Articulation (364 parts)

Parts that bend or rotate, allowing for a wide range of interesting building techniques.

Hinges allow parts to bend on one axis, turntables allow parts to spin in place, joints allow parts to rotate around multiple axes, and rails allow parts to slide on a plane.

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Clip

Clips can attach to other parts in this category such as a bar, handle, or lightsaber blade.

Clip Bar

A cylindrical part that can be grabbed with a clip or inserted into a hollow stud.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced

Clip Clip

A c-shaped part which can firmly grasp a bar or handle.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Horizontal61252
71
848082
219859
29153
1990-202536 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Vertical4085
58
1212864
273946
26199
1980-202546 years
1×2 Plate w/ Vertical Clip, End78256
546
1044486
265599
101002
2021-20255 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, End63868
115
6889105
1562106
19386
2009-202517 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, Side11476
146
3667191
1375124
27186
2013-202513 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, Top44861
139
6953104
164999
13704
2011-202515 years
1×2 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Side60470
171
4537156
1633101
13705
2007-202519 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Top15712
67
1119167
213565
25222
2013-202513 years
1×3 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Top79987
2094
1681334
332006
15432
2022-20254 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Top (Straight Sides)2555
157
4834147
1177145
21317
1989-201527 years
R
1×1 Brick w/ Clip, Horizontal60476
635
796557
284569
71482
2009-202517 years
1×1 Brick w/ Clip, Vertical60475
225
3435215
924187
15566
2008-202518 years
1×2 Brick w/ Vertical Clip, Side30237
267
2196299
811218
18432
1999-202527 years
1×1×3 Brick w/ 2-Clips60583
764
459787
192737
101020
2008-202518 years
2×3 Tile, 2-Clips, Side30350
338
1266444
506358
25234
1999-202527 years
4×4 Plate, 2-Clips11399
1402
1261510
751321
61793
2004-202017 years
4×4 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Studs 3-Edges66252
2055
761943
391845
33174
2021-20255 years
2L Bar w/ 3-Clips3628
4114
134108
74301
33487
2023-20253 years
Bar Holder w/ Clip11090
192
3946177
941183
20352
2013-202513 years
1×1 Round w/ Clip, Bottom5264
1396
2511071
381858
61762
2024-20252 years
Bar Holder w/ Clip 90°72869
1707
1501402
461688
33125
2021-20255 years
Bar Holder w/ Handle23443
245
3092234
614297
21321
2016-202510 years
Bar w/ Clip48729
152
4704149
1409122
19388
2004-202522 years
1×3 Bar w/ Clip (Robot Arm)4735
559
776567
335509
101011
1985-202541 years
Droid Arm, Straight59230
1045
2261139
1171017
81310
2008-202518 years
Droid Arm, Bent30377
302
1875331
574321
20359
2001-202525 years
Skeleton Arm, Bent w/ Horizontal Clip93609
683
627650
221676
91146
2011-202515 years
Skeleton Arm, Bent w/ Vertical Clip93061
886
410836
159843
71497
2012-202514 years
Mechanical Arm w/ Bar Holder and Clip98313
215
3202227
711253
23271
2006-202520 years
Skeleton Leg6266
625
972503
243636
71478
1998-202528 years
Skeleton Leg, Tall23769
3015
362686
182770
24090
2018-20247 years
Droid Legs30376
1662
562197
511598
101099
2016-202510 years

