How to organise a LEGO wishlist
A wishlist is useful only when it stays separate from what you already own. BrickzBack gives wanted items their own place alongside collection, builds and projects, so plans do not inflate owned counts.
Record a wanted item in the wishlist, keep collection details for confirmed ownership, and move or add it to the collection only after you have checked what you acquired.
Keep intent separate from ownership
Add sets or other supported items to the wishlist when they are something you want to find, not when they are already part of your collection. This gives you a place for future ideas without presenting them as items you can build, value or sell today.
When you obtain an item, confirm its identity and condition and update the collection record. A wishlist entry alone does not add the set's pieces to loose inventory.
- Search for the item you want and add it to the wishlist.
- Keep notes that help you remember why or which version you want.
- After acquiring it, confirm the item and update the collection separately.
Use the wishlist with collection planning
Wishlist records can sit beside your owned sets, minifigures, loose stock and projects without being counted as confirmed inventory. This makes collection reviews clearer when you are deciding what to build, find or prepare for sale.
Do not use an unowned wishlist item as evidence of available parts. Build and project checks use recorded parts marked available, not what you hope to acquire.
Keep entries specific
Record the exact set or item you mean and revisit duplicates when your plans change. If two releases look similar, verify the number and version before treating one as the target.
The wishlist is a planning list, not a purchasing service. BrickzBack does not watch every seller, reserve items or buy them for you.
Frequently asked questions
Does a wishlist set count as part of my collection?
No. Wishlist entries are wanted items. Confirm an acquisition and add it to the collection before treating it as owned.
Can wishlist sets be used in a parts check?
No. A parts check uses a selected set or project and loose stock marked available, not wishlist entries.
Does BrickzBack buy or reserve wishlist items?
No. The wishlist helps organise your plans; you handle searching, purchasing and confirming what you acquire.
Put the workflow into practice
Use the current BrickzBack workspace to review your own records. Confirm identities and changes before relying on a parts list or value.
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