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What is a Whopper Gobb©?
Whopper Gobbs© are characters created from time washed pieces of driftwood that have survived the mighty elements of Lake Erie. They are made from unusual shapes of driftwood - some even pulled from the embers of a bonfire. They've journeyed back to shore in search of a new life of mirth. Whether dancing and singing the day away, or roaming the village, Whopper Gobbs© provide plenty of glee for all to see, that's if you know where to look!! They're difficult to spot 'cause they hang in their clough in the Village of Smirch at Van Buren Point.
All pieces were selected for their unusual shapes - some hand painted, some stained, some with teeth, eyes and legs. Vintage buttons and zippers are often used, as well as 'found' things such as: metal washers, pop can tops, fiber from sisal ropes, pine needles, plastic, birch bark, mesh from produce bags and other items. All driftwood has been cleaned, dried, stabilized and hand waxed or varnished for durability and preservation.
Our Whopper Gobbs© are pictured below, and if you'd like to peruse the back story of any particular character, simply click on their name on the Family Tree found HERE. Whopper Gobbs© shown on the Tree without links are either awaiting updates or have not yet been created.
DART has completed his training to become the Village of Smirch's next Whopper Gobb Chazzer.
Price = $55.00
Dart
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GOBB TREE - Peculiar and brooding, the Gobb Tree is where things that wash up from the lake embed themselves. It is home to a varied collection of bones, rope, sea ferns, shells, barnacles, rocks and creatures that have become permanent fixtures of the Gobb Tree. 6.5" wide base, 24" high, 23" long.
Price = $45.00
UNCLE VITO VITALE VAN BUREN - The Tallest and widest of all WG, Vito measures 12" in height and 11" in width w/Wall Hanger.
Price = $40.00
Vito Vitallie Van Buren
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VICTOR & VICKIE VAN BUREN - Brother and Sister, these two come with a Wall Hanger for easy display.
Price = $30.00 each, $45 for the pair
Victor or Vickie Van Buren
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UNCLE FRANKIE FIZZIWHUGG - No one's quite sure which Family Tree branch he's from, but it's surely one with MANY forks.
Price = $40.00
PURVIS VOLTAGE - Purvis survived a lighting strike some years back and ever since then he's been a little...unique, and a blast at family gatherings.
Price = $35.00
Purvis Voltage
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SHERIFF HEX WHIPPLE - Hex is tiny but mighty, and does a bang up job of protecting the Village. Comes with a Wall Hanger so it's easy to display.
Price = $35.00
Sheriff Hex Whipple
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Uncle Frankie Fizziwhug
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WHIPLASH - Whiplash is 12" long and is a perfect ledge sitter... he's a great addition for a mantle or shelf!
Price = $25.00
SNARKY SHARK - Bluto the Blue Whale's best friend, Snarky Shark is 23" Long & comes with a Wall Hanger.
Price = $35.00
Snarky Shark
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IMMA EZZEE - Often found High Kickin' at the Korner of Rt. 5 and VBay Road.
Price = $40.00
SLITHER - Dark & mysterious, he cleans up after all Whopper Gobbs whether in the water or on the beach and takes care of leftover food scraps, but doesn't share well with the Seagulls, though. 12" long with wall hanger on back.
Price = $35.00
Slither
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UNO I-YANNA - Unexplained Sprout of Vidalia Allium
Price = $35.00
Uno I-Yanna
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Whiplash
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SNAPPER JAWZ - Snapper measures 14" long and includes a Wall Hanger for easy display.
Price = $25.00
Snapper Jawz
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LU LU UPTIOUS - A little risqué in her fishnet stockings!
Price = $35.00
Imma Ezzee
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COPPER TOPPER - Maintenance Regulator for the Village of Smirch.
Price = $35.00
Copper Topper
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SACHE' SANDY BRITCHES - Ready for her Harley Hog.
Price = $40.00
Sache' Sandy Britches
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BUG EYE BLING - Lights the Way for all Whopper Gobbs of the Village.
Price = $35.00
Bug Eye Bling
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Lu Lu Uptious
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DEPUTY DINO D'NONOTE' - Allegedly from Steubenville, but has no forte’ for singing. Triple D is always on his toes and ever vigilant as a servant of the Village of Smirch at Van Buren Point.
Price = $40.00
Deputy Dino D'NoNote'
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Kernel Van Buren - Always dapper in his top hat as he makes his rounds of The Village of Smirch.
Price = $40.00
Kernel Van Buren
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