In our childhood perhaps we were a bit scared, but over time those characters have become a classic that still make our imagination run free and unlimited. It is the reason why they remain in our minds and many people choose to have them in their bodies permanently.
It's fun to see people with this type of design, which take us to back in the days and make us remember how much of a classic they still remain. Obviously if we see a doll most likely scare a bit, but that also to see a clown in a sewer trying to get us closer to him will scare us enough for sure.