Clip Handle

A handle is a bar element that is closed on one or both ends.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×1 Plate, Round w/ Handle26047
186
4063173
984171
20351
2016-202510 years
1×1 Plate w/ Handle, Both Ends78257
981
2761028
1121044
91163
2021-20255 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, End60478
86
780694
184981
23267
2007-202519 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Both Ends18649
484
1052483
421425
101000
2015-202511 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Side48336
88
7272102
218760
19385
2004-202522 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Side (Free Ends)2540
79
7123103
234554
26201
1989-202537 years
1×2 Plate w/ Bar Arm, Up88072
181
3440214
1371125
18427
1984-202542 years
1×4 Plate w/ Bar Arm, Down30043
1090
2851014
140913
42543
1996-202530 years
1×1 Brick w/ Handle, Vertical2921
301
1935324
539343
21327
1991-202535 years
1×2 Brick w/ Handle, Side (Free Ends)30236
372
1263445
485369
17478
1999-202527 years
1×2 Brick w/ Vertical Handle, End34816
676
587674
172800
13729
2017-20259 years
1×2 Plate w/ 3-Handles, Angled92692
914
357892
181770
61753
2011-202515 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ Handle79194
689
574683
264603
81292
2016-202510 years
1×2 Rounded Brick w/ 2-Handles77808
780
600665
152877
91147
2021-20255 years
Palm Tree Top2566
779
379863
219681
101027
1989-202537 years
2×2 Round Plate w/ 4-Handles98284
1309
1751314
1051080
42566
2012-202514 years
1×2 Plate w/ 2-Handles3839
281
1651362
856207
19398
1978-202548 years
1×2 Tile w/ Handle, Top2432
110
4460161
184383
26206
1987-202539 years
2×2×5 Bar w/ Stud98549
934
435812
1171014
71495
1999-202527 years
Horse Hitching2397
997
1491404
129966
14685
1987-202539 years
Paddle3900
810
402842
244635
71498
1978-202548 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ 1L Handle32828
228
3227224
909191
16512
2017-20259 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ 45° Bar, Bottom65578
480
1188456
416430
91137
2020-20256 years
Minifig Bracket w/ 4-Handles36452
2318
482367
481670
24048
2019-20202 years
2×3 Shield w/ 4-studs, Handle30166
796
689608
204713
52120
2017-20259 years
Clip w/ Bar, Angled3171
889
533725
861216
101015
2023-20253 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ Bar Arm, Down3661
1641
1261511
531557
42584
2023-20253 years
2.4×2.4 Bar Ring w/ Stud Holder3917
2433
552226
192697
42649
2023-20253 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ Bar20482
97
6696108
1504113
26203
2015-202511 years
1×1 w/ 3-Handles, 3-Bar Holes1941
1364
1171554
641417
91201
2015-202511 years
2×2 Bar Frame, Round w/ 4-Studs7068
5375
84904
35810
24522
2025-20251 year
2×2 Bar Frame, Octagonal w/ 4-Studs75937
436
915516
484371
15572
1996-202530 years
4×4 Bar Frame, Square w/ 4-Studs30094
1809
632078
421771
71594
1997-202428 years
2×2 Plate w/ 2-handles, Bottom5066
1308
2151163
721344
52151
2024-20252 years

Hinge

Hinges, click-hinges, and turntables allow you to connect LEGO parts at angles along a single axis.

Hinge Smooth

Parts which can turn to any angle on a single axis.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×4 Hinge Plate1927
147
5209137
1036160
25226
1987-202539 years
1×4 Hinge Plate, Base2429
2027
382601
123340
25244
2000-202425 years
1×4 Hinge Plate, Top2430
2100
372637
113492
24264
2001-202424 years
1×4 Hinge, Top3830
353
1526384
456393
19401
1978-202548 years
1×4 Hinge, Base3831
351
1530383
458392
19400
1978-202548 years
2×4 Plate w/ Hinge, A.3639
1223
1621356
951146
71531
1976-202550 years
2×4 Plate w/ Hinge, B.3640
1208
1451420
901188
91191
1976-202550 years
1×2 Hinge Brick, Base3937
101
5515134
196876
23270
1979-202547 years
1×2 Hinge, Top3938
234
2531266
1014162
17472
1979-202547 years
2×2 Hinge, Top6134
209
3340219
1244139
13707
1991-202535 years
1×2 Hinge, 2-Finger End4276
564
813552
283571
11901
1982-200625 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 2-Finger Top4531
890
383858
165828
71501
1983-200624 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 3-Finger End4275
602
799554
252620
101010
1982-200625 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 3-Finger Side2452
995
2261138
130960
91172
1988-200619 years
R
Hinge, 3-Finger Bar w/ Stud2433
1295
1801290
891198
52160
1987-200418 years
R
1×4 Hinge, 5-Finger Side4315
643
628649
307541
81290
1982-200625 years
R
1×4 Hinge, 5-Finger Side4625
782
432814
190747
101023
1984-200421 years
R
1×4×2 Hinge, Roof Holder4214
1270
1301488
1141035
61792
1981-200020 years
R
4×4 Hinge, Roof4213
652
475774
261605
12805
1981-200323 years
R
4×4 Hinge, Sunroof2349
1452
1111600
861223
52179
1986-200318 years
R
2×5 Hinge3149
931
313963
188756
61757
1967-200337 years
R
Arm Piece w/ 3-Fingers, Towball Socket3613
1098
360880
771292
61751
1974-200027 years
R
Arm Piece w/ 2-Finger and 3-Finger3612
1106
342916
691368
71504
1974-199825 years
R
2×2 Brick, 2-Arms w/ 2-Fingers792c03
1435
1691330
601467
52164
1974-19829 years
R

