LEGO part 40378: Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole

Specifications
| Reference | 40378 |
|---|---|
| Category | Animal / Creature Body Parts |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 20 |
| Sets | 105 |
| Listed pieces | 220 |
| First appearance | 2001 |
| Latest appearance | 2021 |
| Element (Reddish Brown) | 6175223 · 4274318 |
LEGO part 40378, Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole, belongs to the Animal / Creature Body Parts category. It exists in 20 colours and appears in 105 sets of our database, from 2001 to 2021, for a total of 220 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Reddish Brown.
Number 40378 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in reddish brown, it is 6175223.
Part 40378 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 40378 is 1371 Spinosaurus Attack Studio, released in 2001 in the Studios theme. No set in our database uses it after 2021, the year of 76389 Hogwarts Chamber Of Secrets. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2020, with 16 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 4727 Aragog in the Dark Forest: 8 copies, against an average of 2.1 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Ninjago (10%), Friends (9%) and Space (8%). With 105 sets, it ranks no. 1,084 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 10 of 34 in the Animal / Creature Body Parts category.
Sets containing part 40378, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2009 | 35 | |
| 2010-2019 | 48 | |
| 2020-2021 | 22 |
Colours of part 40378
6 colours appear in only one set: flat silver (76040 Brainiac Attack), dark pink (76081 The Milano vs. The Abilisk), yellow (6751 Fiery Legend), dark orange (75174 Desert Skiff Escape), dark gray (1371 Spinosaurus Attack Studio), …
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Brown6175223 · 4274318 | 21 | 28 | 213224139541450 |
| Black6487364 · 6055071 | 17 | 46 | 43179709470437 |
| Lime6290985 · 4650634 | 16 | 30 | 945094459447 |
| White6146951 · 4610455 | 7 | 19 | 102706019570655 |
| Red6253733 · 6035669 | 7 | 13 | 761517618776115 |
| Dark Brown6109321 | 5 | 12 | 759537075170627 |
| Dark Green6114670 · 4260497 | 5 | 5 | 2130172557018 |
| Pearl Gold6109755 | 4 | 12 | 41077411844002017 |
| Sand Green4152977 | 4 | 7 | 473070026726 |
| Dark Blue6172647 · 4500754 | 3 | 13 | 41188411857775 |
| Dark Tan6256576 · 4611760 | 3 | 5 | 949640020187325 |
| Dark Red6083978 · 4275642 | 3 | 3 | 7901870937017 |
| Pearl Light Gray4494074 · 4296106 | 2 | 8 | 88948892 |
| Tan4289402 | 2 | 4 | 71994892 |
| Flat Silver6097639 | 1 | 6 | 76040 |
| Dark Pink6177923 | 1 | 3 | 76081 |
| Yellow4547037 | 1 | 2 | 6751 |
| Dark Orange6047428 · 4158233 | 1 | 2 | 75174 |
| Dark Gray4158224 | 1 | 1 | 1371 |
| Olive Green | 1 | 1 | 76389 |
Where to buy part 40378
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Sets that include part 40378
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 40378, in any colour.
