LEGO Build-A-Bob 3826-1
LEGO Build-A-Bob (3826-1) is worth about $220 on the secondary market today, against a $47 retail price. It has 445 pieces, belongs to the SpongeBob SquarePants theme and was released in 2007. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the re
- Set number
- 3826-1
- Theme
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Year
- 2007
- Pieces
- 445
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $47
- Market value
- $220
- Used value
- $99
- Released
- 2007
- Retirement
- Retired in 2008
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Build-A-Bob (3826-1) worth?
LEGO Build-A-Bob is worth approximately $220 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Build-A-Bob retired?
Yes — Build-A-Bob (3826-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Build-A-Bob gone up in value?
Yes. Build-A-Bob launched at $47 and now trades around $220, an increase of 368.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Build-A-Bob?
At its $47 retail price across 445 pieces, Build-A-Bob works out to about $0.106 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Build-A-Bob a good investment?
Build-A-Bob currently trades 368.6% above its $47 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Build-A-Bob so expensive?
Build-A-Bob was released in 2007 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.