Racing Cars gives a little less than similar sets

$29.99 MSRP 190 pieces 2 minifigures 3.8 / 5 from builders #158 of 199 City sets under 200 pieces
Racing Cars box art
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32 of 100

Below average

#158 of 199 City sets under 200 pieces

These $29.99 racing cars carry about 22% less plastic per dollar than other City sets under 200 pieces, give fewer pieces per $10 (49 against 57), and two minifigures at this price is well under the usual rate. They cost roughly 34% more than similar contents, so the set scores below average despite a 3.8 rating.

#158

Chart 1 · Among similar sets

Where it sits among 199 City sets under 200 pieces

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32

Chart 2 · The score

How the 32 is built

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

Plastic per dollar
74 vs 92 +9 of 35
Pieces per $10
49 vs 55 +11 of 30
Minifigures per $100
5.1 vs 8.7 +2 of 20
Builder rating
3.8 vs 3.7 +10 of 15

$7 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 $23. Each brick is $5.

$29.99
you pay

$23
sets like it usually cost

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