I was so worried it would be damaged in shipping. It was in a block of Styrofoam with a cut out that fit the dragon perfectly.  I had to open both ends and push it out carefully which worked really well. Then lift 1/2 of the Styrofoam off. Not one bit of damage. I decided I liked him better down low than up high. He would be best against a light wall rather than lost on a dark one in my opinion. I am so happy I ordered another dragon the day after I got him.