How much is LEGO The Chum Bucket (4981-1) worth?

The Chum Bucket sells for an average of $94.41 used and $197.42 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 4981-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: SpongeBob - Shocked Look ($5.18), Robot SpongeBob with Sticker ($12.32), Robot Customer with Stickers ($13.24). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $30.74. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO The Chum Bucket?

The minifigures make up about 33% of the set value ($30.74 out of $94.41). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO The Chum Bucket (4981-1) retired?

Yes, The Chum Bucket was released in 2007 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my The Chum Bucket set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

The Chum Bucket

4981-1·SpongeBob SquarePants·2007·3 minifigs·126 parts

Used Avg

$94.41

New Avg

$197.42

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About The Chum Bucket

The Chum Bucket (4981-1) is a LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants set released in 2007, currently averaging $94.41 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $30.74. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 126 pieces.

Parts (126)

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×2

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)

×2

Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)

×12

Tile 1 x 4

×2

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4

×2

Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3

×2

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud

×4

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)

×2

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Holes

Brick 2 x 4

Brick 1 x 2

×3

Brick 1 x 1

×2

Brick 1 x 8

×2

Brick 1 x 6

×4

Brick 1 x 4

Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 3

×3

Plate 2 x 3

×2

Plate 1 x 2

×5

Plate 1 x 2

Plate 1 x 1

×12

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 4 x 4

×2

Plate 2 x 8

Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body with Bottom Axle Holder (x Shape / + Orientation)

Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)

Arm Mechanical, Battle Droid

×7

Slope 45 2 x 2 with Radar and Disk Slot Pattern

Slope 45 2 x 1

×2

Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Convex Corner

×4

Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner

×2

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×9

Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Black Eyebrow, Yellow Eye with Red Pupil and Lopsided Open Mouth Smile with Tongue Pattern (SpongeBob SquarePants Plankton)

Tile 2 x 2

×7

Tile 1 x 2

Tile 1 x 2 with Currency / Money, 100 Bill / Note Pattern

Tile 1 x 1

×2

Tile 1 x 1

×2

Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole

×4

Technic, Axle 5L

×4

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135 degrees

×4

Technic, Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 2 Holes on Top

×2

Plate 1 x 8

Plate 1 x 3

×8

Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small

×4

Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges

×3

Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Top

Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base

Plate 1 x 4

×2

Brick 1 x 3 x 5

×4

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

×3

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

×5

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

Plate 2 x 10

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

×2

Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×5

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×6

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×5

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×6

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

×2

Tile, Round 2 x 2

Plate 8 x 8

×2

Tile 1 x 8

×2

Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right

Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left

Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth

×3

Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges

×5

Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges

×2

Support 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar

×4

Dish 3 x 3 Inverted (Radar) with White Sesame Seeds Pattern (Hamburger Bun)

Technic, Axle 3L

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Frying Pan

Cone 1 x 1

Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)

×3

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder

×2

Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm

×4

Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Sports with Vent Holes

Pneumatic T Piece Second Version (T Bar with Ball in Center)

×2

Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)

×4

Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

×2

Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends

×13

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Hollow Studs

×2

Panel 1 x 2 x 1

Sticker Sheet for Set 4981 - (60497/4512871)

Wedge, Plate 2 x 4

Panel 1 x 6 x 5

×5

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)

×26

Bar 7 x 3 with 2 U Clips (Ladder)

Slope, Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 4 Recessed Studs

×4

Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud

×6

Wedge, Plate 6 x 6 Cut Corner

×4

Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate

Tile, Modified 4 x 6 with Studs on Edges

×2

Slope, Curved 3 x 2 with 4 Studs

×5

Minifigure, Utensil Dish 3 x 3

Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4

Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole

×2

Technic, Axle 3L with Stud

×2

Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Fixed Reddish Brown Glass

Door 1 x 4 x 5 Left with Fixed Reddish Brown Glass

The Chum Bucket

About The Chum Bucket

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Minifigures in The Chum Bucket (3)

Parts (126)

Common questions about The Chum Bucket

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