BrickLink Discussion Forum

In General, Dhobeck writes:

In General, Hardstone writes:

The recent post by Saitobricks.ca about the Bricklink branded duster has me wondering
if an ordinary make-up brush would work as a viable cleaning tool for my collection
of sets on display.

My collection of sets on display has expanded quite a bit recently. In the last
year alone, it has gone from only three sets to seven sets at the current time.
It's becoming a bit of a chore to keep them clean and dust free of dust.
More sets are in the planning stage for later on down the road.

Anyone have any experience cleaning lego with something like a make-up brush?

I use this brush to dust Lego(not that I ever remember to)

I feel sorry for your LEGO. Doesn't that leave a ton of scratches??

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 13:56

Subject:

Re: Make-up brush as a viable cleaning tool?

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General

In General, Hardstone writes:

It depends on the brush. A wide cheek brush is not going to work. Built LEGO
has too many nooks and crannies. I use a soft synthetic acrylic paintbrush from
the art store. It's kinda pricey ($10-15) but leaves no scratches.

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 7, 2024 18:05

Subject:

Re: Hacked profile

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Help

In Help, Bonny03 writes:

In Help, jennnifer writes:

In Help, Bonny03 writes:

Hello there. I need to ask for some assistance because yesterday I placed an
order on Bricklink (Lego 75192 - Millennium Falcon), and unfortunately, an issue
arose. It appears that the seller's profile (https://store.bricklink.com/picasso2257?p=picasso2257#/terms)
has been compromised, and he is unable to contact me through Bricklink. He states
that he no longer has access to Bricklink and has not received any payment. Coincidentally,
the store was closed this morning, and its location has been relocated from France
to the US.
Upon discovering this, I promptly contacted PayPal and submitted a refund request.
Additionally, I reached out to my bank to block the payment, as one half of it
has been made using PayPal balance, while the other half had been processed through
my credit card, and the payment was not completed. Now, I would like to inquire
about the likelihood of receiving a refund. I am aware that if the seller fails
to ship the package, I can fill out a Non-Shipping Seller form. However, how
optimistic should I be about getting my money back?
Thank you, everyone, for your assistance.

Sigh... a low feedback buyer's account, not used in ages and then with just
one recent feedback for selling. That's a recipe for fraud if ever I saw
one!

~Jen

I know, but honestly I thought that Bricklink was free of any scams... evidently
I was wrong. Do you think I can manage to get my money back?

BrickLink is an open marketplace. You need to look out for yourself! Good thing
you used Paypal.

Read feedback. Read terms. If an offer is too good to be true, it is usually
too good to be true. Don't buy rare or expensive items from sellers with
no experience.

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 7, 2024 15:22

Subject:

Re: Hacked profile

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Help

In Help, Bonny03 writes:

Sigh... a low feedback buyer's account, not used in ages and then with just
one recent feedback for selling. That's a recipe for fraud if ever I saw
one!

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 5, 2024 08:27

Subject:

Re: 65766c02

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This is the best image I could scrape.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 5, 2024 08:25

Subject:

Re: 65766c02

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Okay, I have done a bit more research here. Before anything can be done with
this counterpart, the assembly parts must be present. For part 65766 to be added
to the inventory, it must be found in a sealed set and added as an alternate.

65766 Technic, Steering Wheel Hub Holder with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes without Slots (Reinforced)
Parts: Technic, Steering

is actually listed in the LEGO data for this set. If the admin will
accept video evidence, the newer variant does appear to be here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok_DUwfjSQQ

at the 7 minute mark. If this is good enough, I will submit the change requests
and get the OP's request taken care of.

Thanks,
~Jen

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, rbritton31 writes:

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, rbritton31 writes:

I have this part in light bluish gray from set# 42107 but it is not listed with
this color...only in dark bluish gray. If someone can list it I can provide a
pic for it.

You say you have

65766c02 (Inv) Technic, Steering Axle with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes without Slots (Reinforced) with Dark Bluish Gray Wheel Hub 3 Pin Holes Round (65766 / 35189)
Parts: Technic, Steering

from

42107-1 (Inv) Ducati Panigale V4 R
646 Parts, 2020
Sets: Technic: Model: Riding Cycle

??

