LEGO part 32553: Large Figure Head Connector Block 3 x 4 x 1 2/3

Specifications
| Reference | 32553 |
|---|---|
| Category | Large Buildable Figures |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 9 |
| Sets | 26 |
| Listed pieces | 49 |
| First appearance | 2001 |
| Latest appearance | 2006 |
| Element (Light Gray) | 4143537 |
LEGO part 32553, Large Figure Head Connector Block 3 x 4 x 1 2/3, belongs to the Large Buildable Figures category. It exists in 9 colours and appears in 26 sets of our database, from 2001 to 2006, for a total of 49 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Gray.
Number 32553 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 gray, it is 4143537.
Part 32553 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 32553 is 8538 Muaka and Kane-ra, released in 2001 in the Bionicle theme. No set in our database uses it after 2006, the year of 6620 Ultimate Accessory Set 500. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2001, with 11 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 6638 Ultimate Creatures Accessory Set (Special Edition) 300+ Pieces: 5 copies, against an average of 1.9 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Bionicle theme: 100% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 26 sets, it ranks no. 2,345 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 52 of 74 in the Large Buildable Figures category.
Sets containing part 32553, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 | |
| 2002 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 2 |
Colours of part 32553
5 colours appear in only one set: dark bluish gray (6638 Ultimate Creatures Accessory Set (Special Edition) 300+ Pieces), bright light orange (8759 Battle of Metru Nui), red (8593 Makuta), pearl light gray (8758 Tower of Toa) and flat dark gold (8757 Visorak Battle Ram).
Where to buy part 32553
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Sets that include part 32553
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 32553, in any colour.
6620Ultimate Accessory Set 5002006 · 500 piecesView the set
6638Ultimate Creatures Accessory Set (Special Edition) 300+ Pieces2006 · 285 piecesView the set
8759Battle of Metru Nui2005 · 876 piecesView the set- 8758Tower of Toa2005 · 412 piecesView the set
8757Visorak Battle Ram2005 · 194 piecesView the set
8621Turaga Dume and Nivawk2004 · 180 piecesView the set
8593 Makuta2003 · 199 pieces
8596 Takanuva2003 · 199 pieces
10023 Master Builder Set2002 · 111 pieces
8570 Gali Nuva2002 · 43 pieces
8568 Pohatu Nuva2002 · 43 pieces
8571 Kopaka Nuva2002 · 41 pieces
8566 Onua Nuva2002 · 41 pieces
8567 Lewa Nuva2002 · 37 pieces
8572 Tahu Nuva2002 · 36 pieces
8538 Muaka and Kane-ra2001 · 633 pieces
8539 Manas2001 · 438 pieces
8549 Tarakava2001 · 397 pieces
8548 Nui-Jaga2001 · 212 pieces
8537 Nui-Rama2001 · 142 pieces
8531 Pohatu2001 · 49 pieces
8535 Lewa2001 · 36 pieces
8533 Gali2001 · 35 pieces
8534 Tahu2001 · 33 pieces
8536 Kopaka2001 · 33 pieces
8532 Onua2001 · 30 pieces
Often found with part 32553
Parts that share the most sets with part 32553, based on set inventories.
Large Figure Foot, with Ball Joint Socket 3 x 6 x 2 1/332475 · 17 shared sets
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, Angular with 2 Ball Joints, and 2 Holes (Toa)32482 · 12 shared sets
Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armour43559 · 9 shared sets
Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Open Sides32174 · 23 shared sets
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, Angular with Ball Joint, and Axle Hole32476 · 10 shared sets
Large Figure Weapon, Claw Hook with Axle32551 · 9 shared sets
Large Figure Weapon, Claw, Triple, with Axle32506 · 7 shared sets
More parts in the Large Buildable Figures category
90622 Large Figure Skeletal, Limb with Ball Sockets28 sets
57563 Large Figure Weapon Blade, Mahri Matoran28 sets
11305 Large Figure Weapon Blade, Curved Tip with Axle27 sets
92233 Large Figure Hand Cover, Armor with Handles for Clips26 sets
47430 Large Figure Foot, with Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side]25 sets
53544 Large Figure Limb Cover / Torso Cover (Toa Inika)25 sets
90638 Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 6, Armor with Ball Joint Socket24 sets
50858 Large Figure Foot, with 3 Holes, Visorak24 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 32553?
Part 32553 (Large Figure Head Connector Block 3 x 4 x 1 2/3) appears in 26 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2001 to 2006, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 32553?
Set 6638 Ultimate Creatures Accessory Set (Special Edition) 300+ Pieces, released in 2006, contains 5 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 32553 has 1.9.
Which colours does LEGO part 32553 come in?
9 colours are listed for part 32553. The most common is Light Gray, found in 13 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 32553?
According to our inventories, it is red, found in only 1 set (8593 Makuta).
What is the element ID of part 32553 in light gray?
In light gray, part 32553 has element ID 4143537. Number 32553 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 32553 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2006 (6620 Ultimate Accessory Set 500). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 32553 individually?
Single parts 32553 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.
