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Actually,
The powers that be will be removing 3 of them from the catalogue in a few weeks.

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

I really like the extensive catalog, and think that most of the differences (like
the jumpers or tiles with groove, etc) are really useful.

But when you get to things like this, with a 1 x 2 x 6 arch, having something
like 4 variants, doesn't it make it too hard for sellers AND buyers?

I get the raised arch difference, that is notable, but this thin/thick thing?

Author:

Brick.Door

Posted:

Feb 15, 2019 14:09

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Re: 3703 Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes

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In Catalog, legoman007 writes:

Hi all,
please add the color brown to the item 3703.
I have some of them and can't see it in the available colors.
Thanks, Martin

The list of available colors is generated automatically based on the set inventories.
So unless the item has been cataloged in that color as part of a set, it can't
appear in the list.

You can still list the item for sale the same way you would any other color.

Author:

legoman007

Posted:

Feb 15, 2019 13:47

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3703 Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes

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Hi all,
please add the color brown to the item 3703.
I have some of them and can't see it in the available colors.
Thanks, Martin

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 14, 2019 10:51

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, mfav writes:

I have a loop in every room of my house!

I don't know what that means.

Loupe, not loop.

Ah, that makes more sense. I was unfamiliar with the word, but I looked it up.

I have a magnifier with a light that gets me part numbers 98% of the time, but
Hygrotus' decision to become an entomologist and probably a bunch of grad
school and all just so he would have equipment to get the other 2% just seems
like an overreaction to the situation.

Author:

mfav

Posted:

Feb 14, 2019 10:36

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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I have a loop in every room of my house!

I don't know what that means.

Loupe, not loop.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 14, 2019 09:16

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, dcarmine writes:

In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, dearlydeparted writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

You can always check mold number molded on the part's underside, magnifying
glass maybe needed.

Or a light piped thingamajig if you happen to be an entomologist (which is kind
of cheating).

I thought about buying an otoscope the other day so I could see the part number
on the giraffe guy's hat. Then I thought that might be a sign of obsession.

but I finally was able to read this mold number

33464pb01 Minifigure, Baby / Toddler Head with Neck with Black Eyes, White Pupils, and Smile Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Head

Cheater

I have a loop in every room of my house!

I don't know what that means.

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Feb 13, 2019 11:41

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

YES YES YES YES YES!

This is the #1 upgrade I would want from Bricklink.

David

I very much agree. This abiguity should be part of both the items for sale (sellers
not wanting to bother to distinguish) and the wanted lists (buyers not caring
whether they get the on or the other variety).

Taken a bit further, for the wanted lists this might take the form of 'any
shade of green', 'a brick of width 2' or 'the a or c variety
of 4085'.

Wishful thinking, but if this #1 upgrade is implemented in Bricklink XL, I am
all for it, despite whatever changes they might make to the interface.

Hans-Peter

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 23:40

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Baby body grip capabilities

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In the first LEGO Movie 2 preview ( https://youtu.be/XvHSlHhh1gk?t=31 ) the sewer
babies are all holding weapons and the like. Anyway, I was planning on making
my own Apocalypseburg display, and of course, I want to have some sewer babies.

My question is: Is there such a thing as a baby body that has hands that can
grip minifig scale items (3.2mm diameter)?

Thanks,
David

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 23:14

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

Well, I personally don't care too much for mocs, but those restoring vintage
sets for themselves or customers DO care about variants.

Clips have a bunch as well.

I'm still learning them all. Its interesting, at minimum, and sometimes a
pain

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 23:08

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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YES YES YES YES YES!

This is the #1 upgrade I would want from Bricklink.

David

Author:

dcarmine

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 22:22

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, dearlydeparted writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

You can always check mold number molded on the part's underside, magnifying
glass maybe needed.

but I finally was able to read this mold number

33464pb01 Minifigure, Baby / Toddler Head with Neck with Black Eyes, White Pupils, and Smile Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Head

Cheater

I have a loop in every room of my house!

Author:

elclair

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 18:21

Subject:

Re: Identify old Lego piece

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In Catalog, FreeStorm writes:

In Catalog, elclair writes:

Hey all.
I bought a crate of used Lego and found a few of these pieces I can't identify
(or seem to find in the bricklink Catalog) It's a hollow brick with "Lego"
printed in the studs.(no reference number)

15 Legs without Split
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified

In case of, you will certainly find those parts:

3626a Minifigure, Head (Plain) - Solid Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

17 Torso Legoland
Parts: Minifigure, Torso

From old minifigures like that:

Minifig No: old016 Name: Legoland - White Torso, Red Legs, Red Hat

old016 (Inv) Legoland - White Torso, Red Legs, Red Hat
Minifigures: LEGOLAND

Perfect, thanks. Appreciate it!

