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Episode 3: Gumbit

Dr. Why's Contortion Training Academy (ConTrA) is a place of wonder, where extraordinary contortionists are being taught to control their abilities and use them for the greater good than just making their friends jelly.

...Snakelops, Folderine, Frog, Worm, Twist, Gumbit, Chewbilly, Gym Fay, and Compressor X...

While the students seem to get along well, they all have their own personal problems: Snakelops struggles with his lack of self-confidence, while Worm wants to impress her parents who constantly compare her to her older sister, Gym Fay.

Gumbit is the youngest of them all, but this Puerto Rican kid's talent is unmatched – he can stretch his spine and limbs to an incredible degree, often testing Dr. Why's patience with his carefree antics and mischief.

Real name: Gabriel Arcila Gómez
Country of origin: Puerto Rico
Element: Rubber
Specialty: Curling
Other hobbies: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Favorite food: Churros

One day, Dr. Why discovers that Gumbit has been secretly practicing a dangerous routine – using his ability to curl himself into a tight ball and then roll down the stairs, bouncing off the walls like a human pinball. Dr. Why forbids him to do it again, but Gumbit is not one to take no for an answer.

The day of the school's annual show is fast approaching, and everyone has been working hard to prepare a spectacular performance. But what if Gumbit's rebellious behavior endangers not just himself but the entire team? And what can Dr. Why do to save the show?

I like the fabric texture. It even _feels_ soft.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🤗 For some unknown reason, I don't remember any real life contortionists dressed in velvet - usually latex, lycra and other slick stuff. But indeed, this fabric looks extremely soft and so well suited for that little gumbeast 😂

It seems like there’s a lot of potential for interesting stories here. I would love to see how it 'unfolds'. I wonder what they could use their abilities for and is this going to be a collection of illustrations about a special school?

Yup, that's the plan! So glad you're in! 😊 It's gonna be a bumpy journey with lots of ups & downs and hopefully some twists and folds along the way 😉

Oh my god I LOVE IT! >_< Gumbit is adorable! Sooo cute~ ♥ Can't wait to see more of these characters, thanks Yuni!! ^^

Thanks so much!! 😊 I'm so glad you all enjoyed this backbender and his backstory XD More coming soon!! 💖

love it.
and for a second...when i looked at the thumb.....i thought it was actually real. and it still looks so believable to me. your pictures really have life in them , well done. :)
if only you could make more girls in these series, or even just one girl....please...

I'm very happy that you liked it! :D Oh, by the way, more character profiles have been added since then, and both of them were female characters, so I hope they met your expectations too XD Thank you so much for your support and sweet words!

Giz199

I'd give anything to feel a stretch like this just once - it has to be exhilarating! So...perfect! In any way!

It is truly amazing how people are able to bend their bodies in such extraordinary ways. Would be great to have a fraction of that flexibility, haha. I'm so glad you enjoyed the post!

Cuteness overload again, i can't stop smiling 🥰
This pic made my day as you did so many times for me Yuni. I can't express how grateful i am for your art (at least not in english)

This is an honor, truly. Something that feels like actual hell on earth for me is working in a vacuum. It's always a thrill whenever someone lets me know they're enjoying my work, it makes all my efforts worthwhile. Otherwise I feel like a dead planet lost in the middle of a void. So thank you! I'm glad these pictures help brightening up the day - including mine as well.