LEGO part 43857: Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick

Specifications
| Reference | 43857 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Beams |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 15 |
| Sets | 416 |
| Listed pieces | 1,615 |
| First appearance | 2002 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Black) | 4385726 · 4177444 |
LEGO part 43857, Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick, belongs to the Technic Beams category. It exists in 15 colours and appears in 416 sets of our database, from 2002 to 2026, for a total of 1,615 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 43857 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in black, it is 4385726.
Part 43857 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 43857 is 3809 Technojaw T55, released in 2002 in the Spybotics theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2026, with 42 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer: 46 copies, against an average of 3.9 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (37%), Star Wars (14%) and FIRST LEGO League (5%). With 416 sets, it ranks no. 408 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 15 of 37 in the Technic Beams category.
Sets containing part 43857, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2009 | 85 | |
| 2010-2019 | 159 | |
| 2020-2026 | 172 |
Colours of part 43857
5 colours appear in only one set: orange (42227 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV), pearl dark gray (8434 Aircraft), brown (4481 Hailfire Droid), dark azure (42162 Bugatti Bolide Agile Blue) and yellowish green (42208 Aston Martin Valkyrie).
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black4385726 · 4177444 | 155 | 514 | 421434212342175 |
| Light Bluish Gray4211862 | 112 | 331 | 421464212775252 |
| Red4185664 | 78 | 246 | 421434214542144 |
| Yellow4187122 | 62 | 247 | 421284217542130 |
| Blue6057802 · 4185665 | 25 | 94 | 421414214042115 |
| White6215107 · 4227695 | 25 | 50 | 103004217575288 |
| Dark Bluish Gray6325983 · 6179631 | 18 | 49 | 421754215675348 |
| Lime6149993 · 4263119 | 13 | 32 | 42154421024958 |
| Bright Green6316318 | 8 | 28 | 421291029576405 |
| Light Gray4195272 | 2 | 10 | 74718366 |
| Orange6593823 · 4241380 | 1 | 6 | 42227 |
| Pearl Dark Gray4227476 | 1 | 3 | 8434 |
| Brown4205832 | 1 | 2 | 4481 |
| Dark Azure6443910 | 1 | 2 | 42162 |
| Yellowish Green6553343 | 1 | 1 | 42208 |
Where to buy part 43857
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Sets that include part 43857
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 43857, in any colour.
10300Back to the Future Time Machine2022 · 1,872 piecesView the set
42128Heavy Duty Tow Truck2021 · 2,017 piecesView the set
42143Ferrari Daytona SP32022 · 3,778 piecesView the set
3D42123McLaren Senna GTR2021 · 830 piecesView the set
42175Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator2024 · 2,274 piecesView the set
42146Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 130002023 · 2,883 piecesView the set
42156 Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar2023 · 1,775 pieces
75348 Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs. TIE Interceptor2023 · 957 pieces
42127 The Batman - Batmobile2021 · 1,360 pieces
75288 AT-AT2020 · 1,267 pieces
75252 Imperial Star Destroyer2019 · 4,784 pieces
75955 Hogwarts Express2018 · 806 pieces
42145 Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter2022 · 2,001 pieces
42130 BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR2022 · 1,922 pieces
42141 McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022 (First Edition)2022 · 1,432 pieces
42144 Material Handler2022 · 835 pieces
42140 App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle2022 · 772 pieces
42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer2021 · 3,854 pieces
3D42125 Ferrari 488 GTE "AF Corse #51"2021 · 1,684 pieces
42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 372020 · 3,696 pieces
10274 ECTO-12020 · 2,352 pieces
3D42107 Ducati Panigale V4 R2020 · 646 pieces
42171 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance2024 · 1,642 pieces
42176 Porsche GT4 e-Performance2024 · 834 pieces
76391 Hogwarts Icons Collectors' Edition2021 · 3,010 pieces
3D42129 4x4 Mercedes-Benz Zetros Trial Truck2021 · 2,131 pieces
60262 Passenger Airplane2020 · 669 pieces
42083 Bugatti Chiron2018 · 3,599 pieces
42172 McLaren P12024 · 3,893 pieces
60421 Robot World Roller-Coaster Park2024 · 986 pieces
42154 2022 Ford GT2023 · 1,466 pieces
3D10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa2021 · 1,458 pieces
42118 Monster Jam Grave Digger2021 · 212 pieces
3D10270 Bookshop2020 · 2,504 pieces
42114 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler2020 · 2,193 pieces
3D42096 Porsche 911 RSR2019 · 1,580 pieces
3D10265 Ford Mustang2019 · 1,471 pieces
42082 Rough Terrain Crane2018 · 4,056 pieces
42151 Bugatti Bolide2023 · 905 pieces
76405 Hogwarts Express - Collectors' Edition2022 · 5,139 pieces
76210 Hulkbuster2022 · 4,049 pieces
10304 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 19692022 · 1,456 pieces
75338 Ambush on Ferrix2022 · 679 pieces
71391 Bowser's Airship Expansion Set2021 · 1,152 pieces
3D42124 Off-Road Buggy2021 · 374 pieces
42119 Monster Jam Max-D2021 · 230 pieces
3D42099 4x4 X-treme Off-Roader2019 · 958 pieces
17101 Creative Toolbox2017 · 847 pieces
71799 NINJAGO City Markets2023 · 6,163 pieces
75354 Coruscant Guard Gunship2023 · 1,083 pieces
42136 John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor2022 · 390 pieces
31127 Street Racer2022 · 258 pieces
42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco2022 · 247 pieces
3D42106 Stunt Show Truck & Bike2020 · 610 pieces
42098 Car Transporter2019 · 2,493 pieces
3D42093 Chevrolet Corvette ZR12019 · 579 pieces
75168 Yoda's Jedi Starfighter2017 · 262 pieces
75313 AT-AT2021 · 6,785 pieces
42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator2016 · 3,929 pieces
60051 High-Speed Passenger Train2014 · 606 pieces
71739 Ultra Sonic Raider2021 · 726 pieces
71362 Guarded Fortress Expansion Set2020 · 468 pieces
75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle2019 · 1,005 pieces
42078 Mack Anthem2018 · 2,595 pieces
70620 NINJAGO City2017 · 4,873 pieces
75827 Firehouse Headquarters2016 · 4,642 pieces
Often found with part 43857
Parts that share the most sets with part 43857, based on set inventories.
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick32526 · 231 shared sets
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick32524 · 251 shared sets
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes42003 · 236 shared sets
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick32140 · 244 shared sets
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick32525 · 202 shared sets
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick32523 · 274 shared sets
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick32316 · 256 shared sets
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick40490 · 214 shared sets
More parts in the Technic Beams category
32449 Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin534 sets
32278 Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick512 sets
32009 Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick440 sets
60484 Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape Thick416 sets
41239 Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick400 sets
32056 Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin366 sets
6629 Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick353 sets
32348 Technic Beam 1 x 7 Bent (4 - 4) Thick351 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 43857?
Part 43857 (Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick) appears in 416 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2002 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 43857?
Set 42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer, released in 2021, contains 46 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 43857 has 3.9.
Which colours does LEGO part 43857 come in?
15 colours are listed for part 43857. The most common is Black, found in 155 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 43857?
According to our inventories, it is yellowish green, found in only 1 set (42208 Aston Martin Valkyrie).
What is the element ID of part 43857 in black?
In black, part 43857 has element ID 4385726 or 4177444. Number 43857 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 43857 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith.
Where can I buy LEGO part 43857 individually?
Single parts 43857 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.