Author:

FreeStorm

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 16:18

Subject:

Re: Identify old Lego piece

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In Catalog, FreeStorm writes:

In Catalog, elclair writes:

15 Legs without Split
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified

In case of, you will certainly find those parts:

3626a Minifigure, Head (Plain) - Solid Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head

17 Torso Legoland
Parts: Minifigure, Torso

From old minifigures like that:

old016 (Inv) Legoland - White Torso, Red Legs, Red Hat
Minifigures: LEGOLAND

Author:

FreeStorm

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 16:12

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Re: Identify old Lego piece

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In Catalog, elclair writes:

15 Legs without Split
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified

Author:

elclair

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 16:10

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Identify old Lego piece

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Author:

mhortar

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 14:33

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

(There might still be problems though. Say, a buyer parts out a set into a WL,
they are asked if they allow other variants, they accept because they think it
will be cheaper and easier to fullfil, but the set really can only be built with
the one variant

)

This part is the one that would potentially cause issues. Things like the variations
of 3933/3934 that can cause parts to physically not attach in some scenarios.
That's the first I can think of just because I've experienced it in the
past.

Josh

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 14:05

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

[…]
Thank you for the explanations. I agree that some times, or for some people it
can be useful, but i believe that most of the time it isn't. As suggested,
I think that there should be an option to do a general search for wantlists or
in store, choose if you care about variants or not.

The database isn’t made for this, and the only way now is to have “undetermined”
variants, which just adds another variant, fouls the price guide, and makes half
the buyers unhappy.

What would be nice would be “virtual undetermined parts,” and inventories and
sellers should still have to use the determined variants but searches and WLs
wouldn’t.

(There might still be problems though. Say, a buyer parts out a set into a WL,
they are asked if they allow other variants, they accept because they think it
will be cheaper and easier to fullfil, but the set really can only be built with
the one variant

)

But that means modifying the database and the site too deeply, at least for now….

Author:

nectara

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 13:39

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Re: Allow AFOLs to "Bricklink" the ADP sets

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In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

There are no plans to do so, but I hope that once the regular sales period is
finished Bricklink allows the inventory of these sets to be added to the catalog
so people can add them to a want list and buy the parts they need to build them.
Since they use mostly common parts, I think many AFOLs would prefer to build
them with the parts in their own collection, and just buy any ones they are missing.

Not only would this generate revenue for Bricklink by increased sales, it would
be an olive branch to the sellers who have been completely excluded from this
promotion.

Bricklink has done so much to build the AFOL community and it has become a verb
within our vocabulary (much like Google has in the general population). It would
be a sad irony if the sets created by Bricklink to celebrate AFOLs cannot be
Bricklinked by AFOLs.

I voted no.
They are MOC's not officials Lego sets.
Regards
Nectara

Author:

mhortar

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 13:29

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Re: Allow AFOLs to "Bricklink" the ADP sets

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, mhortar writes:

In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

From what I understand from reading about these sets, these aren't going
to be officially recognized LEGO sets. If that's the case, I don't feel
like they belong in the catalog. Someone will post the inventory somewhere (from
what I understand, it happens with most popular MOCs), so there is nothing stopping
a buyer from creating their own wanted list and purchase the parts without having
the set in the catalog.

Josh

They're still more official than BrickArms, which is also in the catalog...

Plus, the whole "exciting" part about the whole project, according to BL itself,
is the fact that it's an official cooperation with the LEGO Group.

So yes, I definitely see the irony.

I objected to adding BrickArms as well, for what it's worth. Fat lot of good
that did

Josh

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 13:07

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Re: Allow AFOLs to "Bricklink" the ADP sets

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In Suggestions, mhortar writes:

In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

Author:

brikomania

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 13:06

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

Thank you for the explanations. I agree that some times, or for some people it
can be useful, but i believe that most of the time it isn't. As suggested,
I think that there should be an option to do a general search for wantlists or
in store, choose if you care about variants or not.

Many buyers ask if i have a part, for example, a 1 x 1 with clip, and I do, but
they had the O clip in their wanted lists, and i had the U clip, but they didn't
care for either.

