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SpongeBob Minifigure - SpongeBob with blue lei - bob036

SpongeBob Minifigure

The LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob minifig was first introduced in 2012 in the set 3818 Bikini Bottom Undersea Party and is currently estimated to be valued around $12 and an annual growth of about 7.9%.
bob036 SpongeBob with blue lei. This version of the SpongeBob minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Bikini Bottom Undersea Party set.
SpongeBob SquarePants, a character from the animated television show "SpongeBob SquarePants," is depicted wearing a blue lei in the episode "Bikini Bottom Undersea Party."

SpongeBob Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig SpongeBob since 2011. High accuracy
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For Sale (New/Loose)

 (HK) If buy minifigures over HKD1000, free Asia shipping fee. If over HKD2000, free worldw... $7.66
-37.8%
(US) LEGO SpongeBob Minifig bob007 -SpongeBob Shocked Look -Light Scratches/No Cracks
BrickEconomy Choice
$8.00
-35.0%
(US) assemble but new $8.01
-34.9%
(CZ) BrickLink store RESTORE $8.09
-34.3%
(US) NEW LEGO Spongebob Squarepants 3818 Blue Lei Red Pants Minifigure bob036 $8.09
-34.3%
(ES) aassembled $8.36
-32.1%
(AT) BrickLink store Alpine Bricks $8.55
-30.5%
(ES) BrickLink store CostaBricks $8.62
-30.0%
(US) BrickLink store Lost & Found $8.99
-27.0%
(US) BrickLink store Premium Minifigs $8.99
-27.0%
(US) Lego Mini Figure Spongebob Squarepants with Blue Lei Set #3818 $8.99
-27.0%
(DE) BrickLink store M&M Brick GmbH $9.21
-25.2%
(US) NEW LEGO Pirate SpongeBob Minifigure Spongebob Squarepants 3817 Bob032 $9.89
-19.7%
(US) LEGO SpongeBob bob036 Blue Lei Minifigure New 2012 $9.99
-18.8%
(US) EXCELLENT CONDITION $10.00
-18.8%
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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

Neutral
This minifigure's value is higher than a year ago, but behind other minifigures in SpongeBob SquarePants, so momentum is holding level.
DemandLower half in SpongeBob SquarePants
High demand
12 months agoToday
Value trendFlat over 3 months
Up 10% over the year
12 months agoToday
SalesSold prices down 6%
Steady sales
MaySep
Outlook:5% bearish·83% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

SpongeBob Appears in the Following LEGO Set

3818 Bikini Bottom Undersea Party

Theme SpongeBob SquarePants
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 471 / 4
Availability Retired
3818 LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Undersea Party
Retail $49.99
Value $300.21
Growth  +500.5%
Annual growth 9.4%

Compared with Other SpongeBob Minifigures

Three things count against SpongeBob (bob036) in this group. More copies are for sale than of any figure above, the figures at the top all came out between 2006 and 2011, and over the past year this one trailed similar figures.

#10 of 12
By value, $12
$8.00$32
In the bottom quarter of the group.
#10 of 11
By growth since release, +209%
+166%+644%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
Most valuable SpongeBob MinifiguresValue
1SpongeBob bob001$32
2SpongeBob bob028$24
3SpongeBob bob016$20
10SpongeBob bob036$12

SpongeBob Questions

What is the value of LEGO SpongeBob (bob036)?

SpongeBob is worth about $12.31 new and loose. That is down 3% in 2025.

Which set does SpongeBob (bob036) come in?

Only one set includes SpongeBob: 3818 Bikini Bottom Undersea Party (2012).

Can you still buy SpongeBob (bob036) at retail?

No. 3818 Bikini Bottom Undersea Party (2012) is retired, so SpongeBob is no longer sold new by LEGO.

How much has SpongeBob (bob036) grown in value?

SpongeBob has grown 209% in value since release. That is about 7.9% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for SpongeBob (bob036)?

In a year, SpongeBob is forecast at $13.70, up about 11% on today. A forecast is an estimate, not a promise.

Which is the most valuable of the SpongeBob minifigures?

Of all the SpongeBob minifigures, SpongeBob (bob001) is worth the most, at $31.86.

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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 (bob036) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors.”
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Community Stats

SpongeBob (bob036) currently ranks #11 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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#11SpongeBob (bob036)
#12Mrs. Puff (bob038)
#13SpongeBob (bob008)
#14SpongeBob (bob016)
#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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