LEGO part 42234: Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Side Cutouts and Channel in Top

Specifications
| Reference | 42234 |
|---|---|
| Category | Duplo, Quatro and Primo |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 7 |
| Sets | 31 |
| Listed pieces | 70 |
| First appearance | 2002 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (White) | 6535349 · 6059083 |
LEGO part 42234, Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Side Cutouts and Channel in Top, belongs to the Duplo, Quatro and Primo category. It exists in 7 colours and appears in 31 sets of our database, from 2002 to 2026, for a total of 70 listed pieces. Its most common colour is White.
Number 42234 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in white, it is 6535349.
Part 42234 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 42234 is 3283 Dizzy's Birdwatch, released in 2002 in the Duplo theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 10469 Pizza Girls with Muffin and Bluey, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2018, with 3 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 9078 Special Elements Set: 6 copies, against an average of 2.3 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Duplo theme: 87% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 31 sets, it ranks no. 2,149 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 63 of 122 in the Duplo, Quatro and Primo category.
Sets containing part 42234, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2009 | 13 | |
| 2010-2019 | 10 | |
| 2020-2026 | 8 |
Colours of part 42234
Its rarest colour, reddish brown, appears only in set 4776 Dragon Tower.
Where to buy part 42234
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Sets that include part 42234
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 42234, in any colour.
10914Deluxe Brick Box2020 · 85 piecesView the set
6157The Big Zoo2012 · 147 piecesView the set
10525Big Farm2014 · 120 piecesView the set
45025Coding Express2018 · 235 piecesView the set
10864Large Playground Brick Box2018 · 71 piecesView the set
10836Neighborhood (Town Square)2017 · 98 piecesView the set
10844 Minnie Mouse Bow-tique2017 · 70 pieces
10584 Forest: Park2015 · 105 pieces
4777 Knights' Castle2004 · 168 pieces
10469 Pizza Girls with Muffin and Bluey2026 · 44 pieces
10456 McQueen's Visit to Doc's Garage2025 · 35 pieces
10435 Ariel's Magical Underwater Palace2024 · 116 pieces
10411 Learn About Chinese Culture2023 · 124 pieces
10991 Dream Playground2023 · 75 pieces
10970 Fire Station & Helicopter2022 · 117 pieces
10943 Happy Childhood Moments2021 · 231 pieces
10868 Farm Pony Stable2018 · 59 pieces
45024 STEAM Park2017 · 303 pieces
6158 Animal Clinic2012 · 62 pieces
9690 Education Center2009 · 172 pieces
9078 Special Elements Set2009 · 109 pieces
3597 Lofty and Dizzy Hard at Work2009 · 51 pieces
5544 Thomas Starter Set2008 · 82 pieces
5593 Circus2008 · 61 pieces
4988 Construction Site2007 · 87 pieces
3299 Scrambler and Dizzy at Bob's Workshop2006 · 50 pieces
4785 Black Castle2005 · 386 pieces
7840 Airport Action2005 · 105 pieces
4296 Green Strata2004 · 260 pieces
4776 Dragon Tower2004 · 65 pieces
3283 Dizzy's Birdwatch2002 · 45 pieces
Often found with part 42234
Parts that share the most sets with part 42234, based on set inventories.
Duplo Plate 2 x 440666 · 28 shared sets
Duplo Door / Window Frame Flat Front Surface, Completely Open Back61649 · 17 shared sets
Duplo Plate 4 x 84672 · 19 shared sets
More parts in the Duplo, Quatro and Primo category
6446 Duplo Container Wooden-Style Crate32 sets
25549 Duplo Plate 4 x 632 sets
47408 Duplo Cone 2 x 2 Square Base31 sets
4891 Duplo Drawer 2 x 2 with Pull Handle31 sets
98459 Duplo Door / Lid, Wood Effect31 sets
93353 Duplo Support / Umbrella Stand with Square Base (fits 92002)31 sets
2318c01 Duplo Siren / Flashing Light - Trans-Dark Blue30 sets
2206 Duplo Door / Window with Four Panes Square Corners30 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 42234?
Part 42234 (Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Side Cutouts and Channel in Top) appears in 31 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2002 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 42234?
Set 9078 Special Elements Set, released in 2009, contains 6 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 42234 has 2.3.
Which colours does LEGO part 42234 come in?
7 colours are listed for part 42234. The most common is White, found in 10 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 42234?
According to our inventories, it is reddish brown, found in only 1 set (4776 Dragon Tower).
What is the element ID of part 42234 in white?
In white, part 42234 has element ID 6535349 or 6059083. Number 42234 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 42234 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 10469 Pizza Girls with Muffin and Bluey.
Where can I buy LEGO part 42234 individually?
Single parts 42234 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.
