LEGO part 53540: Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Square Pin Holes

Specifications
| Reference | 53540 |
|---|---|
| Category | Bricks Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 5 |
| Sets | 107 |
| Listed pieces | 266 |
| First appearance | 2018 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Dark Bluish Gray) | 6276873 |
LEGO part 53540, Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Square Pin Holes, belongs to the Bricks Special category. It exists in 5 colours and appears in 107 sets of our database, from 2018 to 2026, for a total of 266 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Bluish Gray.
Number 53540 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 6276873.
Part 53540 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 53540 is 71043 Hogwarts Castle, released in 2018 in the Harry Potter theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2024, with 21 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 21323 Grand Piano: 16 copies, against an average of 2.5 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Ninjago (29%), City (11%) and Super Mario (10%). With 107 sets, it ranks no. 1,079 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 44 of 71 in the Bricks Special category.
Sets containing part 53540, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 15 | |
| 2021 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 12 | |
| 2023 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 21 | |
| 2025 | 15 | |
| 2026 | 17 |
Colours of part 53540
Even its least common colour, red, can be found in 7 sets.
Where to buy part 53540
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Sets that include part 53540
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 53540, in any colour.
71774Lloyd's Golden Ultra Dragon2022 · 1,002 piecesView the set
71043Hogwarts Castle2018 · 6,020 piecesView the set
10305Lion Knights' Castle2022 · 4,515 piecesView the set
75288AT-AT2020 · 1,267 piecesView the set
21335Motorized Lighthouse2022 · 2,065 piecesView the set
75315Imperial Light Cruiser2021 · 1,336 piecesView the set
31132 Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent2022 · 1,192 pieces
75323 The Justifier2022 · 1,023 pieces
60351 Rocket Launch Center2022 · 1,010 pieces
10294 Titanic2021 · 9,092 pieces
3D10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery2021 · 2,355 pieces
3D10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa2021 · 1,458 pieces
71738 Zane's Titan Mech Battle2021 · 840 pieces
71766 Lloyd's Legendary Dragon2022 · 747 pieces
71762 Kai's Fire Dragon EVO2022 · 206 pieces
60307 Wildlife Rescue Camp2021 · 503 pieces
71387 Adventures with Luigi Starter Course2021 · 280 pieces
60264 Ocean Exploration Submarine2020 · 286 pieces
10303 Loop Coaster2022 · 3,756 pieces
60246 Police Station2020 · 743 pieces
71408 Peach's Castle Expansion Set2022 · 1,216 pieces
75281 Anakin's Jedi Interceptor2020 · 248 pieces
10260 Downtown Diner2018 · 2,480 pieces
75357 Ghost & Phantom II2023 · 1,394 pieces
71389 Lakitu Sky World Expansion Set2021 · 484 pieces
76194 Tony Stark's Sakaarian Iron Man2021 · 369 pieces
71382 Piranha Plant Puzzling Challenge Expansion Set2021 · 267 pieces
43192 Cinderella's Royal Carriage2021 · 237 pieces
3D21323 Grand Piano2020 · 3,662 pieces
71721 Skull Sorcerer's Dragon2020 · 1,017 pieces
71792 Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer2023 · 384 pieces
71760 Jay's Thunder Dragon EVO2022 · 140 pieces
71705 Destiny's Bounty2020 · 1,783 pieces
71717 Journey to the Skull Dungeons2020 · 402 pieces
71376 Thwomp Drop Expansion Set2020 · 393 pieces
76148 Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock2020 · 242 pieces
3D10269 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy2019 · 1,023 pieces
71819 Dragon Stone Shrine2024 · 1,212 pieces
80105 Chinese New Year Temple Fair2020 · 1,664 pieces
80012 Monkey King Warrior Mech2020 · 1,635 pieces
75976 Wrecking Ball2019 · 227 pieces
80011 Red Son's Inferno Truck2020 · 1,111 pieces
80006 White Dragon Horse Bike2020 · 259 pieces
80015 Monkie Kid's Cloud Roadster2020 · 659 pieces
80019 Red Son's Inferno Jet2021 · 299 pieces
71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary2026 · 4,852 pieces
11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House2026 · 2,593 pieces
11374 Arcade Pinball Machine2026 · 2,274 pieces- 45832 BIOGLOW Challenge set2026 · 2,096 pieces
- 45834 BIOGLOW Future Edition Set2026 · 1,990 pieces
43019 Football2026 · 1,498 pieces
71860 Lloyd's Titan Mech 15th Anniversary2026 · 1,293 pieces
71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith 15th Anniversary2026 · 1,259 pieces
60501 Lava Land Roller Coaster Park2026 · 1,165 pieces
75445 Anzellan Starship2026 · 702 pieces
71867 X-1 Ninja Charger 15th Anniversary2026 · 691 pieces
71857 Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle2026 · 647 pieces
71866 Ninja Character Display 15th Anniversary2026 · 448 pieces
71864 Kai and Cole's Combiner Vehicles2026 · 394 pieces
60480 Yellow Backhoe Loader2026 · 301 pieces
42680 Heartlake City Convenience Store2026 · 176 pieces
71865 Zane's Ice Dragon Battle2026 · 141 pieces
75640 The Baratie Floating Restaurant2025 · 3,398 pieces
72037 Mario Kart : Mario & Standard Kart2025 · 1,972 pieces
43269 101 Dalmatians Puppy2025 · 1,722 pieces
10352 The Simpsons: Krusty Burger2025 · 1,635 pieces
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60475a Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip, Solid Stud]101 sets
80431 Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Rotation Joint Socket93 sets
80796 Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 2 Sides73 sets
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 53540?
Part 53540 (Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Square Pin Holes) appears in 107 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2018 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 53540?
Set 21323 Grand Piano, released in 2020, contains 16 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 53540 has 2.5.
Which colours does LEGO part 53540 come in?
5 colours are listed for part 53540. The most common is Dark Bluish Gray, found in 37 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 53540?
According to our inventories, it is red, found in only 7 sets (10294 Titanic, 71762 Kai's Fire Dragon EVO).
What is the element ID of part 53540 in dark bluish gray?
In dark bluish gray, part 53540 has element ID 6276873. Number 53540 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 53540 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary.
Where can I buy LEGO part 53540 individually?
Single parts 53540 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.

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Round Pin Holes30526 · Same mould