Author:

mhortar

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 12:55

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Re: Allow AFOLs to "Bricklink" the ADP sets

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In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

Author:

Brick.Door

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 12:46

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Allow AFOLs to "Bricklink" the ADP sets

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Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 11:32

Subject:

Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

It would be nice if the catalog had the sophistication to have a metapart that
would collect listings of all three in a search if someone really didn't
care which.

I guess it does in a way as you can search for "arch 1 x 6 x 2 -curved -pattern"
if you don't care which one you get, but it only really works for searches
and not wants lists. So yes having a metadata tag to link them would be good.
Same for a number of other parts with minor variations that may be inconsequential
for some people but important for others.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 10:42

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, dearlydeparted writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

You can always check mold number molded on the part's underside, magnifying
glass maybe needed.

but I finally was able to read this mold number

33464pb01 Minifigure, Baby / Toddler Head with Neck with Black Eyes, White Pupils, and Smile Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Head

Cheater

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 10:36

Subject:

Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, dearlydeparted writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

You can always check mold number molded on the part's underside, magnifying
glass maybe needed.

but I finally was able to read this mold number

33464pb01 Minifigure, Baby / Toddler Head with Neck with Black Eyes, White Pupils, and Smile Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Head

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 10:28

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

It would be nice if the catalog had the sophistication to have a metapart that
would collect listings of all three in a search if someone really didn't
care which.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 10:27

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, dearlydeparted writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

You can always check mold number molded on the part's underside, magnifying
glass maybe needed.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 08:38

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

There is a reason for the multiple entries, and that reason is because LEGO made
three variations of that part with different purposes in mind for each one. Some
of the builds that use one variation of the arch cannot be built using either
of the other two.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 08:08

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, dearlydeparted writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

You can always check mold number molded on the part's underside, magnifying
glass maybe needed.

Author:

dearlydeparted

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 08:02

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 07:48

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, brikomania writes:

Three variants. Don’t exaggerate, you’re showing them

3307 Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside
Parts: Arch

15254 Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Medium Thick Top without Reinforced Underside
Parts: Arch

12939 Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thin Top without Reinforced Underside
Parts: Arch

I get the raised arch difference, that is notable, but this thin/thick thing?

The thin / thick thing is described in the notes, and mm dimensions given. Personally,
the difference between the old and new style (with/without the reinforcement)
is enough, but I I can understand why the different variants are there.

Yes, the variants are important:

1. You can fit some parts under the thin and medium thick parts that you can’t
fit under the thick one. E.g.

20309 Window 1 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Spoked Rounded Top
Parts: Window

2. Collectors find it very important to get the right variant.

The odd part here would be the thin one: it was short lived (a year). Too fragile?
Too thin (it leaves a noticeable gap)?
Anyway, it’s here and came before the medium thick and was already in the catalogue
(2013) when the medium thick version was spotted / included in the catalogue
(2016).
There was no reason to merge thin and medium thick then and there’s no much reason
to do it now as we would still need to keep the old one.

Wouldn’t it be as confusing to have a “thick” version and “more or less thin”
one?

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 06:34

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Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

Author:

brikomania

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 06:29

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Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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Author:

Brickitty

Posted:

Feb 10, 2019 13:10

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Re: Minifigure, Utensil Tool Screwdriver - Narrow

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In Catalog, stecre writes:

Why is this part so expensive in DBG??

6246a Minifigure, Utensil Tool Screwdriver - Narrow Head - 6-Rib Handle
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil

The long answer:

It only came out in 2005, and for all intents and purposes, the only fully-distributed
set it was in was 7251 Darth Vader Transformation. Until Lego released an updated
version of that in 2017, it was a fairly high-demand set because that scene in
Revenge of the Sith is iconic. But sets released in 2004-2005 typically had short
shelf lives because of Lego's color transformation and changes in the company.
So higher demand + lower supply = a fairly expensive set -- it still averages
$28 for 53 pieces, or $0.53/piece, and I remember seeing it go for $35-$40
a few years back. Since there are very few exclusive parts in the set besides
the figs, the few exclusive/rare parts get priced up extremely high, likely because
of people trying to Bricklink the set.

Author:

Killermike

Posted:

Feb 10, 2019 13:01

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Utensil Tool Screwdriver - Narrow

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Only available in 3 sets, of which one is an exclusive.

Basic Supply and Demand, I should think

Author:

stecre

Posted:

Feb 10, 2019 12:41

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Minifigure, Utensil Tool Screwdriver - Narrow

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Why is this part so expensive in DBG??

