[citation][nom]LORD_ORION[/nom]Fondant is gross... and it looks like they also put it overtop of the base.Sure it looks great, but it probably tastes like poop.I can just imagine the kids at the party "This is so awesome! I can't wait to try it" Eeewwww....[/citation]
From my experience with a mother who made cakes with lots of decoration, you generally do not eat the things made of hard frosting and just put it aside. While they are edible, they aren't really meant to be eaten.