Italian Riviera is about typical value for its size
Average
#17 of 51 Ideas sets with 1,000+ pieces
Ten minifigures give the Italian Riviera a well above usual figure rate for a big Ideas set, and its 4.4 rating matches the group. Pieces per $10 (104 against 99) and plastic per dollar are about typical, and at $299.99 it costs about 8% less than its contents usually would, enough to just make good value.
#17
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 51 Ideas sets with 1,000+ pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
59
Chart 2 · The score
How the 59 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
122 vs 120
+19 of 35
Pieces per $10
104 vs 99
+19 of 30
Minifigures per $100
3.2 vs 1.9
+13 of 20
Builder rating
4.4 vs 4.4
+9 of 15
$34 less
Chart 3 · The price
Is the price fair for what’s in the box?
Sets with its pieces, plastic and minifigures usually cost about $334. Each brick is $100.
$299.99
you pay
$334
sets like it usually cost