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Title: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: rhombus on April 01, 2019, 12:02:17 AM
Ruby will now present out next appreciated character....

(drum roll...)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/661/TLRzDF.jpg)

Thank you for waiting so patiently, Ducky!  It is indeed now your turn, yep, yep, yep! :)

In this topic please feel free to discuss Ducky as a character, to share your own creations (fanfics or fanart), or to mention some of your favorite fanworks of others involving this character.  For a full set of rules please see the Monthly Character Showcase topic (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=16265.0) but keep in mind that this is meant to be fun as opposed to any sort of contest.

Just to get things started I will pose an initial series of questions to the Ducky fans on the forum: What are your thoughts on Ducky?  Also, how do you think she has developed over the course of the original film and sequels?

Rhombus: We will also change up the Ducky icons a bit later. Likewise, this showcase will be announced in the news banner beginning on 4/2/2019.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: chomperrules1993 on April 02, 2019, 03:40:46 PM
Although Chomper is my favorite character, Ducky is my favorite character out of the original gang of five as well as my 2nd favorite character overall. I just really like Ducky's personality and her overall attitude. Her character also seemed to stay consistent throughout the series with the possible exceptions being The Big Freeze  and Search For The Sky Color Stones episode. Plus I'm Facebook friends with Aria Curzon (and her mother) so that could also play a part in my liking of Ducky. Also both Judith Barsi (RIP) and Aria were outstanding in their portrayal of the character.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: pokeplayer984 on April 03, 2019, 05:48:44 PM
First off, if you tell me that she doesn't have a crush on a certain flyer she's known since the first movie, I laugh at you.  You'll NEVER change my mind, so don't bother trying.

Anyways, I've loved her since the start.  Such an upbeat attitude I can't help but love.  Not to mention I have always loved her catchphrase.  Yep!  Yep!  Yep!

There is no doubt that she loves her adopted brother.  Spike is pretty lucky as far as I'm concerned.

What I'm surprised with is how many brothers and sisters she has.  I mean, she got some new ones at the start of the last movie.  I question how many babies her species has in a lifetime.  Maybe it's a blessing she fell for someone outside her species.

Still, love her and I wouldn't want her to change in any way.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Mumbling on April 04, 2019, 03:20:41 AM
Ducky always used to be my favorite character. She is simply adorable. She seems to care so much for everything and everyone around her, clearly shown by her adopting Spike and the tears she shed after 'losing' Petrie. She might be a bit on the naive side, but sometimes it is good to have innocence and naivety in a group with so many mixed personalities.

I absolutely loved drawing her 10 years ago. She was featured in the first fanart drawings I made and is the only one I ever drew in a whacky out-of-character setting (I currently have it as my avatar, but you can check it out here (https://www.deviantart.com/mumbletothesky/art/Ducky-Skywalker-99215196) in all it's glory :PCera ). In fact, I'm working on something related to Ducky right now! We also definitely need more Ducky emotes, this can't be the only one! :sducky

What really invests me in Ducky is her real-life story. The tragic loss of her original voice actress has always had a big impact on how I view her character. That little girl did such an absolutely wonderful job, and for her to be taken away like that is just... :cry I'm really glad we have Ducky, and other characters she voiced, to remember her by. Yep! Yep! Yep! (https://thoughtcatalog.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/800px-judith_barsi_headstone_grave.jpg?w=800&h=482)
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Sneak on April 04, 2019, 09:15:20 AM
*snip snip snips Pokeplayer984*

Ducky is just epitome of adoration, cuteness, goodness and kindness.
It automatically makes her one of my favorite. I like such people in real life, I believe if our world had a lot Ducky's goodness, it would be better world. :)

At the same time though, someone or something breaks cutie, and she acts with anger or bad emotions, in IIX, XI, TV series.
There's situations in real life when you just have to act rough and hard (justified moments), so when someone like Ducky does it, it doesn't spoil person (if it wasn't pure vile actions of course), but only makes it wide and interesting to see. :D methink.

Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: DiddyKF1 on April 04, 2019, 10:56:37 AM
First off, if you tell me that she doesn't have a crush on a certain flyer she's known since the first movie, I laugh at you.  You'll NEVER change my mind, so don't bother trying.

Finally, there's someone on the forum I know who's a shipper of that couple! Believe me, I'm a proud shipper of those two, I've been one since I was a little boy, and I always will be! :smile

I often like to call her the Happy Hadrosaur or Sweet Swimmer because she has that personality we all love to love! Just imagine her walking right up to you and you see that cute smile on her face and listen to her sweet voice. You would want to relish the moment forever.

I don't know what they were thinking with that Sky Color Stones episode, and as a matter of fact, Aria Curzon herself admitted that she disliked the way her character behaved in The Big Freeze. At least I can say she showed just a bit of crucial character development in that film.

