Nice size and good details in photo. Cardboard is fairly clean at the edges. One unusual and attention-getting cutout standee. But know the provided stand may not be enough, due to its weight and horizontal orientation. I used dowels and duct tape reinforcement on the back to better support and straighten its head and tail. I also added a removable counterweight to the provided stand for stability -- and also attached small casters for "rolling" him around.
Just know it may require a bit of "crafting" to make it more stable and usable. I don't fold it, so that works out. As the nursery rhyme says and "The Big Guy" seems to be "thinking": "For I'm Off To Louisiana, For To See My Susi-anna. Singing Polly Wolly Doodle All The Day..." ("We" don't know...he could have a Susi-anna down in the swamp for all "we" know). LOL!
I keep him in front of a window -- see photo one -- and he gets a double take often from the occasional passerby. It could be possible to create some kind of nesting area to conceal the white bottom area (shown in photo two) -- which would enhance the "realism" to a better degree. Just a fun thing to have around, with him "affectionately" and humorously known as "Dumb Animal" around here.
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Update: I masked the white base area by using rolled dry moss sheeting and affixing it with fabric adhesive. It just takes a bit of "crafting," which I'm not the best at doing, to trim around the photo edges. Preserving its white claw outlines was the trickiest bit. Now "it" has a "3D terrain" effect for a more "realistic" (in quotes) effect. Then the entire front was clear coated using an enamel spray. These modifications are (hopefully) shown in photo four. After all, if you have a cardboard alligator, why not have some fun with "it"?
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
Just know it may require a bit of "crafting" to make it more stable and usable. I don't fold it, so that works out. As the nursery rhyme says and "The Big Guy" seems to be "thinking": "For I'm Off To Louisiana, For To See My Susi-anna. Singing Polly Wolly Doodle All The Day..." ("We" don't know...he could have a Susi-anna down in the swamp for all "we" know). LOL!
I keep him in front of a window -- see photo one -- and he gets a double take often from the occasional passerby. It could be possible to create some kind of nesting area to conceal the white bottom area (shown in photo two) -- which would enhance the "realism" to a better degree. Just a fun thing to have around, with him "affectionately" and humorously known as "Dumb Animal" around here.
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Update: I masked the white base area by using rolled dry moss sheeting and affixing it with fabric adhesive. It just takes a bit of "crafting," which I'm not the best at doing, to trim around the photo edges. Preserving its white claw outlines was the trickiest bit. Now "it" has a "3D terrain" effect for a more "realistic" (in quotes) effect. Then the entire front was clear coated using an enamel spray. These modifications are (hopefully) shown in photo four. After all, if you have a cardboard alligator, why not have some fun with "it"?
Color: American AlligatorVerified Purchase
The Big Guy Is (obviously) "Off To Lousiana, For To See His Susi-anna..."
By Amazon Customer on July 1, 2019
Nice size and good details in photo. Cardboard is fairly clean at the edges. One unusual and attention-getting cutout standee. But know the provided stand may not be enough, due to its weight and horizontal orientation. I used dowels and duct tape reinforcement on the back to better support and straighten its head and tail. I also added a removable counterweight to the provided stand for stability -- and also attached small casters for "rolling" him around.By Amazon Customer on July 1, 2019
Just know it may require a bit of "crafting" to make it more stable and usable. I don't fold it, so that works out. As the nursery rhyme says and "The Big Guy" seems to be "thinking": "For I'm Off To Louisiana, For To See My Susi-anna. Singing Polly Wolly Doodle All The Day..." ("We" don't know...he could have a Susi-anna down in the swamp for all "we" know). LOL!
I keep him in front of a window -- see photo one -- and he gets a double take often from the occasional passerby. It could be possible to create some kind of nesting area to conceal the white bottom area (shown in photo two) -- which would enhance the "realism" to a better degree. Just a fun thing to have around, with him "affectionately" and humorously known as "Dumb Animal" around here.
