LEGO Set 4981 The Chum Bucket: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4981
Release year	2007
Piece count	337
Minifigures	1
Theme	SpongeBob SquarePants
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4981 The Chum Bucket, released in 2007 as part of the SpongeBob SquarePants line, has 337 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 129 different lots, across 21 colors.

Inventory of set 4981

The inventory of set 4981 lists 337 pieces, spare parts excluded: 129 different lots (one shape in one color) for 101 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4981

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 25% of the parts, followed by blue (23%) and black (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	85	25%
Blue	76	23%
Black	47	14%
Dark Bluish Gray	36	11%
White	27	8%
Yellow	11	3.3%
Red	9	2.7%
Green	7	2.1%
Tan	6	1.8%
Trans-Red	5	1.5%
Other colors (11)	27	8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	60	18%
Plates	47	14%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	30	8.9%
Bricks	22	6.5%
Tiles	19	5.6%
Bricks Round and Cones	19	5.6%

Most common parts in set 4981

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019	Black	26
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] 48336	Blue	13
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Blue	12
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] 73983	Blue	12
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Bluish Gray	9
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Blue	8
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Blue	7
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid] 30377	Black	6
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top 6091	Light Bluish Gray	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	5

93 of the 101 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 4981

5 part shapes in set 4981 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
Minifig Head Special, SpongeBob with Open Downturned Mouth Print 54872pr0002	Yellow
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Reddish Brown Glass 73194c04	Light Bluish Gray
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Left with Reddish Brown Glass 47899c04	Light Bluish Gray
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] with White Sesame Seeds Print (Hamburger Bun) 43898pr0002	Tan
Sticker Sheet for Set 4981-1 60497

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4981 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 4981 within its line

With 337 pieces, set 4981 ranks #6 out of 14 SpongeBob SquarePants sets in our database, which have an average of 313 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #66.

Included minifigures

SpongeBob Squarepants with Wide Eyes and Open Mouth, ScaredQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4981 The Chum Bucket have?

LEGO set 4981 The Chum Bucket has 337 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

What year was LEGO set 4981 released?

Set 4981 The Chum Bucket was released in 2007 and belongs to the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4981?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4981 The Chum Bucket: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4981?

The instructions for LEGO set 4981 The Chum Bucket can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4981.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4981?

Light bluish gray, with 85 out of 337 pieces, or 25%. Next come blue (23%) and black (14%).

How many different parts does set 4981 contain?

Set 4981 has 129 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 101 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] in black, with 26 copies.

Does LEGO set 4981 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Special, SpongeBob with Open Downturned Mouth Print.