173 pieces at $40 is a rough ask, but the actual set — a compact police chase with solid play mechanics — punches above what the price suggests it should be.
The parts alone are worth about 82% of the street price — the basis for this D price read.
FairParts are worth about 82% of the price — close to what the set is worth.
City police sets live or die by their play energy, and this one has it: a chase scenario, four minifigs, and just enough moving parts to keep kids coming back. The build itself is unremarkable — there's nothing here that'll make a seasoned fan stop and stare — but it's clean, functional, and designed for hands that want to crash things into other things. The price is where this falls apart. $40 for 173 pieces in 2023 is a tough pill when comparable City sets offer more for less. That said, the B+ love grade says something real: kids who get this as a gift aren't going to complain. It's a set that exists to be played with, and it does that job without apology. Just don't let the MSRP be the first number you see.
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