Hogwarts Express is about typical value for its size
Average
#22 of 45 Harry Potter sets with 500–999 pieces
The 2018 Hogwarts Express has about 14% more plastic per dollar than a typical Harry Potter set with 500–999 pieces and a 4.2 rating from 853 builders. It gives only about 75 pieces per $10 against 83, though, and its six minifigures come at the usual rate, so at $79.99, about 9% under similar contents, it scores average.
#22
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 45 Harry Potter sets with 500–999 pieces
Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.
54
Chart 2 · The score
How the 54 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
125 vs 109
+27 of 35
Pieces per $10
75 vs 81
+6 of 30
Minifigures per $100
5.6 vs 5.8
+10 of 20
Builder rating
4.2 vs 4.0
+12 of 15
$8 less
Chart 3 · The price
Is the price fair for what’s in the box?
Sets with its pieces, plastic and minifigures usually cost about $88. Each brick is $25.
$79.99
you pay
$88
sets like it usually cost