LEGO part 30237a: Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip]
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Specifications
| Reference | 30237a |
|---|---|
| Category | Bricks Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 12 |
| Sets | 256 |
| Listed pieces | 824 |
| First appearance | 1999 |
| Latest appearance | 2015 |
LEGO part 30237a, Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip], belongs to the Bricks Special category. It exists in 12 colours and appears in 256 sets of our database, from 1999 to 2015, for a total of 824 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 30237a is the LEGO mould number, the one embossed under the part or inside the studs. It is the reference used by Rebrickable, BrickLink and the Pick a Brick service to name the shape regardless of colour: each shape and colour combination then gets its own element number.
Part 30237a through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 30237a is 7171 Mos Espa Podrace, released in 1999 in the Star Wars theme. No set in our database uses it after 2015, the year of 60098 Heavy-Haul Train. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2012, with 23 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set: 22 copies, against an average of 3.2 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Castle (14%), City (11%) and Star Wars (10%). With 256 sets, it ranks no. 611 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 32 of 71 in the Bricks Special category.
Sets containing part 30237a, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 19 | |
| 2000-2009 | 146 | |
| 2010-2015 | 91 |
Colours of part 30237a
Its rarest colour, orange, appears only in set 6739 Truck and Stunt Trikes.
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42 | 125 | 10237704044842 |
| White | 41 | 107 | 749880187905 |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 40 | 116 | 75055774460098 |
| Light Bluish Gray4211598 | 32 | 106 | 7498102287929 |
| Red | 25 | 82 | 7208794560098 |
| Yellow | 25 | 59 | 774344333677 |
| Reddish Brown | 22 | 58 | 75059102454842 |
| Dark Gray4113207 | 19 | 61 | 609847307161 |
| Light Gray4117069 | 16 | 39 | 473037394707 |
| Tan4125237 | 12 | 40 | 71006750527163 |
| Blue | 5 | 29 | 719059874186870 |
| Orange4648849 | 1 | 2 | 6739 |
Where to buy part 30237a
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Sets that include part 30237a
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 30237a, in any colour.
3D75055Imperial Star Destroyer2014 · 1,360 piecesView the set
7498Police Station2011 · 786 piecesView the set
10228Haunted House2012 · 2,064 piecesView the set
7208Fire Station2010 · 664 piecesView the set
7744Police Headquarters2008 · 958 piecesView the set
75059Sandcrawler2014 · 3,296 piecesView the set
3D71006 The Simpsons House2014 · 2,547 pieces
7929 The Battle of Naboo2011 · 241 pieces
3D7743 Police Command Center2008 · 524 pieces
7945 Fire Station2007 · 604 pieces
60098 Heavy-Haul Train2015 · 984 pieces
10245 Santa's Workshop2014 · 884 pieces
10237 The Tower of Orthanc2013 · 2,361 pieces
3D4433 Dirt Bike Transporter2012 · 206 pieces
3D10197 Fire Brigade2009 · 2,236 pieces
8038 The Battle of Endor2009 · 890 pieces
75913 F14 T & Scuderia Ferrari Truck2015 · 892 pieces
75052 Mos Eisley Cantina2014 · 616 pieces
70404 King's Castle2013 · 1,003 pieces
4184 Black Pearl2011 · 805 pieces
4842 Hogwarts Castle2010 · 1,291 pieces
7937 Train Station2010 · 365 pieces
8018 Armored Assault Tank (AAT)2009 · 407 pieces
7905 Building Crane2006 · 721 pieces
70413 The Brick Bounty2015 · 745 pieces
75902 The Mystery Machine2015 · 301 pieces
31026 Bike Shop & Cafe2014 · 1,023 pieces
10225 R2-D22012 · 2,127 pieces
3D4432 Garbage Truck2012 · 212 pieces
4195 Queen Anne's Revenge2011 · 1,097 pieces
3677 Red Cargo Train2011 · 827 pieces
8093 Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter2010 · 175 pieces
7163 Republic Gunship2002 · 698 pieces
3D10019 Rebel Blockade Runner2001 · 1,748 pieces
70732 City of Stiix2015 · 1,070 pieces
79018 The Lonely Mountain2014 · 866 pieces
3D3189 Heartlake Stables2012 · 426 pieces
3D4200 Mining 4 x 42012 · 102 pieces
2504 Spinjitzu Dojo2011 · 373 pieces
6243 Brickbeard's Bounty2009 · 596 pieces
7669 Anakin's Jedi Starfighter2008 · 153 pieces
7094 King's Castle Siege2007 · 974 pieces
7659 Imperial Landing Craft2007 · 471 pieces
7249 XXL Mobile Crane2005 · 530 pieces
7190 Millennium Falcon2000 · 671 pieces
6098 King Leo's Castle2000 · 538 pieces
7171 Mos Espa Podrace1999 · 907 pieces
41055 Cinderella's Romantic Castle2014 · 647 pieces
79007 Battle at the Black Gate2013 · 656 pieces
41006 Downtown Bakery2013 · 269 pieces
9473 The Mines of Moria2012 · 781 pieces
6864 Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase2012 · 532 pieces
3D4208 4x4 Fire Truck2012 · 243 pieces
3D7327 Scorpion Pyramid2011 · 795 pieces
8864 Desert of Destruction2010 · 966 pieces
7946 King's Castle2010 · 933 pieces
7751 Ahsoka's Starfighter and Vulture Droid2009 · 291 pieces
3D7657 AT-ST2007 · 243 pieces
3D7991 Recycle Truck2007 · 206 pieces
7898 Cargo Train Deluxe2006 · 857 pieces
3D7248 Digger2005 · 128 pieces
7238 Fire Helicopter2005 · 76 pieces
7241 Fire Car2005 · 47 pieces
4757 Hogwarts Castle2004 · 938 pieces
4730 Chamber of Secrets2002 · 597 pieces
4729 Dumbledore's Office2002 · 451 pieces
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Often found with part 30237a
Parts that share the most sets with part 30237a, based on set inventories.
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15533 Brick Special 1 x 4 with Masonry Brick Profile256 sets
77808 Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars255 sets
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4216 Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove243 sets
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 30237a?
Part 30237a (Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip]) appears in 256 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1999 to 2015, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 30237a?
Set 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set, released in 2008, contains 22 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 30237a has 3.2.
Which colours does LEGO part 30237a come in?
12 colours are listed for part 30237a. The most common is Black, found in 42 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 30237a?
According to our inventories, it is orange, found in only 1 set (6739 Truck and Stunt Trikes).
Is LEGO part 30237a still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2015 (60098 Heavy-Haul Train). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 30237a individually?
Single parts 30237a 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.
How do I identify a LEGO part number?
The mould number is embossed under the part or inside the studs. For the Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip], it is number 30237a, shared by all its colours.

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