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View Thread Re: Please add LEGO colour names to Color Guide - WoutR (919)
It is not very readable, but it does contain a LOT of information :-) If I ever find time and motivation for some catalog work, this could also give me some problems to work [...]
(59 months ago, Jun 25, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Please add LEGO colour names to Color Guide - WoutR (919)
[...] Because the message is no longer available, I am copying the missing information here: Part 3901 Part color code: update 4163862 Small Images: Choose one of the images [...]
(59 months ago, Jun 25, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Please add LEGO colour names to Color Guide - WoutR (919)
(Many thanks to (URL) Recent changes: - There are two new colors: Coral and Trans-Light Green - Some of the smaller problems were solved by changes in set inventories. I [...]
(59 months ago, Jun 25, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7441-1 - WoutR (919)
[...] The actual color of this part is "197 Bright Lilac". It is slightly older than Dark Purple. It is a reasonable color match, so grouping this with Dark Purple is a much [...]
(59 months ago, Jun 25, 2019, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Fabuland Cow head color - WoutR (919)
[...] When adding new colors, please stay close to the original LEGO name if possible. Currently, this color is called rust on BrickLink. It shares that name with some other [...]
(59 months ago, Jun 18, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Fabuland Cow head color - WoutR (919)
[...] Correct.
(59 months ago, Jun 18, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Mystery part - WoutR (919)
[...] I *had* seen it, probably at the same time as the new 2x4 brick with axle holes and that technic connector block... But I can't find it so I probably noticed the [...]
(60 months ago, May 25, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7575-12 - WoutR (919)
[...] Also note that BrickLink's Trans-Purple contains both LEGO 126 Transparent Bright Bluish Violet and LEGO 236 Transparent Bright Reddish Lilac. Some parts exist in [...]
(60 months ago, May 17, 2019, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7575-22 - WoutR (919)
[...] Yes the glittery "paper" and holographic(?) "plastic" are completely different.
(60 months ago, May 17, 2019, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7575-12 - WoutR (919)
[...] See (URL)
(60 months ago, May 17, 2019, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7575-22 - WoutR (919)
[...] I think the others are currently chrome pink (URL)
(60 months ago, May 17, 2019, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7575-2 - WoutR (919)
[...] See (URL)
(60 months ago, May 17, 2019, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7508-1 - WoutR (919)
[...] Thank you for looking into these sets! Interesting that polished or frosted parts might be random in this set.
(61 months ago, Apr 24, 2019, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Unusual Brittle Blue's you've found - WoutR (919)
[...] I broke a 2x4 brick by accidentally knocking a ziplock bag with a brick off the table. The brick did not survive the 75 cm fall... I was preparing it for shipping, so [...]
(61 months ago, Apr 21, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Help identifying a brick - WoutR (919)
[...] There are a few variations of the interior colors. BrickLink does not separate those variations, so 7049b is correct. (Part 7049b)
(61 months ago, Apr 20, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: mx1142l - WoutR (919)
[...] There are 16 Modulex bricks with LEGO logo. You are missing one. (URL)
(62 months ago, Apr 12, 2019, to Modulex)
View Thread Re: inconsistencies - WoutR (919)
[...] Keep it simple. A tile does not have studs. So if it has studs, then it is a plate.
(62 months ago, Apr 9, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Help identifying these purple colours - WoutR (919)
[...] It is one of several colors that BrickLink calls Medium Violet. This color was used for Clikits only.
(62 months ago, Apr 3, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Help adding stickered parts please? - WoutR (919)
[...] Add the item as a new part. After the part is approved, request a change to the set inventory. The stickered item is a counterpart (matched to the corresponding item [...]
(63 months ago, Mar 13, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3001: maybe a "new" color to colect? - WoutR (919)
[...] Yes, congratulations. And now we all know that we have to search for it :-D
(63 months ago, Mar 11, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 3001: maybe a "new" color to colect? - WoutR (919)
[...] I agree it seems to be a perfect match! Now we need to find more of these bricks... I want one!
(63 months ago, Mar 5, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Please help identify color - WoutR (919)
[...] Yes I am, that is my Flickr page. I think that Pikachu3 has the only complete collection of 3001 in all the known colors.
(64 months ago, Feb 7, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Please help identify color - WoutR (919)
[...] I can make a photo of all your reference colours with added Medium Yellowish Orange and Warm Yellowish Orange. It will probably be a few days before I can make time for [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 6, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: A Smidgen of Lego History - WoutR (919)
[...] I guess that means: Happy birthday elias3! I see that I had Duplo's first push train :-D
(64 months ago, Jan 29, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: A Smidgen of Lego History - WoutR (919)
[...] I was hoping for an answer on this question. Any ideas?
