BB-8 gives much less than similar sets
Poor value
#120 of 123 Star Wars sets with 500–999 pieces
This BB-8 model is among the weakest mid-size Star Wars sets on value: about 62 pieces per $10 against a typical 76, roughly 23% less plastic per dollar, and a single minifigure. Early ratings are a modest 3.8 of 5, and at $89.99 it costs about 24% more than its contents would usually sell for.
#120
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 123 Star Wars sets with 500–999 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
19
Chart 2 · The score
How the 19 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
75 vs 97
+2 of 35
Pieces per $10
62 vs 72
+9 of 30
Minifigures per $100
1.1 vs 3.7
+5 of 20
Builder rating
3.9 vs 4.1
+4 of 15
$18 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 $72. Each brick is $25.
$89.99
you pay
$72
sets like it usually cost