The LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants theme was based on the Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants television series and licensed by the LEGO Group in 2006. A number of sets were released over the five-year period ending in 2011. The sets werer based upon the adventures and life of SpongeBob SquarePants. The theme was discontinued when LEGO's rival, MEGA Brands, acquired the license for SpongeBob SquarePants.
2007 LEGO Sets
In 2007, LEGO collectors saw a major milestone with the launch of the Modular Buildings theme, a high-detail, expert-level series that became one of LEGO’s most iconic and investible product lines. The first two sets in the series, Café Corner (10182-1) and Market Street (10190-1), introduced advanced architectural techniques, intricate detailing, and interconnectivity, laying the foundation for a new standard in LEGO city-building for adults.