The Movie Maker Set is a novelty item wearing a toy's price tag — $19.99 for a branded clapperboard and 164 pieces is a hard sell when the play value tops out in about ten minutes.
Is the price fair?C-$19.99 for a gimmick set is a tough ask — the concept doesn't cover the cost.
Will you love it?C+Novelty-driven fun that burns out quickly; the build won't keep you coming back.
Holds its value?C-Secondary market interest in this one is minimal — it's a forgotten footnote of the wave.
True ValueC-
$28
Street price
$24
Parts value
87%
Ratio
The parts alone are worth about 87% of the street price — the basis for this C- price read.
What you get
Plain bricks
$9
Functional piecescalc
$8
Figures (×1)
$7
Premium you pay
Premium over parts
$4
FairParts are worth about 87% of the price — close to what the set is worth.
The Full Take
The LEGO® Ninjago Movie tie-in wave had some gems, and then it had this — a movie-making kit that sounds cooler than it builds. The clapperboard prop and film-strip display are mildly charming, but the actual construction is thin for the price. One minifig at $19.99 puts this in uncomfortable territory where you're paying mostly for the concept. Kids with a creative streak might squeeze some fun out of the roleplay angle, but it fades fast. The theme's energy doesn't save a set that was always more marketing accessory than genuine LEGO® experience. A C is about as generous as you can be here.
