As with my other 3 statues I purchased for my rose garden, I first purchased a decorator paying stone and a 5/16" threaded rod, both at big box stores. Using a masonry drill bit I just drilled a 5/16" hole through the middle of the flat stone, hammered the rod through the center of the stone into the ground. Went down about 12" into the soil. I then drilled the base bottom of Glory and gently slid the rod through, it until I felt it stop. Had to remove and pound the rod another few inches and slid it back on. Perfect now in the wind she has some backbone and will not fall over. Use 6000 glue on her arms and you are done, enjoy. I don't think she looks like a toy, it looks great and will be the first thing you look at when you walk by. Put her by your walkway to your garage, you will see her before you go to work, maybe she will make you drive a little slower. 

Pros: Well made
Cons: Didn't purchase earlier