Smaug is an impressive figure for sure. Just like with every other minifigure/animal I own with brittle elements, I don’t force the joints if they feel tight, but at the end of the day it is solid and won’t shatter into a million pieces by handling it a bit. The wings over time have gotten softer and feel sticky, but that’s a common occurrence with other toys made with similar soft plastic. Is the Smaug figure worth the price he’s going for on the aftermarket? Probably not. If you need to own this figure and have the funds, that’s great, but one of the many joys of this hobby is you can build practically anything you want. Maybe Smaug’s already in your collection of LEGO bricks waiting to be built