Rescue Helicopter gives a little less than similar sets

$39.99 MSRP 325 pieces 0 minifigures 3.9 / 5 from builders #40 of 51 Technic sets with 200–499 pieces
Rescue Helicopter box art
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28 of 100

Below average

#40 of 51 Technic sets with 200–499 pieces

The Rescue Helicopter is below average on value despite a 3.9 of 5 rating: it gives about 62 pieces per $10 against a typical 85 for Technic sets with 200–499 pieces and roughly 38% less plastic per dollar. At $39.99 it also costs about 39% (roughly $11) more than similar contents.

#40

Chart 1 · Among similar sets

Where it sits among 51 Technic sets with 200–499 pieces

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28

Chart 2 · The score

How the 28 is built

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

Plastic per dollar
72 vs 105 +7 of 35
Pieces per $10
62 vs 76 +9 of 30
Minifigures per $100
0.0 not counted
Builder rating
3.9 vs 3.8 +14 of 15

$10 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 $30. Each brick is $5.

$39.99
you pay

$30
sets like it usually cost

See 42092-1 on Brickset How scores work