diff --git a/easybuild/easyblocks/w/wxpython.py b/easybuild/easyblocks/w/wxpython.py
index 35b22b1867..939e2718a1 100644
--- a/easybuild/easyblocks/w/wxpython.py
+++ b/easybuild/easyblocks/w/wxpython.py
@@ -127,6 +127,9 @@ def sanity_check_step(self):
             files.extend([os.path.join('bin', 'wxrc')])
             dirs.extend(['include', 'share'])
             py_bins.extend(['alacarte', 'alamode', 'wrap'])
+        elif LooseVersion(self.version) >= LooseVersion("4.2"):
+            majver = '3.2'  # this is 3.2 in ver 4.2.x
+            py_bins.extend(['slices', 'slicesshell'])
         elif LooseVersion(self.version) >= LooseVersion("4.1"):
             majver = '3.1'  # this is 3.1 in ver 4.1.x
             py_bins.extend(['slices', 'slicesshell'])