S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier gives a little less than similar sets
Below average
#18 of 20 Marvel sets with 1,000+ pieces
The 2026 Helicarrier gives slightly less plastic per dollar than a typical big Marvel set and 75 pieces per $10 against a usual 87, with six minifigures at about half the usual rate. At $399.99 it costs about $32 more than similar contents; early ratings are very high (4.6 of 5) but come from only nine builders.
#18
Chart 1 · Among similar sets
Where it sits among 20 Marvel sets with 1,000+ pieces
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33
Chart 2 · The score
How the 33 is built
Each measure against a typical similar set (the ink line), and the points it adds.
Plastic per dollar
112 vs 118
+6 of 35
Pieces per $10
75 vs 87
+7 of 30
Minifigures per $100
1.5 vs 3.1
+6 of 20
Builder rating
4.5 vs 4.4
+13 of 15
$40 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 $360. Each brick is $100.
$399.99
you pay
$360
sets like it usually cost