Beach Lifeguard Station gives a little less than similar sets
Below average
#145 of 213 City sets with 200–499 pieces
Four minifigures, about 45% above the usual rate for City sets with 200–499 pieces, are the lifeguard station’s strong point. But at $39.99 it gives only about 46 pieces per $10 against a typical 65 and costs about 12% more than similar contents, which puts it below average.
#145
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 213 City sets with 200–499 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
38
Chart 2 · The score
How the 38 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
99 vs 110
+12 of 35
Pieces per $10
46 vs 61
+4 of 30
Minifigures per $100
8.7 vs 6.0
+17 of 20
Builder rating
3.8 vs 3.9
+6 of 15
$3 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 $37. Each brick is $5.
$39.99
you pay
$37
sets like it usually cost