LEGO part 6048a: Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers

Specifications
| Reference | 6048a |
|---|---|
| Category | Hinges, Arms and Turntables |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 1 |
| Sets | 30 |
| Listed pieces | 85 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2003 |
| Element (Black) | 604826 |
LEGO part 6048a, Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers, belongs to the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category. It exists in 1 colours and appears in 30 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2003, for a total of 85 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 6048a 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 604826.
Part 6048a through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 6048a is 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad, released in 1995 in the Town theme. No set in our database uses it after 2003, the year of 9794 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set Version 2.5 [USB]. 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 1782 Discovery Station: 8 copies, against an average of 2.8 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Town (37%), Mindstorms (20%) and Space (17%). With 30 sets, it ranks no. 2,175 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 76 of 92 in the Hinges, Arms and Turntables category.
Sets containing part 6048a, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 3 | |
| 1997 | 5 | |
| 1998 | 8 | |
| 1999 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 1 |
Where to buy part 6048a
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Sets that include part 6048a
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 6048a, in any colour.
8480Space Shuttle1996 · 1,366 piecesView the set
3D6339Shuttle Launch Pad1995 · 565 piecesView the set
6456Mission Control1999 · 496 piecesView the set
6977Arachnoid Star Base1998 · 438 piecesView the set
3D6473Res-Q Cruiser1998 · 306 piecesView the set
6969Celestial Stinger1998 · 256 piecesView the set
6560 Diving Expedition Explorer1997 · 478 pieces
6441 Deep Reef Refuge1997 · 446 pieces
3D6442 Sting Ray Explorer1997 · 151 pieces
8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer1996 · 469 pieces
6837 Cosmic Creeper1998 · 59 pieces
1782 Discovery Station1997 · 328 pieces
9794 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set Version 2.5 [USB]2003 · 833 pieces
9793 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set Version 2.5 [Serial Transmitter]2002 · 835 pieces
970676 Bug Project Set2002 · 83 pieces
3804 Robotics Invention System, Version 2.02001 · 720 pieces
3800 Ultimate Builders Set2001 · 322 pieces
9754 Dark Side Developer Kit2000 · 578 pieces
6575 Polar Base2000 · 442 pieces
6573 Arctic Expedition2000 · 121 pieces
6579 Ice Surfer2000 · 43 pieces
9747 Robotics Invention System, Version 1.51999 · 731 pieces
9790 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set (Serial)1999 · 727 pieces
9735 Robotics Discovery Set1999 · 390 pieces
9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set1998 · 1,712 pieces
9719 Robotics Invention System, Version 1.01998 · 737 pieces
6905 Bi-Wing Blaster1998 · 114 pieces
6572 Wind Runners1998 · 52 pieces
2151 Robo Raider1997 · 137 pieces
8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics)1996 · 406 pieces
Often found with part 6048a
Parts that share the most sets with part 6048a, based on set inventories.
Arm Piece with Pin, 3 Fingers6217 · 12 shared sets
Arm Grab Jaw4221 · 10 shared sets
Arm Grab Jaw Holder, 3 Fingers4220 · 9 shared sets
Tyre 49.6 x 28 VR6594 · 8 shared sets
Technic Tread Hub32007 · 8 shared sets
Motor, 9V Mini [Old Style]71427c01 · 8 shared sets
Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair, 20L5306bc020 · 8 shared sets
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 4 x 4 disk at 90 degrees30209 · 7 shared sets
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30554a Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and 2 Fingers On Ends, without Hole, 9 Teeth35 sets
2440 Hinge Panel 6 x 333 sets
76385 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with Single Finger On Top33 sets
30389b Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical and Axle Hole [+ Opening]29 sets
47973 Hinge 1 x 3 Triangle with Two Pins, 1 Locking Finger, Round Pin Holes29 sets
2873 Hinge Train Gate 2 x 428 sets
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 6048a?
Part 6048a (Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers) appears in 30 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2003, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 6048a?
Set 1782 Discovery Station, released in 1997, contains 8 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 6048a has 2.8.
Which colours does LEGO part 6048a come in?
1 colours are listed for part 6048a. The most common is Black, found in 30 sets.
What is the element ID of part 6048a in black?
In black, part 6048a has element ID 604826. Number 6048a is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 6048a still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2003 (9794 ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set Version 2.5 [USB]). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 6048a individually?
Single parts 6048a 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.
