LEGO part 17979: Flag 5 x 6 Hexagonal with U Clips
Specifications
| Reference | 17979 |
|---|---|
| Category | Flags, Banners and Signs |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 18 |
| Sets | 43 |
| Listed pieces | 94 |
| First appearance | 2014 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Light Bluish Gray) | 6265675 · 6078293 |
LEGO part 17979, Flag 5 x 6 Hexagonal with U Clips, belongs to the Flags, Banners and Signs category. It exists in 18 colours and appears in 43 sets of our database, from 2014 to 2026, for a total of 94 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Bluish Gray.
Number 17979 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in light bluish gray, it is 6265675.
Part 17979 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 17979 is 76021 The Milano Spaceship Rescue, released in 2014 in the Super Heroes Marvel theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 71514 Dino Jet, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2015, with 7 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 70357 Knighton Castle: 6 copies, against an average of 2.2 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Ninjago (23%), Super Heroes Marvel (23%) and Star Wars (16%). With 43 sets, it ranks no. 1,814 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 13 of 16 in the Flags, Banners and Signs category.
Sets containing part 17979, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 2 |
Colours of part 17979
8 colours appear in only one set: trans-orange (71514 Dino Jet), trans-brown (75081 T-16 Skyhopper), sand blue (70609 Manta Ray Bomber), red (71704 Kai Fighter), bright light orange (60289 Airshow Jet Transporter), … 7 of its 18 colours are transparent.
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray6265675 · 6078293 | 7 | 13 | 761937615376031 |
| Trans-Neon Orange6291015 · 6124860 | 6 | 14 | 717127171370322 |
| Dark Blue6542603 · 6106179 | 5 | 13 | 760327031570732 |
| Dark Brown6095804 | 4 | 6 | 752197091370226 |
| Black6334515 | 4 | 5 | 421467177076199 |
| Yellow6591671 · 6331731 | 2 | 8 | 7528160503 |
| Dark Red6136881 | 2 | 6 | 7513575191 |
| Trans-Dark Pink6331728 · 6288248 | 2 | 6 | 7174171710 |
| White6437122 | 2 | 5 | 7540171791 |
| Trans-Clear6228867 | 2 | 2 | 7521970830 |
| Trans-Orange6586959 | 1 | 4 | 71514 |
| Trans-Brown6100436 | 1 | 2 | 75081 |
| Sand Blue6167183 | 1 | 2 | 70609 |
| Red6331733 · 6308038 | 1 | 2 | 71704 |
| Bright Light Orange6371954 · 6328185 | 1 | 2 | 60289 |
| Trans-Light Blue6558263 | 1 | 2 | 76325 |
| Tan6100435 | 1 | 1 | 75084 |
| Trans-Red6199559 | 1 | 1 | 76086 |
Where to buy part 17979
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Sets that include part 17979
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 17979, in any colour.
42146Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 130002023 · 2,883 piecesView the set
71770Zane's Golden Dragon Jet2022 · 267 piecesView the set
76193The Guardians' Ship2021 · 1,901 piecesView the set
71741NINJAGO City Gardens2021 · 5,710 piecesView the set
75281Anakin's Jedi Interceptor2020 · 248 piecesView the set
75135Obi-Wan's Jedi Interceptor2016 · 215 piecesView the set
71704 Kai Fighter2020 · 513 pieces
60289 Airshow Jet Transporter2021 · 281 pieces
71712 Empire Temple of Madness2020 · 820 pieces
75191 Jedi Starfighter with Hyperdrive2017 · 832 pieces
76199 Carnage2021 · 546 pieces
76153 Avengers Helicarrier2020 · 1,248 pieces
71710 Ninja Tuner Car2020 · 428 pieces
76031 The Hulk Buster Smash2015 · 249 pieces
75081 T-16 Skyhopper2015 · 247 pieces
76187 Venom2021 · 565 pieces
76127 Captain Marvel and The Skrull Attack2019 · 307 pieces
76032 The Avengers Quinjet City Chase2015 · 723 pieces
75084 Wookiee Gunship2015 · 570 pieces
76021 The Milano Spaceship Rescue2014 · 667 pieces
75219 Imperial AT-Hauler2018 · 829 pieces
70609 Manta Ray Bomber2017 · 341 pieces
70315 Clay's Rumble Blade2016 · 367 pieces
70732 City of Stiix2015 · 1,070 pieces
70737 Titan Mech Battle2015 · 755 pieces
71713 Empire Dragon2020 · 295 pieces
70830 Sweet Mayhem's Systar Starship!2019 · 502 pieces
76086 Knightcrawler Tunnel Attack2017 · 623 pieces
70322 Axl's Tower Carrier2016 · 670 pieces
70357 Knighton Castle2017 · 1,426 pieces
70913 Scarecrow Fearful Face-off2017 · 141 pieces
70226 Mammoth's Frozen Stronghold2015 · 621 pieces
72004 Tech Wizard Showdown2018 · 506 pieces
70163 Toxikita's Toxic Meltdown2014 · 429 pieces
72006 Axl's Rolling Arsenal2018 · 604 pieces
71514 Dino Jet2026 · 1,007 pieces
60503 Coast Guard Helicopter2026 · 551 pieces
76325 Avengers: Age of Ultron Quinjet2025 · 1,131 pieces
76316 Fantastic Four vs. Galactus Construction Figure2025 · 427 pieces
75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor2025 · 290 pieces
43224 King Magnifico's Castle2023 · 613 pieces
71791 Zane’s Dragon Power Spinjitzu Race Car2023 · 307 pieces
40323 Viking Ship2019 · 54 pieces
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 17979?
Part 17979 (Flag 5 x 6 Hexagonal with U Clips) appears in 43 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2014 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 17979?
Set 70357 Knighton Castle, released in 2017, contains 6 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 17979 has 2.2.
Which colours does LEGO part 17979 come in?
18 colours are listed for part 17979. The most common is Light Bluish Gray, found in 7 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 17979?
According to our inventories, it is tan, found in only 1 set (75084 Wookiee Gunship).
What is the element ID of part 17979 in light bluish gray?
In light bluish gray, part 17979 has element ID 6265675 or 6078293. Number 17979 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 17979 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 71514 Dino Jet.
Where can I buy LEGO part 17979 individually?
Single parts 17979 can be ordered on Pick a Brick (lego.com) in colours currently produced, or on BrickLink for older colours. The part is also included in the sets listed on this page.