krystensprouse writes:
| | The projectile launcher shooting cannon shoots which kind of projectiles?
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They shoot these .
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2024 14:54 | | Subject: | Re: Help me what do I have and is it desire able | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| One of these ?
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?searchMethod=searchBoth&q=Wooden+storage&catType=&itemYear=&catID=&catLike=W
and ?
In Catalog Identification, bbsnowzzt writes:
| | Some quick background. My parents and I moved from Falls Church, Virginia to
Germany in 1965. My father worked for a division of Johnson&Johnson and was
responsible for US military sales in Europe. As you can imagine this was an
amazing thing for me to experience. i turned 4 years old in September of 1965
and and it was either at this birthday or my following one when my parents presented
me with a most amazing lego set. Both of my parents have passed and I am now
a 62 old retired financial executive with a decent amount of free time on my
hands. Which i am now using to organize the the "stuff" that my parents
collected and saved for me over the years ( i am an only child, so i just need
to decide what to keep or not to keep). So here is a description and I will
try my best to post a couple pictures. There are two sets of lego boxes that
act as organizers for the pieces in a very nice wooden box with the Lego logo
displayed in the center of the top of the box. The dimensions of the box are
16.5 inches by 16.5 inches by 3 inches. Two fasteners open to allow the hinged
top to open. The box comtaines two lego piece organizers that have "lego
system" and the numbers 040 on the outside of the cardboard organizers..to
me the box and pieces look to be in great shape considering the fact that they
traveled frequently and went from Germany to New Jersey then to california and
ultimately to pennsylvania. I am going to try to attach pictures. But anyone
can let me know if these have any balue and if they do how could that be determined.
Thank you in advance gor your help..
Bob
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2024 13:23 | | Subject: | Re: Is this Torso LEGO Castle? | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| Sometimes if you twist and turn the torso under a light then you may see a ghost
image of the original design.
In Catalog Identification, JLRSextra writes:
| | Thank you for your quick responses. I think you are correct about part 973p42c01,
but the gold is gone with time.
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 11:46 | | Subject: | Re: 50% off on the unique set 4000004 | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
| Didn’t take note of the cost but contents do seem very ordinary.
In Sales, yorbrick writes:
| | In Sales, CBak writes:
| | In Sales, yorbrick writes:
| | In Sales, Pajken writes:
| | We must be crazy but we want to celebrate the success of our shop!
50% off on the unique 4000004 Systematic Creativity Toolbox
A set for training LEGO employees.
Only one set. Who will be the lucky one?
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What sort of box do these come in?
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It looks like the box they have is the one that is the same size as other black
box LEGO sets. As you may know this set also had a second design:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/56899535@N08/albums/72157698748170512/
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Thanks both. Interesting. Another very expensive packaging set with very cheap
contents!
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 11:30 | | Subject: | Re: 50% off on the unique set 4000004 | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 11:03 | | Subject: | Re: Add Forum Topic - Politics | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !
We have to put up with all that garbage in the media, much of it biased mixed
with absolute lies.
Let us have somewhere with relative sanity.
In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:
| | Vote YES! The future of BrickLink depends on it. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 09:41 | | Subject: | Re: Glued tire and wheel question. | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| I’ve found these too in bulk lots.
In Catalog, WildBricks writes:
| | I have an entire pile of these that won't come apart. I noticed that in the
catalog there is a note: Early versions are believed to have been glued or
melted together at the factory.
I'm wondering if they are glued and if so, where would they have come from?
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 09:40 | | Subject: | Re: Counterfeit Stamps - UK users | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
| The post office selling counterfeit stamps.
I know they need to make a profit but this is pushing it.
In General, BrickCompulsion writes:
| | My issue came when I bought postage in a post office and they supplied and applied
the (new style) stamp
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 07:54 | | Subject: | Re: Counterfeit Stamps - UK users | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
| Are they using older stamps that are now not recognised ?
They should have exchanged them for current stamps which Royal Mail will only
recognise now, you had to send them to Royal Mail with a card/paper and not take
them to a post office.
I did this with those that I hadn’t used yet.
Not sure if this option is still open.
In General, BrickCompulsion writes:
| | Good morning all
This post is for sellers using Royal Mail in the UK. I am looking for any sellers
that have had a £5 fee applied by Royal Mail with an explanation of counterfeit
stamps being used.
If this is anyone then please do get in touch with me as I may have an opportunity
to get your money back and help solve this issue !
Cheers
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 18, 2024 12:07 | | Subject: | 4642 | | Viewed: | 96 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Completed | |
| Just opened a 4642-1 and found 4584350 sleeve.
Can 4642 be added to the notes stating where it had been found ?
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