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3 unusual facts about Country Yumkins


Country Yumkins

The initial 9 Yumkin dolls (Sweetie Pea, Lushie Peach, Reddie Tomato, Cobbie Corn, Snappy Bean, Juicy Pineapple, Cocky Crow, Shoo-Shoo Scarecrow, and Fluffy Lamb) were made by a company called Trudy based in Norwalk, CT.

Sand sculpture contests were held at two popular beaches in New York and Los Angeles, where a Country Yumkin was a requirement of the sculpture, and TV star June Lockhart, a professional sand sculptor, and a "walk around" Sweetie Pea character served as judges.

Country Yumkins were a line of plush dolls available by mail from Del Monte at various times between 1982 and 1990.



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