And don't get me started on the tragedy that marred her character history before the first film was even in the theaters, as if Ducky was born destined to be the character forever marked by a tragedy that could ruin the childhoods of many LBT fans. Then again, I don't think anyone can have a conversation about Ducky without the terrible subject of Judith Barsi being mentioned by one or the other.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Sneak on April 04, 2019, 12:10:03 PM
Btw, where is old good Ducky icons?
Or did Cera threaten Ducky and memebers of Rock Circle that if they remove her icons they would have a bad threehorn time? :D
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Mumbling on April 04, 2019, 02:49:03 PM
Btw, where is old good Ducky icons?
Or did Cera threaten Ducky and memebers of Rock Circle that if they remove her icons they would have a bad threehorn time? :D
We're having some technical issues but will try to get them up as soon as possible :)
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Tails77 on April 04, 2019, 04:49:03 PM
Ducky is, in my opinion, probably one of the cutest characters out there.
she kind of represents the innocence of childhood to me, what with her constantly playful and happy attitude.
 
I always found my heart rate increasing every time I saw ducky in some sort of peril (thanks a lot, Journey through the mist!), I guess that's the same reason I can't bring myself to read that "swimmer trials" fanfic...oh well.

she'll always be one of favorite characters in pop culture!

   
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Mumbling on April 13, 2019, 12:45:24 PM
(http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?action=dlattach;ts=1555173831;topic=3386.0;attach=348;image)

Here's an image of Ducky's loving family before she was born. This was made for the Fanart Prompt, but also fits well with this month's character!  :^^spike
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Sneak on April 13, 2019, 03:27:19 PM
This is awesome, Mumbling! Especially star background...

What is this red part on this picture? I can't recognize.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Mumbling on April 14, 2019, 01:36:21 AM
This is awesome, Mumbling! Especially star background...

What is this red part on this picture? I can't recognize.
Thanks Sneak! It's supposed to be a red rock in a heart-shape. A special rock they found and carry with them (this is not in the movies of course) :D
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Anagnos on April 14, 2019, 08:03:27 AM
Beautiful work, Mumbling! It'll be intriguing to see your future works on the forum!  :)
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Flathead770 on April 16, 2019, 12:31:43 AM
Ah yes, my mom's favorite character :p

Though Ducky has never been my favorite, her positive attitude is always a welcome site in the gang. Hard to mention anything that hasn't already been said. I'm also behind on my fanart prompt and haven't thought of anything clever this time around but at least I have an old sketch of Ducky that I did for practice a year ago that I can share.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Anagnos on April 16, 2019, 02:33:17 AM
^ Ah, that looks good. I wish I could be so creative with my drawing, but alas, I don't got the skill or the patience for it. :(
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Mumbling on April 16, 2019, 04:33:18 AM
Nice sketch, Flathead!

Anagnos, I believe anyone can draw - but it does require practice, and patience, I suppose! For reference, here is my first LBT 'art' :PCera

(http://img10.deviantart.net/4735/i/2008/148/d/0/ducky_by_mumbletothesky.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Anagnos on April 16, 2019, 08:37:27 AM
Well, that might be true. I've never really given drawing much attention before in my life. Who knows? I might see how I do.  :p
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: RubberDucky on April 17, 2019, 05:31:18 AM
Cute drawings, everyone! :)
Ducky has always been my favorite dinosaur ever since I watched my first LBT movie, yep yep yep! I just love her upbeat personality, optimism, cuteness and her relationship with Spike.  I also identify with her as far as being optimistic, cheerful and caring. :^^spike
We definitely need more Ducky emoticons, since the only one right now is :sducky.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Flathead770 on April 17, 2019, 10:49:47 PM
Thanks guys. The drawing was was referenced by official art or something so I wasn't coming up with anything unique for that one, mostly just practicing proportions.

But yeah Anagnos I would say give it a shot, you might end up enjoying it! It's a lot of fun seeing what people come up with!

And Iris, that's actually pretty good for a first drawing of Ducky! It may not be completely accurate but the proportions seem about right.

Also yep, a real lack of Ducky emotes right now. Got an emote contest right now but it's a crying one so maybe not the best one for her?  :thinking
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: OwlsCantRead on April 29, 2019, 09:52:21 AM
Ah, Ducky! Yep, yep, yep! :D

I won't lie: Ducky's incredibly endearing. You just can't help but cuddle her, and that's her draw. Her voice in the first movie is just perfect, and she has that perfect aura of innocence and quirkiness where you relate to her. She's super optimistic and joyful and like a giant ray of sunshine... which in this real life of cold, dirt despair (and even in the cruel, harsh LBT Mysterious Beyond) is really a rarity to see.

Also, I really like her dynamic whenever she shares scenes with Petrie. The two of them have great chemistry together. Her relationship with Cera in the sequels where they play off each other as foils (usually in an optimism vs. cynicism battle) is also very believable.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: ImpracticalDino on April 29, 2019, 09:26:42 PM
I concur with the assessment of Ducky that OwlsCantRead said. Yep yep yep! She has that aura, charisma and charm with her that could really influence many people with positive thoughts. :D She could really brighten up anyone's day! Her heart is as powerful as the burning mountain and the bright circle. Yellow is the perfect color for her that matches the personality. Also, that style of dialect she uses is rubbing off of me, sometimes I reference it in real life. Yep yep yep! Funnily enough, I love to be such a realist or pessimist in real life. I always see the negative before the positive, or maybe I just enjoy it? :P Don't worry, I still try to be optimistic. :lol:
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: LeventeII on April 29, 2019, 09:55:09 PM
I support what the others have said! I think it characterizes Ducky that she very often thinks positively. I'm also thinking of the original movie that, although she lost her family after the terrible earthshake, she still went to Littlefoot in a good mood.

