Mr. Krabs
spon004 · SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
spon004
Theme
SpongeBob SquarePants
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Rare
Overall Assessment
A fantastic and highly nostalgic licensed minifigure with a unique specialized mold, essential for any SpongeBob or 2000s LEGO collector.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$15 to $35 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Original Retail
Originally available in sets ranging from $20 to $50 USD during the mid-2000s.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Custom molded red head piece with tall eye stalks, green patches around the black pupils, and a wide grinning mouth showing teeth. Unique mold specifically for Mr. Krabs.
Torso
Light blue shirt with collar and belt printing on the front, red arms and grey hands.
Legs
Standard blue legs matching his pants, with printed belt details spanning onto the hip and leg area.
Accessories
None included in this specific view, though often paired with a dollar bill or treasure chest in sets.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on a specialized custom mold for the head, with clean torso and leg prints.
Color Scheme
Bright red for the body, light blue and dark blue for his outfit, and grey for his hands.
Known Variants
Only one main version of Mr. Krabs exists as he appeared in the 2006-2009 SpongeBob theme wave.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the printed eyes and mouth on the custom head mold, as well as torso fading.
Found In Sets
3825 Krusty Krab Adventures, 3833 Krusty Krab Adventures
Character Background
Eugene H. Krabs is the greedy, money-obsessed founder and owner of the Krusty Krab restaurant, home of the famous Krabby Patty.
Design Notes
Features a specialized custom head mold to accurately represent his distinctive tall eyestalks and crustacean shape.
History
Released during the initial wave of LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants sets in 2006, expanding LEGO's catalog of licensed cartoon properties.
Interesting Facts
The specialized head mold makes Mr. Krabs one of the most uniquely shaped minifigures from licensed non-Star Wars themes.
Collectibility
High demand due to the retirement of the licensed SpongeBob theme and nostalgia for 2000s sets.
Similar Minifigures
SpongeBob, Squidward Tentacles, Patrick Star, Plankton
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Bikini Bottom residents like SpongeBob and Squidward on a blue ocean-themed baseplate.
Modification Potential
Parts are generally kept intact by collectors due to the uniqueness of the molded head piece.