76389Hogwarts Chamber Of Secrets2021 · 1,171 piecesView the set
3D75953Hogwarts Whomping Willow2018 · 754 piecesView the set
21322Pirates of Barracuda Bay2020 · 2,545 piecesView the set
3D10270Bookshop2020 · 2,504 piecesView the set
41395Friendship Bus2020 · 778 piecesView the set
41450Heartlake City Shopping Mall2021 · 1,032 piecesView the set
41430 Summer Fun Water Park2020 · 1,012 pieces
41423 Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue2020 · 302 pieces
71747 The Keeper's Village2021 · 643 pieces
76151 Venomosaurus Ambush2020 · 648 pieces
75935 Baryonyx Face-Off: The Treasure Hunt2019 · 434 pieces
3D31084 Pirate Roller Coaster2018 · 923 pieces
60195 Arctic Mobile Exploration Base2018 · 786 pieces- 60290 Skate Park2021 · 195 pieces
43179 Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse2020 · 1,739 pieces
41429 Heartlake City Airplane2020 · 574 pieces
41428 Beach House2020 · 444 pieces
9496 Desert Skiff2012 · 220 pieces
41693 Surfer Beachfront2021 · 685 pieces
70751 Temple of Airjitzu2015 · 2,033 pieces
76187 Venom2021 · 565 pieces
41433 Party Boat2020 · 640 pieces
76115 Spider Mech vs. Venom2019 · 612 pieces
41150 Moana's Ocean Voyage2016 · 307 pieces
9450 Epic Dragon Battle2012 · 915 pieces
80012 Monkey King Warrior Mech2020 · 1,635 pieces
21316 The Flintstones2019 · 748 pieces
41380 Lighthouse Rescue Center2019 · 622 pieces
70655 Dragon Pit2018 · 1,669 pieces
70627 Dragon's Forge2017 · 1,137 pieces
41188 Breakout from the Goblin King's Fortress2017 · 696 pieces
76081 The Milano vs. The Abilisk2017 · 462 pieces
21301 Birds2015 · 580 pieces
79018 The Lonely Mountain2014 · 866 pieces
7094 King's Castle Siege2007 · 974 pieces
7255 General Grievous Chase2005 · 112 pieces
70437 Mystery Castle2020 · 1,035 pieces
70436 Phantom Fire Truck 30002020 · 760 pieces
41161 Aladdin and Jasmine's Palace Adventures2019 · 193 pieces
75174 Desert Skiff Escape2017 · 284 pieces
70604 Tiger Widow Island2016 · 450 pieces
41149 Moana's Island Adventure2016 · 205 pieces
41077 Aira's Pegasus Sleigh2015 · 319 pieces
9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush2012 · 452 pieces
9447 Lasha's Bite Cycle2012 · 250 pieces
2260 Ice Dragon Attack2011 · 158 pieces
7018 Viking Ship challenges the Midgard Serpent2005 · 580 pieces
4730 Chamber of Secrets2002 · 597 pieces
41255 Pop Village Celebration2020 · 386 pieces
43183 Moana's Island Home2020 · 202 pieces
31083 Cruising Adventures2018 · 597 pieces
41184 Aira's Airship & the Amulet Chase2017 · 343 pieces
41179 Queen Dragon's Rescue2016 · 836 pieces
9457 Fangpyre Wrecking Ball2012 · 415 pieces
4002018 Santa and Reindeer2018 · 1,099 pieces
4002017 Nutcracker2017 · 732 pieces
76060 Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum2016 · 359 pieces
76040 Brainiac Attack2015 · 179 pieces
70403 Dragon Mountain2013 · 381 pieces
8075 Neptune Carrier2010 · 479 pieces
7199 Temple of Doom2009 · 652 pieces
4727 Aragog in the Dark Forest2002 · 183 pieces
70838 Queen Watevra's 'So-Not-Evil' Space Palace2019 · 997 pieces
41196 The Elvenstar Tree Bat Attack2018 · 883 pieces
41185 Magic Rescue from the Goblin Village2017 · 637 pieces
70705 Bug Obliterator2013 · 711 pieces
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Often found with part 40378
Parts that share the most sets with part 40378, based on set inventories.
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80497 Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Trunk / Tentacle / Tongue / Vine / Tree Branch (Long Tip)116 sets
64847 Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle)85 sets
43892 Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Trunk / Tentacle / Tongue / Vine / Tree Branch (Short Tip)78 sets
11089 Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Large72 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 40378?
Part 40378 (Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole) appears in 105 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2001 to 2021, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 40378?
Set 4727 Aragog in the Dark Forest, released in 2002, contains 8 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 40378 has 2.1.
Which colours does LEGO part 40378 come in?
20 colours are listed for part 40378. The most common is Reddish Brown, found in 21 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 40378?
According to our inventories, it is dark gray, found in only 1 set (1371 Spinosaurus Attack Studio).
What is the element ID of part 40378 in reddish brown?
In reddish brown, part 40378 has element ID 6175223 or 4274318. Number 40378 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 40378 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2021 (76389 Hogwarts Chamber Of Secrets). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 40378 individually?
Single parts 40378 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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