My boyfriend bought Zippy for me several years ago. I've had kids bash in my mailbox more than once, so there was no way I was putting him there. I have a bow window where he has put his roots down. He has had anything from Halloween decorations hanging from his claws to a Santa hat on with Christmas balls hanging down. I have blue and white lites outline the window which is sufficient to cast enough shadows on him to make him ominious, but still be well seen. I put up another short strand of lites across the top of the window for each holiday. Each one casting a different glow on him.
I am extremely pleased with the detail and size of Zippy. He is well worth the money spent since he is a focal point of my house. The detail is amazing. Much more than in any picture. I would like to get 2 more for the corner posts when we put the pergola up in the backyard. Would definetly be a conversation starter!