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View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] It is arbitrary because we only follow Lego up to a point, then we depart based on BL's own arbitrarily-applied "rules." I give examples of where we call a part a [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] No, you're wanting to change the definition of counterparts, not assemblies. Doing that means we will potentially continue to have assembly entries added that will [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - randyf (442)
[...] I don't think you understand what arbitrary actually means. When something is arbitrary, it follows *no* system, can seem random, and is by definition *not* defined. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - randyf (442)
[...] Isn't that what we are trying to do here? :? [...] I am one of the largest contributors to the site, and I will not be doing this work. Are you going to? Randy
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] There have been, yes. But this is not an issue. We already have a method for dealing with bi-color parts, which is to define one color in the title and one in the color [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - 62Bricks (1455)
Call it a rule that has been applied arbitrarily, then. And the method under discussion is just as subject to random application because it is apparently based on how difficult [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How many sets released ? - qwertyboy (7855)
[...] The number of sets you see in the catalog is “real time”, the one on the front page is likely from when the page was rebuilt during a maintenance cycle. Niek.
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - SylvainLS (46)
[...] One could push the idea even further and think it could be applied to time / production runs. Let the viewer choose what variants they want to see.
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - maxx3001 (2563)
[...] I totally agree with this, those cars need to be minifigs. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - goodneighbor55 (74)
[...] Hi Josh. Maybe you were thinking of this one (Set 8672-1)
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - leggodtshop (3861)
[...] It is not a matter of new or used. But I like hte idea. Perhaps it should toggle between set inventory WITH or WITHOUT assemblies. Like when parting out a set the system [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread How many sets released ? - MiStErLu (201)
Hi, On the first page of BrickLink i see 14 729 sets When i download the set catalog to compare, i see 14 761 sets Someone can explain me the difference ? Best regards, [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - StormChaser (567)
[...] This is a good idea. You could visit a set inventory and click buttons to see the set as it appeared new or see it as it should appear used. The unfortunate problem [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - leggodtshop (3861)
As used-parts collector and seller I see it as follows: Assemblies. Assemblies, found as used, may have damage or discoloring on one part while the other part is good; in general [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - StormChaser (567)
[...] Well, not exactly. Arbitrary is defined as being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. The way counterparts have been handled in [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - SezaR (1384)
[...] Hi Josh, In my childhood collection, I only had one white (Part 3831) and one red (Part 3830) But the white one got broken, sigh :-( They came with this beautiful [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - ZwarteMagica (10193)
First, excellent you seek opinions first before acting! My idea would involve a bit of programming, but might work very good as well. Why not give the user control about what [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - mhortar (813)
[...] Hasn't there been a set that had different colors for the two pieces in this hinge brick? I can't think of what the set was though off the top of my head and [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 18, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] I think most people would not understand why one is in inventories and the other is not. The parts are very similar. The reason is that we follow a rule that is arbitrary. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - randyf (442)
[...] I would bet that most collectors trying to identify that part in a set would have no trouble finding the constituent part entries, but we would need data to back that [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - renhoffman (7658)
Please see the current incomplete listings of this set. (Set 8487-1) At the time that this set came out, there was a lot of demand for just the cars, that in this one case, [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - edeevo (11138)
[...] I can't honestly remember if these came assembled: (Part 7039bc02) What I do know is if you find one assembled still, and it doesn't have cracks, keep it that [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - 62Bricks (1455)
I'll take a somewhat contrary position. I think many times we base definitions on arbitrary rules about the parts themselves and we ignore how the catalog is used. Defining [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - SylvainLS (46)
[...] I remember having had problems with this one as kid: (Part 8c02) (Both wheel from plate and then tire from hub.)