Well, what happened to the Sky Color Stones... I think this proves that every person, even the one you would least expect from, has some surprising inner behavior that is shown only seldom. But one has to accept that too, because everyone is individual.

She is a good friend and a very important part of the Gang of Five! Yep Yep Yep!  :)
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: The Lone Dragon on April 30, 2019, 12:04:36 AM
Most of what has already been sums up my opinion of Ducky, I like her compassion and innocence. I think she grew as a character during the tv episode 'The Search for Sky Colour Stones' It acknowledged that she was not perfect and that she had a dark side and by the end of the episode Ducky had accepted and overcome her dark side. I also like her dynamic with Spike, it makes her more relatable, showing the bond they have with each other. However my opinion of Ducky has changed the greatest out of any of the main cast or any LBT character in general ever since I started writing my fanfic; The Swimmer Trials.

I can't help but see two versions of Ducky, the original as portrayed in the movie, sequels and tv series and the one that is in my story, I find them so similar but different at the same time.

And I also do have a my first attempt at a Ducky drawing which I have never put up.   
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Sovereign on April 30, 2019, 04:30:11 PM
I can only second what everyone has said. Ducky is indeed the sweetest member of the Gang and it's very difficult not to like her. She has constantly been a loyal member of the Gang and her presence alone has helped the others through many dark situations. She has had many great moments but one of my favorites is the Family song as in addition to being extremely emotional, it also showcased just how much she cares about others (especially her brother) and her inner thoughtfulness and perhaps deeper than expected outlook on the world. My only problem with her is that aside from that one episode and the eighth film, we never saw any darker sides in her which may make her rather one-sided too often. I like even good characters having serious flaws but the swimmer has few of them. But in the end, I really like Ducky's character greatly. :) Also, great job Flathead and TLD!
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: Flathead770 on May 01, 2019, 12:32:25 AM
Thanks Sovereign!

Just wanted to pop in before the end of the showcase to mention that that's a good job on the drawing TLD! Looks like she's trying to sneak up on something.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: StardustSoldier on June 26, 2019, 12:28:33 PM
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What are your thoughts on Ducky?  Also, how do you think she has developed over the course of the original film and sequels?

Ducky certainly does seem to have a crush on Petrie, doesn't she? Which is pretty cute, although personally, I fall a bit more into the Littlefoot x Cera and/or Littlefoot x Ali camp.

Regardless, Ducky is definitely one of my favourite characters. My favourite Ducky moment is when she and Littlefoot meet for the first time. He's still emotionally torn apart with grief and despair. But, despite having been separated from her own family, she's able to cheer him up and restore his motivation to find the Great Valley. In fact, it's the loss of her family that causes Littlefoot to bond with her. Such a sweet moment.

I do feel that she was occasionally underdeveloped in the sequels, however.

I don't know what they were thinking with that Sky Color Stones episode, and as a matter of fact, Aria Curzon herself admitted that she disliked the way her character behaved in The Big Freeze. At least I can say she showed just a bit of crucial character development in that film.

While I haven't seen the Sky Color Stones episode yet, I find it interesting that Aria Curzon feels that way regarding The Big Freeze. Conversely, Ducky was one of the highlights of that film for me, precisely because it was one of the films that developed her the most. Also, as Sovereign said...

My only problem with her is that aside from that one episode and the eighth film, we never saw any darker sides in her which may make her rather one-sided too often. I like even good characters having serious flaws but the swimmer has few of them. But in the end, I really like Ducky's character greatly. :) Also, great job Flathead and TLD!

Agreed. Having a dark side to contrast with her normally sweet nature is an aspect of her character I wish had been explored further.
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: ImpracticalDino on June 26, 2019, 04:45:02 PM

Agreed. Having a dark side to contrast with her normally sweet nature is an aspect of her character I wish had been explored further.

I can just imagine trying to be "evil" but instead she fails miserably and just ends up looking more adorable than ever! :D
But at the same time, it would horrify me to know that she can have malicious thoughts or intent as well. Either way, it would make me love her a lot more as well if we can see a more diverse character explored out of her. :)
Title: Re: Ducky Showcase - April 2019
Post by: StardustSoldier on June 29, 2019, 05:09:36 PM
I don't think it's an aspect of her that we needed to see a lot of, nor did it need to manifest in the same way as Cera's rough edge. I envision Ducky as being more subdued with her anger, but it would ultimately be more frightening than with Cera because you wouldn't expect it coming from Ducky. Hmm, maybe I should write an LBT story sometime with that in mind.