6246a Minifigure, Utensil Tool Screwdriver - Narrow Head - 6-Rib Handle
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Feb 9, 2019 15:49

Subject:

Re: Why?

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In Catalog, SgtPepper writes:

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=70822-1#T=S&O={"rpp":"100","iconly":0}

The first 3 items. Stupidity or on purpose?
Annoying anyway, messing up the price catalog.

They probably listed them for sale before the inventory was completed. If they
were asked to move them to the correct entries that are now in the catalog, they
probably would.

Randy

Author:

SgtPepper

Posted:

Feb 9, 2019 15:25

Subject:

Why?

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https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=70822-1#T=S&O={"rpp":"100","iconly":0}

The first 3 items. Stupidity or on purpose?
Annoying anyway, messing up the price catalog.

Author:

tEoS

Posted:

Feb 8, 2019 23:43

Subject:

Re: Please approve, in hand

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I just noticed that these sets require a Target credit card to purchase.

From this point on I will make an extra effort to ensure that I purchase in a
manner that limits the direct benefit to TLC. All these exclusives seem to do
is create a rift in their loyal fan base. They end up solely in the 2nd hand
market at inflated prices.

In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

Sweet Mayhem and Benny will be limited also.

Author:

Dalika

Posted:

Feb 8, 2019 17:14

Subject:

Re: Please approve, in hand

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In Catalog, Dalika writes:

In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

Sweet Mayhem and Benny will be limited also.

It looks like Sweet Mayhem will be, or is @ Target. It looks like a RedCard
exclusive? Haven't seen Benny yet.

Edit: Benny is @ Target as well.

In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, Rakali writes:

In Catalog, tEoS writes:

I'm beginning to grow tired with Lego. I visit eurobricks, brickset, brothersbrick,
rebrickable, and s@h as often as possible and still cannot seem to stay in the
Lego loop. Last year(?) I missed out on the classic set exclusives, some s@h
specials, and now these special sets.

41999 was bad enough, but that was more quantity, a smaller audience, and worldwide.

Releasing these with no notice and just to Wal-Mart in the US is a dick move.
It's not like they are fringe characters either, a lot of people like these
two, it just doesn't make sense to not release these popular characters worldwide
to take advantage of the movie.

I'm all for scumbag reselling, you have to hate the game not the player.
LEGO shouldn't be enabling this in the first place, just like 41999, just
like the series 18 Policeman. I'm all for taking advantage as a seller, but
I don't agree the opportunity should exist in the first place.

I'm hoping they do release worldwide, and not limited. It would be stupid
not to. If they don't release Emmet and Wyldstyle, then there is no point
in wider releases of Sweet Mayhem and Benny.

Author:

Dalika

Posted:

Feb 8, 2019 17:12

Subject:

Re: Please approve, in hand

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In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

Sweet Mayhem and Benny will be limited also.

It looks like Sweet Mayhem will be, or is @ Target. It looks like a RedCard
exclusive? Haven't seen Benny yet.

In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, Rakali writes:

In Catalog, tEoS writes:

I'm hoping they do release worldwide, and not limited. It would be stupid
not to. If they don't release Emmet and Wyldstyle, then there is no point
in wider releases of Sweet Mayhem and Benny.

Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

Feb 8, 2019 16:36

Subject:

Re: Please approve, in hand

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Sweet Mayhem and Benny will be limited also.

In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, Rakali writes:

In Catalog, tEoS writes:

I'm hoping they do release worldwide, and not limited. It would be stupid
not to. If they don't release Emmet and Wyldstyle, then there is no point
in wider releases of Sweet Mayhem and Benny.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 8, 2019 04:19

Subject:

Re: Please approve, in hand

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In Catalog, Rakali writes:

In Catalog, tEoS writes:

I'm hoping they do release worldwide, and not limited. It would be stupid
not to. If they don't release Emmet and Wyldstyle, then there is no point
in wider releases of Sweet Mayhem and Benny.

Author:

SteinchendeaIer

Posted:

Feb 8, 2019 02:25

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Problem with new Sticker Items

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Hello everybody,

I have created a part with stickers that are not yet in my catalog and a new
minifigure that is currently available in Germany directly in the store to buy

Nothing has been released so far, so I wanted to ask if I did something wrong?

greeting
Florian

Author:

cheapskate

Posted:

Feb 8, 2019 01:02

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Re: Sterling Silver R2-D2

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