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LEGO part 48169: Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Socket

Technic Special10 colours176 sets

LEGO part LEGO part 48169: Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Socket

Specifications

Reference48169
CategoryTechnic Special
MaterialABS plastic
Colours10
Sets176
Listed pieces465
First appearance2004
Latest appearance2026
Element (Dark Bluish Gray)6278974 · 4225973
Most common colourDark Bluish Gray
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-29

LEGO part 48169, Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Socket, belongs to the Technic Special category. It exists in 10 colours and appears in 176 sets of our database, from 2004 to 2026, for a total of 465 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Bluish Gray.

Number 48169 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in dark bluish gray, it is 6278974.

Part 48169 through the years

The oldest set in our database that contains part 48169 is 4508 Titan XP, released in 2004 in the Creator theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, dates from 2026.

Its peak year is 2021, with 15 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 4508 Titan XP: 10 copies, against an average of 2.6 per set.

It is spread across several themes, led by Ninjago (27%), Creator (11%) and Monkie Kid (7%). With 176 sets, it ranks no. 786 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 10 of 44 in the Technic Special category.

Sets containing part 48169, by period

PeriodSets
2004-200934
2010-201974
2020-202668

Colours of part 48169

4 colours appear in only one set: sand blue (4770 Blizzard Blaster), reddish brown (4884 Wild Hunters), tan (7476 Iron Predator vs. T-Rex) and trans-bright green (70593 The Green NRG Dragon). 2 of its 10 colours are transparent.

Colour (element ID)SetsPiecesExample sets
Dark Bluish Gray6278974 · 4225973145346717727176571775
White6328452 · 42184831237769403111571786
Dark Green6028425 · 42575836287000670182509
Trans-Light Blue6032798615706147022370143
Light Bluish Gray4227396315726145084774
Yellow6518959237151477072
Sand Blue42616651104770
Reddish Brown4251053174884
Tan4279585127476
Trans-Bright Green61543081270593

Where to buy part 48169

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Sets that include part 48169

Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 48169, in any colour.

Often found with part 48169

Parts that share the most sets with part 48169, based on set inventories.

More parts in the Technic Special category

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Frequently asked questions

How many LEGO sets include part 48169?

Part 48169 (Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Socket) appears in 176 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2004 to 2026, in any colour.

Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 48169?

Set 4508 Titan XP, released in 2004, contains 10 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 48169 has 2.6.

Which colours does LEGO part 48169 come in?

10 colours are listed for part 48169. The most common is Dark Bluish Gray, found in 145 sets.

What is the rarest colour of part 48169?

According to our inventories, it is tan, found in only 1 set (7476 Iron Predator vs. T-Rex).

What is the element ID of part 48169 in dark bluish gray?

In dark bluish gray, part 48169 has element ID 6278974 or 4225973. Number 48169 is the mould number, the same for every colour.

Is LEGO part 48169 still used in recent sets?

Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise.

Where can I buy LEGO part 48169 individually?

Single parts 48169 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.