When a Firefly's Light Shines Bright: Ray Gets His Disney Doorables Moment!
A Firefly's Glow Gets the Doorables Treatment
What a pull! When I opened this blind bag hoping for something special from the Princess and the Frog set, I definitely wasn't expecting to land on Ray, the beloved Louisiana firefly who steals every scene he's in. This is one of those characters that doesn't get enough love in the collectible world, and here he is in all his tiny glory as a Series 7 Ultra Rare Disney Doorable. Finding this little guy felt like spotting a glowing bug on a summer night - magical and totally unexpected.
Ray is absolutely charming in Doorables form. Standing at that perfect 1.5-inch size, he features the signature oversized glossy eyes that make all Doorables so endearing, but there's something extra special about seeing that classic firefly glow captured in miniature. The detailing on his tiny form really brings out his personality - you can see the warmth and charm that made him such a standout sidekick in the film. His coloring is vibrant with those golden tones that make fireflies so magical, and the paint work is crisp and cheerful.
Series 7 has been such a treasure trove for me. With waves spanning everything from Beauty and the Beast to The Incredibles, there's something for every Disney fan. But the Princess and the Frog subset holds a special place because that movie's soundtrack and characters just make me smile. Ray's one of those characters you quote randomly - "I am the evening star" - and having him in miniature form brings back all those warm, fuzzy memories of a bayou adventure.
Ultra Rare pulls hit different when they're characters you genuinely love. Ray isn't just a rare find - he's a character that reminds me why I fell in love with blind boxes in the first place.
What's really fun about having Ray in the collection is thinking about how to display him. I'm leaning toward adding him to my floating shelf above my desk where I keep other rare finds, maybe positioned to catch the light. Since he's a firefly who literally glows in the film, there's something poetic about letting him sit where he can actually shine. You could also do a themed display with other Princess and the Frog Doorables if you've got them - building little scenes with these tiny figures is half the fun of collecting.
For anyone still hunting through Series 7 blind bags, keep your eyes open for those Ultra Rares. Ray's a reminder that sometimes the best pulls are the ones that make you smile the biggest, not just because they're rare, but because they bring a character you adore into your collection in the most delightful little form.
