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Fabuland
Charlie Cat the Fisherman

3701 LEGO Fabuland Charlie Cat the Fisherman

Name: LEGO Fabuland Charlie Cat the Fisherman
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 3701-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (12 reviews)

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3701 LEGO Fabuland Charlie Cat the Fisherman

LEGO 3701 Charlie Cat the Fisherman is a vintage Fabuland set from 1982 valued at $57 for new and sealed sets, up 1332% from an original retail price of $3.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.40% since release. Used copies are valued between $7 and $9 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Charlie Cat the Fisherman since June 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 3701-1 Charlie Cat the Fisherman is a Fabuland set released in 1982. It includes the Cornelius Cat Fabuland figure in an exclusive blue-torso variant, along with a fishing rod and a frying pan. The set was also known as Fisherman Cornelius Cat and simply Fisherman.

A new and sealed Charlie Cat the Fisherman is currently valued at around $57, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Fabuland sets. The average used price is $7 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $60 within the next year.

All regions

All regions 3
United States 1
European Union 2

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(ES) New in sealed blister, minor shelfwear. If you want to know shipping cost, request pi...	$47.80 -15.5%
	(US) eBay listing for Charlie Cat the Fisherman	$54.88 -3.0%
	(ES) In its box. Ask for photos.	$66.42 +17.4%

All regions

All regions 5
United States 1
European Union 2
United Kingdom 2

For Sale (Used)

	(NL) Used - Complete. No instructions. No box. Nice condition.	$6.93
	(US) Used - eBay listing for 3701 Charlie Cat the Fisherman	$7.26
	(UK) Used - Complete set in good condition. No Instructions	$7.41
	(LU) Used - Complete set with minifigure. No box and no instructions.	$7.67
	(UK) Used - 100% Complete, parts and figure in amazing condition, came complete in a small...	$9.31

FabuFigs

Charlie Cat the Fisherman contains the following fabufigs. All 2 fabufigs are exclusive to this set.

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Set Details

Set number

3701-1

Name

Charlie Cat the Fisherman

Theme

Fabuland

Year

1982

Released

September 1982

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Blister Pack

Pieces

2 (PPP $1.98)

FabuFigs

(All exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$3.95

New/Sealed

Value

$56.58

Growth

+1332.41%

Annual growth

+6.40%

90-day change

13.45%

Used

Value

$7.26

Range

$6.68 - $8.72

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Price (new)

$54.88

Price (used)

$7.26

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$47.80 (ES)

Highest price

$66.42

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$56.58

1 year forecast

$59.91+5.88%

5 year forecast

$70.38+24.39%

$67

$73

3701 Charlie Cat the Fisherman is projected to be valued between $67 - $73 within five years.

Insights

Released in 1982 and long retired, Charlie Cat the Fisherman includes a distinctive Fabuland character variant with unique accessories, and sealed examples have become scarce among collectors; demand is specialist-led and supports appreciation, and liquidity remains limited which can cause intermittent volatility.

Set Facts

The set is also called Fisherman.
It includes three pieces including Cornelius Cat. The set was also called "Fisherman Cornelius Cat".

Charlie Cat the Fisherman Reviews

12 reviews

4.8

Collectors

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BrickEconomy Member Review

“The **Cornelius Cat (Fabuland)** set from 1982 is a delightful throwback, featuring the exclusive Cornelius Cat figure with a rare blue torso and charming accessories like a unique fishing pole and frying pan. The fishing pole, a durable and nostalgic piece, offers play potential and versatility beyond Fabuland settings. Though simple, the set captures the whimsical spirit of Fabuland, making it a great addition for collectors and fans of vintage LEGO alike.”

Theme Analysis

Fabuland

Sets

106

Years

1979 - 1989

Annual growth

+6.22% (this set +6.40%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Charlie Cat the Fisherman currently ranks #20 out of the top most owned sets in Fabuland.

#1Charlie Crow's Carry-All

#2Lisa Lamb's House

#3Ricky Racoon on His Scooter

#4Boris Bulldog and Mailbox

#5Barney Bear

#20Charlie Cat the Fisherman

#21Paul Parrot

#22Bus Stop with Maximilian Mouse

About Fabuland

The Fabuland theme included sets that depicted the land of Fabuland and introduced Fabuland Figures, characters with human-like bodies with various animal heads. Fabuland was the first LEGO theme to introduce named characters that focused around a story and was the first LEGO theme to feature licensed products such as storybooks, playing cards, children’s clothing and animated TV series to enhance the playing experience through storytelling and role play. The FABULAND figures have heads of a mammal, a reptile or a bird sometimes topped by a peaked hat, and arms and legs with motion very similar to LEGO minifigures.

Summary

Fabuland Charlie Cat the Fisherman set 3701 was released in September 1982, retailing for $4, but has since been retired. New, unopened Charlie Cat the Fisherman sets are valued at $57, while used sets can be found for $7 in good condition.

Great adventures for small children. Stories to build, play and collect. Small children have a strong urge to make up worlds of their own. The animal figures make it easy for children to act out exciting stories. Large pieces make building quick and easy, and story books in the model sets tell delightful tales for children to build.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$56.58

Value (in a year)

$59.91

Value (in 2 years)

$62.89

Accuracy

0.960200 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$64.74

Value (in a year)

$69.24

Value (in two years)

$73.75

Accuracy

0.630981 Medium

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$7.26

Value (low range)

$6.68

Value (high range)

$8.72

Accuracy

0.905200 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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