LEGO part 4287a: Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 without Internal Stopper

Specifications
| Reference | 4287a |
|---|---|
| Category | Bricks Sloped |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 12 |
| Sets | 185 |
| Listed pieces | 718 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2004 |
LEGO part 4287a, Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 without Internal Stopper, belongs to the Bricks Sloped category. It exists in 12 colours and appears in 185 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2004, for a total of 718 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 4287a is the LEGO mould number, the one embossed under the part or inside the studs. It is the reference used by Rebrickable, BrickLink and the Pick a Brick service to name the shape regardless of colour: each shape and colour combination then gets its own element number.
Part 4287a through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 4287a is 8485 Control Centre / Control II, released in 1995 in the Technic theme. No set in our database uses it after 2004, the year of 10152 Maersk Sealand Container Ship 2004 Edition. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2003, with 32 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 8479 Barcode Multi-Set: 22 copies, against an average of 3.9 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Creator (18%), Freestyle (12%) and Technic (10%). With 185 sets, it ranks no. 766 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 43 of 105 in the Bricks Sloped category.
Sets containing part 4287a, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 16 | |
| 1996 | 20 | |
| 1997 | 17 | |
| 1998 | 27 | |
| 1999 | 16 | |
| 2000 | 13 | |
| 2001 | 15 | |
| 2002 | 20 | |
| 2003 | 32 | |
| 2004 | 9 |
Colours of part 4287a
3 colours appear in only one set: dark red (10152 Maersk Sealand Container Ship 2004 Edition), orange (3047 Halloween Bucket) and reddish brown (10090 Turkey).
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42 | 141 | 844855716289 |
| Red | 37 | 121 | 844084432150 |
| Blue | 35 | 126 | 645455416977 |
| White | 32 | 81 | 716371914502 |
| Light Gray428702 | 29 | 87 | 7140100267191 |
| Yellow | 26 | 67 | 8460100404105 |
| Dark Gray4112881 · 428727 | 25 | 59 | 714471246520 |
| Brown4118750 · 428725 | 5 | 14 | 410559877417 |
| Green4107788 · 428728 | 2 | 6 | 84797186 |
| Dark Red4585520 · 4248804 | 1 | 10 | 10152 |
| Orange | 1 | 4 | 3047 |
| Reddish Brown | 1 | 2 | 10090 |
Where to buy part 4287a
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Sets that include part 4287a
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 4287a, in any colour.
7163Republic Gunship2002 · 698 piecesView the set
3D8448Super Street Sensation1999 · 1,406 piecesView the set
3D7140X-wing Fighter1999 · 271 piecesView the set
3D5571Giant Truck1996 · 1,746 piecesView the set
10026Naboo Starfighter2002 · 188 piecesView the set
3D7191X-wing Fighter2000 · 1,304 piecesView the set
6289 Red Beard Runner1996 · 711 pieces
4483 AT-AT [Black Box]2003 · 1,070 pieces
4502 X-wing Fighter2003 · 564 pieces
7144 Slave I2000 · 166 pieces
3D7130 Snowspeeder1999 · 217 pieces
8479 Barcode Multi-Set1997 · 1,274 pieces
8485 Control Centre / Control II1995 · 1,067 pieces
8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane1995 · 863 pieces
3D6279 Skull Island1995 · 386 pieces
3D10129 Rebel Snowspeeder2003 · 1,457 pieces
10040 Black Seas Barracuda2002 · 916 pieces
4728 Escape from Privet Drive2002 · 282 pieces
6454 Countdown Corner1999 · 134 pieces
6915 Warp Wing Fighter1997 · 236 pieces
6982 Explorien Starship1996 · 663 pieces
5541 Blue Fury1995 · 421 pieces
8440 Formula Flash1995 · 418 pieces
7418 Scorpion Palace2003 · 380 pieces
7186 Watto's Junkyard2001 · 449 pieces
9748 Droid Developer Kit1999 · 658 pieces
6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall1997 · 404 pieces
6766 Rapid River Village1997 · 354 pieces
6335 Indy Transport1996 · 403 pieces
7470 Space Shuttle Discovery2003 · 827 pieces
4105 Imagine and Build2002 · 500 pieces
10039 Black Falcon's Fortress2002 · 430 pieces
7142 X-wing Fighter2002 · 271 pieces
6290 Red Beard Runner2001 · 712 pieces