That assembly contains 2 parts:

65766 Technic, Steering Wheel Hub Holder with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes without Slots (Reinforced)
Parts: Technic, Steering

and

35189 Technic, Steering Wheel Hub 3 Pin Holes Round
Parts: Technic, Steering

But I don't see 65766 in the inventory for that set.

I do see this one:

23801c03 (Inv) Technic, Steering Axle with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes with Slots with Light Bluish Gray Wheel Hub 3 Pin Holes Round (23801 / 35189)
Parts: Technic, Steering

~Jen

The alternate black part 65766 is not listed in that set. I just parted out a
used 42107 and that came with that part in it. Either way those parts can be
combined...just want to add that to the catalog as LBG if we can.

Hello,

If the combination is not shown in the LEGO instructions or found in a sealed
set, I do not believe it will be added to the Catalog.

~jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 4, 2024 16:00

Subject:

Re: Variant merge - clarification 553b/c

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

Hello,
[p=553b]

I see that the old 553b Blocked Stud has been merged with the much newer 3626
Vented Stud.

Was I wrong in expecting that it was also to be merged with 553c Hollow Stud?
Wasn't the point to not have to differentiate between the different stud
types?

Thanks,
~Jen

The big merges have not been finished yet. I need help from a developer to make
sure we don't shut down the servers with the merge operation.

Thank you for your response. That makes much more sense!

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 4, 2024 09:57

Subject:

Variant merge - clarification 553b/c

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Status:

Open

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 4, 2024 08:30

Subject:

Re: 65766c02

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In Catalog, rbritton31 writes:

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, rbritton31 writes:

I have this part in light bluish gray from set# 42107 but it is not listed with
this color...only in dark bluish gray. If someone can list it I can provide a
pic for it.

You say you have

from

42107-1 (Inv) Ducati Panigale V4 R
646 Parts, 2020
Sets: Technic: Model: Riding Cycle

??

That assembly contains 2 parts:

65766 Technic, Steering Wheel Hub Holder with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes without Slots (Reinforced)
Parts: Technic, Steering

and

35189 Technic, Steering Wheel Hub 3 Pin Holes Round
Parts: Technic, Steering

But I don't see 65766 in the inventory for that set.

I do see this one:

23801c03 (Inv) Technic, Steering Axle with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes with Slots with Light Bluish Gray Wheel Hub 3 Pin Holes Round (23801 / 35189)
Parts: Technic, Steering

~Jen

Hello,

If the combination is not shown in the LEGO instructions or found in a sealed
set, I do not believe it will be added to the Catalog.

~jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 3, 2024 13:11

Subject:

Restore grooved variants 44302a/b

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Hello,

From everything I have read here, the merging of 44302a/b was outside of what
the variant merge was intended to do. I don't care whether it was an oversight
or a misjudgement or just a mistake. Let's everyone take a breath here and
just work toward fixing this.

44302a and 44302b were grooved variants. This catalog still supports grooved
variants. BrickLink, please restore this change.

Thank you,
~Jen

44302 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End
Parts: Hinge

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 3, 2024 11:16

Subject:

Re: 65766c02

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In Catalog, rbritton31 writes:

I have this part in light bluish gray from set# 42107 but it is not listed with
this color...only in dark bluish gray. If someone can list it I can provide a
pic for it.

You say you have

from

42107-1 (Inv) Ducati Panigale V4 R
646 Parts, 2020
Sets: Technic: Model: Riding Cycle

??

That assembly contains 2 parts:

65766 Technic, Steering Wheel Hub Holder with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes without Slots (Reinforced)
Parts: Technic, Steering

and

35189 Technic, Steering Wheel Hub 3 Pin Holes Round
Parts: Technic, Steering

But I don't see 65766 in the inventory for that set.

I do see this one:

23801c03 (Inv) Technic, Steering Axle with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Arms with Axle Holes with Slots with Light Bluish Gray Wheel Hub 3 Pin Holes Round (23801 / 35189)
Parts: Technic, Steering

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 3, 2024 07:50

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

44302a and 44302b were not supposed to be merged! What the heck?!?!

