LEGO part 4201: Brick 8 x 8

Specifications
| Reference | 4201 |
|---|---|
| Category | Bricks |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 13 |
| Sets | 47 |
| Listed pieces | 151 |
| First appearance | 1997 |
| Latest appearance | 2007 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 63.8 x 63.8 x 9.6 |
| Element (Dark Gray) | 4181131 · 4118868 |
LEGO part 4201, Brick 8 x 8, belongs to the Bricks category. It exists in 13 colours and appears in 47 sets of our database, from 1997 to 2007, for a total of 151 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Gray.
Number 4201 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in dark gray, it is 4181131.
Size 8 x 8 studs: 63.8 x 63.8 mm footprint and 9.6 mm high, studs excluded.
Part 4201 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 4201 is 6097 Night Lord's Castle, released in 1997 in the Castle theme. No set in our database uses it after 2007, the year of 3357 Serious Play Module 1. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2000, with 9 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 2000400 Enterprise RTS: 21 copies, against an average of 3.2 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Harry Potter (19%), Castle (15%) and Educational and Dacta (11%). With 47 sets, it ranks no. 1,707 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 36 of 52 in the Bricks category.
Sets containing part 4201, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 5 | |
| 1999 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 9 | |
| 2001 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 1 |
Colours of part 4201
6 colours appear in only one set: red (6093 Flying Ninja Fortress), bright green (5834 The Enchanted Garden), medium blue (5834 The Enchanted Garden), magenta (5858 The Golden Palace, Blue Box), light gray (6089 Stone Tower Bridge), …
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Gray4181131 · 4118868 | 13 | 29 | 1012347096098 |
| Green4181132 · 420128 | 13 | 22 | 609759875986 |
| Medium Green4181130 · 4129854 | 6 | 38 | 200040320004022000404 |
| Dark Bluish Gray4210874 | 6 | 11 | 7785887710176 |
| Light Lilac4268413 | 4 | 35 | 200040320004022000404 |
| Black4217119 · 4114381 | 3 | 7 | 878160936088 |
| White4181128 · 4141527 | 2 | 2 | 31484178 |
| Red4264493 · 4114380 | 1 | 2 | 6093 |
| Bright Green4181127 · 4143559 | 1 | 1 | 5834 |
| Medium Blue4181126 · 4143558 | 1 | 1 | 5834 |
| Magenta4184012 | 1 | 1 | 5858 |
| Light Gray4114530 | 1 | 1 | 6089 |
| Light Violet4181129 · 4129834 | 1 | 1 | 5826 |
Where to buy part 4201
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Sets that include part 4201
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 4201, in any colour.
10123Cloud City2003 · 707 piecesView the set
4709Hogwarts Castle2001 · 696 piecesView the set
6098King Leo's Castle2000 · 538 piecesView the set
4729Dumbledore's Office2002 · 451 piecesView the set
6097Night Lord's Castle1997 · 607 piecesView the set
8781Castle of Morcia2004 · 661 piecesView the set
4706 Forbidden Corridor2001 · 228 pieces
7419 Dragon Fortress2003 · 781 pieces
4705 Snape's Class2001 · 167 pieces
4702 The Final Challenge2001 · 62 pieces
6091 King Leo's Castle2000 · 539 pieces
7785 Arkham Asylum2006 · 869 pieces
8877 Vladek's Dark Fortress2005 · 989 pieces
4714 Gringotts Bank2002 · 263 pieces
4704 The Chamber of the Winged Keys2001 · 180 pieces
5987 Dino Research Compound2000 · 624 pieces
5986 Amazon Ancient Ruins1999 · 463 pieces
4990 Rock Raiders HQ1999 · 411 pieces
6093 Flying Ninja Fortress1998 · 698 pieces
6088 Robber's Retreat1998 · 281 pieces- 3357 Serious Play Module 12007 · 2,219 pieces
7795 Deluxe Starter Set2006 · 1,104 pieces
3D10176 Royal King's Castle2006 · 877 pieces
5477 Classic House Building2006 · 233 pieces
3600 Build Your Own House Tub2005 · 1,201 pieces
8759 Battle of Metru Nui2005 · 876 pieces- 2000403 Landscape Supplement Kit2005 · 426 pieces
- 2000402 Foundation Skills Set2004 · 2,986 pieces
- 2000404 Concept Sampler Kit2004 · 1,700 pieces
4406 Buildings2004 · 506 pieces
4752 Professor Lupin's Classroom2004 · 159 pieces
4751 Harry and the Marauder's Map2004 · 109 pieces
2000400 Enterprise RTS2003 · 5,255 pieces
5858 The Golden Palace, Blue Box2003 · 178 pieces
5862 Flower Fairy Party [Blue Box]2003 · 162 pieces
3423 Freekick Frenzy2002 · 53 pieces
5834 The Enchanted Garden2001 · 103 pieces
3148 Carla's Winter Camp2000 · 303 pieces
5955 All Terrain Trapper2000 · 191 pieces
4178 Mickey's Fishing Adventure2000 · 110 pieces
6094 Guarded Treasury2000 · 103 pieces
5826 The Queen's Room2000 · 81 pieces
5824 The Good Fairy's House2000 · 77 pieces
3052 Ninja Fire Fortress1999 · 173 pieces
4213 Super Set 2001998 · 519 pieces
4216 Super Set 1001998 · 509 pieces
6089 Stone Tower Bridge1998 · 410 pieces
Often found with part 4201
Parts that share the most sets with part 4201, based on set inventories.
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3003pr0053 Brick 2 x 2 with Eye with White Print on Two Sides, Offset47 sets
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3001pr0043 Brick 2 x 4 with Smile and Frown Print on Opposite Sides41 sets
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 4201?
Part 4201 (Brick 8 x 8) appears in 47 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1997 to 2007, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 4201?
Set 2000400 Enterprise RTS, released in 2003, contains 21 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 4201 has 3.2.
Which colours does LEGO part 4201 come in?
13 colours are listed for part 4201. The most common is Dark Gray, found in 13 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 4201?
According to our inventories, it is bright green, found in only 1 set (5834 The Enchanted Garden).
What is the element ID of part 4201 in dark gray?
In dark gray, part 4201 has element ID 4181131 or 4118868. Number 4201 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 4201 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2007 (3357 Serious Play Module 1). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 4201 individually?
Single parts 4201 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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