Darth Vader is about typical value for its size
Average
#103 of 152 Star Wars sets under 200 pieces
As a buildable figure, this Darth Vader has no minifigures and just 38 pieces per $10 against a typical 54 for small Star Wars sets, though it gives about 10% more plastic per dollar than usual. A 3.9 of 5 rating helps, but at $29.99 it costs roughly 36% more than its contents typically would, which keeps it at average.
#103
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 152 Star Wars sets under 200 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
43
Chart 2 · The score
How the 43 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
66 vs 63
+22 of 35
Pieces per $10
38 vs 51
+8 of 30
Minifigures per $100
0.0 vs 7.5
+2 of 20
Builder rating
3.9 vs 3.7
+12 of 15
$8 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 $22. Each brick is $5.
$29.99
you pay
$22
sets like it usually cost