LEGO part 43559: Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armour

Specifications
| Reference | 43559 |
|---|---|
| Category | Large Buildable Figures |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 11 |
| Sets | 23 |
| Listed pieces | 55 |
| First appearance | 2002 |
| Latest appearance | 2006 |
| Element (Pearl Light Gray) | 4570152 · 4285865 |
LEGO part 43559, Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armour, belongs to the Large Buildable Figures category. It exists in 11 colours and appears in 23 sets of our database, from 2002 to 2006, for a total of 55 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Pearl Light Gray.
Number 43559 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in pearl light gray, it is 4570152.
Part 43559 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 43559 is 8570 Gali Nuva, released in 2002 in the Bionicle theme. No set in our database uses it after 2006, the year of 6620 Ultimate Accessory Set 500. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2003, with 8 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 10127 NHL Action Set with Stickers: 12 copies, against an average of 2.4 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Bionicle theme: 61% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 23 sets, it ranks no. 2,513 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 61 of 74 in the Large Buildable Figures category.
Sets containing part 43559, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 8 | |
| 2004 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 2 |
Colours of part 43559
4 colours appear in only one set: red (10127 NHL Action Set with Stickers), green (10127 NHL Action Set with Stickers), flat dark gold (8596 Takanuva) and dark red (8756 Sidorak).
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Light Gray4570152 · 4285865 | 9 | 17 | 873387638355 |
| Orange4194636 | 4 | 7 | 3544101273541 |
| Black4201224 | 4 | 5 | 3559355810127 |
| White4565611 · 4194640 | 3 | 6 | 8713101273542 |
| Blue4201206 | 3 | 4 | 3559355710127 |
| Dark Blue4227068 | 2 | 5 | 66208623 |
| Pearl Dark Gray4196974 | 2 | 3 | 66208593 |
| Red4210593 | 1 | 2 | 10127 |
| Green4203394 | 1 | 2 | 10127 |
| Flat Dark Gold4196993 | 1 | 2 | 8596 |
| Dark Red4250513 | 1 | 2 | 8756 |
Where to buy part 43559
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Sets that include part 43559
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 43559, in any colour.
6620Ultimate Accessory Set 5002006 · 500 piecesView the set
8733Axonn2006 · 196 piecesView the set
8713Ultimate Accessory Kit2005 · 495 piecesView the set
8756Sidorak2005 · 211 piecesView the set
8763Toa Norik2005 · 55 piecesView the set
8623Krekka2004 · 213 piecesView the set
3559 Red & Blue Player2004 · 39 pieces
3557 Blue Player & Goal2004 · 31 pieces
3558 Red Player & Goal2004 · 31 pieces
8593 Makuta2003 · 199 pieces
8596 Takanuva2003 · 199 pieces
3544 Game Set2003 · 147 pieces
8355 H.O.T. Blaster Bike2003 · 87 pieces
10127 NHL Action Set with Stickers2003 · 59 pieces
3542 Flip Shot2003 · 48 pieces
3541 Slap Shot2003 · 47 pieces
5017 Hockey Promotional Set2003 · 35 pieces
8570 Gali Nuva2002 · 43 pieces
8568 Pohatu Nuva2002 · 43 pieces
8571 Kopaka Nuva2002 · 41 pieces
8566 Onua Nuva2002 · 41 pieces
8567 Lewa Nuva2002 · 37 pieces
8572 Tahu Nuva2002 · 36 pieces
Often found with part 43559
Parts that share the most sets with part 43559, based on set inventories.
Large Figure Head Connector Block 3 x 4 x 1 2/332553 · 9 shared sets
Large Figure Foot, with Ball Joint Socket 3 x 6 x 2 1/332475 · 9 shared sets
Technic Connector Block 3 x 3 Triangular with Axle, and Pin Hole32175 · 9 shared sets
Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, Angular with 2 Ball Joints, and 2 Holes (Toa)32482 · 6 shared sets
More parts in the Large Buildable Figures category
50858 Large Figure Foot, with 3 Holes, Visorak24 sets
47311 Large Figure Skeletal, Limb, with 2 Ball Joints, and Hole (Toa Metru)24 sets
21560 Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armor, Round, Smooth [Plain]24 sets
53551 Large Figure Accessory, Chain Link Section23 sets
15367 Large Figure Foot, with Ball Socket 5 x 6 x 223 sets
19050 Large Figure Head Connector Block Eye/Brain Stalk (Toa Okoto)22 sets
28220 Large Figure Armor Plate, Small22 sets
64277c01 Large Figure Weapon Spiked Ball, Thornax Fruit with Black Band22 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 43559?
Part 43559 (Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armour) appears in 23 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2002 to 2006, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 43559?
Set 10127 NHL Action Set with Stickers, released in 2003, contains 12 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 43559 has 2.4.
Which colours does LEGO part 43559 come in?
11 colours are listed for part 43559. The most common is Pearl Light Gray, found in 9 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 43559?
According to our inventories, it is red, found in only 1 set (10127 NHL Action Set with Stickers).
What is the element ID of part 43559 in pearl light gray?
In pearl light gray, part 43559 has element ID 4570152 or 4285865. Number 43559 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 43559 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2006 (6620 Ultimate Accessory Set 500). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 43559 individually?
Single parts 43559 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.