(64 months ago, Jan 29, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: A Smidgen of Lego History - WoutR (919)
[...] Oops :-) Please also rename 40666 to avoid confusion about the thickness of that plate.
(64 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: A Smidgen of Lego History - WoutR (919)
[...] Please also rename 4538 to avoid confusion about the thickness of that plate.
(64 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Color Guide- non exist colors - WoutR (919)
[...] It is used in watch links. For some reason, those are considered to be gear and not parts, so they are not shown in the parts column.
(64 months ago, Jan 17, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Please change "Coral" to "Vibrant Coral" - WoutR (919)
[...] I think the community rejected renaming colors (that were named before the official color names were known). I do not think the community rejected following LEGO [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 9, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Please change "Coral" to "Vibrant Coral" - WoutR (919)
[...] They probably use different values for different applications (renders, printed media etc.)
(65 months ago, Jan 8, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Part 35442 and 35449 name - flower or gear? - WoutR (919)
[...] Thanks
(65 months ago, Jan 6, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Part 35442 and 35449 name - flower or gear? - WoutR (919)
Parts 35442 and 35449 were just added to the catalog. They are currently named "Plate, Modified [size] with [amount] Flower Petals". (Part 35442) (Part 35449) If you look at [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 6, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 2 versions of dino tail end #40379 - WoutR (919)
[...] I don't know what happened here, but the website is responding very slow and all my text is gone... The different versions could simply be different cavity positions [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 1, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3299miB - WoutR (919)
[...] A bit more background information... I think that there were 5 LEGO system parts with a variation with split tubes: (Part 3001old) (Part 3297) (Part 3298) (Part 3299) [...]
(65 months ago, Dec 21, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3299miB - WoutR (919)
[...] See also (URL)
(65 months ago, Dec 21, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3299miB - WoutR (919)
[...] I just checked my slopes. The blue slope on the left is a Minitalia slope (recessed/hollow stud). The red bricks on the right are LEGO System slopes (LEGO [...]
(65 months ago, Dec 21, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread 3299miB - WoutR (919)
Is part 3299miB really a Minitalia part? It looks like a LEGO System part with split tubes from the 1970s. (Part 3299miB)
(65 months ago, Dec 21, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Slight variation on book cover to catalogue - WoutR (919)
[...] Are you certain about that? Does anyone have a paperback edition?
(66 months ago, Dec 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Slight variation on book cover to catalogue - WoutR (919)
[...] For some reason I can find two versions on a popular Dutch online store. The description seems to be nearly identical, but the price is not... 1) The LEGO Book [...]
(66 months ago, Dec 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Slight variation on book cover to catalogue - WoutR (919)
[...] That could be it, but where does the different number come from? Is that also related to a prototype?
(66 months ago, Dec 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Slight variation on book cover to catalogue - WoutR (919)
[...] Also: Exclusive LEGO(R) brick [6+] instead of Exclusive printed brick.
(66 months ago, Dec 15, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Slight variation on book cover to catalogue - WoutR (919)
[...] I received the same version in the Netherlands. ISBN 978-0-24131-422-7 EAN 9780241314227 No text below the LEGO logo on the front side.
(66 months ago, Dec 15, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Finally! An Image of 9978-1 - WoutR (919)
[...] Why would you want to do that? I agree that it would be better to have images, but why would anyone want to remove information from our database unless the parts do not [...]
(66 months ago, Nov 28, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Decorated V Pattern - WoutR (919)
[...] This can be done easier using the * search wildcard. [...] The undecorated slope has part number 3040. Decorated slopes will have an additional number, all recent numbers [...]
(66 months ago, Nov 28, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread I just wanted to show this image - thanks! - WoutR (919)
This screenshot shows how much work was done on the Seventh Catalog Project yesterday, and it is continuing today. Thanks everyone!
(66 months ago, Nov 26, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3001: what is the color of this brick - WoutR (919)
[...] Trans-Neon Orange, Current Trans-Orange, Older Trans-Orange
(67 months ago, Nov 13, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
[...] I think it did go well enough. There was a list of ideas, there was discussion, and now there is a plan on how to move forward. [...] Good improvement. That will make [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
I would use something like: Print on one side only: "with X pattern" Print on both sides: "with X pattern on front and Y pattern on back" or maybe "dual-sided with X pattern [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
[...] I am also thinking about something like "dual-faced".
(67 months ago, Nov 11, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Fourth Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
+1 I also think that these parts should be split. In Catalog, axaday writes: [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 10, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Second Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
[...] I agree. I do not associate these figures with Halloween at all.
