Shang-Chi and The Great Protector

"With a BrickScore of 78.6, 30454 Shang-Chi and The Great Protector earns near-universal praise as one of the best-executed promotional polybags in recent LEGO Marvel memory — the dragon mini-model is a genuine showpiece, even if the Shang-Chi minifigure falls short of expectations."

Reviewers consistently praise 30454 as an exceptional polybag that punches well above its weight, delivering a highly articulated miniature version of The Great Protector dragon that rivals its much larger 76177 counterpart. The build is described as genuinely fun and rewarding for a promotional freebie, with strong design aesthetics and display value. The main sticking point across reviewers is the Shang-Chi minifigure — his head is considered bland and reused, and his flesh skin tone drew criticism as an inaccurate representation for an Asian character. As a gift-with-purchase exclusive, it sold out rapidly and is expected to command a premium on the secondary market.

Where they split: Reviewers largely agree, but Brickset is more critical of the minifigure (scoring it at 55) and flags the display base as unnecessary, while Brick Fanatics is more forgiving of the figure and views the base as a positive play and display feature. The overall positive verdict is unanimous.