LEGO part 2356: Brick 4 x 6

Specifications
| Reference | 2356 |
|---|---|
| Category | Bricks |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 10 |
| Sets | 41 |
| Listed pieces | 98 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2010 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 31.8 x 47.8 x 9.6 |
| Element (Black) | 4181124 · 4163289 |
LEGO part 2356, Brick 4 x 6, belongs to the Bricks category. It exists in 10 colours and appears in 41 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2010, for a total of 98 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 2356 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in black, it is 4181124.
Size 4 x 6 studs: 31.8 x 47.8 mm footprint and 9.6 mm high, studs excluded.
Part 2356 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 2356 is 4146 Extra Large Freestyle Bucket, released in 1995 in the Freestyle theme. No set in our database uses it after 2010, the year of 8095 General Grievous' Starfighter. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2003, with 5 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 10030 Imperial Star Destroyer: 9 copies, against an average of 2.4 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Star Wars (22%), Town (20%) and Creator (10%). With 41 sets, it ranks no. 1,857 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 40 of 52 in the Bricks category.
Sets containing part 2356, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 13 | |
| 2000-2009 | 26 | |
| 2010 | 2 |
Colours of part 2356
Its rarest colour, violet, appears only in set 5808 The Enchanted Palace.
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black4181124 · 4163289 | 9 | 18 | 80951014410018 |
| Light Bluish Gray4217371 | 7 | 16 | 76768097852293 |
| Light Gray4190379 · 4181123 | 6 | 20 | 101231003010029 |
| Blue4190794 · 4181122 | 5 | 11 | 1003064559784 |
| Green4217793 · 4181121 | 5 | 11 | 609577953600 |
| Yellow235624 | 5 | 5 | 343864264146 |
| Red4181125 · 4169941 | 4 | 8 | 1001865546464 |
| White4181119 · 4163982 | 4 | 5 | 7163100196464 |
| Dark Gray4216821 · 4189076 | 3 | 3 | 1002966366332 |
| Violet4181120 · 4119599 | 1 | 1 | 5808 |
Where to buy part 2356
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Sets that include part 2356
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 2356, in any colour.
7676Republic Attack Gunship2008 · 1,038 piecesView the set
10123Cloud City2003 · 707 piecesView the set
10030Imperial Star Destroyer2002 · 3,116 piecesView the set
8095General Grievous' Starfighter2010 · 454 piecesView the set
8097Slave I2010 · 563 piecesView the set
7163Republic Gunship2002 · 698 piecesView the set
3D10019 Rebel Blockade Runner2001 · 1,748 pieces
10144 Sandcrawler2005 · 1,681 pieces
3D10018 Darth Maul2001 · 1,868 pieces
852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set2008 · 2,455 pieces
10029 Lunar Lander2003 · 469 pieces
6095 Royal Joust2000 · 104 pieces
6455 Space Simulation Station1999 · 249 pieces
6554 Blaze Brigade1997 · 259 pieces
3826 Build-A-Bob2006 · 445 pieces
3438 McDonald's Restaurant1999 · 94 pieces
8491 Ram Rod2008 · 72 pieces
9322 Town Developers Set2007 · 1,875 pieces
9321 Transportation Set2006 · 1,226 pieces
7795 Deluxe Starter Set2006 · 1,104 pieces
3600 Build Your Own House Tub2005 · 1,201 pieces
4406 Buildings2004 · 506 pieces
4407 Transportation2004 · 302 pieces- 979760 Mars Exploration2003 · 810 pieces
3D4404 Land Busters2003 · 769 pieces
4400 Creations and Bricks {Red Tub}2003 · 705 pieces
6636 Police Headquarters2002 · 291 pieces
9784 ARCTIC IMPACT Challenge Kit2001 · 1,368 pieces
4611 Police HQ2001 · 141 pieces
4167 Mickey's Mansion2000 · 130 pieces
4165 Minnie's Birthday Party2000 · 87 pieces
6464 Super Rescue Complex1999 · 348 pieces
5808 The Enchanted Palace1999 · 228 pieces
6332 Command Post Central1998 · 289 pieces
6330 Cargo Express Hub1998 · 246 pieces
6426 Super Cycle Center1998 · 165 pieces
6548 Octan Gas Station1997 · 133 pieces
5895 Villa Belville1996 · 339 pieces
4146 Extra Large Freestyle Bucket1995 · 409 pieces
4145 Freestyle Playcase1995 · 254 pieces
4134 Large Freestyle Bucket1995 · 252 pieces
Often found with part 2356
Parts that share the most sets with part 2356, based on set inventories.
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3001pr0043 Brick 2 x 4 with Smile and Frown Print on Opposite Sides41 sets
4202 Brick 4 x 1240 sets
3004pr0036 Brick 1 x 2 with Black 'TNT' Pixelated Print35 sets
3754 Brick 1 x 6 x 532 sets
3005pr0006 Brick 1 x 1 with Milk Carton, Cow, Print32 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 2356?
Part 2356 (Brick 4 x 6) appears in 41 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2010, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 2356?
Set 10030 Imperial Star Destroyer, released in 2002, contains 9 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 2356 has 2.4.
Which colours does LEGO part 2356 come in?
10 colours are listed for part 2356. The most common is Black, found in 9 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 2356?
According to our inventories, it is violet, found in only 1 set (5808 The Enchanted Palace).
What is the element ID of part 2356 in black?
In black, part 2356 has element ID 4181124 or 4163289. Number 2356 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 2356 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2010 (8095 General Grievous' Starfighter). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 2356 individually?
Single parts 2356 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.

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