We were specifically told that only the 7-teeth and 9-teeth hinges would be merged,
which meant 44302b should have only been merged with 54657.

44302a and 44302b were isolated because one has a groove and one doesn't,
and nothing with grooves was supposed to be merged.

I agree. If LEGO released a part variant today with a groove on one side for
any plate, I would be adding it to the Catalog as a new part.

I believe this oversight should be addressed and corrected as soon as possible.
Please, BrickLink, restore specifically the grooved variant of this part.

Thanks,
~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 3, 2024 07:42

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Why were the grooved variants merged?

Because they were on the list from the beginning:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2629

The reason they got on the list is because they are not classified as cosmetic
variants or typical grooved parts. The groove became apparent when the teeth
on the hinges was being examined, and the grooves were distinguished for the
same reason as the teeth. But when we remove the reason for recognizing the teeth,
we also remove the reason for recognizing the groove.

I am sorry but I am not following the logic here. I understood that the reason
for merging the 2 teeth variants was that they were functionally and visually
not distinct enough to matter. However, the groove is a separate issue isn't
it? Previous communication about this project has iterated that Groove / Without
Groove was not going to be affected. And now it has.

Can we please get an answer on why specifically 44302 was merged? How is the
distinction different from 44567a/b and 44301a/b?

Thanks,
~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 16:49

Subject:

Re: Noticed that the CMF checklist is not listed

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In Catalog Requests, rainbowmist writes:

I was trying to post some collectible minifig series checklists and noticed that
it not in the catalog under each series. Rather it is listed in each separate
figure like col06-1, col07-2 as an instructions entry link. Kind of hard to buy
this way when searching. Maybe put the checklist in the series themselves at
the bottom as a separate entry?

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=col06-1&name=Classic%20Alien,%20Series%206%20(Complete%20Set%20with%20Stand%20and%20Accessories)&category=%5BCollectible%20Minifigures%5D%5BSeries%20%206%20Minifigures%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

Thank you.

It's right here:

8827-1 Minifigure, Series 6 (Complete Random Set of 1 Minifigure)
Instructions: Collectible Minifigures: Series 6 Minifigures

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 13:08

Subject:

Re: Searching for parts with a sticker

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Help

In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:

How to search for parts of a specific color, with a sticker attached on them?

Color Guide

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp?utm_content=subnav

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 17:48

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7660-1

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Inventories Requests

In Inventories Requests, Jimboblimb writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7660-1 (Inv) Naboo N-1 Starfighter and Vulture Droid
266 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2007
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 1

* Delete 1 Part 41748pb035 Yellow Wedge 6 x 2 Left with Red Swoosh Pattern (Sticker) - Sets 7660 / 75092 (Counterpart)
* Delete 1 Part 41747pb035 Yellow Wedge 6 x 2 Right with Red Swoosh Pattern (Sticker) - Sets 7660 / 75092 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
7660 and 7877 use the same part (tick points towards cockpit on both sides)
75092's tick points away from cockpit on both sides
V2 chosen as set 75092 was released after the others
Source: instruction manuals

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 14:23

Subject:

Re: Does all headgear have lego logo?

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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, Andrsv writes:

I sold a ninjago headgear to a customer, and he claims it is not lego as it didnt
have a lego logo. The headgear was used, so there might be a chance that a non
lego part has been mixed in.

Does anyone know if there exist copies of 98133PB04 ? Should the original have
a lego logo? And in case it doesnt have a lego logo, how can we distinguish a
fake vs a real?

98133pb04 Minifigure, Headgear Ninjago Wrap with Red Energy Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

We distinguish by the other indicators like plastic quality, print quality, and
other mold and sprue marks.

I can try and check this part later today if I can find it.

~Jen

I just checked

98133pb01 Minifigure, Headgear Ninjago Wrap with Gold 3 Point Emblem Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

in White and Red and they both have the LEGO logo and number in
micro printing around the inside of the stud.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 14:20

Subject:

Re: Does all headgear have lego logo?

