Bikini Bottom ER!
Help SpongeBob with 236 pieces

Join Dr. Gill Gilliam as you rush SpongeBob to the Emergency Room! A classic set for any SpongeBob SquarePants collector.

🏛 SpongeBob SquarePants
Set #3832

The Emergency Room

The Emergency Room is a quirky and fun set from the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for younger SpongeBob fans and collectors of the theme ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 236 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set for its unique SpongeBob theme and inclusion of exclusive minifigure variants. Some find the build simple, but the set is generally well-regarded for its nostalgic value and playfulness.

📝 Our Take

The Emergency Room is a quirky and fun set from the SpongeBob SquarePants theme. Released in 2008, it brings the humor and charm of Bikini Bottom to life with its colorful design and unique characters. This set offers a playful take on a hospital scene, complete with Patrick in need of medical attention!

This set is perfect for SpongeBob fans and collectors looking for a nostalgic piece. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, making it great for younger builders or those who appreciate the lighthearted nature of the theme. It's a fun display piece that captures the essence of the cartoon.

Skip this if you prefer more complex building experiences or realistic medical models. If you're looking for advanced techniques, consider Creator Expert sets instead. But if you love SpongeBob, this set is a must-have for your collection!

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🧱 Building Experience

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236
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and fun build
  • Incorporates recognizable elements from the show
  • Playful design captures the humor of SpongeBob
  • Includes fun accessories like medical equipment

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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Investment Grade
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The Emergency Room set has decent investment potential due to its status as a retired set from a popular licensed theme. SpongeBob SquarePants has a broad appeal, and well-maintained sets with complete minifigures tend to hold their value over time. While not the most complex set, its unique characters and theme make it a desirable collectible. The risk lies in potential fading of interest in the theme over the long term, but the current market suggests steady appreciation for sets in good condition.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other SpongeBob sets, The Emergency Room offers a unique play scenario with its hospital theme. While sets like the Krusty Krab (3833-1) provide iconic locations, this set focuses on a specific storyline. If you're looking for a broader range of characters and locations, consider collecting multiple sets from the theme. This set stands out for its focus on humor and medical-themed play.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Patrick Star, SpongeBob Squarepants with Bandages, and a Bikini Bottom Doctor. The SpongeBob with bandages variant is unique and adds to the set's collectible appeal.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 83 unique parts • 222 total pieces

String with End Studs 11L Overall String with End S...
Part #: 14226c11 Black
Equipment Goblet / Glass Equipment Goblet ...
Part #: 2343 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Reddish Brown
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 2 Studs on Top Windscreen 3 x 4 ...
Part #: 2437 Trans-Brown
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454a White
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Part #: 2489 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Light Bluish Gray
Wheel 8 x 9 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 8 x 9 with ...
Part #: 30027b Light Bluish Gray
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...
Part #: 30028 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 12× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Reddish Brown
Plant, Sea Grass Plant, Sea Grass
Part #: 30093 Trans-Green
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Reddish Brown
Panel 2 x 6 x 6 Log Wall [Palisade] Panel 2 x 6 x 6 L...
Part #: 30140 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 14× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Red
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Light Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Green
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 3063b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b White
Tile 2 x 2 with Computer Monitor, Dark Bluish Gray Power Switch Icon Print Tile 2 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3068bpr0137 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Computer Keyboard Standard Print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0030 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with White and Red Gauge Print Tile 1 x 1 with W...
Part #: 3070bpr0007 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Reddish Brown
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Green
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Reddish Brown
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Blue
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Reddish Brown
Baseplate 16 x 32 Baseplate 16 x 32
Part #: 3857 Tan
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 White
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...
Part #: 3942c Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge 4 x 2 Right Wedge 4 x 2 Right
Part #: 41767 White
Wedge 4 x 2 Left Wedge 4 x 2 Left
Part #: 41768 White
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left Door 1 x 4 x 5 Tr...
Part #: 4181 Medium Blue
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right Door 1 x 4 x 5 Tr...
Part #: 4182 Medium Blue
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 4215b White
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Wedge Curved Inverted 6 x 4 Wedge Curved Inve...
Part #: 43713 Green
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Cutout Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 43719 White
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 44568 White
Hinge Plate 3 x 4 Locking Dual 2 Finger, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 44570 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Red
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 White
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Solid Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4532 White
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 Door Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4533 Trans-Light Blue
Cupboard 2 x 3 Drawer Cupboard 2 x 3 Dr...
Part #: 4536 White
Slope Curved 4 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 45677 White
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 Trans-Yellow
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a Black
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Stretcher Equipment Stretcher
Part #: 4714 White
Equipment Stretcher Wheels Equipment Stretch...
Part #: 4715 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Black
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 4 Double with 4 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4854 Green
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a White
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 White
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Cross Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 6041 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 6060 White
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 6157 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 6182 White
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 White
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 6259 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Tan
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 63961 [No Color/Any Color]
The parts inventory features a variety of basic bricks and plates in light bluish gray, white, and reddish brown, useful for general building and MOCs. The inclusion of corner panels and slopes adds some architectural detail.

💎 Notable Parts

Light Bluish Gray Plate 1 x 2 (14x) $0.70
Reddish Brown Brick 1 x 2 (12x) $0.60
White Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner (6x) $0.90
Light Bluish Gray Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (6x) $0.60
Reddish Brown Tile 1 x 4 with Groove (6x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.55

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the Bikini Bottom hospital with additional rooms and features
🌳 Create a larger underwater scene with coral and sea creatures
🚗 Build an ambulance or other emergency vehicle for Bikini Bottom

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Charts Inventory Statistics

83
Unique Parts
222
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1