>>150389484 (OP)
I was very upset when Nigel was written out of the story before the climactic scene.
He worked hard and risked his life to save Marlin & Dory and to rescue Nemo.
He could have been brought in to redeem his earlier failure, assist in the successful rescue, and be a part of the circle of friends.
But no, the writers dismissed him. Sent him away, to only be seen one last time as window dressing in the end credits.
And never in the sequel or spinoffs. And merch? All I see is a licensed "baby Tsum Tsum" featureless plush that looks nothing like him.
Birds have generally not fared well in Disney productions, usually being depicted as fools, villains, minions or the film equivalent of an NPC.
Nigel was engaging and endearing. He could have been an Avian hero that is so exceedingly rare in the Disney pantheon.
But as it stands, he has been left on the cutting room floor. Never to appear again.
Farewell Nigel, you are missed by at least one.
