Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies Re: Unofficial LEGO color guide - Admin_Russell | [...] If there is a new edition in the works, I would encourage the author to proofread ALL the reference numbers in the book. There are four different numbering systems used, [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 27, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Something I Just Threw Together - CPgolfaddict (6605) | A lot of catalog issues would be easier to resolve if you could have multiple relationships between the various catalog entities. Minifigs could be assigned a theme category [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 27, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Something I Just Threw Together - Updated - StormChaser (569) | I have read your suggestions, took them to heart, and updated the page: (URL) I added three new types close to the beginning and added a disclaimer that this is only an experimental [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - StormChaser (569) | [...] That part is just a placeholder. It will be filled in with further information about each kind of figure if we decide to keep this as a permanent catalog feature.
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Something I Just Threw Together - mfav (174)  | [...] Have them let you edit the HTML and it'll all be good. Barring editing the HTML in conjunction with these other changes...well, it'll be difficult enough to achieve [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - StormChaser (569) | [...] I absolutely do get your point. I agree that we would be wise to include all figures of all sizes in the same place. We already do include nearly all of them in the [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - mfav (174) | In my ongoing effort to make your life marginally crazier... In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...] Good reason. [...] I agree it is not accurate. But the question is "why [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Something I Just Threw Together - superchicken77 (1274) | I haven't read all the replies so I apologize if it's been said, but instead of a picture of each, maybe one picture of each group through the years with a timeline? [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - axaday (7302) | [...] Okay, I just put in a request to fix one that I shouldn't have removed the number from. I didn't use a fine comb, but it looks like the orphaned ones are pretty [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Seventh Catalog Project - Complete So Soon? - StormChaser (569) | Wow, it's hard to believe that we accomplished this in just two days. Very impressive work, everyone! We are finished with this, right? One of the benefits of the change [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - axaday (7302) | [...] Is there a search tool for orphaned minifigs? I found two in my work on this project and tried to stay alert to it, but it would be good to double check now that we [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - qwertyboy (7866) | From what I understand, you want to rename the catalog section "Minifigs" to "Figures", correct? I obviously can't see what is happening in the back end of BL - renaming [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - axaday (7302) | [...] It might be simplified if you consider two sets of rules. One for named characters in published stories (whether licensed or not) and another for general archetype [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - StormChaser (569) | [...] I'm glad to hear that. You may appreciate it even more if you looked at all 10,000+ figures together and saw the diverse range of titling methods which have been [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - StormChaser (569) | [...] I apologize for not doing this. I will address all three of these below, but the most important point to understand is this: the only change which would occur is to [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - Hygrotus (869) | [...] Star wars category finished. I will only check it again if nothing lef and if no the same names after last bunch of changes will be approved. From whole SW category this [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Something I Just Threw Together - Give.Me.A.Brick (10611) | [...] Figures is a good choice and user friendly. For now I like what I see. Some details will come later ok. I for one would like the Homemaker figures finally having a place [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - yorbrick (1185) | [...] (Set 75111-1) This type of figure too, although I guess at least they have a distinct subcategory of "Buildable Figures" inside SW sets. I think just a sentence at the [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Unofficial LEGO color guide - Abels_Bricks (1269) | [...] I did not but its book marked now. Thank you . Part of the reason I got it was also to get me away from the laptop for a few hours and have something physical to read. [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - mfav (174) | [...] If you can provide a better example, I'm all for it. The prejudice I'm working with is that some people will expect find Bionicles and other BIG, non minifigure-type [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Something I Just Threw Together - SylvainLS (46) | [...] This question is flawed. You should add things that are clearly not figures, like cars or houses, and things on the line, like Cars (the movie) characters. As [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Titles Update - randyf (442) | The precedent started long ago of adding these droids as "minifigs" was very misguided in my opinion and should not have occurred. Now that we have a Special Assemblies section, [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - mfav (174) | I suggest you usability test this proposal. Calling the section "Figures." Get images of all types of figures as shown in your demo page (a few of each), plus robots, [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - hpoort (412) | [...] It would be helpful to mainly choose pictures with some indication of scale, such as you did with the Scala and Fabuland pictures. And I would list the statuette, microfigure, [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
Re: Unofficial LEGO color guide - pikachu3 (2674) | [...] :) It's not a terrible book (and I think he has a new edition coming with better printing), but he doesn't credit the people who worked to research [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Unofficial LEGO color guide - Abels_Bricks (1269) | [...] I did read the reviews but I managed to get it new from amazon for £6.07 hardcover, I wanted it for the color definitions and general info not really for the photos. [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - 3001Bricks (2438) | Mini Dolls are only used in Friends, correct? I would vouch for renaming that to something containing the word "Friends". That is a common search term related to these figures, [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Unofficial LEGO color guide - StormChaser (569) | [...] That item was added because it was supposedly sold through official TLG channels. If you can provide evidence that the book you purchased is currently for sale or was [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Unofficial LEGO color guide - Abels_Bricks (1269) | Hello I just purchased this (URL) and wonder if should be added as its an amazing resource and there is this item (Book b542) in the catlog. regards David
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - StormChaser (569) | [...] I'm sorry to hear that you're in pain. I've had toothaches, as I'm sure we all have, and they're definitely not fun. I trust the dentist will be [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Duplicate ' Figure ' Title - Lauren_Luke (1609) | The following two figures have the same title... (Minifigure bio013) and (Minifigure bio023) The only difference is the modified head, and I am unsure how to describe the difference.
