LEGO part 32012: Technic Reel 3 x 2

Specifications
| Reference | 32012 |
|---|---|
| Category | String, Bands and Reels |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 5 |
| Sets | 70 |
| Listed pieces | 85 |
| First appearance | 1997 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Dark Bluish Gray) | 32012199 · 4239891 |
LEGO part 32012, Technic Reel 3 x 2, belongs to the String, Bands and Reels category. It exists in 5 colours and appears in 70 sets of our database, from 1997 to 2026, for a total of 85 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Bluish Gray.
Number 32012 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 32012199.
Part 32012 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 32012 is 8205 Bungee Blaster, released in 1997 in the Technic theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 77983 Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2019, with 7 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 9680 Energy Work, Power Starter Set: 8 copies, against an average of 1.2 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (40%), Educational and Dacta (13%) and City (10%). With 70 sets, it ranks no. 1,385 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 12 of 28 in the String, Bands and Reels category.
Sets containing part 32012, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-1999 | 9 | |
| 2000-2009 | 24 | |
| 2010-2019 | 24 | |
| 2020-2026 | 13 |
Where to buy part 32012
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Sets that include part 32012
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 32012, in any colour.
42128Heavy Duty Tow Truck2021 · 2,017 piecesView the set
42145Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter2022 · 2,001 piecesView the set
3D42110Land Rover Defender2019 · 2,573 piecesView the set
10317Land Rover Classic Defender 902023 · 2,344 piecesView the set
10303Loop Coaster2022 · 3,756 piecesView the set
10188Death Star2008 · 3,807 piecesView the set
42070 6x6 All Terrain Tow Truck2017 · 1,862 pieces
3D8258 Crane Truck2009 · 1,877 pieces
60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport2019 · 1,062 pieces
3D42052 Heavy Lift Helicopter2016 · 1,042 pieces
3D41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition2013 · 1,584 pieces
8297 Off-Roader2008 · 1,097 pieces
42097 Compact Crawler Crane2019 · 920 pieces
3D42094 Tracked Loader2019 · 827 pieces
3D42069 Extreme Adventure2017 · 2,382 pieces
3D9396 Helicopter2012 · 1,056 pieces
3D8285 Tow Truck2006 · 1,879 pieces
7905 Building Crane2006 · 721 pieces
70723 Thunder Raider2014 · 334 pieces
3D8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4002011 · 2,048 pieces
7249 XXL Mobile Crane2005 · 530 pieces
31096 Twin-Rotor Helicopter2019 · 569 pieces
8053 Mobile Crane2010 · 1,289 pieces
3D7632 Crawler Crane2009 · 479 pieces
70227 King Crominus' Rescue2015 · 863 pieces
60010 Fire Helicopter2013 · 225 pieces
8457 Power Puller2000 · 980 pieces
8462 Tow Truck1998 · 786 pieces
3D7347 Highway Pickup2012 · 805 pieces
3D9476 The Orc Forge2012 · 363 pieces
9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set2009 · 409 pieces
7036 Dwarves' Mine2008 · 574 pieces
8288 Crawler Crane2006 · 800 pieces
70170 UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter2015 · 614 pieces
7596 Trash Compactor Escape2010 · 373 pieces
45300 WeDo 2.0 Core Set2016 · 284 pieces
8435 4WD2004 · 763 pieces
8205 Bungee Blaster1997 · 64 pieces
77983 Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack2026 · 703 pieces
60473 The City Tower2025 · 1,943 pieces
4000046 LEGO Inside Tour Anniversary Collection2025 · 1,912 pieces
10335 The Endurance2024 · 3,011 pieces
910033 Old Train Engine Shed2024 · 2,339 pieces
60434 Space Base and Rocket Launchpad2024 · 1,424 pieces
910008 Modular Construction Site2023 · 3,374 pieces
71469 Nightmare Shark Ship2023 · 1,389 pieces
4000040 LEGO Fire Engine2023 · 1,056 pieces
45809 CITY SHAPER Challenge Kit2019 · 2,158 pieces
45810 BOOMTOWN BUILD Inspire Set2019 · 738 pieces
9664 NATURE'S FURY Challenge Kit2013 · 1,995 pieces
9585 WeDo Resource Set2011 · 326 pieces
8971 Aerial Defense Unit2009 · 733 pieces
8709 Underground Mining Station2009 · 636 pieces
8494 Ring of Fire2008 · 268 pieces
3D8273 Off Road Truck2007 · 805 pieces
9763 NANO QUEST Challenge Kit2006 · 1,505 pieces
9632 Science & Technology Base Set2006 · 357 pieces
9649 Technology Resource Set2003 · 1,154 pieces
9684 Renewable Energy Set II2003 · 733 pieces
9685 Green Car Set2003 · 47 pieces
8465 Extreme Off-Roader2001 · 364 pieces
3800 Ultimate Builders Set2001 · 322 pieces
8450 Mission Experience Pack2000 · 644 pieces
9680 Energy Work, Power Starter Set1999 · 792 pieces
9681 eLAB Renewable Energy Set1999 · 713 pieces
8253 Fire Helicopter1999 · 211 pieces
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30104 Chain 17L [21 Links]96 sets
85546 Technic Rubber Belt Large [33mm ID] [Round Cross Section]80 sets
71509 Rubber Band Small 13mm (Square Cross Section)67 sets
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 32012?
Part 32012 (Technic Reel 3 x 2) appears in 70 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1997 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 32012?
Set 9680 Energy Work, Power Starter Set, released in 1999, contains 8 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 32012 has 1.2.
Which colours does LEGO part 32012 come in?
5 colours are listed for part 32012. The most common is Dark Bluish Gray, found in 46 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 32012?
According to our inventories, it is dark gray, found in only 2 sets (8465 Extreme Off-Roader, 9680 Energy Work, Power Starter Set).
What is the element ID of part 32012 in dark bluish gray?
In dark bluish gray, part 32012 has element ID 32012199 or 4239891. Number 32012 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 32012 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 77983 Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack.
Where can I buy LEGO part 32012 individually?
Single parts 32012 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.
