Love this guy. We placed him in a very inconspicuous area in our yard in the shade and he never fails to startle people the first time they see.  We have him in a sandy patch and it looks like he's sinking in quick sand.  We just got him but he seems very durable and he's weighted enough where he stays in place.  No signs of fading but I may bring him in in the winter and 're-plant' him in the spring.