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SpongeBob Minifigure - SpongeBob with shocked look - bob007

SpongeBob Minifigure

The LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob minifig was first introduced in 2007 in the set 4981 Chum Bucket and is currently estimated to be valued around $9 and an annual growth of about 7.0%.
bob007 SpongeBob with shocked look. This version of the SpongeBob minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Chum Bucket set.
SpongeBob SquarePants, with a shocked expression, is a character from the animated TV series "SpongeBob SquarePants," and in this context, he is associated with the Chum Bucket.

SpongeBob Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig SpongeBob since 2007. High accuracy
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For Sale (New/Loose)

 Best US listing for SpongeBob
BrickEconomy Choice
$8.00
(US) BrickLink store BrickHeck $5.75
-36.7%
(DE) BrickLink store Brick-X-Treme SALE $5.79
-36.2%
(US) BrickLink store Amazingly Amazing $5.95
-34.5%
(US) BrickLink store Brick Nations $5.99
-34.0%
(US) BrickLink store Minnesota Bricks n Figs $6.00
-33.9%
(DE) BrickLink store Brick-X-Treme $6.23
-31.4%
(US) BrickLink store Life In Pieces $6.49
-28.5%
(BE) NEW $6.75
-25.7%
(NL) BrickLink store Minifig Mania $6.98
-23.1%
(PL) BrickLink store BEARBRICKS_PL $7.63
-16.0%
(DE) BrickLink store Brick-X-Treme $7.84
-13.7%
(US) LEGO SpongeBob Minifig bob007 -SpongeBob Shocked Look -Light Scratches/No Cracks $8.00
-11.9%
(BE) BrickLink store StarBricks95 $8.09
-10.9%
(BE) BrickLink store Double U Bricks $8.19
-9.8%
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For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the last 3 months of new/loose LEGO SpongeBob.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/loose LEGO SpongeBob.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This minifigure's value is climbing, but member demand is cooling, so momentum is holding level.
Value trendUp 6% in 3 months
Up 53% since Jun
JunToday
Listings
Listings steady
12 months agoToday
SalesSold prices up 5%
Selling slower
MaySep
Outlook:5% bearish·78% neutral·17% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

SpongeBob Appears in the Following LEGO Set

4981 Chum Bucket

Theme SpongeBob SquarePants
Year 2007
Pieces / Minifigs 337 / 3
Availability Retired
4981 LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants Chum Bucket
Retail $34.99
Value $434.37
Growth  +1141.4%
Annual growth 9.8%

Compared with Other SpongeBob Minifigures

SpongeBob (bob007) ranks last by value among the SpongeBob minifigures, and the clearest reason is that buyers can choose from more copies of this one than of any more valuable figure.

#11 of 11
By value, $9.08
$9.08$32
The least valuable in the group.
#9 of 11
By growth since release, +265%
+166%+644%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
Most valuable SpongeBob MinifiguresValue
1SpongeBob bob001$32
2SpongeBob bob028$23
3SpongeBob bob016$20
11SpongeBob bob007$9.08

SpongeBob Questions

How much is the SpongeBob minifigure (bob007) worth?

SpongeBob is worth about $9.08 new and loose. The value rose 8% over the last 12 months.

Which set does SpongeBob (bob007) come in?

Only one set includes SpongeBob: 4981 Chum Bucket (2007).

Is SpongeBob (bob007) retired?

Yes. The only set with SpongeBob, 4981 Chum Bucket (2007), has retired.

How much has SpongeBob (bob007) grown in value?

SpongeBob has grown 265% in value since release. On average that is 7% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for SpongeBob (bob007)?

The one-year forecast for SpongeBob is $9.74, about 7% above today's value. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

Are there other versions of SpongeBob (bob007)?

Yes, LEGO has made several SpongeBob minifigures. The most valuable is SpongeBob (bob001) at $32.39.

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SpongeBob Reviews

7 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“There are currently several SpongeBob minifigs figures. This one (bob007) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors.”
Review brought to you by BrickEconomy Bot
Review for LEGO set 4981 Chum Bucket from Brickset
“While the LEGO Shop at Home service (digitally and via print) reported the name of this set as "Chum Bucket," the North American printed name was "The Chum Bucket," and several internal LEGO Group databases seem to agree the name officially contains a prefix of "The".”
Full review at brickset.com

Community Stats

SpongeBob (bob007) currently ranks #8 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.
#1SpongeBob (bob001)
#2SpongeBob (bob021)
#3SpongeBob Super Hero (bob025)
#4SpongeBob (bob019)
#5SpongeBob Pirate (bob032)
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#8SpongeBob (bob007)
#9SpongeBob (bob036)
#10SpongeBob (bob008)
#11SpongeBob (bob016)
#12Robot SpongeBob (bob009s)

About SpongeBob SquarePants

The LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants theme, active from 2006 to 2012, features minifigures based on characters from the popular Nickelodeon animated series. Key minifigures include SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Mr. Krabs, and Sandy Cheeks. These figures are designed with unique molds and detailed printing to accurately capture their distinctive appearances and personalities from the show. The sets in this theme often recreate iconic locations and scenes from Bikini Bottom, such as the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob's Pineapple House, and the Chum Bucket.
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