Magical Caravan gives a little less than similar sets

$39.99 MSRP 348 pieces 2 minifigures 3.4 / 5 from builders #137 of 159 Friends sets with 200–499 pieces
Magical Caravan box art
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27 of 100

Below average

#137 of 159 Friends sets with 200–499 pieces

The Magical Caravan scores poor value by falling short everywhere: about 70 pieces per $10 against 78, plastic per dollar under its group, two figures for $39.99 below the usual rate, and a 3.4 rating. It also costs about 14% more than similar contents (around $35).

#137

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.

27

Chart 2 · The score

How the 27 is built

Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.

Plastic per dollar
102 vs 114 +9 of 35
Pieces per $10
70 vs 77 +11 of 30
Minifigures per $100
4.0 vs 5.1 +5 of 20
Builder rating
3.4 vs 3.7 +2 of 15

$5 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 $35. Each brick is $5.

$39.99
you pay

$35
sets like it usually cost

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