LEGO part 4596: Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Stud Receptacle (Space Wing)

LEGO part 4596, Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Stud Receptacle (Space Wing), belongs to the Plates Special category. It exists in 7 colours and appears in 47 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2026, for a total of 70 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Bluish Gray.
Number 4596 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in light bluish gray, it is 6074888.
Part 4596 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 4596 is 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad, released in 1995 in the Town theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 77081 KIT, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2016, with 6 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 60350 Lunar Research Base: 4 copies, against an average of 1.5 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Town (21%), Space (15%) and Super Heroes Marvel (9%). With 47 sets, it ranks no. 1,718 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 134 of 161 in the Plates Special category.
Sets containing part 4596, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 15 | |
| 2000-2009 | 1 | |
| 2010-2019 | 11 | |
| 2020-2026 | 20 |
Colours of part 4596
3 colours appear in only one set: sand blue (77081 KIT), orange (6579 Ice Surfer) and red (1054 Stena Line Ferry).
Where to buy part 4596
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Sets that include part 4596
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 4596, in any colour.
75192Millennium Falcon2017 · 7,541 piecesView the set
60350Lunar Research Base2022 · 794 piecesView the set
76193The Guardians' Ship2021 · 1,901 piecesView the set
40478Mini Disney Castle2021 · 567 piecesView the set
75827Firehouse Headquarters2016 · 4,642 piecesView the set
43197The Ice Castle2021 · 1,709 piecesView the set
43175 Anna and Elsa's Storybook Adventures2020 · 133 pieces
70605 Misfortune's Keep2016 · 754 pieces
70601 Sky Shark2016 · 222 pieces
76057 Spider-Man: Web Warriors Ultimate Bridge Battle2016 · 1,093 pieces
70747 Boulder Blaster2015 · 236 pieces
80013 Monkie Kid's Team Secret HQ2020 · 1,967 pieces
3D6339 Shuttle Launch Pad1995 · 565 pieces
3D6544 Shuttle Transcon 21995 · 348 pieces
80007 Iron Bull Tank2020 · 430 pieces
3D6919 Planetary Prowler1998 · 249 pieces
80014 Sandy's Speedboat2020 · 394 pieces
30549 Build Your Own Vehicles - Make It Yours2020 · 59 pieces
7066 Earth Defense HQ2011 · 879 pieces
3D6598 Metro PD Station1996 · 568 pieces
80023 Monkie Kid's Team Dronecopter2021 · 1,471 pieces
75824 Pig City Teardown2016 · 386 pieces
3D6479 Emergency Response Center1998 · 438 pieces
6836 V-Wing Fighter1997 · 40 pieces
6338 Hurricane Harbor1995 · 365 pieces
3D1793 Space Station Zenon1995 · 352 pieces
77081 KIT2026 · 1,230 pieces
75417 AT-ST Walker2025 · 1,513 pieces
76271 Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City2024 · 4,210 pieces
60422 Seaside Harbor with Cargo Ship2024 · 1,226 pieces
76922 BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars2024 · 676 pieces
76295 The Avengers Helicarrier2024 · 509 pieces
40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad2024 · 325 pieces
75366 Star Wars Advent Calendar 20232023 · 320 pieces
40651 Australia Postcard2023 · 191 pieces
11022 Space Mission2022 · 1,700 pieces
30525 The Guardians' Ship2018 · 69 pieces
71229 DC Comics Team Pack2016 · 92 pieces
7067 Jet-Copter Encounter2011 · 375 pieces
6579 Ice Surfer2000 · 43 pieces
1054 Stena Line Ferry1999 · 212 pieces
6582 Daredevil Flight Squad1998 · 288 pieces
6424 Rig Racers1998 · 106 pieces
3D2962 Res-Q Lifeguard1998 · 70 pieces
2152 Robo Raptor1997 · 222 pieces
3D6331 Patriot Jet1996 · 167 pieces
1785 Introducing Crater Critters1995 · 146 pieces
More parts in the Plates Special category
35443 Plate Special 4 x 4 Splat Gear, 10 Teeth54 sets
98263 Plate Special 1 x 4 with Coupling Link Double53 sets
39767 Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide [Reinforced Underside Type 2]51 sets
6063 Plate Special 10 x 10 Octagonal Opening50 sets
4151a Plate Special 8 x 8 with Grille [No Hole in Center]47 sets
1941 Plate Special 1 x 1 with Hole Through Stud, 3 Bars and 3 Bar Holes46 sets
66252 Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on Edges and Clips Horizontal46 sets
79987 Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Clips on Top45 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 4596?
Part 4596 (Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Stud Receptacle (Space Wing)) appears in 47 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 4596?
Set 60350 Lunar Research Base, released in 2022, contains 4 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 4596 has 1.5.
Which colours does LEGO part 4596 come in?
7 colours are listed for part 4596. The most common is Light Bluish Gray, found in 25 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 4596?
According to our inventories, it is red, found in only 1 set (1054 Stena Line Ferry).
What is the element ID of part 4596 in light bluish gray?
In light bluish gray, part 4596 has element ID 6074888 or 4625001. Number 4596 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 4596 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 77081 KIT.
Where can I buy LEGO part 4596 individually?
Single parts 4596 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.
