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.
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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.
Lemon has also appeared in a number of films directed by Jane Campion – Sweetie, The Piano and Holy Smoke!.
Through his music, Sweetie Irie has travelled the world performing at events such as Jamaican Sunsplash, Notting Hill Carnival, international shows in Grenada, Trinidad and all the way to Japan Splash.
Backhouse's songs have been recorded by Jenny Morris, Renée Geyer and others, and he has contributed to film soundtracks including Sweetie (Jane Campion), Rodney & Juliet (Fane Flaws) and Brain Dead (Peter Jackson).