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - randyf (442)
[...] Just to reiterate, I am not in favor of wheel and tire assemblies in inventories unless they came that way and are listed in the Regular Items section. Wheels and tires [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - StormChaser (567)
[...] As I said, I imagine the catalog entries would remain. You could still buy and sell assemblies (like the hinges you prefer to buy as a pair), but they wouldn't [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - WoutR (920)
[...] I proposed something similar in 2016: (URL) I agree we need a better definition of the counterpart. In my opinion, the counterpart is an item that has changed when the [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - StormChaser (567)
[...] I excepted the wheel and tire assemblies for two reasons: first, they genuinely are a pain to deal with. I think people would greatly prefer to buy and sell these assembled [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - axaday (7301)
I mostly agree with Randy, but with a slight bend. If it is possible, the priority should be getting the special assemblies part out functionality and not fixing everything [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - randyf (442)
[...] Hey Robert - Good start to the discussion. Here are my thoughts. The rule for Counterparts if I was an Inventory Admin would be even stricter than yours. I have always [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - StormChaser (567)
There has been inconsistency for many years regarding when part assemblies should or should not be included as counterparts in set inventories. I believe this has been due to [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Part variations - mattkaupke (4527)
[...] I’m not sure if anyone has told you lately, but you’re the best.
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Part variations - Hygrotus (869)
[...] Type this 2453* with asterisk :-)
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Part variations - mattkaupke (4527)
[...] Thanks for the response, I do appreciate that you guys are active on the board. I did have one additional comment about the part numbers. From what I’ve tried it seeems [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Part variations - mattkaupke (4527)
[...] Thanks for the insight. I hadn’t thought of it that way. I suppose I always assumed that the original non a or b was the remaining variant.
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Flag sticker or stickers? - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] After looking at the note on the American flag version, I wonder if this is one of those situations where many of these flags were entered long ago with no indication [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Flag sticker or stickers? - normann1974 (2291)
[...] I can't tell from the image of the sticker sheet from set (Set 1592-1) if it's two individual stickers or one large. The sticker sheets for sets (Set 939-1) and [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Flag sticker or stickers? - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] Looks like most of them are individual stickers - am I imagining some that have one sticker that wraps around? At any rate, most of them are described as having a "sticker" [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Flag sticker or stickers? - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] Look at the note on this flag - seems this is an issue that has caused problems in the past. (Part 3596pb04)
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Flag sticker or stickers? - 62Bricks (1455)
[...] Do they all have two stickers or is it one sticker that is wrapped around the end of the flag?
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Flag sticker or stickers? - normann1974 (2291)
I have a question about flags like these: (Part 3596pb12) The names of parts like this one suggest that they only have a sticker on one side, but all sets that they occur in [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Jek-14 sw475/sw475a - StormChaser (567)
[...] That would be something to ask the catalog administrators. You may do so using this form: (URL)
(70 months ago, Aug 13, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Jek-14 sw475/sw475a - grimsbricksuk (1474)
Please can the two minifigs be renamed slighly to identify with & without hair/helmet. In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 13, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Jek-14 sw475/sw475a - goldknight (3618)
[...] White head??? Ok I want 1 for my complete collection
(70 months ago, Aug 12, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Jek-14 sw475/sw475a - StormChaser (567)
[...] Because those parts are included in the set inventories. Minifigure inventories only include the parts specifically shown in the set instructions for the initial assembly [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 12, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: SW set 75221 released - grimsbricksuk (1474)
Still waiting for these figs to be approved, are admin on holiday? In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes: [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 12, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Jek-14 sw475/sw475a - grimsbricksuk (1474)
I’m also aware of the rare white head Jek-14, would it be worth adding a new minifig variant to the catalog? In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes: [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 12, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Jek-14 sw475/sw475a - grimsbricksuk (1474)
If this is the case & were going by the instructions, then why doesn’t sw475 include the hair & sw475a include the helmet within the minifig inventories? In Catalog, Hygrotus [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 12, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Jek-14 sw475/sw475a - Hygrotus (869)
[...] P.S. That is why you have also in catalog this: (Minifigure sw707) (Minifigure sw471) exactly the same minifig ;-)
(70 months ago, Aug 12, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: hogwarts express set# 4708 - Grego (3899)
[...] It can be motorized and turned into a 9V train. The instructions are either included at the end of the regular build or are/were available from TLG's website. Also [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 12, 2018, to Catalog)

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