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - mfav (174) | [...] In this incarnation, no. As you say, it's "thrown together." With proper consideration, this presentation would be helpful to the newbies, sure. [...] I think [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - bje (1577) | [...] Cool thanks, this is helpful in itself, maybe more so for new users who might have all of Bricklink's and TLG's terminologies down pat yet (think legos:D) [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - Teup (6606) | I think "figures" is good, as in my understanding of English it refers more to physical shape than "characters". "Characters" I expect to be animate, while the category also [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - StormChaser (569) | [...] I don't think we need to be that technical with this item type. The casual user needs a basic item type name which is immediately identifiable. Figures would encompass [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - novabrick (14555) | [...] From the view of a "professional" who basically has seen everything I can't learn much from it but maybe it helps newcomers find what they're looking for. [...] [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - novabrick (14555) | [...] i think there is something missing: (Minifigure old027) And what about assemblies from LEGO bricks which form characters like (Minifigure sw028) and (Minifigure sp070) [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - StormChaser (569) | [...] The list is obviously just an incomplete framework. At this point I'm looking more for commentary on two things and we can worry about the details of that list later. [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - iprice (1252) | [...] You appear to be missing at least one sort - large figures with round yellow heads, separate hair pieces and posable jointed arms with round open stud hands with ball [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Something I Just Threw Together - yorbrick (1185) | The idea of using the name FIGURES is a good one. Although possibly CHARACTERS is better, meaning things like Scooby Doo and built animal characters like the TLM snail could [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Something I Just Threw Together - StormChaser (569) | In my continual quest to make your lives marginally better, I have just now put together a list with photos of the different types of figures the LEGO Group has produced over [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - Hygrotus (869) | [...] Many more changed, About 4/5 done, left more tough ones with the same name distinguished only by set number like Han Solo, Luke or Obi-Wan (and few more others)
(67 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - Hygrotus (869) | [...] :-) I'm in the middle of changes there but now occuiped by inv change requests so probably finnished them tomorrow :-) Thank you for leaving Star Wars category [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 25, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - StormChaser (569) | [...] Yes, but that may not happen for some time. Until then, we definitely don't want any figures to have identical titles. In fact, if you wouldn't mind going back [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 25, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - StormChaser (569) | [...] Thanks for your help with this project. Some figure are only differentiated by set numbers in the titles. I noticed this especially with Harry Potter figures and I [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 25, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Titles Update - Hygrotus (869) | [...] Just notice this inconsistency when digging througt SW minifigs to delete set numbers :-) Destroyer Droid and Droideka both names are used in catalog, these are the [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 25, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Seventh Catalog Project - Action Plan - StormChaser (569) | Thank you all for caring enough to provide the fascinating discussion and for listening as I tried to formulate my own thoughts on figure titles with that rather convoluted set [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 25, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Titles Update - mhortar (813) | [...] My personal thoughts have gone back and forth on set numbers in the minifig description. First I was against it, then after reading a lot of the feedback here, I had [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 24, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Titles Update - StormChaser (569) | [...] Thank you very much for making a chart. This kind of in-depth, serious analysis is greatly appreciated. I haven't had time to look it over completely, but I wanted [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 24, 2018, to Catalog) |
| Re: Seventh Catalog Project - Titles Update - StormChaser (569) | [...] Right, and I did think of that and disliked it. I have most of the 4 Juniors sets done now according to the guidelines: (URL) Honestly, when I see all those set numbers [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 24, 2018, to Catalog) |
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