Fast forward 30 years, and Magic has come a long way
Review Summary Pros Easy Approachable Gameplay Introduction Cast of Recognizable Disney Characters (Especially in the Sapphire and Steel Deck) Great Way To Begin To Build A Collection Cons As The Name Implies, Starter Decks Are Best For Newcomers Both Decks Have Minor Exploitable Weaknesses
Worth it in my eyes, only buy if you can afford it
Starm requires building around, but he doesn't necessarily have to cost a lot of money - because they're ordinarily so underwhelming, spells and creatures that can deal exactly one point of damage are very cheap, and Starm triples their output
Cover of Darkness is probably the most important card in this deck, granting fear to your entire board but for cheaper than Marrow-Gnawer, and on an enchantment
Jumpstart is one of the most accessible Magic products for new players