LEGO part 3831: Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower]
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Specifications
| Reference | 3831 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hinges, Arms and Turntables |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 18 |
| Sets | 404 |
| Listed pieces | 1,408 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Light Bluish Gray) | 4211461 |
LEGO part 3831, Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower], belongs to the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category. It exists in 18 colours and appears in 404 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2026, for a total of 1,408 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Bluish Gray.
Number 3831 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 4211461.
Part 3831 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 3831 is 1822 Sea Claw 7, released in 1995 in the Aquazone theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2020, with 25 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 10196 Grand Carousel: 36 copies, against an average of 3.5 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Star Wars (11%), Harry Potter (11%) and Creator (8%). With 404 sets, it ranks no. 418 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 12 of 92 in the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category.
Sets containing part 3831, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 17 | |
| 2000-2009 | 89 | |
| 2010-2019 | 160 | |
| 2020-2026 | 138 |
Colours of part 3831
5 colours appear in only one set: dark green (21315 Pop-Up Book), dark azure (43181 Raya and the Heart Palace), lavender (21264 The Ender Dragon and End Ship), purple (5856 Paprika and the Mischievous Monkey) and medium dark pink (5846 Desert Island).
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray4211461 | 98 | 280 | 103051031631120 |
| Dark Bluish Gray4210795 | 80 | 230 | 103057638475980 |
| White6619285 · 383101 | 76 | 269 | 102974139531108 |
| Black383126 | 68 | 209 | 213227625275256 |
| Reddish Brown4215449 | 38 | 96 | 751591023621170 |
| Tan6334219 · 4542415 | 23 | 88 | 764021029776382 |
| Medium Nougat6102967 | 22 | 52 | 763987595375968 |
| Light Gray383102 | 17 | 50 | 1003047093739 |
| Red6512257 · 6397573 | 13 | 30 | 1022044305770 |
| Blue6320053 · 383123 | 13 | 26 | 6031545617180 |
| Dark Red6332063 · 4568761 | 11 | 30 | 753011024075827 |
| Dark Gray4162477 · 383127 | 5 | 18 | 4730472910027 |
| Yellow6137916 · 4241119 | 4 | 12 | 6011945611822 |
| Dark Green6252589 | 1 | 8 | 21315 |
| Dark Azure6322477 | 1 | 6 | 43181 |
| Lavender6485865 | 1 | 2 | 21264 |
| Purple4184091 | 1 | 1 | 5856 |
| Medium Dark Pink383122 | 1 | 1 | 5846 |
Where to buy part 3831
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Sets that include part 3831
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 3831, in any colour.
75301Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Fighter2021 · 474 piecesView the set
10305Lion Knights' Castle2022 · 4,515 piecesView the set
76402Hogwarts: Dumbledore's Office2022 · 651 piecesView the set
10316Lord of the Rings: Rivendell2023 · 6,181 piecesView the set
31120Medieval Castle2021 · 1,426 piecesView the set
76398Hogwarts Hospital Wing2022 · 509 piecesView the set
3D75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow2018 · 754 pieces
3D10297 Boutique Hotel2022 · 3,068 pieces
60315 Police Mobile Command Truck2022 · 436 pieces
76239 Batmobile Tumbler: Scarecrow Showdown2021 · 422 pieces
3D75968 4 Privet Drive2020 · 797 pieces
3D75948 Hogwarts Clock Tower2019 · 926 pieces
10294 Titanic2021 · 9,092 pieces
76382 Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class2021 · 241 pieces
76384 Hogwarts Moment: Herbology Class2021 · 233 pieces
21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay2020 · 2,545 pieces
3D75980 Attack on The Burrow2020 · 1,052 pieces
10292 Friends - The Apartments2021 · 2,048 pieces
75290 Mos Eisley Cantina2020 · 3,187 pieces
41395 Friendship Bus2020 · 778 pieces
31108 Caravan Family Holiday2020 · 766 pieces
76166 Avengers Tower Battle2020 · 717 pieces
3D21319 Central Perk2019 · 1,070 pieces
75159 Death Star2016 · 4,024 pieces
75326 Boba Fett's Throne Room2022 · 732 pieces
10273 Haunted House2020 · 3,232 pieces
10236 Ewok Village2013 · 1,990 pieces
3D10240 Red Five X-Wing Starfighter2013 · 1,558 pieces
75313 AT-AT2021 · 6,785 pieces
76252 Batcave Shadowbox2023 · 3,989 pieces
76413 Hogwarts: Room of Requirement2023 · 587 pieces
31118 Surfer Beach House2021 · 564 pieces
21170 The Pig House2021 · 490 pieces
41430 Summer Fun Water Park2020 · 1,012 pieces
75940 Gallimimus and Pteranodon Breakout2020 · 392 pieces
75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle2019 · 1,005 pieces
21137 The Mountain Cave2017 · 2,863 pieces
75827 Firehouse Headquarters2016 · 4,642 pieces
3D10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van2011 · 1,332 pieces
8088 ARC-170 Starfighter2010 · 396 pieces
10188 Death Star2008 · 3,807 pieces
75947 Hagrid's Hut: Buckbeak's Rescue2019 · 496 pieces
40567 Forest Hideout2022 · 258 pieces
41449 Andrea's Family House2021 · 802 pieces
43181 Raya and the Heart Palace2021 · 610 pieces
76183 Batcave: The Riddler Face-off2021 · 590 pieces
75291 Death Star Final Duel2020 · 775 pieces
75273 Poe Dameron's X-wing Fighter2020 · 761 pieces
75939 Dr. Wu's Lab: Baby Dinosaurs Breakout2020 · 164 pieces
75218 X-Wing Starfighter2018 · 730 pieces
75098 Assault on Hoth2016 · 2,144 pieces
21128 The Village2016 · 1,600 pieces
60130 Prison Island2016 · 754 pieces
70738 Final Flight of Destiny's Bounty2015 · 1,264 pieces
75104 Kylo Ren's Command Shuttle2015 · 1,005 pieces
10228 Haunted House2012 · 2,064 pieces
10179 Millennium Falcon2007 · 5,198 pieces
41685 Magical Funfair Roller Coaster2021 · 974 pieces
71747 The Keeper's Village2021 · 643 pieces
3D21323 Grand Piano2020 · 3,662 pieces
71722 Skull Sorcerer's Dungeons2020 · 1,181 pieces
21161 The Crafting Box 3.02020 · 564 pieces
21160 The Illager Raid2020 · 562 pieces
60228 Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control2019 · 837 pieces
75935 Baryonyx Face-Off: The Treasure Hunt2019 · 434 pieces
3D31084 Pirate Roller Coaster2018 · 923 pieces
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44301b Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, without Groove418 sets
1927 Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly]400 sets
92582 Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top394 sets
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44567a Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, with Groove370 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 3831?
Part 3831 (Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower]) appears in 404 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 3831?
Set 10196 Grand Carousel, released in 2009, contains 36 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 3831 has 3.5.
Which colours does LEGO part 3831 come in?
18 colours are listed for part 3831. The most common is Light Bluish Gray, found in 98 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 3831?
According to our inventories, it is purple, found in only 1 set (5856 Paprika and the Mischievous Monkey).
What is the element ID of part 3831 in light bluish gray?
In light bluish gray, part 3831 has element ID 4211461. Number 3831 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 3831 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith.
Where can I buy LEGO part 3831 individually?
Single parts 3831 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.

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper]3830 · Paired part