LEGO Glove World 3816-1
LEGO Glove World (3816-1) is worth about $190 on the secondary market today, against a $28 retail price. It has 169 pieces, belongs to the SpongeBob SquarePants theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 3816-1
- Theme
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 169
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $28
- Market value
- $190
- Used value
- $38
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Minifigures in LEGO Glove World
Glove World value by year
From $22 in 2013 to $161 in 2026 so far: +642%. Its highest year was 2026, at $161.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $161 | +17.0% |
| 2025 | $138 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $134 | +12.9% |
| 2023 | $118 | +22.8% |
| 2022 | $96 | −0.1% |
| 2021 | $96 | +18.5% |
| 2020 | $81 | +46.2% |
| 2019 | $56 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | $52 | +68.0% |
| 2017 | $31 | −4.5% |
| 2016 | $33 | +47.3% |
| 2015 | $22 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $22 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $22 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $42 together, roughly 22% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Glove World (3816-1) worth?
LEGO Glove World is worth approximately $190 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Glove World retired?
Yes — Glove World (3816-1) 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 Glove World gone up in value?
Yes. Glove World launched at $28 and now trades around $190, an increase of 578.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Glove World?
At its $28 retail price across 169 pieces, Glove World works out to about $0.166 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Glove World a good investment?
Glove World currently trades 578.6% above its $28 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 Glove World so expensive?
Glove World was released in 2011 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.