Where do Rare/HTF Parts come from?

[Starwars4J]

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I didn't know about it either until one day :-D

I also just recently ordered a whole bunch of rare or special parts from MagicBricks!!!

Piranha

Oh, that guy. Anyway Magicbricks is the woman I pointed to in several posts for rare parts. Excellent service, fast shipping, etc.

[Piranha]

There is only one person who has a more awesome collection then you

I Wish I had this

:'-)

I also think MagicBricks has the Black Ghost becuase she took a picture of it!! 8-

Edited August 22, 2007 by Piranha

[Starwars4J]

There is only one person who has a more awesome collection then you

I Wish I had this

:'-)

I also think MagicBricks has the Black Ghost becuase she took a picture of it!! 8-

[Piranha]

Of course she does, who do you think I bought the red and clear ghost from? :-D

As for that collection, I don't consider most of those rare parts. You haven't seen mine yet ;-) Though that is a nice collection of cats 8-

[Starwars4J]

Who's collection is this???

I actually choose her after seeing the nice things you said and others *y*

*sweet* Can't wait for my order of rare parts!!

Piranha

Those are some rare parts, but others (such as the flute, chrome mug, some animals and minifigs) which were in that collection you showed I don't consider rare since they were in regular production sets. That I don't consider as rare...so I didn't take pics :-P I may do something like that eventually though.

[Piranha]

Those are some rare parts, but others (such as the flute, chrome mug, some animals and minifigs) which were in that collection you showed I don't consider rare since they were in regular production sets. That I don't consider as rare...so I didn't take pics :-P I may do something like that eventually though.

:-D Its still a mystery

Which parts do you consider rare then?

I ordered about 2/4 of your collection from Magicbricks including

-red wizard hat

-Black beard

-White plants

-trans black jewel

-red exo force hair(is that a test mold?)

-black axe

-dark red hat

-whole bunch more

:'-)

Piranha

[Starwars4J]

:-D Its still a mystery

Which parts do you consider rare then?

I ordered about 2/4 of your collection from Magicbricks including

-red wizard hat

-Black beard

-White plants

-trans black jewel

-red exo force hair(is that a test mold?)

-black axe

-dark red hat

-whole bunch more

:'-)

Piranha

Huh? The trans-clear greatsword is selling for $6 now? She jacked up some of her prices a little, most seem the same though. I don't see the white plants in her shop anymore though.

You have to be careful, some things there ARE mislabeled as "special part". Before you buy something because it's a "special part" you need to make sure it is :-P Check to see if there are any sets where that part is available in that color, if yes it isn't truly a 'special part' ;-)

As for what I consider rare...really any part that didn't appear in any set, or VERY limited promo sets.

[Piranha]

Huh? The trans-clear greatsword is selling for $6 now? She jacked up some of her prices a little, most seem the same though. I don't see the white plants in her shop anymore though.

You have to be careful, some things there ARE mislabeled as "special part". Before you buy something because it's a "special part" you need to make sure it is :-P Check to see if there are any sets where that part is available in that color, if yes it isn't truly a 'special part' ;-)

As for what I consider rare...really any part that didn't appear in any set, or VERY limited promo sets.

Hmm the black Halberd Elaborate wasn't a special part but oh well

Niether was the dark red castle helm but still very cool

Or the Dark red trash can

Everything else was really a special part *sweet*

Piranha

[Starwars4J]

Our very own Copmike has some nice special parts in his Bricklink Store actually

[andy_0306uk]

I'd consider the visors on the minifigs from Casle set 375 to be rare

[Shadows]

I look at 'rare' in three ways.

Production Rare: Appeared in 1 set, probably 1 piece total. Could be anything. Never made again, but could suddenly reappear.

Special Rare: Limited run, hard to get, never seen again. Anything is eligible. Example: Chrome C-3P0

Shouldn't-Exist Rare: Test runs, mold cleanings, employees who make things on their lunch hour (uh huh, tell me that's never happened). Parts that are in colours they don't belong in. Anything from the Red Ghost to the Red Vader, with stops at kepis and such inbetween.

Honourable mention to really old parts that didn't get much production but seem useful. Like this:

Always seemed like a neat part, for only being in 1 set and 1 roof parts pack in the 60's in blue, and 3 '60-'72 sets in red. I managed to find a blue one in a big box of old 60's parts and am glad to have it. It's still $1-2 cheap, price isn't always the point.

