LEGO Reviews Creator31145

Red Dragon

Name: LEGO Red Dragon 31145
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31145
Rating: 4.8 (3835 reviews)

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2023149 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

3.8K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"One of the most enthusiastically received small Creator sets in recent years. The Red Dragon packs genuine character and posability into a $9.99 package, earning a 4.8/5 average across nearly 3,900 owner ratings and a BrickScore of 85."

The Creator 3-in-1 Red Dragon earns a BrickScore of 85 and a Highly Recommended tier, with owner sentiment that is exceptionally strong even by Creator standards. At $9.99 for 149 pieces, reviewers praise the dragon's articulated posability, expressive character, and compact display presence, while the three alternate builds add replayability. Across 3,835 ratings on Amazon, Walmart, Target, and LEGO.com, the average sits at 4.8/5, with LEGO.com recording a 100% would-recommend rate and a 4.87/5 value-for-money score.

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LOVED (7)

01Strong character and personality for a small, affordable set
02Multiple points of articulation allowing varied poses
03Excellent value for money at $9.99 ($0.067 per piece)
04Three alternate builds (fish and parrot noted alongside the dragon)
05Charming, approachable dragon design that can appear fierce or cute depending on posing
06Good scale for desk or shelf display
07Accessible build for younger builders and a fun parent-child project

CRITICIZED (3)

01Body is relatively flat with minimal shaping on the sides, a minor constraint of the piece count
02No flame pieces included, which some reviewers added from their own collections
03Lacks back detailing such as scales, which some reviewers noted would improve the finished look

What reviewers are saying

"this thing is adorable and has some interesting build choices made with it such as the macaroni arms there which give you a tremendous amount of range of motion"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Yes, this set definitely continues the series of strong 3-in-1 sets."

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Ecosystem

Mixel series — The building techniques and body construction philosophy are reminiscent of the Mixel series, particularly the use of ball joint elements and the approach to creating effective shapes with simple individual elements.

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"this thing is adorable and has some interesting build choices made with it such as the macaroni arms there which give you a tremendous amount of range of motion"

Key Pros

✓Impressive articulation and range of motion for such a small set
✓Cute and charming design
✓Macaroni arms provide tremendous torso movement

Key Cons

✕Flat snout design resembles a car front rather than a dragon snout
✕Limited leg articulation

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Editorial Source

BUY

"Yes, this set definitely continues the series of strong 3-in-1 sets."

Key Pros

✓Dragon design is excellent with well-executed head details and openable mouth
✓Highly poseable with good stability provided by large feet
✓Three different build options provide extended play value

Key Cons

✕Phoenix and Fish are adequate but not particularly exciting as submodels
✕Phoenix legs and feet merge into body despite available ball joint parts for individual legs

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Exclusivity

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

macaroni arms
Provide unprecedented range of motion across the torso for a set of this simplicity and price point
ball-jointed winglets
Allow for tucking and flapping motion in various poses
bendable tail with rotating tip
Enables complex tail articulation including curling motions
24309 Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs
New part in Bright Light Yellow color introduced in 2024
4304 Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised - Updated Version
Updated version in Dark Red color
5066 Plate Special 2 x 2 with Horizontal T-Bar Underneath
New part in Dark Bluish Gray, used to attach details like small fins

What Owners Say · summarized from 43 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise this set for its cute, poseable dragon, 3-in-1 value, easy build, affordable price, and appeal to kids and collectors alike.

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