LEGO part 40687: Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins, Reinforced

Specifications
| Reference | 40687 |
|---|---|
| Category | Plates Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 4 |
| Sets | 65 |
| Listed pieces | 147 |
| First appearance | 2019 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Light Bluish Gray) | 6408542 |
LEGO part 40687, Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins, Reinforced, belongs to the Plates Special category. It exists in 4 colours and appears in 65 sets of our database, from 2019 to 2026, for a total of 147 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Bluish Gray.
Number 40687 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 6408542.
Part 40687 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 40687 is 75947 Hagrid's Hut: Buckbeak's Rescue, released in 2019 in the Harry Potter theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2026, with 15 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 60409 Yellow Mobile Construction Crane: 9 copies, against an average of 2.3 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by City (51%), Jurassic World (9%) and Friends (8%). With 65 sets, it ranks no. 1,437 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 121 of 161 in the Plates Special category.
Sets containing part 40687, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 14 | |
| 2024 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 9 | |
| 2026 | 15 |
Where to buy part 40687
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Sets that include part 40687
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 40687, in any colour.
76949Giganotosaurus & Therizinosaurus Attack2022 · 810 piecesView the set
71773Kai's Golden Dragon Raider2022 · 635 piecesView the set
10497Galaxy Explorer2022 · 1,254 piecesView the set
76946Blue & Beta Velociraptor Capture2022 · 181 piecesView the set
76956T. rex Breakout2022 · 1,212 piecesView the set
60319Fire Rescue & Police Chase2022 · 295 piecesView the set
40582 4x4 Off-Road Ambulance Rescue2023 · 162 pieces
60313 Space Ride Amusement Truck2022 · 433 pieces
76950 Triceratops Pickup Truck Ambush2022 · 210 pieces
75947 Hagrid's Hut: Buckbeak's Rescue2019 · 496 pieces
60368 Arctic Explorer Ship2023 · 817 pieces
60374 Fire Command Truck2023 · 502 pieces
40586 Moving Truck2023 · 301 pieces
71407 Cat Peach Suit and Frozen Tower Expansion Set2022 · 494 pieces
3D10271 Fiat 5002020 · 960 pieces
76291 The Avengers Assemble: Age of Ultron2024 · 613 pieces
60372 Police Training Academy2023 · 823 pieces
41722 Horse Show Trailer2022 · 1,004 pieces
60317 Police Chase at the Bank2022 · 915 pieces
10772 Mickey Mouse's Propeller Plane2021 · 59 pieces
11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House2026 · 2,593 pieces- 45834 BIOGLOW Future Edition Set2026 · 1,990 pieces
60509 Harbor Freight Train with Crane & Truck2026 · 803 pieces
45522 Computer Science & AI Kit 6-82026 · 379 pieces
76349 Spider-Man Prison Transport Chase2026 · 375 pieces
60478 Cement Mixer2026 · 371 pieces
45521 Computer Science & AI Kit 3-52026 · 321 pieces
60500 The LEGO Van2026 · 276 pieces
60490 Snowplow2026 · 263 pieces
60512 Mountain Bike Adventure Van2026 · 260 pieces
60481 Rides : Police Truck2026 · 78 pieces
60482 Rides : Fire Truck2026 · 67 pieces
60484 Rides : Gaming Race Car2026 · 64 pieces
60483 Rides : Construction Loader2026 · 61 pieces
6644870 Dragon on Skateboard2026 · 55 pieces
76300 Arkham Asylum2025 · 2,953 pieces
60445 F1 Truck with RB20 & AMR24 F1 Cars2025 · 1,086 pieces
60462 Helicopter, Fire Truck & Submarine Remix2025 · 876 pieces
60467 Heavy-Duty Recovery Tow Truck with Crane2025 · 793 pieces
76446 Knight Bus Adventure2025 · 499 pieces
60449 Off-Road Police Car Chase2025 · 467 pieces
60447 Off-Road 4x4 Mountain Truck2025 · 221 pieces
60453 Lifeguard Beach Rescue Truck2025 · 214 pieces
42641 Surfing Dogs and Scooter Adventure2025 · 113 pieces
60434 Space Base and Rocket Launchpad2024 · 1,424 pieces
60409 Yellow Mobile Construction Crane2024 · 1,116 pieces
77052 K.K.'s Concert at the Plaza2024 · 550 pieces
76965 Dinosaur Missions: Stegosaurus Discovery2024 · 420 pieces
42603 Stargazing Camping Vehicle2024 · 364 pieces
60426 Jungle Explorer Off-Road Truck2024 · 314 pieces
60412 4x4 Fire Engine with Rescue Boat2024 · 302 pieces
71440 Adventures with Interactive LEGO Luigi2024 · 210 pieces
71425 Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride Expansion Set2023 · 1,157 pieces
71787 Creative Ninja Brick Box2023 · 544 pieces
60357 Stunt Truck & Ring of Fire Challenge2023 · 479 pieces
60395 Combo Race Pack2023 · 362 pieces
60396 Modified Race Cars2023 · 359 pieces
76959 Triceratops Research2023 · 281 pieces
60369 Mobile Police Dog Training2023 · 197 pieces
60385 Construction Digger2023 · 148 pieces
60390 Park Tractor2023 · 86 pieces
41721 Organic Farm2022 · 826 pieces
41707 Tree-Planting Vehicle2022 · 336 pieces
60353 Wild Animal Rescue Missions2022 · 246 pieces
6392262 Christmas 4-in-1 Builds2021 · 60 pieces
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 40687?
Part 40687 (Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins, Reinforced) appears in 65 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2019 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 40687?
Set 60409 Yellow Mobile Construction Crane, released in 2024, contains 9 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 40687 has 2.3.
Which colours does LEGO part 40687 come in?
4 colours are listed for part 40687. The most common is Light Bluish Gray, found in 44 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 40687?
According to our inventories, it is tan, found in only 4 sets (60319 Fire Rescue & Police Chase, 71407 Cat Peach Suit and Frozen Tower Expansion Set).
What is the element ID of part 40687 in light bluish gray?
In light bluish gray, part 40687 has element ID 6408542. Number 40687 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 40687 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House.
Where can I buy LEGO part 40687 individually?
Single parts 40687 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.

Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins30157 · Same mould