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SpongeBob Minifigure - SpongeBob with bandage on head - bob016

SpongeBob Minifigure

The LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob minifig was first introduced in 2008 in the set 3832 The Emergency Room and is currently estimated to be valued around $20 and an annual growth of about 9.3%.
bob016 SpongeBob with bandage on head. This version of the SpongeBob minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO The Emergency Room set.
SpongeBob SpongeBob with a bandage on his head is a character from the animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants," specifically from the episode titled "The Emergency Room."

SpongeBob Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig SpongeBob since 2008. High accuracy
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For Sale (New/Loose)

 (DE) BrickLink store Robert Langhammer $12.86
-36.4%
(DE) --- inkl. 19% MwSt $13.62
-32.6%
(US) Lego spongebob minifigures #bob028
BrickEconomy Choice
$15.00
-25.8%
(ES) BrickLink store PETIT BRICKS $17.21
-14.8%
(US) LEGO Patrick - Tongue Out Minifigure Spongebob Squarepants - bob022 3833 NEW $17.95
-11.2%
(DE) X15 $18.82
-6.9%
(US) LEGO SpongeBob SpongeBob Smile Squint Minifigure bob019 RARE RETIRED NEW MT -MB $19.99
-1.1%
(US) LEGO Spongebob Mr. Krabs with Large Grin Minifigure (Genuine) bob023 -MB $19.99
-1.1%
(US) Lego Super Hero SpongeBob Minifigure bob025 (b3) $21.00
+3.9%
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For Sale Ranges

This chart shows the sales listing trends of SpongeBob.

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

Bullish
This minifigure's value is climbing and sold prices on the secondary market are rising.
Value trendUp 8% in 3 months
Up 23% over the year
12 months agoToday
Listings
Listings steady
12 months agoToday
SalesSold prices up 50%
Steady sales
MaySep
Outlook:4% bearish·59% neutral·37% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

SpongeBob Appears in the Following LEGO Set

3832 The Emergency Room

Theme SpongeBob SquarePants
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 236 / 3
Availability Retired
3832 LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants The Emergency Room
Retail $29.99
Value $233.14
Growth  +677.4%
Annual growth 8.6%

Compared with Other SpongeBob Minifigures

Why is SpongeBob (bob016) one of the most valuable of the SpongeBob minifigures? Few of the figures below are as hard to find for sale and this one's past year was stronger than that of similar figures.

#3 of 12
By value, $20
$8.00$32
In the top quarter of the group.
#3 of 11
By growth since release, +412%
+166%+644%
In the top quarter of the group.
Most valuable SpongeBob MinifiguresValue
1SpongeBob bob001$32
2SpongeBob bob028$24
3SpongeBob bob016$20

SpongeBob Questions

How much is LEGO SpongeBob (bob016) worth today?

A new, loose SpongeBob minifigure is valued at $20.21 today. The value rose 8% over the last 12 months.

Which LEGO set has the SpongeBob minifigure (bob016)?

SpongeBob appears in one set, 3832 The Emergency Room (2008), and in no other.

Is SpongeBob (bob016) retired?

Yes. The only set with SpongeBob, 3832 The Emergency Room (2008), has retired.

Has SpongeBob (bob016) gone up in value?

Yes. SpongeBob is worth 412% more than when released. On average that is 9.3% a year.

How much could SpongeBob (bob016) be worth in a year?

The one-year forecast for SpongeBob is $22.56, about 12% above today's value. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

Are there other versions of SpongeBob (bob016)?

Yes, LEGO has made several SpongeBob minifigures. The most valuable is SpongeBob (bob001) at $31.86.

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SpongeBob Reviews

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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“The growth of the SpongeBob minifig has slowed to about 2.9% per year, yet it remains a worthwhile addition for SpongeBob SquarePants collectors.”
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Community Stats

SpongeBob (bob016) currently ranks #12 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.
#1Patrick (bob002)
#2SpongeBob (bob001)
#3SpongeBob (bob021)
#4SpongeBob Super Hero (bob025)
#5SpongeBob (bob019)
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#12SpongeBob (bob016)
#13Bikini Bottom Emergency Room Doctor (bob017)
#14Bikini Bottom Emergency Room Doctor (bob017b)
#15SpongeBob SquarePants (bob040)

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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