LEGO part 3581: Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder

Specifications
| Reference | 3581 |
|---|---|
| Category | Bricks Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 10 |
| Sets | 45 |
| Listed pieces | 104 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2010 |
| Element (Light Bluish Gray) | 4249560 |
LEGO part 3581, Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder, belongs to the Bricks Special category. It exists in 10 colours and appears in 45 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2010, for a total of 104 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Bluish Gray.
Number 3581 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 bluish gray, it is 4249560.
Part 3581 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 3581 is 6090 Royal Knight's Castle, released in 1995 in the Castle theme. No set in our database uses it after 2010, the year of 10210 Imperial Flagship. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 1996, with 7 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 6769 Fort Legoredo: 6 copies, against an average of 2.3 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Castle (33%), Pirates (13%) and Harry Potter (11%). With 45 sets, it ranks no. 1,758 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 59 of 71 in the Bricks Special category.
Sets containing part 3581, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 15 | |
| 2000-2009 | 29 | |
| 2010 | 1 |
Colours of part 3581
2 colours appear in only one set: reddish brown (4754 Hagrid's Hut) and yellow (6263 Imperial Outpost).
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray4249560 | 12 | 21 | 10197101937094 |
| Black4541684 · 4264751 | 11 | 23 | 1021062436253 |
| Light Gray4161034 · 358102 | 7 | 17 | 609067696097 |
| Tan4159280 · 358105 | 4 | 11 | 476874197418 |
| Red4207299 · 358121 | 4 | 11 | 6765100279376 |
| Brown4161035 · 358125 | 3 | 9 | 676967616762 |
| White358101 | 2 | 5 | 62446418 |
| Dark Gray4159394 · 358127 | 2 | 3 | 47077417 |
| Reddish Brown4219724 | 1 | 2 | 4754 |
| Yellow4189055 · 358124 | 1 | 2 | 6263 |
Where to buy part 3581
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Sets that include part 3581
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 3581, in any colour.
10210Imperial Flagship2010 · 1,668 piecesView the set
6090Royal Knight's Castle1995 · 763 piecesView the set
3D10197Fire Brigade2009 · 2,236 piecesView the set
10193Medieval Market Village2009 · 1,619 piecesView the set
6243Brickbeard's Bounty2009 · 596 piecesView the set
7094King's Castle Siege2007 · 974 piecesView the set
3D6769 Fort Legoredo1996 · 688 pieces
6097 Night Lord's Castle1997 · 607 pieces
3D6765 Gold City Junction1996 · 352 pieces
3D6761 Bandit's Secret Hide-Out1996 · 250 pieces
6253 Shipwreck Hideout2009 · 313 pieces
10027 Train Engine Shed2003 · 670 pieces
10040 Black Seas Barracuda2002 · 916 pieces
3739 Blacksmith Shop2002 · 629 pieces
6079 Dark Forest Fortress1996 · 469 pieces
6263 Imperial Outpost1995 · 219 pieces
7036 Dwarves' Mine2008 · 574 pieces
4768 The Durmstrang Ship2005 · 552 pieces
7419 Dragon Fortress2003 · 781 pieces
7418 Scorpion Palace2003 · 380 pieces
4712 Troll on the Loose2002 · 72 pieces
4707 Hagrid's Hut2001 · 298 pieces
10000 Guarded Inn2001 · 256 pieces
7037 Tower Raid2008 · 364 pieces
7785 Arkham Asylum2006 · 869 pieces
8877 Vladek's Dark Fortress2005 · 989 pieces
4754 Hagrid's Hut2004 · 304 pieces
4704 The Chamber of the Winged Keys2001 · 180 pieces
6244 Armada Sentry1996 · 74 pieces
3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom2006 · 579 pieces
7417 Temple of Mount Everest2003 · 310 pieces
6762 Fort Legoredo2002 · 688 pieces
6093 Flying Ninja Fortress1998 · 698 pieces
6088 Robber's Retreat1998 · 281 pieces
2996 Adventurers Tomb1998 · 81 pieces
9376 Castle Set1997 · 347 pieces
6418 Country Club1996 · 293 pieces
8894 Piraka Stronghold2006 · 649 pieces
8823 Mistlands Tower2006 · 438 pieces
8813 Battle at the Pass2006 · 380 pieces
8802 Dark Fortress Landing2005 · 145 pieces
8874 Battle Wagon2005 · 130 pieces
8799 Knights' Castle Wall2004 · 178 pieces
3053 Emperor's Stronghold1999 · 335 pieces
6563 Gator Landing1996 · 238 pieces
Related parts
Often found with part 3581
Parts that share the most sets with part 3581, based on set inventories.
Animal, Horse, Movable Head, Black Eyes Circled with White, Brown Bridle Print4493c01pr0002 · 10 shared sets
Animal, Horse, Movable Head, Black Eyes, White Pupils, Brown Bridle Print4493c01pr0011 · 12 shared sets
Brick Arch 1 x 63455 · 25 shared sets
Animal / Creature Accessory, Saddle [Two Clips]4491b · 14 shared sets
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [2 Top Studs]30055 · 21 shared sets
Money / Coin with "40" Sans-serif Type57506 · 18 shared sets
Money / Coin with "20" Sans-serif Type57504 · 18 shared sets
Money / Coin with "10" Sans-serif Type57503 · 18 shared sets
More parts in the Bricks Special category
88393 Brick Special 1 x 2 x 5 with Groove53 sets
11267 Slide Curved 180°52 sets
14520 Brick Special 2 x 4 - 1 x 4 with 2 Recessed Studs and Thin Side Arches47 sets
5712 Bracket 5 x 1 x 1 1/347 sets
28387 Slide Curved Left 90°41 sets
2434 Brick Special 2 x 4 x 2 with Studs on Sides40 sets
64776pat0001 Die - 6 Sided Rubber Frame with Red Centre Studs (Board Games)38 sets
4920 Brick Special 1 x 2 with Rotation Joint Pin35 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 3581?
Part 3581 (Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder) appears in 45 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2010, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 3581?
Set 6769 Fort Legoredo, released in 1996, contains 6 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 3581 has 2.3.
Which colours does LEGO part 3581 come in?
10 colours are listed for part 3581. The most common is Light Bluish Gray, found in 12 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 3581?
According to our inventories, it is reddish brown, found in only 1 set (4754 Hagrid's Hut).
What is the element ID of part 3581 in light bluish gray?
In light bluish gray, part 3581 has element ID 4249560. Number 3581 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 3581 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2010 (10210 Imperial Flagship). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 3581 individually?
Single parts 3581 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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