Professor Kullun: Compassionate Mentor of Physiks and Phoniks

Professor Kullun is the approachable Physiks and Phoniks professor at the University—a high-walled, exclusive establishment in the centre of the Kapital. Unlike his stuffier colleagues, Kullun is known for supporting young students whose quests for understanding often face resistance from the University's rigid bureaucracies. He's become a special mentor to Gabba Gabba, a musical maverick whose recent opera has gained favor from the mysterious denizens of Eyeland. In a world of academic elitism and institutional barriers, Kullun stands as a beacon of genuine teaching and compassionate guidance.

The Land of Odd

Professor Kullun exists in the richly imagined Land of Odd, a world inspired by Brian Froud's Podlings from The Dark Crystal. Unlike the earthy tones of Podlings, the Oddlings celebrate a kaleidoscope of colors and diverse personalities. The Land is home to diverse communities—from Desert-dwellers to Underwolders, Aeyriekin to Swamplings, Oceanics to Forestkind—each with their own cultures, beliefs, and traditions.

The Craft

Each Professor Kullun marionette is handmade in Australia by The Squeaking Tribe, featuring a sculpted clay head with hand-painted details, a unique Urbanite professor costume made from specialty fabrics and collected materials, and professional 6-string marionette controls. Standing 25cm tall (60cm when strung) and weighing 0.6kg, each piece is unique with its own story told through carefully chosen textiles, jewelry, and distinctive details.