4,604 sets · 2010–2027 · after inflation
Six questions, six charts
01
Minecraft gives the most plastic per dollar
Median set per theme; teal towers beat a typical set (100). Click a tower to open the theme.
02
Licensed themes give 12% less plastic per dollar
Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Minecraft against LEGO’s own City, Friends, Ninjago, Creator 3-in-1.
Plastic per dollar
Own106
Licensed93
Pieces per $10
Own72
Licensed68
Minifigures per $100
Own5.7
Licensed5.9
03
No: a dollar buys 37% more pieces than in 2010
Price per piece in each theme, 2010 against 2027. Teal lines got cheaper.
04
Ideas and Friends rose the most
Each theme’s rank for plastic per dollar, year by year. Hover a line; click to open the theme.
05
The best value at every budget
The three highest-scoring sets in each price range (motorized sets left out).
Under $25
All 1,660
$25–50
All 1,378
$50–100
All 973
$100–200
All 376
06
Yes: big sets give 90 pieces per $10
Median pieces per $10 by size, against 58 for the smallest sets.