Couple want their stolen seven-foot-tall Gumby sculpture back

The search for a stolen sculpture of Gumby is underway in New York. Bob Malkin and Barbara Pokras say the 7-foot-tall, 50-pound sculpture modelled after of the friendly clay television figure was stolen from their Saugerties property early on Sunday.

Local sculptor Ze’ev Willy Neumann made the piece for Malkin more than three years ago, and it has delighted neighbours and passers-by, the pair said. “People would see it and smile and take their kids to say ‘Hi’ to Gumby,” Malkin said.

The green character, created by animator Art Clokey in the early 1950s, became a cultural icon on “The Adventures of Gumby.” Malkin and his wife said they have always been fans.

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“It’s an American classic. He’s friendly. Everybody loves Gumby,” he said. “I guess the people responsible loved him so much that they stole him.” The couple have reported the incident to police and are offering a $100 reward for information leading to Gumby's safe return.

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