Lego Hoonicorn Price Issue
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The LEGO community is discussing the pricing of the upcoming Ken Block's Hoonicorn set, slated for release this summer. The debate centers on whether the set's price aligns with the typical cost-per-piece ratio that LEGO fans often use to evaluate value.
The Hoonicorn set, with its 345 pieces, is the fourth-largest Speed Champions set in terms of piece count, excluding sets with multiple cars or side builds. It includes a personalized minifigure, a feature not always present in other Speed Champions sets like the Porsche and Challenger models. The user, /u/gogleuser, notes that the set's price, which may be $2-3 more expensive than other sets, seems reasonable considering these factors. The user also points out that the set has a piece-per-dollar ratio of 11.5, which they consider acceptable.
The discussion highlights the complexities of LEGO set pricing, which takes into account factors beyond just the number of pieces. Licensing fees, the inclusion of unique minifigures, and the overall design of the set all contribute to the final price.
For fans eager to build and display the Hoonicorn set, consider getting a LEGO display case to showcase it.
I am not quite sure what the issue is with the price of new Ken Block’s Hoonicorn set that will be released this summer I always thought that 10 pieces per dollar or 10 cents per piece a pretty good measurement to determine a set’s price (obviously there are licensing and special parts issues but in general). This having 11.5 ppd with minifigure seems ok to me. Plus having 345 pieces, this is the 4th speed champions set with the most pieces after Challenger, Delorean and Porsche if we exclude...
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