LEGO The Chum Bucket 4981-1
LEGO The Chum Bucket (4981-1) is worth about $318 on the secondary market today, against a $53 retail price. It has 337 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 th
- Set number
- 4981-1
- Theme
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Year
- 2007
- Pieces
- 337
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $53
- Market value
- $318
- Used value
- $67
- Released
- 2007
- Retirement
- Retired in 2008
Minifigures in LEGO The Chum Bucket
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $4 together, roughly 1% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO The Chum Bucket (4981-1) worth?
LEGO The Chum Bucket is worth approximately $318 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Chum Bucket retired?
Yes — The Chum Bucket (4981-1) 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 The Chum Bucket gone up in value?
Yes. The Chum Bucket launched at $53 and now trades around $318, an increase of 499.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The Chum Bucket?
At its $53 retail price across 337 pieces, The Chum Bucket works out to about $0.157 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The Chum Bucket a good investment?
The Chum Bucket currently trades 499.7% above its $53 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 The Chum Bucket so expensive?
The Chum Bucket 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.