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The Chum Bucket

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.

Part-out value

The minifigures account for about 33% of the set's value ($30.74 out of $94.41). The remaining value is in the parts and the set as a complete package. Selling complete will likely net more than parting out unless you have specific demand for the individual figures.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $197.42 vs $94.41 used — a 109% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2007). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in The Chum Bucket (3)

SpongeBob - Shocked Look
SpongeBob - Shocked Look
bob007$5.18
Robot SpongeBob with Sticker
Robot SpongeBob with Sticker
bob009s$12.32
Robot Customer with Stickers
Robot Customer with Stickers
bob010s$13.24

Parts (126)

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
×12
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
×2
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
×2
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Holes
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Holes
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×3
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×5
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×12
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body with Bottom Axle Holder (x Shape / + Orientation)
Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body with Bottom Axle Holder (x Shape / + Orientation)
Bar   4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Arm Mechanical, Battle Droid
Arm Mechanical, Battle Droid
×7
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Radar and Disk Slot Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Radar and Disk Slot Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Convex Corner
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Convex Corner
×4
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round  1 x 1
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)
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
Tile 2 x 2
×7
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2 with Currency / Money, 100 Bill / Note Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Currency / Money, 100 Bill / Note Pattern
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×2
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×2
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
×4
Technic, Axle  5L
Technic, Axle 5L
×4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135 degrees
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
Technic, Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 2 Holes on Top
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×8
Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small
Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small
×4
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×3
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Top
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Top
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Brick 1 x 3 x 5
Brick 1 x 3 x 5
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×5
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×6
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×5
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×6
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Plate 8 x 8
Plate 8 x 8
×2
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
×3
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
×5
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
×2
Support 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar
Support 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar
×4
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted (Radar) with White Sesame Seeds Pattern (Hamburger Bun)
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted (Radar) with White Sesame Seeds Pattern (Hamburger Bun)
Technic, Axle  3L
Technic, Axle 3L
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Frying Pan
Minifigure, Utensil Frying Pan
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×3
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
×2
Wheel  8mm D. x 6mm
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm
×4
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Sports with Vent Holes
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Sports with Vent Holes
Pneumatic T Piece Second Version (T Bar with Ball in Center)
Pneumatic T Piece Second Version (T Bar with Ball in Center)
×2
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
×4
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×2
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
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
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
×13
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Hollow Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Hollow Studs
×2
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Sticker Sheet for Set 4981 - (60497/4512871)
Sticker Sheet for Set 4981 - (60497/4512871)
Wedge, Plate 2 x 4
Wedge, Plate 2 x 4
Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Panel 1 x 6 x 5
×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
×26
Bar 7 x 3 with 2 U Clips (Ladder)
Bar 7 x 3 with 2 U Clips (Ladder)
Slope, Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 4 Recessed Studs
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
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
×6
Wedge, Plate 6 x 6 Cut Corner
Wedge, Plate 6 x 6 Cut Corner
×4
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
Tile, Modified 4 x 6 with Studs on Edges
Tile, Modified 4 x 6 with Studs on Edges
×2
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 with 4 Studs
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 with 4 Studs
×5
Minifigure, Utensil Dish 3 x 3
Minifigure, Utensil Dish 3 x 3
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
×2
Technic, Axle  3L with Stud
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
×2
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Fixed Reddish Brown Glass
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Fixed Reddish Brown Glass
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Left with Fixed Reddish Brown Glass
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Left with Fixed Reddish Brown Glass

Common questions about The Chum Bucket

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.

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