LEGO part 62712: Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball Socket Reinforced and Axle Hole

Specifications
| Reference | 62712 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 3 |
| Sets | 20 |
| Listed pieces | 57 |
| First appearance | 2007 |
| Latest appearance | 2011 |
| Element (Dark Bluish Gray) | 4524353 · 4497254 |
LEGO part 62712, Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball Socket Reinforced and Axle Hole, belongs to the Technic Special category. It exists in 3 colours and appears in 20 sets of our database, from 2007 to 2011, for a total of 57 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Bluish Gray.
Number 62712 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 4524353.
Part 62712 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 62712 is 7692 MX-71 Recon Dropship, released in 2007 in the Space theme. No set in our database uses it after 2011, the year of 5764 Rescue Robot. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2010, with 7 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 8962 Crystal King: 7 copies, against an average of 2.9 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Exo-Force (35%), Power Miners (15%) and Atlantis (15%). With 20 sets, it ranks no. 2,722 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 44 of 44 in the Technic Special category.
Sets containing part 62712, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 7 | |
| 2011 | 1 |
Where to buy part 62712
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Sets that include part 62712
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 62712, in any colour.
7592Construct-a-Buzz2010 · 211 piecesView the set
3D5764Rescue Robot2011 · 150 piecesView the set
7692MX-71 Recon Dropship2007 · 435 piecesView the set
7591Construct-a-Zurg2010 · 118 piecesView the set
8964Titanium Command Rig2009 · 707 piecesView the set
8111River Dragon2008 · 112 piecesView the set
7714 Golden Guardian [Limited Gold Edition]2007 · 267 pieces
3D5985 Space Police Central2010 · 631 pieces
8080 Undersea Explorer2010 · 364 pieces
8076 Deep Sea Striker2010 · 261 pieces
8079 Shadow Snapper2010 · 245 pieces
8189 Magma Mech2010 · 184 pieces
6751 Fiery Legend2009 · 479 pieces
8962 Crystal King2009 · 169 pieces
8637 Mission 8: Volcano Base2008 · 718 pieces
8114 Chameleon Hunter2008 · 189 pieces
8113 Assault Tiger2008 · 164 pieces
7721 Combat Crawler X22007 · 581 pieces
8102 Blade Titan2007 · 162 pieces
8103 Sky Guardian2007 · 144 pieces
Often found with part 62712
Parts that share the most sets with part 62712, based on set inventories.
More parts in the Technic Special category
47454 Technic Brick Special 2 x 3 with Pin Holes, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Horizontal Top], Rotation Joint Socket32 sets
24375 Technic Tread Attachment29 sets
14696 Technic Link, Reinforced, with Beveled Edge29 sets
61403 Technic Circular Saw Blade 9 x 9 with Pin Hole27 sets
57908 Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with 10.2mm Balls [Center Mold Indention]26 sets
47431 Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Axle Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side], Vertical Axle Hole End25 sets
2711 Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole23 sets
51149 Technic Changeover Catch - New Style22 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 62712?
Part 62712 (Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball Socket Reinforced and Axle Hole) appears in 20 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2007 to 2011, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 62712?
Set 8962 Crystal King, released in 2009, contains 7 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 62712 has 2.9.
Which colours does LEGO part 62712 come in?
3 colours are listed for part 62712. The most common is Dark Bluish Gray, found in 17 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 62712?
According to our inventories, it is dark purple, found in only 1 set (7591 Construct-a-Zurg).
What is the element ID of part 62712 in dark bluish gray?
In dark bluish gray, part 62712 has element ID 4524353 or 4497254. Number 62712 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 62712 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2011 (5764 Rescue Robot). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 62712 individually?
Single parts 62712 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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