Sanctum Sanctorum is good value for a Marvel set

$249.99 MSRP 2,708 pieces 9 minifigures 4.4 / 5 from builders #8 of 20 Marvel sets with 1,000+ pieces
Sanctum Sanctorum box art
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61 of 100

Good value

#8 of 20 Marvel sets with 1,000+ pieces

The big Sanctum Sanctorum is close to typical for a large Marvel set on most counts, with average minifigures per dollar and a 4.4 of 5 rating from about 450 builders. It gives a few more pieces per $10 than usual (94 against 87), and at $249.99 it costs about $25 less than its contents usually would, enough for good value.

#8

Chart 1 · Among similar sets

Where it sits among 20 Marvel sets with 1,000+ pieces

Each stud is a similar set; this one is circled. Hover for the set.

61

Chart 2 · The score

How the 61 is built

Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.

Plastic per dollar
121 vs 118 +21 of 35
Pieces per $10
94 vs 87 +20 of 30
Minifigures per $100
3.1 vs 3.1 +10 of 20
Builder rating
4.4 vs 4.4 +9 of 15

$20 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 $270. Each brick is $25.

$249.99
you pay

$270
sets like it usually cost

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