The LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants theme is a discontinued product line that was available from 2006 to 2012. The license was later acquired by Mega Bloks, and no new official LEGO sets have been released since. These sets can now only be purchased from re-sellers.
Theme Overview
The theme brought the vibrant, underwater world of Bikini Bottom to life using a mix of standard bricks and unique, custom-molded character pieces to accurately represent characters like SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward. The sets focused on iconic locations and humorous scenes from the animated series.
Notable Discontinued Sets
These sets are popular collector's items and their value has appreciated significantly in the secondary market.
Adventures in Bikini Bottom (Set number: 3827): One of the most comprehensive sets, it featured SpongeBob's Pineapple House, Squidward's Easter Island Head, and Patrick's rock, along with minifigures of SpongeBob, Patrick, Gary, and Squidward.
The Krusty Krab (Set number: 3825): A highly sought-after set featuring the iconic fast-food restaurant with details like the kitchen and Mr. Krabs' office.
The Chum Bucket (Set number: 4981): The arch-rival restaurant to the Krusty Krab, featuring Plankton's base of operations.
Mrs. Puff's Boating School (Set number: 4982): Included a boat, the school, and minifigures of Mrs. Puff and SpongeBob.
Glove World (Set number: 3816): A set based on the theme park, which included the rare Sandy Cheeks minifigure.