LEGO Large Bucket 3036-1
LEGO Large Bucket (3036-1) is worth about $11 on the secondary market today, against a $20 retail price. It has 70 pieces, belongs to the Duplo theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 3036-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 70
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $11
- Used value
- $21
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Large Bucket
Large Bucket value by year
From $11 in 2011 to $11 in 2026 so far: −4%. Its highest year was 2021, at $14.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $11 | −16.6% |
| 2025 | $13 | +15.4% |
| 2024 | $11 | −2.9% |
| 2023 | $12 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | $12 | −13.9% |
| 2021 | $14 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | $14 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $13 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | $13 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | $13 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $13 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | $12 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $12 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $12 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | $12 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | $11 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $1 together, roughly 4% of the set's value — low for Duplo sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Large Bucket (3036-1) worth?
LEGO Large Bucket is worth approximately $11 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Large Bucket retired?
Yes — Large Bucket (3036-1) 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 Large Bucket gone up in value?
Not currently. Large Bucket launched at $20 and trades around $11 today, 43.0% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Large Bucket?
At its $20 retail price across 70 pieces, Large Bucket works out to about $0.286 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Large Bucket a good investment?
Large Bucket currently trades 43.0% below its $20 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 Large Bucket so expensive?
Large Bucket was released in 1999 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.