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Post by Sealia on Mar 2, 2015 21:02:29 GMT -5
I picked Billy the Duck Zelf for this week's ZOTW because I felt like he deserved a little love and attention. Billy is from series 3. I'll be the first to admit that I was not wowed when I first saw Billy in promos- however, I stumbled upon him at a discount store a couple of weeks ago and had to bring him home. I loved that they played on the rubber duck theme in color and on his belly mark. I think that his blue eyes compliment the orange and yellow really well. Billy's also got a really sweet smile! He strikes me as one of my shyer zelfs, but has so much to offer! I really enjoy the details on his body like the feather markings on his legs, his sculpted wings and little ducky tail. Unlike my first impression of Billy in promos, Billy's box art in one of my very favorites from Moose. I find the animal themed zelfs to be hit or miss in design, but I do really like them in general. I hope to continue to see Moose make more! What do you think of Billy? Did he find his way into your home? Or is he a pass for you? (I apologize for a lack of creativity in my photos, I just rearranged my house and the weather here hasn't been very good for photos. Perhaps Billy will bring some spring weather my way!)
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Post by Starkle on Mar 3, 2015 7:08:48 GMT -5
Whilst I must admit Billy is my least favourite from Series 3, he does have some redeeming qualities - he is yellow (quite rare for Zelfs!) and I like his colours, his wings are cute and the motif on his tummy also, I can't quite make up my mind about him really. If they'd have gone for an actual duck and given him a beak like mouth (I'm not a fan of bird Zelfs without beaks - they look strange to me?!?) I think I would have liked him a lot more! I dunno why, but Rubber Duck Zelf strikes me as odd for some reason, and its his face (no ears or tufts on his head and lack of beak) that puts me off. But that is just me, I'm sure plenty of people on here love the little quacker!! He was the last one of Series 3 for me to get, not because I didn't like him, just he was unavailable when I got the others. Happy to see pics of him from everyone though!
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Post by Starkle on Mar 3, 2015 7:14:13 GMT -5
Here's some Billy pics from me!
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Post by Sealia on Mar 3, 2015 7:50:13 GMT -5
Love the pictures Catsby!
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Post by Violet on Mar 3, 2015 20:14:21 GMT -5
I had a couple of chances to buy Billy in the stores here, but didn't get him. I do like his color and his wings, though. If he'd had ears, I would have bought him. I think it's because with ears he would have looked like a little goblin-fairy creature that was trying to camouflage himself by making himself look like a duck, which is a concept I find amusing and adorable.
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Post by Snowanne on Mar 4, 2015 16:55:27 GMT -5
Aww Billy. He certainly deserves some love. I really like his colours and he has some of the most adorable box art ever, but like Violet he looks a little odd to me without ears. I understand why he doesn't have them, but I still think he'd be much more popular with them. Zelfs without ears look kinda odd. ^^;
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cutiepieclover
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Post by cutiepieclover on Mar 5, 2015 11:03:45 GMT -5
Awwwwww little billy is so cute. When he first came out I want too keen on him but he's definitely grown on me,! Nice choice sealia
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Post by Princess Crystella on Mar 6, 2015 3:57:48 GMT -5
I actually really like Billy a lot! Yellow is my favorite color, so I was really excited for him when he was first shown at Toy Fair. Also I love that they specify that he's supposed to be a rubber ducky instead of just a duck. I can't help but picture him making a loud honk sound if he gets hugged.
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Post by Sealia on Mar 7, 2015 10:12:02 GMT -5
I actually really like Billy a lot! Yellow is my favorite color, so I was really excited for him when he was first shown at Toy Fair. Also I love that they specify that he's supposed to be a rubber ducky instead of just a duck. I can't help but picture him making a loud honk sound if he gets hugged. That is so cute!
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wardah
Masquerade Zelf
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Post by wardah on Mar 7, 2015 11:28:18 GMT -5
I have no problem with the lack of ears but something about his color scheme just doesn't excite me much.
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