Funny Octopus Ride gives much less than similar sets
Poor value
#146 of 159 Friends sets with 200–499 pieces
Poor value: the octopus ride gives about 61 pieces per $10 against a typical 78, roughly 20% less plastic per dollar than its group, and two figures for $39.99, under the usual rate. It costs about 29% more than similar contents (around $31).
#146
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 159 Friends sets with 200–499 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
21
Chart 2 · The score
How the 21 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
90 vs 114
+4 of 35
Pieces per $10
61 vs 77
+6 of 30
Minifigures per $100
3.8 vs 5.1
+5 of 20
Builder rating
3.7 vs 3.7
+7 of 15
$9 more
Chart 3 · The price
Is the price fair for what’s in the box?
Sets with its pieces, plastic and minifigures usually cost about $31. Each brick is $5.
$39.99
you pay
$31
sets like it usually cost