LEGO 3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	3827
Release year	2006
Piece count	579
Minifigures	3
Theme	SpongeBob SquarePants
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom, released in 2006 as part of the SpongeBob SquarePants line, has 579 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 196 different lots, across 17 colors.

Inventory of set 3827

The inventory of set 3827 lists 579 pieces, spare parts excluded: 196 different lots (one shape in one color) for 138 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 3827

Main color: orange, making up 31% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (15%) and red (9.7%).

Color	Parts	Share
Orange	178	31%
Light Bluish Gray	89	15%
Red	56	9.7%
Black	54	9.3%
Blue	51	8.8%
Tan	43	7.4%
White	34	5.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	28	4.8%
Reddish Brown	11	1.9%
Green	8	1.4%
Other colors (7)	27	4.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	146	25%
Plates	107	18%
Bricks Sloped	51	8.8%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	40	6.9%
Bricks Round and Cones	33	5.7%
Plates Wedged	24	4.1%

Most common parts in set 3827

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Orange	29
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Orange	27
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Orange	22
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Orange	15
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Tan	15
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Bluish Gray	13
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Bluish Gray	12
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] 73983	Red	12
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Orange	11
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 2449	Orange	10

118 of the 138 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 3827

3 part shapes in set 3827 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.

Part	Color
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] with Dark Red Swirl and Purple Spots Print 4740pr0011	Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Pillow Outline Print 3069bpr0105	White
Brick 1 x 2 with Blue TV Screen Print [3827] 3004pr0031	White

Rebuilding set 3827 from another set

Share of the parts of set 3827 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
3834 Good Neighbors at Bikini Bottom	43%	425	2009

No similarly sized set goes above 43%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 3827 within its line

With 579 pieces, it is the largest of the 14 SpongeBob SquarePants sets in our database, which have an average of 313 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #41.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom have?

LEGO set 3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom has 579 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

What year was LEGO set 3827 released?

Set 3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom was released in 2006 and belongs to the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 3827?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 3827?

The instructions for LEGO set 3827 Adventures in Bikini Bottom can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3827.

What is the main color of LEGO set 3827?

Orange, with 178 out of 579 pieces, or 31%. Next come light bluish gray (15%) and red (9.7%).

How many different parts does set 3827 contain?

Set 3827 has 196 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 138 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 4 in orange, with 29 copies.

Does LEGO set 3827 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] with Dark Red Swirl and Purple Spots Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 3827?

Set 3834 Good Neighbors at Bikini Bottom, released in 2009: it supplies 43%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.