LEGO part 78c04: Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 4L / 3.2cm

Specifications
| Reference | 78c04 |
|---|---|
| Category | Tubes and Hoses |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 12 |
| Sets | 34 |
| Listed pieces | 90 |
| First appearance | 1998 |
| Latest appearance | 2009 |
| Element (Pearl Light Gray) | 4495200 · 4275389 |
LEGO part 78c04, Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 4L / 3.2cm, belongs to the Tubes and Hoses category. It exists in 12 colours and appears in 34 sets of our database, from 1998 to 2009, for a total of 90 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Pearl Light Gray.
Number 78c04 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in pearl light gray, it is 4495200.
Part 78c04 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 78c04 is 8482 CyberMaster, released in 1998 in the Technic theme. No set in our database uses it after 2009, the year of 7636 Combine Harvester. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 1998, with 6 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 7699 MT-101 Armored Drilling Unit: 6 copies, against an average of 2.6 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (35%), Bionicle (18%) and Star Wars (9%). With 34 sets, it ranks no. 2,033 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 24 of 36 in the Tubes and Hoses category.
Sets containing part 78c04, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | |
| 1999 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 2 |
Colours of part 78c04
7 colours appear in only one set: metallic gold (8007 C-3PO), blue (8444 Air Enforcer / Supercopter), light gray (9748 Droid Developer Kit), red (4797 Ogel Mutant Killer Whale), brown (8011 Jango Fett), … One of its colours is transparent: trans-light blue.
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Light Gray4495200 · 4275389 | 16 | 41 | 763644818007 |
| Black4506910 · 4282813 | 6 | 12 | 719176948482 |
| Dark Turquoise4111954 | 4 | 13 | 848284833038 |
| White4228055 | 2 | 6 | 35783579 |
| Tan4141265 | 2 | 4 | 71538001 |
| Metallic Gold4144056 | 1 | 3 | 8007 |
| Blue4124329 | 1 | 3 | 8444 |
| Light Gray4125376 | 1 | 2 | 9748 |
| Red4162530 | 1 | 2 | 4797 |
| Brown4165923 | 1 | 2 | 8011 |
| Trans-Light Blue4289492 | 1 | 1 | 8905 |
| Purple4120482 | 1 | 1 | 8269 |
Where to buy part 78c04
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Sets that include part 78c04
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 78c04, in any colour.
3D7636Combine Harvester2009 · 365 piecesView the set
7153Jango Fett's Slave I2002 · 371 piecesView the set
3D7191X-wing Fighter2000 · 1,304 piecesView the set
3D8001Battle Droid2000 · 336 piecesView the set
4481Hailfire Droid2003 · 680 piecesView the set
9748Droid Developer Kit1999 · 658 piecesView the set
7694 MT-31 Trike2007 · 95 pieces
3578 NHL Championship Challenge2004 · 396 pieces
8011 Jango Fett2002 · 426 pieces
8007 C-3PO2001 · 339 pieces
8482 CyberMaster1998 · 897 pieces
8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM1998 · 472 pieces
8993 Kaxium V32009 · 251 pieces
8496 Desert Hammer2008 · 510 pieces
7699 MT-101 Armored Drilling Unit2007 · 635 pieces
7707 Striking Venom2006 · 648 pieces
8282 Quad Bike2006 · 200 pieces
8668 Side Rider 552006 · 110 pieces
8905 Thok2006 · 42 pieces
8759 Battle of Metru Nui2005 · 876 pieces
8761 Roodaka2005 · 233 pieces
8755 Keetongu2005 · 203 pieces
9761 No Limits Challenge Kit2004 · 1,437 pieces
3579 NHL Street Hockey2004 · 116 pieces
3808 Shadowstrike S702002 · 236 pieces
4797 Ogel Mutant Killer Whale2002 · 57 pieces
7317 Aero Tube Hanger2001 · 709 pieces
8549 Tarakava2001 · 397 pieces
8269 Competition Ultra Challenge [aka Cyber Stinger]1999 · 329 pieces
8444 Air Enforcer / Supercopter1999 · 303 pieces
8483 CyberMaster1998 · 897 pieces
8432 Red Hot Machine1998 · 471 pieces
8266 Spyder Slayer1998 · 368 pieces
3038 Spider Slayer1998 · 368 pieces
More parts in the Tubes and Hoses category
78c06 Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 6L / 4.8cm35 sets
75c11 Hose Rigid 3mm D. 11L / 8.8cm35 sets
78c03 Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 3L / 2.4cm35 sets
78c14 Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 14L / 11.2cm35 sets
75c20 Hose Rigid 3mm D. 20L / 16cm31 sets
78c18 Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 18L / 14.4cm31 sets
75c14 Hose Rigid 3mm D. 14L / 11.2cm29 sets
78c07 Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 7L / 5.6cm28 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 78c04?
Part 78c04 (Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 4L / 3.2cm) appears in 34 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1998 to 2009, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 78c04?
Set 7699 MT-101 Armored Drilling Unit, released in 2007, contains 6 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 78c04 has 2.6.
Which colours does LEGO part 78c04 come in?
12 colours are listed for part 78c04. The most common is Pearl Light Gray, found in 16 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 78c04?
According to our inventories, it is trans-light blue, found in only 1 set (8905 Thok).
What is the element ID of part 78c04 in pearl light gray?
In pearl light gray, part 78c04 has element ID 4495200 or 4275389. Number 78c04 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 78c04 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2009 (7636 Combine Harvester). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 78c04 individually?
Single parts 78c04 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.
