LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar gives a little less than similar sets
Below average
#142 of 155 Star Wars sets with 200–499 pieces
Eight minifigures for $39.99 is about twice the usual rate, the 2017 Advent Calendar’s one real strength. It gives less than half the plastic per dollar of similar Star Wars sets, about 56 pieces per $10 against 67 and a 3.5 of 5 rating, and it costs roughly 47% more than its contents usually would.
#142
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 155 Star Wars sets with 200–499 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
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
38 vs 84
+2 of 35
Pieces per $10
56 vs 64
+7 of 30
Minifigures per $100
14.6 vs 7.1
+18 of 20
Builder rating
3.5 vs 3.8
+1 of 15
$13 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 $27. Each brick is $5.
$39.99
you pay
$27
sets like it usually cost