Joint

The larger 'ball' and smaller 'towball' connections can be used to attach parts at any angle.

Joint Towball Joint

A small ball and matching socket that allows you to position parts at any angle.

Joint Ball Joint

A larger ball and socket that is significantly stronger than a towball Joint.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
2×2 Brick, Ball Joint, 1-Ball57909
773
649630
239643
52123
2007-202519 years
2×2 Brick w/ Ball Joints, 2-Balls17114
1501
1221530
831247
42587
2007-202519 years
2×2 Brick w/ Ball Joint Socket67696
464
1098471
308540
16523
2007-202519 years
1×2 Technic Liftarm w/ Ball Joint, Straight67697
1286
1921236
861220
52156
2009-202517 years
1×2 Technic Liftarm w/ Ball Joint, Angled50923
1086
338922
151880
33091
2005-202521 years
2L Extender, 1-Ball, 1-Socket74261
1449
293998
991116
15410
2012-202110 years
2×3 Ball Socket w/ Axle Hole67695
237
2482270
536345
33115
1999-202527 years
1×3 Liftarm w/ Middle Ball98577
1934
1211537
671386
15448
2012-20187 years
R
3×3 Angle, 2-Balls, 1-Axle Hole47300
2097
1111602
332008
23988
2004-20107 years
R
5L Bean, 1-Ball, 2-Sockets90622
2424
652059
282191
24024
2011-20166 years
R
5L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket90617
951
368875
1071072
81298
2011-20177 years
R
6L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90616
1718
1141581
471676
42593
2011-20188 years
R
7L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90615
2361
552229
282195
33203
2011-20188 years
R
9L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 4-Pin Holes90613
3086
372645
93811
42703
2011-20188 years
R
3L Beam, 1-Ball, 1-Socket90612
1430
1441422
611455
61788
2011-20188 years
R
4L Beam, 1-Ball, 1-Socket90611
1214
1751312
661400
101048
2011-20166 years
R
5L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket90609
900
355896
122994
101029
2011-20188 years
R
6L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 1-Pin Hole90608
1484
1121589
471677
91204
2011-20166 years
R
7L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90607
1706
1241523
561515
33133
2011-20188 years
R
9L Beam, 2-Balls, 2-Socket, 4-Pin Holes90605
3400
253154
143131
24165
2011-20188 years
R
5×2 Dbl. Socket w/ Axle & Pin Holes89650
929
2631044
1051079
14664
2004-20129 years
R
7×2 Dbl. Socket w/ Axle & Pin Holes50898
965
2331116
751314
18458
2005-20128 years
R
Armor #4, Ball Socket90640
808
326943
891192
26219
2011-20188 years
R
Hand w/ Socket & Axle Hole93575
745
304975
157858
21344
2009-201810 years
R
Armor #3, Ball Socket90641
818
333932
1011100
21341
2011-20188 years
R
3×3 Angle, 2-Balls, 1-Axle Hole41670
1085
305973
391836
16544
2002-20076 years
R
Armor #5, Ball Socket90639
930
2481075
791278
20376
2011-20188 years
R
5L Beam w/ 2-Ball, ½ Gear47306
1249
851828
821258
15620
2004-20096 years
R
2×7 Limb w/ 2-Ball32173
1158
1931226
591482
13752
1999-201012 years
R
Large Torso Armor w/ Ball Socket90652
1226
1031676
691372
16561
2011-20188 years
R
4×7 45° Limb w/ Ball, Axle Hole32476
1281
1431427
501608
13760
2001-201010 years
8L Limb w/ Wedge Sides45749
1318
1481408
591486
91190
2003-20108 years
R

Click-Socket

The click-socket is a very strong angular connection.

