ShelfLife Beta Test Announcement: Very Exciting Stuff

[faustx]

Originally Posted by Bruticus82

Thanks James.

I was looking at some of the items again today, and think it would really help for some of them if we can display the ownership of parts/paperwork etc. in some manner.

i.e. For the Encore Cassettes, they came in a package of four, and it might not be clear whose weapons belong to who. If they could be sorted and indented somehow, it would make everything more clear for collectors - particularly where collectors only have one or two of the figures loose (maybe complete with accessories) but don't have the others. This is particularly true for Botcon sets.

i.e.
Great Cassette Operation
- Instructions (because it "belongs to" all four cassettes).

Rewind
- Left Thruster Gun
- Right Thruster Gun
- Tech Spec Card
- Microcassette case

Eject
- Left Thruster Gun
- Right Thruster Gun
- Tech Spec Card
- Microcassette case

Jaguar
- Left Proton Bomb
- Right Proton Bomb
- Tech Spec Card
- Microcassette case

Buzzsaw
- Left Mortar Cannon
- Right Mortar Cannon
- Tech Spec Card
- Microcassette case

Additionally, I noticed that while we input these types of relationships as curators, I can't find anywhere that the information is even displayed for collectors. A discerning collector trying to find out this information can't (or at least I couldn't) although our curators are putting it in the database. All the accessories, instructions etc. are simply listed as belonging to the product - no relationships are shown.

Yep, agreed. We are all over this. Updates were designed and planned to ensure relationships of ownership between Parts are better represented on site a few weeks ago. Look for this functionality to launch in advance of the marketplace this week or next.

James

[Bruticus82]

Thanks for the info James.

I think there should be an easy way to bring up a larger version of a single item picture (like "gun" or "missile") the pics in the "parts and pieces" lists (both of them) are small thumbnails, and there's no easy way to "focus" to get a larger sized image, unless you use the totally separate scrolling bar on the left hand side.

Maybe turn the thumbnail pictures of items into links that change the focus of the main image on the left hand size of the screen?

Also, maybe when you click through to the item, instead or bringing up a page with no attributes that only shows the "belongs to" relationship, it can feature the picture as well, in a larger easier to see size?



Hey Shelflife users, if you want to take a look at some Euro G1 goodness, check out Thunder Clash, I uploaded some photos of this awesome figure, including his base mode!

http://www.shelflifex.com/european-t.../thunder-clash

[nickh]

Originally Posted by Bruticus82

I think there should be an easy way to bring up a larger version of a single item picture (like "gun" or "missile") the pics in the "parts and pieces" lists (both of them) are small thumbnails, and there's no easy way to "focus" to get a larger sized image, unless you use the totally separate scrolling bar on the left hand side.

Maybe turn the thumbnail pictures of items into links that change the focus of the main image on the left hand size of the screen?

Also, maybe when you click through to the item, instead or bringing up a page with no attributes that only shows the "belongs to" relationship, it can feature the picture as well, in a larger easier to see size?

We're going to be revamping the Item page soon. The new version will be similar to the Product page, and will show off all of the photos that contain the item.

Originally Posted by Bruticus82

Hey Shelflife users, if you want to take a look at some Euro G1 goodness, check out Thunder Clash, I uploaded some photos of this awesome figure, including his base mode!

http://www.shelflifex.com/european-t.../thunder-clash

Wicked photos, Bruticus82! You're pretty handy with a camera.

Does anyone else have any photos of '92 Euro TFs they could upload?

[razin]

For the "Related links" section of each character, can we put things like video reviews? I was thinking of putting reviews by Peaugh in there (with his permission of course). As well, a way to help endorse the site, maybe see if Peaugh will put a little promo in his reviews for Shelflife. His endorsement would certainly help draw more people to the site.

[nickh]

Originally Posted by razin

For the "Related links" section of each character, can we put things like video reviews? I was thinking of putting reviews by Peaugh in there (with his permission of course). As well, a way to help endorse the site, maybe see if Peaugh will put a little promo in his reviews for Shelflife. His endorsement would certainly help draw more people to the site.

Hey razin. As a curator, you can link to any URLs that you think are relevant and important. Also, you needn't ask other sites for permission to link to them. Everyone loves inbound links!

[Shepp]

I've been trying to link to repaints and retools within SL. I find that sort of stuff removes some confusion over which figure is which.

[nickh]

Originally Posted by Shepp

I've been trying to link to repaints and retools within SL. I find that sort of stuff removes some confusion over which figure is which.

That's quite helpful, Shepp. In the near future, we're going to add the ability to add references to other SL products and items.

[razin]

Originally Posted by nickh

Hey razin. As a curator, you can link to any URLs that you think are relevant and important. Also, you needn't ask other sites for permission to link to them. Everyone loves inbound links!

True! I've gone ahead and updated the TFP RID and CV catalogs with yt reviews. It's like win-win situation, reviewer gets more views, and I potentially get credits from buyers who are persuaded by said review.

[nickh]

Originally Posted by razin

True! I've gone ahead and updated the TFP RID and CV catalogs with yt reviews. It's like win-win situation, reviewer gets more views, and I potentially get credits from buyers who are persuaded by said review.

Nice work, razin!

[Bruticus82]

Quick question, on the impossible toys website they show off their product via youtube video (http://impossibletoys.com/page22.html). Some products (like their TFA series of Sari, Isaac Sumdac, and Det. Fanzone) use pictures from Seibertron.com, who is credited at the end of the youtube video.

I'm presuming that I cannot use these photos because they are from seibertron.com, even though they are used on the impossible toys website, correct?