6292 Enchanted Island2001 · 440 pieces
5987 Dino Research Compound2000 · 624 pieces
7124 Flash Speeder2000 · 107 pieces
8446 Crane Truck1999 · 573 pieces
6977 Arachnoid Star Base1998 · 438 pieces
6560 Diving Expedition Explorer1997 · 478 pieces
8299 Search Sub [with CD]1997 · 379 pieces
6748 Boulder Cliff Canyon1997 · 257 pieces
6746 Chief's Tepee1997 · 135 pieces
3D6598 Metro PD Station1996 · 568 pieces
8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer1996 · 469 pieces
8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger1996 · 334 pieces
3D6545 Search N' Rescue1996 · 291 pieces
6958 Android Base1996 · 275 pieces
1788 Treasure Chest1995 · 167 pieces
10152 Maersk Sealand Container Ship 2004 Edition2004 · 988 pieces
10151 Hot Rod2004 · 422 pieces
7417 Temple of Mount Everest2003 · 310 pieces
6763 Rapid River Village2002 · 356 pieces
6520 Mobile Outpost2000 · 219 pieces
5563 Racing Truck1999 · 787 pieces
5925 Pontoon Plane1999 · 72 pieces
6907 Sonic Stinger1998 · 96 pieces
1782 Discovery Station1997 · 328 pieces
3D2150 Train Station1996 · 610 pieces
6338 Hurricane Harbor1995 · 365 pieces
9302 Creator Community Builders2004 · 1,690 pieces
4496 Fun with Building Tub2004 · 1,000 pieces
4497 Pretend and Create2004 · 1,000 pieces
4518 Creator Set2004 · 805 pieces
4507 Prehistoric Creatures2004 · 726 pieces
4924 Creator Advent Calendar 20042004 · 335 pieces
Related parts
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper and No Front Stud Connection4287c · Same mould
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper4287b · Same mould
Often found with part 4287a
Parts that share the most sets with part 4287a, based on set inventories.
Brick 1 x 4 with Black Smile Print3010pr9980 · 38 shared sets
Brick 1 x 1 with Simple Eye Black and White Print3005pr9996 · 57 shared sets
Window 1 x 4 x 33853 · 39 shared sets
Wheel Freestyle with 2 x 2 Studs and Pin Hole6248 · 44 shared sets
Hinge Plate 2 x 5 with Large Hole [Complete Assembly]3149bc01 · 29 shared sets
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, No Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin3747a · 64 shared sets
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Pane3854 · 34 shared sets
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Shutter3856 · 29 shared sets
More parts in the Bricks Sloped category
32802 Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 4 x 1 Double with 1 x 2 Recessed207 sets
3684 Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs]196 sets
5404 Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3193 sets
3049d Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Double / Inverted with Bottom Stud Holder187 sets
3044c Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Double with Inside Stud Holder178 sets
4460a Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud176 sets
3300 Brick Sloped 33° 2 x 2 Double172 sets
3675 Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 3 Double Convex165 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 4287a?
Part 4287a (Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 without Internal Stopper) appears in 185 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2004, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 4287a?
Set 8479 Barcode Multi-Set, released in 1997, contains 22 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 4287a has 3.9.
Which colours does LEGO part 4287a come in?
12 colours are listed for part 4287a. The most common is Black, found in 42 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 4287a?
According to our inventories, it is reddish brown, found in only 1 set (10090 Turkey).
Is LEGO part 4287a still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2004 (10152 Maersk Sealand Container Ship 2004 Edition). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 4287a individually?
Single parts 4287a 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.
How do I identify a LEGO part number?
The mould number is embossed under the part or inside the studs. For the Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 without Internal Stopper, it is number 4287a, shared by all its colours.
