LEGO Set 3826 Build-A-Bob: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	3826
Release year	2006
Piece count	445
Minifigures	1
Theme	SpongeBob SquarePants
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3826 Build-A-Bob, released in 2006 as part of the SpongeBob SquarePants line, has 445 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 118 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 3826

The inventory of set 3826 lists 445 pieces, spare parts excluded: 118 different lots (one shape in one color) for 93 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 3826

Main color: yellow, making up 47% of the parts, followed by black (18%) and white (9.4%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	208	47%
Black	82	18%
White	42	9.4%
Dark Bluish Gray	27	6.1%
Reddish Brown	25	5.6%
Red	18	4%
Light Bluish Gray	16	3.6%
Tan	10	2.2%
Blue	5	1.1%
Sand Green	5	1.1%
Other colors (3)	6	1.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	172	39%
Bricks Sloped	51	11%
Plates	41	9.2%
Bricks Round and Cones	34	7.6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	22	4.9%
Bricks Curved	13	2.9%

Most common parts in set 3826

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 2449	Yellow	32
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Yellow	26
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Yellow	24
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Yellow	18
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Yellow	14
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Yellow	10
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Yellow	10
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	8
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Reddish Brown	8
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch 3063b	Black	8

91 of the 93 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 3826

2 part shapes in set 3826 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Dish 8 x 8 Inverted [Radar] with Medium Blue Circle with Black Center Print 3961pr0011	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 3826-1 56215

Rebuilding set 3826 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3826 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10664 Creative Tower	28%	1,600	2013
10654 XL Creative Brick Box	28%	1,600	2016
5512 XXL Box	27%	1,600	2010
5589 Giant Box	27%	1,600	2009
11020 Build Together	27%	1,601	2022

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 3826 within its line

With 445 pieces, set 3826 ranks #3 out of 14 SpongeBob SquarePants sets in our database, which have an average of 313 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #54.

Included minifigures

PlanktonQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3826 Build-A-Bob have?

LEGO set 3826 Build-A-Bob has 445 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

What year was LEGO set 3826 released?

Set 3826 Build-A-Bob was released in 2006 and belongs to the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3826?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3826 Build-A-Bob: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3826?

The instructions for LEGO set 3826 Build-A-Bob can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3826.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3826?

Yellow, with 208 out of 445 pieces, or 47%. Next come black (18%) and white (9.4%).

How many different parts does set 3826 contain?

Set 3826 has 118 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 93 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 in yellow, with 32 copies.

Does LEGO set 3826 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Dish 8 x 8 Inverted [Radar] with Medium Blue Circle with Black Center Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 3826?

Set 10664 Creative Tower, released in 2013: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.