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In Catalog, Andrsv writes:

98133pb04 Minifigure, Headgear Ninjago Wrap with Red Energy Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

We distinguish by the other indicators like plastic quality, print quality, and
other mold and sprue marks.

I can try and check this part later today if I can find it.

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 13:49

Subject:

Please add Note

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For:

Catalog Associate

Status:

Completed

Please add a Note to part

4079 Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil

indicating that it comes both with and without a sprue mark.

I thought this sort of thing would be included with the variant merge service.

Thanks,
~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 13:04

Subject:

Re: Adding items to the catalog

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In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, heikoloogi writes:

Dear Catmins,

it's me again. I would really love to sell all the items which are currently
pending. If there are any issues I can help with, please tell me.
I have more items to come, so please help me adding them for sale.

We just need time. Can you create more of that for us?

What does take the admins soooo long to approve stickered parts? Isn’t it just
looking at the instructions and checking to make sure the item name is descriptive
enough?

Pardon my lack of knowledge.

I can fix that lack of knowledge.

You can look here:

https://www.bricklink.com/calendar.asp?v=C

or at the Newest Items log to see what's taking soooo long. There is simply
a huge amount of work to be done. Much of it needs careful consideration and
research.

Look through the Approval Pending Overview and see how many parts do you think
need corrections or to have their images edited? Or for submitters to actually
respond to questions asked?

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPend.asp

Add to all of this that the admins have not had their tool set upgraded since
the site was still Green. You get the idea....

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 09:53

Subject:

Re: Classic space minfig merge

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In Suggestions, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Would it be practical to merge all the same classic space mini figs eg.

Minifig No: sp005 Name: Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks

sp005 (Inv) Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

Minifig No: sp004 Name: Classic Space - Blue with Air Tanks

sp004 (Inv) Classic Space - Blue with Air Tanks
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

Minifig No: sp003 Name: Classic Space - Black with Air Tanks

sp003 (Inv) Classic Space - Black with Air Tanks
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

Minifig No: sp006 Name: Classic Space - White with Air Tanks

sp006 (Inv) Classic Space - White with Air Tanks
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

Minifig No: sp007 Name: Classic Space - Yellow with Air Tanks

sp007 (Inv) Classic Space - Yellow with Air Tanks
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

Together into one listing with just different selectable colours?

The figs are technically the same just different in colour, we already do the
same for the torsos, why not figs too?

Minifigs don't have colors assigned.

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 07:56

Subject:

Re: This part should have two seperate entries.

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In Catalog Requests, Hardstone writes:

3688 Slope 75 2 x 2 x 2 Quadruple Convex
Parts: Slope

The description for this part says that it can have either a blocked open stud
or a hollow stud. To me, having one entry for a part that appears to have two
versions is a problem. For sellers, there is no way to list the two variations
separately, and for buyers there is no way to know what version they will be
receiving in an order.

This can be a problem if a buyer needs one version, but receives the other. Please
create a second catalog entry so sellers can differentiate the two versions in
their store listings. I would recommend the following...

3688a - Slope 75 2 x 2 x 2 Quadruple Convex with Blocked Open Stud
3688b - Slope 75 2 x 2 x 2 Quadruple Convex with Hollow Stud

Blocked Open Studs and Hollow Studs have a similar footprint/shape. They should
both hold the Barraki Eye the same. Are you perhaps looking for an Open Stud?

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 10:39

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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Inventories

In Inventories, EDOM writes:

I suggest to change the Brickink definition of regular items and move those parts
from Regular Items to Extra Items.

Who is with me?

BrickLink inventories are currently intended to show the contents of a New set.
Used sets are at the mercy of both the buyer and seller understanding the terms
outlined here:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Obviously, a New and Used set can have distinct differences in the inventory.
Unfortunately, BL doesn't have the infrastructure to show inventories for
each set condition.

~Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 19:14

Subject:

Re: More changes without us knowing

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Just went to look up space port, and guess what… couldn’t find it. Turns out
they changed the category name to “space exploration” 🙄🙄🙄 why?

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=67.330

??

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 11:44

Subject:

Re: picture, color for 3022 (plate 2x2)

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