Not a Minifigure (LEGO Brick Separator)
96874 · LEGO Essentials
Tools and Accessories · 2014
Figure ID
96874
Theme
LEGO Essentials
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Head
None, this is a plastic molded tool, not a minifigure component.
Torso
None, this is a plastic molded tool, not a minifigure component.
Legs
None, this is a plastic molded tool, not a minifigure component.
Accessories
None, the object itself is an accessory/tool.
Color Scheme
Dark Bluish Gray (Dark Stone Grey)
Printing Details
No printing; molded plastic element with embossed LEGO logo.
Variants
Available in various colors including orange, green, light gray, dark turquoise, and dark bluish gray.
Condition Notes
Prone to minor bite marks or scuffs from prying stubborn LEGO bricks apart.
Estimated Value
0.50 USD to 1.00 USD
Price (New)
Included free in many large LEGO sets or available individually for approximately 2.50 USD.
Compatible Sets
Included in hundreds of medium to large LEGO sets across all themes since 2014.
Character Background
Fictional utility tool designed to save builder fingertips and teeth from stuck plates and tiles.
Design Notes
Redesigned in 2014 to replace the older orange wedge separator, adding a lever and axle remover.
Similar Minifigures
None, as this is a tool and not a minifigure.
Collectibility
Low collectibility, though certain rare colors like the solid gold version hold novelty value.
History
Introduced in dark bluish gray and orange in 2014 as an upgraded version of the original 1990 classic orange brick separator.
Interesting Facts
The hole on the back allows it to be used to push pins out of LEGO Technic beams.
Display Suggestions
Best kept in a LEGO tool drawer or built into a utility cart MOC.
Modification Potential
Frequently used as a structural element in MOCs, such as the hull of a spaceship or roof gables.
Overall Assessment
An essential tool for any LEGO enthusiast, though it is definitively not a minifigure.