Speaking of which, I'll tell you what I want, if anyone sees it. Other colours of lightsabre handles. Any other colour. ANY. Like, all of 'em. I hope that was clear enough ;-)

Edited because: Italics aren't the same as images.

Edited August 23, 2007 by imperialshadows

[Hinckley]

Honourable mention to really old parts that didn't get much production but seem useful. Like this:

Always seemed like a neat part, for only being in 1 set and 1 roof parts pack in the 60's in blue, and 3 '60-'72 sets in red. I managed to find a blue one in a big box of old 60's parts and am glad to have it. It's still $1-2 cheap, price isn't always the point.

You can get the same effect with these two pieces:

[Shadows]

You can get the same effect with these two pieces:

Try as I might, I can't manage to recreate the 2x2 footprint of the original part, but I did manage the general shape with a double of each (4 parts to do the job of 1). Problem is, that gives me a 3x3 which is just entirely different, so it's disqualified. *n*

I mean, what if I only had a 2x2 space to work in, huh, what then smarty pants? :-P

And my part is a prettier colour than yours. X-D :-| Oh no, what have I said? 8-

[Sir Dillon]

You can get the same effect with these two pieces:

I racked my brain trying to figure out how those two pieces could get the same effect... and then I realized you have to use two of each. :-$ :-P

[Edit] Nevermind... I'm stupid. :-| [/Edit]

Although using those two pieces won't have quite the same effect, because they're taller than just the one piece.

[Piranha]

*Musn't let this thread die*

This is one of my Favorite threads, Much better than that stupid ice cube tray thread :-X x100

:-P

SW4J-I have quick question to ask you

How do you store/display your nice collection of parts?

Piranha

Edited August 24, 2007 by Piranha

[Starwars4J]

SW4J-I have quick question to ask you

How do you store/display your nice collection of parts?

Piranha

In a zip-lock bag :-P I plan on making something more elaborate eventually though, a museum

[Turaga of Force]

Hey thanks a lot for all your replies. Anyone know of any specific part(s) from LUGs?

[Piranha]

In a zip-lock bag :-P I plan on making something more elaborate eventually though, a museum

:-D I thought you would have an infrared locked vault or something?? :-D

A private museum? >:-)

Piranha

Edited August 24, 2007 by Piranha

[Starwars4J]

:-D I thought you would have an infrared locked vault or something?? :-D

A private museum? >:-)

Piranha

A Lego museum :-P Like made out of bricks and small enough to sit on a table ;-)

[Shadows]

A Lego museum :-P Like made out of bricks and small enough to sit on a table ;-)

That reminds me of a LEGO promo brick seller I've dealt with on Bricklink. He has a museum set up with people walking around admiring the various bricks. It's quite effective.

[Dryw Filtiarn]

Regarding rare bricks, on some occasions it's possible to order custom orders I heard from some people. But it requires quite huge amounts of parts. If you want a specific part which does not exist in a certain color, you can TLC make produce it. But it will require you to order 1000 parts or so *sweet* (don't ask me for the exact details though :-P )

[Brick Miner]

I look at 'rare' in three ways.

Production Rare: Appeared in 1 set, probably 1 piece total. Could be anything. Never made again, but could suddenly reappear.

Special Rare: Limited run, hard to get, never seen again. Anything is eligible. Example: Chrome C-3P0

Shouldn't-Exist Rare: Test runs, mold cleanings, employees who make things on their lunch hour (uh huh, tell me that's never happened). Parts that are in colours they don't belong in. Anything from the Red Ghost to the Red Vader, with stops at kepis and such inbetween.

i like these definitions *y*

the only thing i would add is that with the "production rare" pieces there need to be another division for "production rare" pieces that are in discontinued colors, like light gray, dark gray, or brown. those are production pieces, never to be produced again >:-(

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i also would love a complete list of "shouldn't exist" rare pieces. but compliling somthing like that would be nearly impossible, id bet.

- BM

[john cleese]

well son when a Daddy rare piece loves a Mama rare piece, the daddy inserts his studs into the mama's slots, and thats where rare pieces come from son.

sorry hinckley almost stole your joke.

so ill say this instead. Whenever i see a rare piece, i sieze it, thats how its done my freinds.

Edited August 28, 2007 by john cleese

[xwingyoda]

Sorry to revive this thread but looking throw BS I found that great gellery 8-

[Starwars4J]

Sorry to revive this thread but looking throw BS I found that great gellery 8-