LEGO part 4531: Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top

Specifications
| Reference | 4531 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hinges, Arms and Turntables |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 6 |
| Sets | 74 |
| Listed pieces | 177 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2003 |
| Element (Black) | 453126 |
LEGO part 4531, Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top, belongs to the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category. It exists in 6 colours and appears in 74 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2003, for a total of 177 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 4531 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 453126.
Part 4531 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 4531 is 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane, released in 1995 in the Technic theme. No set in our database uses it after 2003, the year of 8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 1996, with 20 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 6982 Explorien Starship: 12 copies, against an average of 2.4 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Town (20%), Space (18%) and Technic (11%). With 74 sets, it ranks no. 1,325 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 47 of 92 in the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category.
Sets containing part 4531, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 | |
| 1996 | 20 | |
| 1997 | 10 | |
| 1998 | 10 | |
| 1999 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 10 | |
| 2002 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 2 |
Colours of part 4531
Even its least common colour, dark turquoise, can be found in 2 sets.
Where to buy part 4531
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Sets that include part 4531
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 4531, in any colour.
3D10019Rebel Blockade Runner2001 · 1,748 piecesView the set
3D5571Giant Truck1996 · 1,746 piecesView the set
3D7191X-wing Fighter2000 · 1,304 piecesView the set
6289Red Beard Runner1996 · 711 piecesView the set
6280Armada Flagship1996 · 291 piecesView the set
3D7181TIE Interceptor2000 · 703 piecesView the set
8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane1995 · 863 pieces
3D6339 Shuttle Launch Pad1995 · 565 pieces
6915 Warp Wing Fighter1997 · 236 pieces
6982 Explorien Starship1996 · 663 pieces
3D6755 Sheriff's Lock-Up1996 · 178 pieces
3D6544 Shuttle Transcon 21995 · 348 pieces
7103 Jedi Duel2002 · 82 pieces
3D6919 Planetary Prowler1998 · 249 pieces
3D4565 Freight and Crane Railway1996 · 918 pieces
6335 Indy Transport1996 · 403 pieces
6190 Shark's Crystal Cave1996 · 259 pieces
3D10001 Metroliner2001 · 787 pieces
6290 Red Beard Runner2001 · 712 pieces
6292 Enchanted Island2001 · 440 pieces
3D6473 Res-Q Cruiser1998 · 306 pieces
6441 Deep Reef Refuge1997 · 446 pieces
6958 Android Base1996 · 275 pieces
6938 Scorpion Detector1996 · 199 pieces
6856 Planetary Decoder1996 · 81 pieces
6336 Launch Response Unit1995 · 182 pieces
1788 Treasure Chest1995 · 167 pieces
3451 Sopwith Camel2001 · 577 pieces
3D6472 Gas N' Wash Express2001 · 474 pieces
6291 Armada Flagship2001 · 291 pieces
5563 Racing Truck1999 · 787 pieces
6199 Hydro Crystallization Station1998 · 485 pieces
8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM1998 · 472 pieces
3D6479 Emergency Response Center1998 · 438 pieces
6829 Radon Rover1997 · 53 pieces
6337 Fast Track Finish1996 · 351 pieces
6493 Flying Time Vessel1996 · 239 pieces
1737 Scorpion Detector1996 · 198 pieces
6899 Nebula Outpost1996 · 159 pieces
3D6581 Dig 'N' Dump1996 · 128 pieces
3D1793 Space Station Zenon1995 · 352 pieces
8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck2003 · 847 pieces
9794 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set Version 2.5 [USB]2003 · 833 pieces
8431 Crane Truck2002 · 836 pieces
9793 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set Version 2.5 [Serial Transmitter]2002 · 835 pieces
10024 Red Baron2002 · 670 pieces
6740 Xtreme Tower2002 · 336 pieces
6764 Sheriff's Lock-Up2002 · 178 pieces
3804 Robotics Invention System, Version 2.02001 · 720 pieces
9795 ROBOLAB Intelligent House Building Set2001 · 164 pieces
9959 Special Elements for Intelligent House Building Set2001 · 41 pieces
9747 Robotics Invention System, Version 1.51999 · 731 pieces
9790 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set (Serial)1999 · 727 pieces
9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set1998 · 1,712 pieces
9719 Robotics Invention System, Version 1.01998 · 737 pieces
8432 Red Hot Machine1998 · 471 pieces
6089 Stone Tower Bridge1998 · 410 pieces
3311 Camera Tower1998 · 100 pieces
2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car1997 · 580 pieces
8277 Giant Model Set1997 · 554 pieces
2153 Robo Stalker1997 · 280 pieces
8414 Mountain Rambler1997 · 244 pieces
3D6553 Crisis News Crew1997 · 136 pieces
3243 Kitchen1997 · 111 pieces
6486 Fire Engine1997 · 67 pieces
3D2140 ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew1996 · 264 pieces
Related parts
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs]4275b · Paired part
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers On Side2452 · Paired part
Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever)2433 · Paired part
Often found with part 4531
Parts that share the most sets with part 4531, based on set inventories.
Hinge Bar 2.5L with 2 and 3 Fingers on Ends (Pantograph Shoe Holder)2923 · 15 shared sets
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers and Hollow Studs4276b · 29 shared sets
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 44315 · 28 shared sets
Motor Pulley, 9V Micromotor with axle hole2983 · 12 shared sets
More parts in the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category
43056 Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Pin Hole with 2 Holes - Bottom80 sets
30396 Hinge 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Towball Socket, 9 Teeth79 sets
3403c01 Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with Top, Complete Assembly76 sets
30540 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End, 9 Teeth75 sets
30541 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Horizontal End73 sets
40902 Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth72 sets
30554b Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and 2 Fingers On Ends, with Hole, 9 Teeth64 sets
57906 Hinge Plate 1 x 12 Locking with Angled Side Extensions and Tapered Ends, 7 Teeth62 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 4531?
Part 4531 (Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top) appears in 74 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2003, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 4531?
Set 6982 Explorien Starship, released in 1996, contains 12 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 4531 has 2.4.
Which colours does LEGO part 4531 come in?
6 colours are listed for part 4531. The most common is Black, found in 41 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 4531?
According to our inventories, it is dark turquoise, found in only 2 sets (8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM, 8432 Red Hot Machine).
What is the element ID of part 4531 in black?
In black, part 4531 has element ID 453126. Number 4531 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 4531 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2003 (8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 4531 individually?
Single parts 4531 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.
