LEGO part 3708: Technic Axle 12

Specifications
| Reference | 3708 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Axles |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 5 |
| Sets | 555 |
| Listed pieces | 1,610 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Black) | 370826 |
LEGO part 3708, Technic Axle 12, belongs to the Technic Axles category. It exists in 5 colours and appears in 555 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2026, for a total of 1,610 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 3708 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in black, it is 370826.
Part 3708 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 3708 is 8485 Control Centre / Control II, released in 1995 in the Technic theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2003, with 31 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 5003134 12M Cross Axles: 50 copies, against an average of 2.9 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (24%), Star Wars (10%) and Educational and Dacta (9%). With 555 sets, it ranks no. 322 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 13 of 22 in the Technic Axles category.
Sets containing part 3708, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 63 | |
| 2000-2009 | 184 | |
| 2010-2019 | 176 | |
| 2020-2026 | 132 |
Colours of part 3708
2 colours appear in only one set: light gray (7191 X-wing Fighter) and green (8479 Barcode Multi-Set).
Where to buy part 3708
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Sets that include part 3708
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 3708, in any colour.
42143Ferrari Daytona SP32022 · 3,778 piecesView the set
71772The Crystal King2022 · 722 piecesView the set
75192Millennium Falcon2017 · 7,541 piecesView the set
71769Cole's Dragon Cruiser2022 · 395 piecesView the set
75955Hogwarts Express2018 · 806 piecesView the set
71411The Mighty Bowser2022 · 2,807 piecesView the set
21335 Motorized Lighthouse2022 · 2,065 pieces
42145 Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter2022 · 2,001 pieces
42141 McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022 (First Edition)2022 · 1,432 pieces
42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer2021 · 3,854 pieces
76240 Batmobile Tumbler2021 · 2,049 pieces
75315 Imperial Light Cruiser2021 · 1,336 pieces
3D42107 Ducati Panigale V4 R2020 · 646 pieces
3D42110 Land Rover Defender2019 · 2,573 pieces
42165 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 Pull-Back2024 · 240 pieces- 10318 Concorde2023 · 2,083 pieces
31132 Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent2022 · 1,192 pieces
60320 Fire Station2022 · 540 pieces
71756 Hydro Bounty2021 · 1,159 pieces
71753 Fire Dragon Attack2021 · 564 pieces
42172 McLaren P12024 · 3,893 pieces
10317 Land Rover Classic Defender 902023 · 2,344 pieces
42134 Monster Jam Megalodon2022 · 260 pieces
60292 Town Center2021 · 791 pieces
60295 Stunt Show Arena2021 · 668 pieces
42118 Monster Jam Grave Digger2021 · 212 pieces
71374 Nintendo Entertainment System2020 · 2,646 pieces
21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay2020 · 2,545 pieces
42114 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler2020 · 2,193 pieces
3D21321 International Space Station2020 · 864 pieces
3D10261 Roller Coaster2018 · 4,124 pieces
42179 Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit2024 · 526 pieces
76405 Hogwarts Express - Collectors' Edition2022 · 5,139 pieces
75309 Republic Gunship2021 · 3,292 pieces
3D42124 Off-Road Buggy2021 · 374 pieces
42119 Monster Jam Max-D2021 · 230 pieces
3D42099 4x4 X-treme Off-Roader2019 · 958 pieces
17101 Creative Toolbox2017 · 847 pieces
75159 Death Star2016 · 4,024 pieces
42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS2016 · 2,704 pieces
71799 NINJAGO City Markets2023 · 6,163 pieces
10303 Loop Coaster2022 · 3,756 pieces
42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco2022 · 247 pieces
60338 Chimpanzee Smash Stunt Loop2022 · 226 pieces
60246 Police Station2020 · 743 pieces
42098 Car Transporter2019 · 2,493 pieces
75168 Yoda's Jedi Starfighter2017 · 262 pieces
10236 Ewok Village2013 · 1,990 pieces
10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT2009 · 1,758 pieces
75313 AT-AT2021 · 6,785 pieces
42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator2016 · 3,929 pieces
71736 Boulder Blaster2021 · 449 pieces
76174 Spider-Man's Monster Truck vs. Mysterio2021 · 447 pieces
71369 Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set2020 · 1,010 pieces
51515 Robot Inventor2020 · 949 pieces
75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle2019 · 1,005 pieces
42078 Mack Anthem2018 · 2,595 pieces
3D75060 Slave I2015 · 1,996 pieces
3D10212 Imperial Shuttle2010 · 2,503 pieces
8043 Motorized Excavator2010 · 1,127 pieces
10188 Death Star2008 · 3,807 pieces
3D76139 1989 Batmobile2019 · 3,310 pieces
42009 Mobile Crane MK II2013 · 2,607 pieces
42159 Yamaha MT-10 SP2023 · 1,478 pieces
42133 Telehandler2022 · 143 pieces
75098 Assault on Hoth2016 · 2,144 pieces
Often found with part 3708
Parts that share the most sets with part 3708, based on set inventories.
Technic Bush3713 · 395 shared sets
Technic Axle 83707 · 255 shared sets
Technic Axle 63706 · 302 shared sets
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots6558 · 298 shared sets
Technic Axle 43705 · 362 shared sets
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular6536 · 266 shared sets
Technic Axle 34519 · 385 shared sets
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #132013 · 301 shared sets
More parts in the Technic Axles category
44294 Technic Axle 7763 sets
3737 Technic Axle 10613 sets
59426 Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End]612 sets
15462 Technic Axle 5 with Stop564 sets
55013 Technic Axle 8 with Stop514 sets
24316 Technic Axle 3 with Stop510 sets
60485 Technic Axle 9371 sets
99008 Technic Axle 4 with Centre Stop184 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 3708?
Part 3708 (Technic Axle 12) appears in 555 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 3708?
Set 5003134 12M Cross Axles, released in 2014, contains 50 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 3708 has 2.9.
Which colours does LEGO part 3708 come in?
5 colours are listed for part 3708. The most common is Black, found in 488 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 3708?
According to our inventories, it is green, found in only 1 set (8479 Barcode Multi-Set).
What is the element ID of part 3708 in black?
In black, part 3708 has element ID 370826. Number 3708 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 3708 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise.
Where can I buy LEGO part 3708 individually?
Single parts 3708 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.
