LEGO part 3729: Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball

Specifications
| Reference | 3729 |
|---|---|
| Category | Plates Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 8 |
| Sets | 84 |
| Listed pieces | 254 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2014 |
| Element (Black) | 4124111 · 4107856 |
LEGO part 3729, Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball, belongs to the Plates Special category. It exists in 8 colours and appears in 84 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2014, for a total of 254 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 3729 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 4124111.
Part 3729 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 3729 is 6195 Neptune Discovery Lab, released in 1995 in the Aquazone theme. No set in our database uses it after 2014, the year of 41026 Sunshine Harvest. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 1998, with 15 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 2000402 Foundation Skills Set: 40 copies, against an average of 3 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Freestyle (15%), Educational and Dacta (11%) and Universal Building Set (10%). With 84 sets, it ranks no. 1,227 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 110 of 161 in the Plates Special category.
Sets containing part 3729, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 33 | |
| 2000-2009 | 38 | |
| 2010-2014 | 13 |
Colours of part 3729
2 colours appear in only one set: white (3303 Field Accessories) and reddish brown (4778 Desert Biplane).
Where to buy part 3729
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Sets that include part 3729
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 3729, in any colour.
9500Sith Fury-Class Interceptor2012 · 748 piecesView the set
4204The Mine2012 · 748 piecesView the set
4709Hogwarts Castle2001 · 696 piecesView the set
3D7140X-wing Fighter1999 · 271 piecesView the set
6098King Leo's Castle2000 · 538 piecesView the set
6195Neptune Discovery Lab1995 · 509 piecesView the set
41026 Sunshine Harvest2014 · 236 pieces
60026 Town Square2013 · 918 pieces
6207 A-wing Fighter2006 · 194 pieces
7264 Imperial Inspection2005 · 379 pieces
3D7242 Street Sweeper2005 · 64 pieces
4193 The London Escape2011 · 468 pieces
7036 Dwarves' Mine2008 · 574 pieces
6091 King Leo's Castle2000 · 539 pieces
79108 Stagecoach Escape2013 · 280 pieces
7066 Earth Defense HQ2011 · 879 pieces
4997 Transport Ferry2008 · 1,279 pieces
8630 Mission 3: Gold Hunt2008 · 352 pieces
6092 50 Jahre In Deutschland2006 · 706 pieces
8877 Vladek's Dark Fortress2005 · 989 pieces
7142 X-wing Fighter2002 · 271 pieces
4124 Creator Advent Calendar 20012001 · 240 pieces
3D7180 B-wing at Rebel Control Center2000 · 346 pieces
70401 Gold Getaway2013 · 199 pieces
4837 Mini Trains2008 · 73 pieces
3451 Sopwith Camel2001 · 577 pieces
3D2150 Train Station1996 · 610 pieces
6493 Flying Time Vessel1996 · 239 pieces
3D1793 Space Station Zenon1995 · 352 pieces
9389 Community Starter Set2012 · 1,907 pieces
40034 Christmas Train2012 · 82 pieces
9337 Harbor Set2011 · 907 pieces
9335 Space & Airport Set2010 · 1,187 pieces
9334 Animals2010 · 1,093 pieces
5489 Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set2009 · 680 pieces
8709 Underground Mining Station2009 · 636 pieces
3831 Rocket Ride2008 · 279 pieces
7648 MT-21 Mobile Mining Unit2008 · 130 pieces- 3357 Serious Play Module 12007 · 2,219 pieces
4495173 Creative Building Set2006 · 705 pieces
7335 Foundation Set - Blue Bucket2006 · 468 pieces
8874 Battle Wagon2005 · 130 pieces
3D4778 Desert Biplane2005 · 109 pieces- 2000402 Foundation Skills Set2004 · 2,986 pieces
- 2000404 Concept Sampler Kit2004 · 1,700 pieces
4924 Creator Advent Calendar 20042004 · 335 pieces
5940 Doll House2004 · 217 pieces
2000400 Enterprise RTS2003 · 5,255 pieces
4024 Creator Advent Calendar 20032003 · 318 pieces
4100 Maximum Wheels2003 · 293 pieces
3585 Snowboard Super Pipe2003 · 227 pieces
3538 Snowboard Boarder Cross Race2003 · 195 pieces
7409 Secret of the Tomb2003 · 42 pieces
4524 Creator Advent Calendar 20022002 · 240 pieces
3422 Shoot 'N Save2002 · 109 pieces
2250 Advent Calendar 20002000 · 241 pieces
4293 Classic Value Pack1999 · 817 pieces
4291 Classic Build & Store Tub1999 · 770 pieces
4223 Challenger Set 400 with Motor1999 · 548 pieces
1194 Classic Building Table1999 · 408 pieces
1076 Advent Calendar 19991999 · 229 pieces
1252 Shell Tanker1999 · 107 pieces
3028 25th Anniversary Silver Tub1998 · 845 pieces
3761 35th Anniversary Tub1998 · 842 pieces
4226 Freestyle Bucket1998 · 517 pieces
4274 Freestyle Playdesk1998 · 508 pieces
Related parts
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball and Hole15456 · Alternative
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, 4 Slots3730 · Paired part
Often found with part 3729
Parts that share the most sets with part 3729, based on set inventories.
Hinge Plate 2 x 5 with Large Hole [Complete Assembly]3149bc01 · 20 shared sets
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Pane3854 · 24 shared sets
Brick 1 x 4 with Black Smile Print3010pr9980 · 22 shared sets
Window 1 x 4 x 33853 · 24 shared sets
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Shutter3856 · 20 shared sets
Brick 1 x 1 with Simple Eye Black and White Print3005pr9996 · 33 shared sets
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes, Squared Base3861b · 23 shared sets
Wheel Freestyle with 2 x 2 Studs and Pin Hole6248 · 23 shared sets
More parts in the Plates Special category
4585 Bracket 1 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs105 sets
15092 Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins98 sets
6178 Plate Special 6 x 12 with Studs on 3 Edges97 sets
3661 Plate Special Round 1 x 1 with Vertical Bar97 sets
25893 Plate Special Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Bar on Underside85 sets
21445 Plate Special 1 x 2 with Wheel Holder, Single Slit83 sets
35442 Plate Special 2 x 2 Splat Gear, 6 Teeth82 sets
4598 Bracket 3 x 2 - 2 x 2 [aka Space Seat]81 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 3729?
Part 3729 (Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball) appears in 84 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2014, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 3729?
Set 2000402 Foundation Skills Set, released in 2004, contains 40 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 3729 has 3.
Which colours does LEGO part 3729 come in?
8 colours are listed for part 3729. The most common is Black, found in 25 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 3729?
According to our inventories, it is reddish brown, found in only 1 set (4778 Desert Biplane).
What is the element ID of part 3729 in black?
In black, part 3729 has element ID 4124111 or 4107856. Number 3729 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 3729 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2014 (41026 Sunshine Harvest). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 3729 individually?
Single parts 3729 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.
