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40431-1 BB-8

40431-1

BB-8

BB-8 is LEGO set 40431-1. It has a score of 81. This is average compared to all other sets. The set is recommended by 2 reviews, based on 3 scored reviews and 6 reviews total. It is ranked in the top 44.15% scored sets on Brick Insights. We know this set was released in 2020, and it is categorised in Brick Sketches.

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Average rating

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We calculate the average rating when we've found two or more scored reviews. This set is average compared to all other sets. Read more about the ratings distribution chart here.

Recommendations

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A review is considereded a recommendation when its score is above the reviewers median score or if it's explicitly said so in the review. Read more in our article about recommendations.

Price Per Part (PPP)

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Average PPP for System in 2020 is 0.12. PPP for this set is 0.1, which is better.

All prices are in $USD, adjusted for inflation. This set is compared to other sets categorised as System. Read more about this in our article about price comparisons.

PPP is a guide, not a rule, and affected by the type of parts included. A set containing small generic parts generally have better PPP than one containing larger specialized parts.

Price Per Minifig (PPM)

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We do not currently know how the average price per minifig for this set compares to other sets.

All prices are in $USD, adjusted for inflation. This set is compared to other sets categorised as System. Read more about this in our article about price comparisons.

PPM only takes the number of minifigs into account and discards everything else. It's a guide, not a rule.

Review breakdown

Scored reviews

LEGO Recommendation: meh 4.6 / 5 → 92 / 100

Jay's Brick Blog Recommendation: meh 4 / 5 → 80 / 100

Just2Good Recommendation: no B → 70 / 100

Unscored reviews

The Brothers Brick Recommendation: yes

Bricksfanz Recommendation: yes

Brickset News Recommendation: meh

Set information

Set ID: 40431-1
Name: BB-8
Parts: 171

Retail price (USD):
Original: 16.99
Inflation adjusted: 16.99

Price Per Part (USD):
Original: 0.10
Inflation adjusted: 0.1

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LEGO

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Recommendation: meh 4.6 / 5 from 10 reviews

Really neat idea and building techniques went into this set and the level of detail maintained within this price value really shows. It's one of the bright sides to these sets in the recent waves. Sure there is no playability to appeal to a younger audience but there is plenty of appeal and like a great addition to any gamers desk or shelf space!

This score from LEGO is an aggregate of 10 reviewers. The snippet above represent only one of them.
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Jay's Brick Blog

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Recommendation: meh 4 / 5 by Jay

Overall, a fun little release from LEGO that won't break the bank, but will serve you well if you want to scratch that building itch, and are the kind of person to proudly display your LEGO collection to people.

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Just2Good

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Recommendation: no B → 70 / 100

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The Brothers Brick

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Recommendation: yes by Chris Doyle

I started out pretty iffy on these sets. After building them and looking though the parts, however, I can say I'm now a fan. The builds are quick, but fun. The finished models are great.

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Bricksfanz

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Recommendation: yes by Adam White

I've always admired the designs Chris used to share on social media. So I'm delighted they are now available as an official LEGO product. They offer a unique build experience as you are layering elements instead of building 3D structures or vehicles. The result is a fun looking display piece, that would look great hanging on the wall or sitting on a desk.

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Brickset News

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Recommendation: meh by Huw

Brick Sketches open up a whole new way to display LEGO, hanging on the wall, and they look great in my office at Brickset Towers. Now we know the price, I think $20 is a little on the high side for what they are. Although not marketed as 18+ adult sets they are likely to be of interest mainly to AFOLs given that price point and lack of playability.

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