Vintage Steam Train is about typical value for its size
Average
#51 of 106 City sets with 500–999 pieces
Builders rate this steam train 4.5 of 5, higher than 96% of City sets with 500–999 pieces, though from only 14 ratings. It gives about 10% less plastic per dollar than its group and slightly fewer pieces per $10, and at $89.99 it costs about 8% more than similar contents, so it scores average.
#51
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 106 City sets with 500–999 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
55
Chart 2 · The score
How the 55 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
116 vs 124
+12 of 35
Pieces per $10
63 vs 62
+15 of 30
Minifigures per $100
5.5 vs 4.8
+13 of 20
Builder rating
4.5 vs 4.1
+15 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 $85. Each brick is $25.
$89.99
you pay
$85
sets like it usually cost