CuckooLand ~ Mr Barbuster's Freak Show, Variety Acts, Circus and Fair.
Those amazing, twinkling stars; those magnificent, gifted, weird & wonderful but disgustingly enigmatic, curious freaks.
CuckooLand is a concept, an entire idea formed of little notions, characters, their acts and personalities.
A community of "Curiosities" reside in a quiet, humdrum town, surrounded by rolling fields, cobbled streets and corner shops. "The Town" is a haven for "Curiosities" and "Little Peeps" alike.
"Curiosities" are gifted and mostly good natured, but some, some are extremely crazed beings -
although, maybe they're just misunderstood?
A number of "Little Peeps" believe that the "Curiosities" aren't human, many myths and tales echo through the grape vines.
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Below are ragdolls made of some of the CuckooLand characters.
For Character Descriptions scroll past the images, there you'll find individual doll information, too.
CuckooLand Characters
(nb all ragdolls are not toys and this is a limited series of dolls that will not be repeated or developed any further)
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Mr Barbusta aka Buster - He's a showman, the CuckooLand Ringmaster, an MC, a Magician, a Kleptomaniac, lover of animals and Father of CuckooLand's Jupiter (Magician's Assistant). The Buster Ragdoll is approximately 21" tall and made from a variety of fabrics, stuffing, covered plastic (glue), synthetic wig hair, buttons and sequins
Jupiter - Mr Barbusta's daughter and his Magician's Assistant. The Jupiter Ragdoll is approximately 17" tall and made from a variety of fabrics, stuffing, buttons, sequins, beads and wool. (This Doll Is SOLD)
Lurch le dévoreur - He's a very tall (abnormally tall) clown with a dark side that none of his CuckooLand acquaintances know about, he's a cannibal. His best friend is Sparea, perhaps due to both of their abnormally tall frames. The Lurch Ragdoll is approximately 36" tall made from various fabrics, stuffing, wool, sequins and beads. (a small 9", "wigless" raggy has also been made of him, too)
Boo (aka Babyface Boo) - Escapologist, also ex-mental health asylum patient. The Boo Ragdoll is 17" tall and handmade of various fabrics, stuffing and buttons. (This Doll Is SOLD)
Gogo the Clown (aka Johnny Lazy) - He's a clown with psychokinetic powers that he uses within his acts, but there's a darker side to his character that uses his powers to exact vengeance and misery on selected victims. The Gogo ragdoll is approximately 10" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, synthetic wig hair, sequins and buttons.
Jolly Roger aka DJ Sidewinder - He's a Clown, ex DJ and a comedian that sings too. The Jolly Roger Ragdoll is approximately 16" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, a mixture of wool and buttons.
The Tumbleweeds - They're a three piece acrobatic, gymnastic and jester act made up of Nettle (blue), Thistle (Pink) and Burdock (Black). All three dolls are approximately 24" tall and made of various fabrics, stuffing, wool, sequins, buttons and bells.
Lady Pain - Lady Pain is the tall and flexible contortionist. She can bend and shape in all kinds of ways. The doll is approximately 27" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, wool and buttons.
Alice Sheforethought - She's a psychic, mind reader, medium and oracle; and like Gogo has a malevolent side, using her abilities for bad. She's Sparea's older, but much smaller sister. The Alice ragdoll is approximately 16" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, wool and buttons. (This Doll Is SOLD)
Sparea Sheforethought - Sparea is the younger and much taller sister of Alice. She doesn't have her sister's psychic senses. She's Cuckooland's abnormally tall and strong lady, often aiding other acts in their shows. The Sparea ragdoll is approximately 14" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, long synthetic wig hair, beads and buttons. (This Doll Is SOLD)
Jack the "Freak" - Jack is a "sideshow" in Cuckooland, he was born with with two legs fused together and one large foot, he has lived with this disability his whole life. He joined Cuckooland as a young boy creating his own sub characters such as Jack-in-a-Box and Merman. The Jack Ragdoll depicts his "in-a-Box" costume, it's made from various fabrics, stuffing, wool and buttons and is approximately 17" tall.
Jessica the Ventriloquist & Rosie the "Dummy" - Rosie is a doll with a life of her own, although the act is that Jessica throws he voice but the truth is she's under a curse. Who's "voicing" whom? The Ragdolls are not attached, the Jessica doll is approximately 17" tall and the Rosie doll is approximately 14" tall, they're both made from various fabrics, stuffing, wool and buttons.
Phoebe and Gilbert - Phoebe and Gilbert are a two-headed person. One body, two heads. They each have their own personalities and interests. They make their own custom-made outfits that allow them to, at least, partially feel like themselves. They are behind-the-scenes assistants and costume makers to the Cuckooland acts. This handmade ragdoll is approximately 18" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, wool, ribbon and buttons.
Feastive Bloke - A seasonal Cuckooland character for "Feastivemas" whom hands out gifts and treats to the "Little Peeps" that visit Cuckooland. The guy behind the red suit dons a Bunny Rabbit costume for "Eggster" and as Jack O' Madturn for "Hallomean". The Feastive Bloke ragdoll is approximately 16" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, wool, buttons and bells.
Feastive Globlins - Feastive Bloke's seasonal helpers. At Eggster they're "Eggster Cluckers" and at Hallomean they're "Skele Globs". The handmade Feastive Globlins and approximately 7-8" tall and made from various fabrics, stuffing, buttons, sequins, beads, pompoms and bells.
Pud Tub - Pud Tub is the Feastive Fairy, also works with Feastive Bloke. At Eggster the girl behind the wings is Mrs Bunny Rabdit and at Hallomean she's Mrs Jack O'Madturn. The Pud Tub ragdoll is approximately 17" tall and made from a variety of fabrics, stuffing, buttons, sequins, beads, wool, foam and net. (This Doll Is SOLD)
"Little Peep" parents use the myth of the creepy Feastive Globlins to ensure little ones don't wake on Feastive Eve...
"Teeny Peeps go to sleep, if you don't they'll take your teeth. If you blink in the night, you will incur one hundred bites. Beware the Globlins, the vile imps, they will tear you limb from limb."