A specific design choice in the newly revealed LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants diorama (set 11386) has left collectors deeply disappointed. Squidward's iconic "Bold and Brash" painting, a legendary piece of art from the classic cartoon series, is included as a sticker rather than a premium printed tile.
The immediate backlash highlights a long-running frustration within the LEGO community. Fans argue that high-end display models—especially premium sets like this one, which retails for $219.99 and contains 1,794 pieces—should feature printed elements instead of cost-cutting stickers.
The community has quickly pointed out the hilarious irony of the situation. In the original television episode, an art critic famously declares that Squidward's masterpiece "belongs in the trash." Fans now joke that the decision to use a cheap sticker makes that classic meme feel painfully literal.