LEGO part 30157: Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins

Specifications
| Reference | 30157 |
|---|---|
| Category | Plates Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 8 |
| Sets | 276 |
| Listed pieces | 664 |
| First appearance | 1998 |
| Latest appearance | 2023 |
| Element (Dark Bluish Gray) | 4509884 · 4210682 |
LEGO part 30157, Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins, belongs to the Plates Special category. It exists in 8 colours and appears in 276 sets of our database, from 1998 to 2023, for a total of 664 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Bluish Gray.
Number 30157 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in dark bluish gray, it is 4509884.
Part 30157 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 30157 is 5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins, released in 1998 in the Adventurers theme. No set in our database uses it after 2023, the year of 952303 Lawn mower. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2015, with 25 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 9744 DNA Student Set: 48 copies, against an average of 2.4 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by City (28%), Star Wars (8%) and Adventurers (7%). With 276 sets, it ranks no. 569 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 78 of 161 in the Plates Special category.
Sets containing part 30157, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-1999 | 15 | |
| 2000-2009 | 65 | |
| 2010-2019 | 156 | |
| 2020-2023 | 40 |
Colours of part 30157
Even its least common colour, tan, can be found in 2 sets.
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Bluish Gray4509884 · 4210682 | 98 | 212 | 751927170010715 |
| Light Bluish Gray4211572 | 90 | 253 | 753026031560262 |
| Reddish Brown4270882 · 4211217 | 45 | 87 | 710406030711014 |
| Dark Gray4141978 · 4114127 | 26 | 59 | 1012347085978 |
| Light Gray4141982 | 15 | 37 | 598874197414 |
| Brown4141977 | 3 | 9 | 598674095975 |
| Red4600188 · 4141979 | 2 | 4 | 33656089 |
| Tan6365628 · 4141976 | 2 | 3 | 713915986 |
Where to buy part 30157
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Sets that include part 30157
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 30157, in any colour.
75192Millennium Falcon2017 · 7,541 piecesView the set
75302Imperial Shuttle2021 · 660 piecesView the set
71040Disney Castle2016 · 4,081 piecesView the set
60315Police Mobile Command Truck2022 · 436 piecesView the set
60262Passenger Airplane2020 · 669 piecesView the set
60302Wildlife Rescue Operation2021 · 525 piecesView the set
71750 Lloyd's Hydro Mech2021 · 228 pieces
60266 Ocean Exploration Ship2020 · 747 pieces
71391 Bowser's Airship Expansion Set2021 · 1,152 pieces
60307 Wildlife Rescue Camp2021 · 503 pieces
60294 Stunt Show Truck2021 · 420 pieces
60264 Ocean Exploration Submarine2020 · 286 pieces
71700 Jungle Raider2020 · 127 pieces
10715 Bricks on a Roll2018 · 442 pieces
10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT2009 · 1,758 pieces
71739 Ultra Sonic Raider2021 · 726 pieces
11014 Bricks and Wheels2021 · 653 pieces
75810 The Upside Down2019 · 2,287 pieces
75019 AT-TE2013 · 794 pieces
3D10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van2011 · 1,332 pieces
60343 Rescue Helicopter Transport2022 · 215 pieces
71748 Catamaran Sea Battle2021 · 780 pieces
60308 Seaside Police and Fire Mission2021 · 297 pieces
43184 Raya and Sisu Dragon2021 · 217 pieces
60288 Race Buggy Transporter2021 · 210 pieces
31100 Sports Car2020 · 134 pieces
60225 Rover Testing Drive2019 · 202 pieces
75094 Imperial Shuttle Tydirium2015 · 937 pieces
7675 AT-TE Walker2008 · 810 pieces
10179 Millennium Falcon2007 · 5,198 pieces
77942 Fiat 500 - Bright Light Blue Version2021 · 960 pieces
60305 Car Transporter2021 · 342 pieces
60276 Police Prisoner Transport2021 · 244 pieces
31104 Monster Burger Truck2020 · 499 pieces
70840 Welcome to Apocalypseburg!2019 · 3,178 pieces
75965 The Rise of Voldemort2019 · 185 pieces
60195 Arctic Mobile Exploration Base2018 · 786 pieces
60182 Pickup & Caravan2018 · 344 pieces
75189 First Order Heavy Assault Walker2017 · 1,376 pieces
60161 Jungle Exploration Site2017 · 813 pieces
41130 Amusement Park Roller Coaster2016 · 1,124 pieces
75156 Krennic's Imperial Shuttle2016 · 863 pieces
60097 City Square2015 · 1,683 pieces
10123 Cloud City2003 · 707 pieces
60327 Horse Transporter2022 · 196 pieces
60258 Tuning Workshop2020 · 897 pieces
60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport2019 · 1,062 pieces
60231 Fire Chief Response Truck2019 · 201 pieces
60140 Bulldozer Break-In2017 · 561 pieces
60148 ATV Race Team2017 · 239 pieces
60124 Volcano Exploration Base2016 · 824 pieces
60076 Demolition Site2015 · 776 pieces
70146 Flying Phoenix Fire Temple2014 · 1,301 pieces
8654 Scuderia Ferrari Truck2005 · 823 pieces
75284 Knights of Ren Transport Ship2020 · 595 pieces
60244 Police Helicopter Transport2020 · 317 pieces
60267 Safari Off-Roader2020 · 168 pieces
60251 Monster Truck2020 · 55 pieces
70425 Newbury Haunted High School2019 · 1,475 pieces
60209 Sky Police Diamond Heist2019 · 400 pieces
10263 Winter Village Fire Station2018 · 1,166 pieces
10257 Carousel2017 · 2,670 pieces
60160 Jungle Mobile Lab2017 · 426 pieces
60159 Jungle Halftrack Mission2017 · 378 pieces
31052 Vacation Getaways2016 · 792 pieces
70605 Misfortune's Keep2016 · 754 pieces
Related parts
Often found with part 30157
Parts that share the most sets with part 30157, based on set inventories.
More parts in the Plates Special category
4488 Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder314 sets
15456 Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball and Hole284 sets
4590 Plate Special 1 x 4 Offset with Bar Holes283 sets
4623 Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm]276 sets
71752 Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Axle Hole and Grill on Sides (Haybale)274 sets
3956 Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2273 sets
87609 Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 1 Support Wall on Bottom250 sets
2926 Plate Special 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder245 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 30157?
Part 30157 (Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins) appears in 276 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1998 to 2023, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 30157?
Set 9744 DNA Student Set, released in 2003, contains 48 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 30157 has 2.4.
Which colours does LEGO part 30157 come in?
8 colours are listed for part 30157. The most common is Dark Bluish Gray, found in 98 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 30157?
According to our inventories, it is tan, found in only 2 sets (71391 Bowser's Airship Expansion Set, 5986 Amazon Ancient Ruins).
What is the element ID of part 30157 in dark bluish gray?
In dark bluish gray, part 30157 has element ID 4509884 or 4210682. Number 30157 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 30157 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2023 (952303 Lawn mower). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 30157 individually?
Single parts 30157 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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