Hydroplane Racer gives a little less than similar sets
Below average
#34 of 44 Technic sets under 200 pieces
The Hydroplane Racer is poor value for a small Technic set: about 64 pieces per $10 against a typical 75, roughly 18% less plastic per dollar, and a 3.4 of 5 rating lower than most of its group. At $19.99 it also costs about 11% more than similar contents usually do.
#34
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 44 Technic sets under 200 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
31
Chart 2 · The score
How the 31 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
82 vs 92
+11 of 35
Pieces per $10
64 vs 66
+18 of 30
Minifigures per $100
0.0
not counted
Builder rating
3.4 vs 3.6
+3 of 15
$1 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 $19. Each brick is $5.
$19.99
you pay
$19
sets like it usually cost