(67 months ago, Nov 7, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: We have a new Inventories Admin - WoutR (919)
[...] Congratulations to Randy and BrickLink, another great addition to the team of volunteers!
(67 months ago, Nov 3, 2018, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: New Catalog Roadmap - WoutR (919)
[...] I still think my suggestion would work: (URL)
(67 months ago, Nov 1, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Second Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
[...] LEGO calls part 35574 "MINI HAT, NO. 54" so that would be Minifigure, Headgear :-P We might need to rename the part after its completely different use in set 10261-1 [...]
(67 months ago, Oct 31, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Second Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
[...] To me, it looks most like something that Disney uses in their cartoons. I have never seen a natural bee colony looking like these. I assumed that they were based on some [...]
(67 months ago, Oct 31, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Second Catalog Project Underway - WoutR (919)
[...] Or Minifigure, Utensil [...]
(67 months ago, Oct 31, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Some recessed studs are recessed. - WoutR (919)
[...] I think the image is pretty good. The hole is the same, but it starts from a lower stud. I suspect that this is a mold error/variation. Interesting, but I do not know [...]
(67 months ago, Oct 29, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: New Catalog Roadmap - WoutR (919)
[...] I think there still are some inconsistencies in the catalog: (URL) (URL) I think those issues were never solved.
(67 months ago, Oct 29, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Another New Catalog Thing - WoutR (919)
[...] (Part 4229) (Part 2547) I would prefer to have an alternate large image showing the variations for all of these items in our catalog. The shark body is a good example [...]
(67 months ago, Oct 28, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: New Catalog Roadmap - WoutR (919)
[...] Thank you!
(67 months ago, Oct 27, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: New Catalog Roadmap - WoutR (919)
[...] Should this be included? (URL)
(67 months ago, Oct 27, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: We have a new Catalog Admin! - WoutR (919)
[...] Congratulations StormChaser! I am happy to see a new Catalog Admin added to the team, especially because the workload seems to be increasing every year.
(67 months ago, Oct 25, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Is this classed as a different brick? - WoutR (919)
[...] Probably something fromn the mid 1970s. The 3001old with these tubes were introduced in 1973. Sellers usually list them separately with "with split tubes" in the comments.
(68 months ago, Sep 30, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Gear 8020332 - WoutR (919)
[...] Thanks for the quick work on these! :-)
(68 months ago, Sep 26, 2018, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: White brick with holes? - WoutR (919)
[...] It was. [...]
(68 months ago, Sep 23, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - WoutR (919)
[...] Something like this would be my preference also. This section could work exactly like the current counterparts, but under a different category heading and with a different [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 17, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: sw880 - WoutR (919)
[...] Could you check the watch links? (URL) (Gear bbw001) (Gear bbw083)
(69 months ago, Sep 16, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Return the Catalog tab - WoutR (919)
[...] I came to BrickLink for the catalog first, and started to buy later. The catalog is not just a tool we use for selling, it is a hugely important way to draw people to [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 13, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Replying to messages in the NEWS topic - WoutR (919)
Every time we reply to a topic in the NEWS section of the forum, we get the error message: "Oops! There was a problem processing your request: 1. Topic was not selected." [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 12, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig atl011 - WoutR (919)
[...] (URL) The color was introduced in 2010. But parts were made in the old color earlier than that, and LEGO would have used any old stock before making the parts in the [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 11, 2018, to Inventories Requests)
View Thread Re: Difference between mold types - WoutR (919)
[...] Thanks. The name suggests a difference like (Part 2555) (Part 93794)
(69 months ago, Sep 11, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Difference between mold types - WoutR (919)
[...] Nice image! Are the clips on the other side different also?
(69 months ago, Sep 11, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3001old mold variations - WoutR (919)
[...] I can't believe how difficult it is to find number 31 on your list :-P I do have all the others, your list was very helpful when I started my collection.
