Double LEGO Review for MF0: Ninjago The Cowler Dragon and Friends Pop Star Red Carpet

Double Review

So I picked these two polybags, Ninjago The Cowler Dragon and Friends Pop Star Red Carpet, from Target in there Holiday section in the what I call "Stocking Stuffers" wall. Though the Friends Pop Star Red Carpet first appeared on LEGO Online Store as one of those buy X rewards. Let's get started with the The Cowler Dragon.

The Bag

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I couldn't figure out a frame, a ship or anything else from this set but I think it only needs a few more pieces to get something out of it or it might be a good base for a I'jad ship perhaps? -5 points

Parts 1

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.

$3.99 / 45 pieces = $0.09 puts us just below for +5 points.

Parts 2

If you can't build a frame right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away?

So we have parts, good parts and weapons with some interesting colors but not enough or the right ones to bring this together into something that can be built. +5 points. FYI No Glow in the Dark Here.

The Set 1

Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts? 

Despite not getting a frame I am going to say Yes for +5 points.

The Set 2

Total: A- set which feels right. If you like a weapon pack or some of the unique colors then I would snag this set up.

Alright, let's move on to Friends Pop Star Red Carpet

The Set

Can you build some sort of creation right away? 

This was another build fail. -5 points.

Parts 1

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.

$4.99 / 33 = $0.15 per part, very above the ratio for -10 points. (I don't remember what I paid and going by RRP I can find on the web but...this doesn't feel right. Might have to go double check.)

Parts 2 - Minifigure with Microphones.

If you can't build a frame right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away? 

Yes, there are some. The microphones could be used as interesting scopes or senor packages. The mic stand pieces I am sure could be useful then there is the 'camera' that can be a weapon certainly. I like the two starts, could be an interesting accent piece or such. +5 points.

The Set

Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts?

Even though we have some fun and interesting parts; just not enough. -5 points

Total: Unlike our previous score this one is pretty harsh; C. Even if I am wrong on the price it still going to be hard to get below the Golden Ratio. There some interesting pieces here but not sure if they are worth the price. Buyer's choice.