Rail and Groove

These parts are often used to add visual texture to a model by adding horizontal or vertical lines, but they can also be used to allow parts to slide horizontally or vertically.

Flexible

Flexible plastic elements, cord or fabric

Flexible Chain

Plastic chain comprising individual links

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced

Flexible Flex Axles

While the middle of this part has the x-shaped profile of a Technic Axle, the bar connection on either end is used to attach this to other LEGO parts.

Flexible Ribbed Hose

Flexible hose with ribs

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced

Flexible Flex Tube

A fairly rigid but flexible tube

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
3L Flex Tube75c03
2499
362674
212584
52295
1997-201620 years
R
4L Flex Tube75c04
2986
273036
123354
52338
1995-201723 years
R
5L Flex Tube75c05
2749
253135
162949
61959
1991-202535 years
6L Flex Tube75c06
2386
442447
222521
52264
1991-202333 years
7L Flex Tube75c07
1814
612106
341983
91231
1992-202534 years
8L Flex Tube75c08
1531
1081622
421766
91209
1992-202534 years
9L Flex Tube75c09
1702
871816
401824
71571
1992-202534 years
10L Flex Tube75c10
1465
1021686
451711
11962
1991-202535 years
11L Flex Tube75c11
1567
1161557
322038
101062
1994-202532 years
12L Flex Tube75c12
1614
771917
361923
12859
1996-202530 years
13L Flex Tube75c13
2349
342745
202644
81413
1996-202530 years
14L Flex Tube75c14
1850
851833
282185
71573
1991-202535 years
15L Flex Tube75c15
4092
124220
64582
42921
1997-201014 years
R
16L Flex Tube75c16
1502
911772
501611
101077
1991-202434 years
17L Flex Tube75c17
4070
124236
84096
33507
1998-201114 years
R
18L Flex Tube75c18
2117
542242
242400
71604
1995-202531 years
19L Flex Tube75c19
2520
322821
192712
61926
1996-201318 years
R
20L Flex Tube75c20
1794
622087
292146
11977
1995-202430 years
21L Flex Tube75c21
4718
84866
54964
33612
1994-201724 years
R
22L Flex Tube75c22
3026
292944
133233
42740
2003-202422 years
23L Flex Tube75c23
3900
153886
54870
52416
1999-202224 years
24L Flex Tube75c24
3377
213368
84035
52375
1998-202427 years
26L Flex Tube75c26
3428
153878
93879
62024
2005-202218 years
27L Flex Tube75c27
6465
46150
35965
16605
2020-20245 years
28L Flex Tube75c28
5149
104546
35778
24439
1996-201318 years
R
29L Flex Tube75c29
2993
302896
93825
61938
1998-202326 years
30L Flex Tube75c30
4128
104511
74333
42944
1997-202428 years
R
31L Flex Tube75c31
8113
27289
17855
17289
2006-20061 year
R
32L Flex Tube75c32
2867
302898
133232
52319
2006-202520 years
33L Flex Tube75c33
5596
65392
35857
24672
2003-202220 years
34L Flex Tube75c34
5652
45972
35965
33790
1999-201820 years
R
38L Flex Tube75c38
4914
65328
45377
43008
2007-202418 years
40L Flex Tube75c40
10044
18146
18146
18146
2003-20031 year
R
47L Flex Tube75c47
6335
36559
36050
24985
2021-20244 years
53L Flex Tube75c53
8114
27289
17855
17289
1999-19991 year
R

Flexible Other

Other flexible parts such as bracelets and rings.

Other

One-off parts that twist, rotate, or slide.