Poppy Playtime
Doey
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Origin:
Doey the Doughman’s origins are rooted in a tragic experiment conducted by Playtime Co. The creature was created by combining the personalities of three children - the innocent Jack Ayers, the temperamental Kevin Barnes, and the kind-hearted Matthew Hallard.
Jack, a young boy who had received a special invitation to the Playtime Co. factory, accidentally fell into a dough mixing vat during his tour. The scientists then contacted Jack’s parents, Susan and George Ayers, claiming they could bring him back. However, when the parents visited, the scientists locked them in Doey’s room. Jack, now fused with the other two boys, did not recognize his parents, and Kevin briefly took control, violently killing them in a fit of rage.
Powers and Abilities:
Doey possesses the ability to shapeshift and mold his dough-like body, allowing him to transform into various forms. He uses these powers to protect the toys in the Playtime Co. factory’s “Safe Haven.” However, Doey’s multiple personalities - the kind Matthew, the aggressive Kevin, and the innocent Jack - often conflict, contributing to his unstable and monstrous nature
Relationship with the Smiling Critters and Jonathan Smith:
Initially, the Smiling Critters team and Jonathan Smith view Doey as a threat, but they soon recognize the anguish and humanity within him. Through their shared experiences of trauma and marginalization, they form an unexpected bond, with the Smiling Critters and Jonathan offering Doey understanding and guidance.
Doey, in turn, develops a protective and almost paternal instinct towards the Smiling Critters and Jonathan, seeing in them the potential for redemption that he himself struggles to achieve. His interactions with them suggest a desire to find purpose and belonging, even as he grapples with his monstrous nature.
