LEGO part 57697: Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Technic Friction Pin with Squared Hole

Specifications
| Reference | 57697 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hinges, Arms and Turntables |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 1 |
| Sets | 45 |
| Listed pieces | 102 |
| First appearance | 2020 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Black) | 6271542 |
LEGO part 57697, Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Technic Friction Pin with Squared Hole, belongs to the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category. It exists in 1 colours and appears in 45 sets of our database, from 2020 to 2026, for a total of 102 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 57697 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 6271542.
Part 57697 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 57697 is 60266 Ocean Exploration Ship, released in 2020 in the City theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 71515 Tiger Shark Tank, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2021, with 9 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 75393 TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash-up: 8 copies, against an average of 2.3 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by City (38%), Icons (11%) and Monkie Kid (11%). With 45 sets, it ranks no. 1,742 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 61 of 92 in the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category.
Sets containing part 57697, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where to buy part 57697
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Sets that include part 57697
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 57697, in any colour.
42127The Batman - Batmobile2021 · 1,360 piecesView the set
60335Train Station2022 · 907 piecesView the set
60282Fire Command Unit2021 · 380 piecesView the set
60421Robot World Roller-Coaster Park2024 · 986 piecesView the set
10302Optimus Prime2022 · 1,508 piecesView the set
31117Space Shuttle Adventure2021 · 486 piecesView the set
60266 Ocean Exploration Ship2020 · 747 pieces
75393 TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash-up2024 · 1,063 pieces
60307 Wildlife Rescue Camp2021 · 503 pieces
60264 Ocean Exploration Submarine2020 · 286 pieces
76198 Spider-Man & Doctor Octopus Mech Battle2021 · 312 pieces
60265 Ocean Exploration Base2020 · 497 pieces
75281 Anakin's Jedi Interceptor2020 · 248 pieces
60306 Shopping Street2021 · 533 pieces
60308 Seaside Police and Fire Mission2021 · 297 pieces
42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover2024 · 1,599 pieces
31107 Space Rover Explorer2020 · 510 pieces
60263 Ocean Mini-Submarine2020 · 41 pieces
75576 Skimwing Adventure2023 · 262 pieces
75579 Payakan the Tulkun & Crabsuit2023 · 761 pieces
60317 Police Chase at the Bank2022 · 915 pieces
80013 Monkie Kid's Team Secret HQ2020 · 1,967 pieces
80016 The Flaming Foundry2020 · 1,429 pieces
71515 Tiger Shark Tank2026 · 1,548 pieces
60495 Recycling Truck2026 · 434 pieces
76457 Hogsmeade Village : Collectors' Edition2025 · 3,228 pieces
910046 Merchant Boat2025 · 2,196 pieces
4002025 Toy Store2025 · 1,769 pieces
10358 Transformers: Soundwave2025 · 1,505 pieces
10375 How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless2025 · 784 pieces
60469 Central Train Station2025 · 752 pieces
45830 UNEARTHED Explore Set2025 · 708 pieces
10337 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole2024 · 1,506 pieces
21350 Jaws2024 · 1,497 pieces
60433 Modular Space Station2024 · 1,099 pieces
10334 Retro Radio2024 · 906 pieces
75396 Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit2024 · 565 pieces
31142 Space Roller Coaster2023 · 874 pieces
80048 The Mighty Azure Lion2023 · 796 pieces
43226 Disney Duos2023 · 553 pieces
60378 Arctic Explorer Truck and Mobile Lab2023 · 489 pieces
80040 Monkie Kid's Combi Mech2023 · 277 pieces
60385 Construction Digger2023 · 148 pieces
80028 The Bone Demon2021 · 1,383 pieces
77944 Fire Station Headquarters2021 · 910 pieces
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Parts that share the most sets with part 57697, based on set inventories.
More parts in the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category
30388 Hinge Brick 1 x 6 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End and 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth52 sets
3640 Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Female48 sets
98285 Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Pin Hole with 3 Holes - Bottom48 sets
30407 Hinge Plate 1 x 8 Locking with Angled Side Extensions, Rounded Plate Underside, 9 Teeth47 sets
30389c Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical and Axle Hole [X Opening]44 sets
50337 Hinge Plate 3 x 4 Locking Dual 2 Finger, 7 teeth43 sets
54671 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End, 7 teeth42 sets
54672 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End, 7 Teeth41 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 57697?
Part 57697 (Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Technic Friction Pin with Squared Hole) appears in 45 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2020 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 57697?
Set 75393 TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash-up, released in 2024, contains 8 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 57697 has 2.3.
Which colours does LEGO part 57697 come in?
1 colours are listed for part 57697. The most common is Black, found in 45 sets.
What is the element ID of part 57697 in black?
In black, part 57697 has element ID 6271542. Number 57697 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 57697 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 71515 Tiger Shark Tank.
Where can I buy LEGO part 57697 individually?
Single parts 57697 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.

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