(69 months ago, Sep 10, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3001old mold variations - WoutR (919)
[...] One more thing... just to be clear. This problem seems to be a misunderstanding about the catalog item on the buyers side. If you sent 2x4 bricks without cross-support [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 9, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3001old mold variations - WoutR (919)
[...] We would need a dozen photos.... To find those exact bricks the buyer would need to buy bricks with the "Samsonite Open O" logo. They can be found in the USA and Canada... [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 9, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: 3001old mold variations - WoutR (919)
[...] There are many different versions of 3001old. They were used from 1958 to the early 1980s so it not strange that there are many different versions and stud logos. The [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 9, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Update: Part Assemblies in Inventories - WoutR (919)
[...] I remember using a knife to separate plates, I do not remember separating either of these hinges as a kid. [...] looking at (URL) I am not sure if that difference [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 5, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Update: Part Assemblies in Inventories - WoutR (919)
[...] Maybe... Next question: How much sense does it make to mark this part for deletion after stating to be on the sidelines of this discussion, after the discussion in [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 5, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bricktober sets: still pending? - WoutR (919)
[...] I think they are waiting on any official release. I found a Dutch website showing an image from Promobricks stating the dates of release: 5005254 - August 27 to September [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 5, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Update: Part Assemblies in Inventories - WoutR (919)
[...] Could you explain why 3830c01 is different? (Part 3830c01)
(69 months ago, Sep 5, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Modulex baseplate 8x8 ? - WoutR (919)
[...] They could be from the Planning board era, but I am not certain about that.
(69 months ago, Sep 5, 2018, to Modulex)
View Thread Modulex baseplate 8x8 ? - WoutR (919)
I frequently see Modulex baseplates 8x8 in used lots. They seem to be so common in different lots that I would be surprised if they were all custom made from larger baseplates [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 5, 2018, to Modulex)
View Thread Re: Update: Part Assemblies in Inventories - WoutR (919)
[...] (URL)
(69 months ago, Sep 1, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Update: Part Assemblies in Inventories - WoutR (919)
[...] There is one important difference. Parts assemblies like 3830c01 form a "functional element" that is used in many sets. Part assemblies like spa0008 are a "minibuild" [...]
(69 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Update: Part Assemblies in Inventories - WoutR (919)
[...] I do not agree with you on that. It is good to know what should be in there, and what are the exceptions.
(69 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Crappy pictures for similar parts. - WoutR (919)
[...] Perfect, thanks!
(69 months ago, Aug 29, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Update: Part Assemblies in Inventories - WoutR (919)
[...] I'm sorry to hear that. Is there any chance of updating the definition? I would prefer a strict definition with a lot of exceptions over the current vague definition. [...]
(69 months ago, Aug 29, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: The plight of part 44567 - WoutR (919)
[...] If a change is needed, maybe it would be better to skip the previously used letters (-a, -b) and simply use the next available (-c, -d). Then - the old [...]
(69 months ago, Aug 28, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Crappy pictures for similar parts. - WoutR (919)
[...] Thanks!
(69 months ago, Aug 28, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Crappy pictures for similar parts. - WoutR (919)
[...] I first read the name and then I still had to search for the difference. It IS visible in the photos, but a clear comparison image would be a good addition.
(69 months ago, Aug 28, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Colour confusion - WoutR (919)
[...] ... AND the earliest parts in Dark Grey Metallic did look a bit more greenish in color than the later parts.
(69 months ago, Aug 27, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: The plight of part 44567 - WoutR (919)
[...] I suspect that switching the numbers could cause problems for a lot of sellers. I am quite surprised to see this happening. [...] I think we need a better messaging [...]
(69 months ago, Aug 26, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Who akes OCR cannot leave feedback - WoutR (919)
[...] No. I have requested to cancel orders because the seller indicated that he did not have the most important the items. The OCR does not have to mean that the buyer does [...]
(69 months ago, Aug 21, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Stickerd Parts no longer CPs? - WoutR (919)
[...] That only means that no one has added those counterparts to the catalog yet.
(69 months ago, Aug 21, 2018, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: No color chosen, listing suggestion. - WoutR (919)
The problem is that the catalog only knows a limited set of colors. 3001special for example van be found in many more. And I think that we do not use colors for stickers and [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 19, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: No color chosen, listing suggestion. - WoutR (919)
[...] I think we could do better... When listing an item, 1) give a warning is no color is chosen, 2) give a warning is a color is chosen that is not known in the [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 19, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Brick 1 x 6 with two bottom tubes? - WoutR (919)
[...] That is true. 2x4 molds with thin walls and split tubes were made around 1973-1976 (and remained in use for several years after that). Then LEGO returned to thick [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 19, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - WoutR (919)
[...] We might need some way to sort these "functional part assemblies" from "minibuilds" in the Special Assembly section. We would improve the Counterpart section, but we [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 19, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs - WoutR (919)
[...] I am convinced that the function of counterparts in our inventories is to accommodate those parts that have changed. That is the only reason why we need counterparts. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 19, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Brick 1 x 6 with two bottom tubes? - WoutR (919)
[...] [...] (Part 3009p01) Years Released: 1971 - 1977 (Part 3009pb022) Years Released: 1972 - 1983 These are bricks from the 1970s, not early 1960s. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 19, 2018, to Catalog)

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