LEGO The Flying Dutchman 3817-1
LEGO The Flying Dutchman (3817-1) is worth about $250 on the secondary market today, against a $35 retail price. It has 241 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
- 3817-1
- Theme
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 241
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $35
- Market value
- $250
- Used value
- $48
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Minifigures in LEGO The Flying Dutchman
The Flying Dutchman value by year
From $29 in 2013 to $205 in 2026 so far: +618%. Its highest year was 2026, at $205.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $205 | +37.6% |
| 2025 | $149 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $142 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $139 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | $125 | +10.8% |
| 2021 | $113 | +52.2% |
| 2020 | $74 | +36.4% |
| 2019 | $54 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | $50 | +40.9% |
| 2017 | $36 | +23.3% |
| 2016 | $29 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $29 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $29 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $29 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $37 together, roughly 15% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO The Flying Dutchman (3817-1) worth?
LEGO The Flying Dutchman is worth approximately $250 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Flying Dutchman retired?
Yes — The Flying Dutchman (3817-1) 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 Flying Dutchman gone up in value?
Yes. The Flying Dutchman launched at $35 and now trades around $250, an increase of 614.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The Flying Dutchman?
At its $35 retail price across 241 pieces, The Flying Dutchman works out to about $0.145 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The Flying Dutchman a good investment?
The Flying Dutchman currently trades 614.3% above its $35 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 Flying Dutchman so expensive?
The Flying Dutchman 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.