Currently, BrickScan only supports the Bricklink XML format. Please contact me if you’d like to see other formats!
 
 
  • Step 1: Export your collection
    • Some sites give you files (.xml or .txt), while others provide text to copy. In the app, you can either upload a file or paste the text directly. Both methods work!
      Export from BrickLink
      To export your collection
      Select “My BL” and then “My Collection”.
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      Select “Export parts as XML file”.
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      To export your Wanted Lists
      Select “Want” and then “Wanted List”.
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      Pick a wanted list and then select “Download”.
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      To export your store inventory
      Select “My Store” and then “Store Inventory”.
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      Scroll down to “Download”.
      You can also visit https://www.bricklink.com/invExcel.asp if you’re signed in.
      Select “Download My Store Inventory”.
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      Export from BrickStore
      Select “BrickLink XML” from the Dropdown.
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      Export from Rebrickable
      Select “My Part Lists” or “My Set Lists” under “My Lego”. You need to be signed in to see it.
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      Select “BrickLink XML” under “Export Parts”.
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      Export from Brickset
      Currently, you can export a wanted list in the XML format. It is not possible to export your collection as XML.
      Select “Export your collection” under “My Sets”.
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      Select “Wanted list for BrickLink”.
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  • Step 2: Send it to your phone
    • You can skip this step if you created the file or text on your phone.
    • If you can copy text on your computer and then paste it seamlessly to your phone:
      Here’s how it would work with MacOS and iOS:
      • Right-click on the .xml file → “Open With” → “TextEdit.” Then, highlight everything (CMD + A) and copy it (CMD + C).
      • On your phone, select “Paste XML Text” in the next step and paste it into the text field.
      You can also send the file from your computer to your phone:
      For example, via WhatsApp
      1. Open WhatsApp Web in your browser on the computer.
      1. Drag the XML file into a chat and send it.
      1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
      1. Tap the file, then click the share icon and select “Save to File.”
      • Other methods: AirDrop, Telegram, etc.
  • Step 3: Import it into BrickScan
    • Import the collection
      Tap “Manage Collections”.
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      Tap “Import Collection”.
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      Follow the steps on the screen.
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      If you’re importing a large collection, it might be necessary to import it as a file instead:
      You can simply create an empty .txt file and paste the text content into it.
 
 
Current Limitations:
  • You can only import 5,000 entries at once.
  • You cannot have more than 20,000 entries in your account.
  • All prices in the XML file will be interpreted as USD.
 
If you’re facing issues, please contact me jakob@brickmonkey.io and send me the file. Please consider creating and upvoting relevant issues in the forum.
 
Updated by Jakob Nov 30, 2024. App Version: 1.9.14.