bob029·SpongeBob SquarePants·2011
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#36 most valuable in SpongeBob SquarePants · #6,470 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | bob029 |
| Theme | SpongeBob SquarePants |
| Year Released | 2011 |
| Average Price (Used) | $4.78 |
| Average Price (New) | $9.64 |
| Price Range | $1.75 to $17.60 |
| Value Rank (SpongeBob SquarePants) | #36 of 39 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #6,470 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 1 set |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $4.78 | $9.64 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $4.78 | $9.64 |
The LEGO Bikini Bottom Ice Cream Vendor (bob029) is a SpongeBob SquarePants minifigure worth $4.78 on average, released in 2011 and found in 1 set. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #36 of 39 SpongeBob SquarePants minifigures and #6,470 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The SpongeBob SquarePants theme average is $9.09, making this figure below average for its theme.
Bikini Bottom Ice Cream Vendor (bob029) is a common SpongeBob SquarePants minifigure, averaging $4.78 on BrickLink. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other SpongeBob SquarePants figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO Bikini Bottom Ice Cream Vendor (bob029) is worth $4.78 used and $9.64 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.75 to $17.60 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Bikini Bottom Ice Cream Vendor appears in 1 set: Glove World (3816-1, ~$130.69). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere. That scarcity is reflected in the price.
Look for the BrickLink ID bob029. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Bikini Bottom Ice Cream Vendor is made up of 4 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other SpongeBob SquarePants minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
