LEGO part 4856a: Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 6 x 4 with 2 Stud Connections

Specifications
| Reference | 4856a |
|---|---|
| Category | Bricks Wedged |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 10 |
| Sets | 58 |
| Listed pieces | 81 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2012 |
LEGO part 4856a, Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 6 x 4 with 2 Stud Connections, belongs to the Bricks Wedged category. It exists in 10 colours and appears in 58 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2012, for a total of 81 listed pieces. Its most common colour is White.
Number 4856a is the LEGO mould number, the one embossed under the part or inside the studs. It is the reference used by Rebrickable, BrickLink and the Pick a Brick service to name the shape regardless of colour: each shape and colour combination then gets its own element number.
Part 4856a through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 4856a is 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad, released in 1995 in the Town theme. No set in our database uses it after 2012, the year of 9493 X-wing Starfighter. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 1998, with 8 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2: 3 copies, against an average of 1.4 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Town (38%), City (12%) and Space (9%). With 58 sets, it ranks no. 1,525 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 51 of 76 in the Bricks Wedged category.
Sets containing part 4856a, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 28 | |
| 2000-2009 | 23 | |
| 2010-2012 | 7 |
Colours of part 4856a
3 colours appear in only one set: orange (1100 Sky Pirates), dark red (7143 Jedi Starfighter) and dark gray (4538 Special Edition).
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 23 | 808594933178 |
| Black4585334 · 4226506 | 17 | 20 | 633965446456 |
| Yellow4270871 · 4114164 | 7 | 9 | 763164797773 |
| Red6021529 · 485621 | 7 | 9 | 400001259352774 |
| Blue6148173 · 4258400 | 6 | 7 | 6544101592718 |
| Dark Bluish Gray4210912 | 5 | 7 | 772377324032 |
| Light Gray4143128 · 4109698 | 2 | 2 | 73142154 |
| Orange4144059 | 1 | 2 | 1100 |
| Dark Red4162480 | 1 | 1 | 7143 |
| Dark Gray4188555 · 485627 | 1 | 1 | 4538 |
Where to buy part 4856a
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Sets that include part 4856a
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 4856a, in any colour.
8085Freeco Speeder2010 · 177 piecesView the set
9493X-wing Starfighter2012 · 560 piecesView the set
3D3178Seaplane2010 · 102 piecesView the set
3D7631Dump Truck2009 · 189 piecesView the set
7143Jedi Starfighter2002 · 139 piecesView the set
3D6339Shuttle Launch Pad1995 · 565 piecesView the set
3D6544 Shuttle Transcon 21995 · 348 pieces
7723 Police Pontoon Plane2008 · 215 pieces
3D7732 Air Mail2008 · 88 pieces
4032 Passenger Plane2004 · 165 pieces
6456 Mission Control1999 · 496 pieces
3D10159 City Airport2004 · 914 pieces
1371 Spinosaurus Attack Studio2001 · 186 pieces
8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer1996 · 469 pieces
3D6479 Emergency Response Center1998 · 438 pieces
2162 Hydro Reef Wrecker1997 · 288 pieces
4000012 Piper Airplane2012 · 619 pieces
7696 Commuter Jet2011 · 108 pieces
9335 Space & Airport Set2010 · 1,187 pieces
3848 Pirate Plank2010 · 122 pieces
8637 Mission 8: Volcano Base2008 · 718 pieces
7773 Tiger Shark Attack2007 · 341 pieces
3D7903 Rescue Helicopter2006 · 249 pieces
2928 Airline Promotional Set2006 · 146 pieces
3D4778 Desert Biplane2005 · 109 pieces
4745 Blue Eagle vs. Snow Crawler2004 · 257 pieces
4538 Special Edition2004 · 201 pieces
7214 Sea Plane2004 · 123 pieces
4477 T-16 Skyhopper2003 · 94 pieces
4789 Alpha Team Aquatic Mech2002 · 166 pieces
7314 Recon-Mech RP2001 · 189 pieces
2718 Aircraft and Ground Crew (Air 2000 Version)2001 · 144 pieces
1100 Sky Pirates2001 · 110 pieces
6773 Alpha Team Helicopter2001 · 79 pieces
3D5935 Island Hopper2000 · 203 pieces
1295 Water Rider2000 · 30 pieces
2774 Airshow (Red Tiger)1999 · 145 pieces
3051 Blaze Attack1999 · 145 pieces
1189 Rocket Boat1999 · 30 pieces
6582 Daredevil Flight Squad1998 · 288 pieces
3D6462 Aerial Recovery1998 · 205 pieces
2998 Stena Line Ferry1998 · 197 pieces
3D6451 River Response1998 · 153 pieces
2532 Aircraft and Ground Crew1998 · 143 pieces
6905 Bi-Wing Blaster1998 · 114 pieces
3D2531 Rescue Helicopter and Jeep1998 · 99 pieces
8437 Future Car1997 · 418 pieces
2154 Robo Master1997 · 363 pieces
2152 Robo Raptor1997 · 222 pieces
2147 Dragon Fly1997 · 183 pieces
3D6553 Crisis News Crew1997 · 136 pieces
2160 Crystal Scavenger1997 · 114 pieces
6487 Mountain Rescue1997 · 68 pieces
1818 Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment and Vehicle1996 · 204 pieces
3D6331 Patriot Jet1996 · 167 pieces
1817 Sea Plane with Hut and Boat1996 · 135 pieces
8223 Hydrofoil 7 / Powerboat Columbia1996 · 126 pieces
3D1787 Crater Cruiser1995 · 183 pieces
Related parts
Brick Wedged, Curved Inverted 6 x 443713 · Alternative
Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 6 x 4 with 4 Stud Connections4856b · Same mould
Often found with part 4856a
Parts that share the most sets with part 4856a, based on set inventories.
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches4859 · 32 shared sets
Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 4 x 4 Triple [2 Connections between Front Studs]4855 · 25 shared sets
Brick Wedged, Sloped 4 x 4 Taper4858 · 13 shared sets
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with Flight Control Print3039pr9969 · 11 shared sets
Brick Sloped 45° 3 x 4 Double / 33°4861 · 14 shared sets
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 4 x 4 Double with 4 x 2 Recessed4854 · 22 shared sets
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Hollow Studs6152a · 9 shared sets
More parts in the Bricks Wedged category
5415 Brick Wedged, Curved 1 x 4 with Stud Notch Left77 sets
5414 Brick Wedged, Curved 1 x 4 with Stud Notch Right76 sets
22391 Brick Wedged, Sloped 4 x 4 Pointed69 sets
5711 Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Right, Smooth Inner Walls64 sets
42061 Brick Wedged, Curved 12 x 3 Left55 sets
42060 Brick Wedged, Curved 12 x 3 Right55 sets
47406 Brick Wedged, Curved Inverted 10 x 6 x 2 Cockpit53 sets
3504 Brick Wedged, Sloped 2 x 5 Left53 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 4856a?
Part 4856a (Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 6 x 4 with 2 Stud Connections) appears in 58 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2012, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 4856a?
Set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2, released in 1995, contains 3 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 4856a has 1.4.
Which colours does LEGO part 4856a come in?
10 colours are listed for part 4856a. The most common is White, found in 17 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 4856a?
According to our inventories, it is dark red, found in only 1 set (7143 Jedi Starfighter).
Is LEGO part 4856a still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2012 (9493 X-wing Starfighter). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 4856a individually?
Single parts 4856a 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.
How do I identify a LEGO part number?
The mould number is embossed under the part or inside the studs. For the Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 6 x 4 with 2 Stud Connections, it is number 4856a, shared by all its colours.