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Update: I masked the white base area by using rolled dry moss sheeting and affixing it with fabric adhesive. It just takes a bit of "crafting," which I'm not the best at doing, to trim around the photo edges. Preserving its white claw outlines was the trickiest bit. Now "it" has a "3D terrain" effect for a more "realistic" (in quotes) effect. Then the entire front was clear coated using an enamel spray. These modifications are (hopefully) shown in photo four. After all, if you have a cardboard alligator, why not have some fun with "it"?
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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
We traced his outline onto the garage wall in various stances (facing left, right, tilted, etc) and onto a 5x7ft canvas for future sales at art show in October 2018. I am an abstract artist and never knew I could paint a real life object. But this guy was my ticket to a new avenue for my art.
He travels throughout the house when he is not used as a design object in the garage.
I found his outline on the outside of my 2-car garage door. I call that one my “Ghost-a-penguin” never to be painted. LOL
I came home from work one day and found him sitting in my computer chair. Then he graced my recliner in the media room. It was when I found him in the shower waiting for a warm rinsing that I told my housemate to leave him where I put him - in the corner of the living room by the un-used fireplace. It is a joke around the house now as to where he will show up again. Very sturdy and life size.
See photos of my artistic endeavours and other wild painting ventures.
Very well packaged and not bent on arrival. Easy to assemble. We used the cutout borders to give to friend who love penguins. She traced it onto her bedroom wall.
Prime membership and free shipping kept me ordering from amazon.com
Color: PenguinVerified Purchase
Lifesize and quality product
By Captain America on June 30, 2018
I collect pink flamingos and unwanted yard art and my partner/housemate refers to the flamingos as penguins. So I bought this as a joke for him but we turned it into an art project.By Captain America on June 30, 2018
We traced his outline onto the garage wall in various stances (facing left, right, tilted, etc) and onto a 5x7ft canvas for future sales at art show in October 2018. I am an abstract artist and never knew I could paint a real life object. But this guy was my ticket to a new avenue for my art.
He travels throughout the house when he is not used as a design object in the garage.
I found his outline on the outside of my 2-car garage door. I call that one my “Ghost-a-penguin” never to be painted. LOL
I came home from work one day and found him sitting in my computer chair. Then he graced my recliner in the media room. It was when I found him in the shower waiting for a warm rinsing that I told my housemate to leave him where I put him - in the corner of the living room by the un-used fireplace. It is a joke around the house now as to where he will show up again. Very sturdy and life size.
See photos of my artistic endeavours and other wild painting ventures.
Very well packaged and not bent on arrival. Easy to assemble. We used the cutout borders to give to friend who love penguins. She traced it onto her bedroom wall.
Prime membership and free shipping kept me ordering from amazon.com
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
Color: Horse 2Verified Purchase
If it were any more realistic I'd have to shovel manure
By Amazon Customer on December 12, 2017
Awesome quality very lifelike. See my pic - I rocked the office decorating contest this year. If you plan to tack this horse up as I did (with actual harness and bells) you need to know that he will support the weight of a bridle but not a harness or bells. I had to put a frame behind him and use fishing line to suspend the bells and the harness. Overall this was sturdier and more lifelike than I expected. It has made people jump as they came around the corner and saw it and is the talk of the office. I highly recommend for any of your decorative equine needs!
By Amazon Customer on December 12, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
Color: Brown BearVerified Purchase
College Son Wanted a Life Size Bear "Roommate" for his Dorm
By Rebecca Grace on September 5, 2020
My son started off the school year without a roommate in his dorm, which is kind of lonely since the kids are all made to stay in their dorms so much because of the pandemic. He asked me to send him this giant bear cutout (seriously!) and at first, I thought it was a waste of money. But then I thought about all the decor items my friends have been buying to decorate their daughters' college dorms and how my son hasn't asked for any of that, and I sent him the bear. He LOVES it and his friends think it's hysterical. Now his roommate finally moved in; I hope the new guy gets along with Ivan the Bear.
By Rebecca Grace on September 5, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
Color: Brown BearVerified Purchase
