I wouldnt think so ., as long as it sits on a board 
A 9oz. topper on a 7" cake definitely requires support under it.
A single hollow Wilton plastic dowel will do the job, as would 2 bubble tea straws or 3 wooden dowels.
Rae
Ok I'm obliviosly wrong lol not the first time ! But, 9 oz sure didn't seem heavy at first but thinking about it now it is 1/2 lb ! Sorry !
lol that's ok, sweetness! i thought the same thing.
i've read a lot about when to put in supports and a lot of ppl seem to do it AFTER the fondant is placed (so that the server can easily remove them before cutting the cake)........... makes a lot of sense, but on the top layer?
it almost makes me want to do a diff cake topper, if it means i won't have to put holes in the top of the cake...
thoughts?
lol that's ok, sweetness!
i thought the same thing.i've read a lot about when to put in supports and a lot of ppl seem to do it AFTER the fondant is placed (so that the server can easily remove them before cutting the cake)........... makes a lot of sense, but on the top layer?
it almost makes me want to do a diff cake topper, if it means i won't have to put holes in the top of the cake...
thoughts?
if the topper is sitting on the dowels, no one will see the holes. Once the cake is dismantled and cut, no one cares about the holes.
It's way better than having to give a refund because the topper sank, or worse yet, fell off of the top and damaged the bottom tiers on it's way to the floor where it broke and "ruined!" 
the bride's memory.
i know... but still. it just seems painful to take all that time (for this novice, anyway) to smooth out the fondant, only to put holes in it!
i guess i'll have to place the figurine, lightly 'trace' the outline with a toothpick, and place the dowels accordingly
thanks!
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