For a smurf collector who thinks they have everything collecting sockels could just be the next big thing.
Sockels are sometimes also called smurf-a-grams, pedestals or stands and are smurf figurines mounted onto a stand that displays a simple saying. First released in 1981, sockels come in a range of colours and number of different languages.
The most common sockels, are the triangle base stand ones that have also been used to promote organisations or companies. Originally when these were released they came in their own special mailing box.
When BP Australia released these in 1981, they were called Greeting Smurfs and were sold only for $1.99. Though in Australia these were not released with its own special mailing box. The advertising blurb described them as “Smurfy greetings for any occasion”.
Along with the triangle base stands, you can find sockels that play music by turning a handle. These are highly collectable and can be quite expensive.
More recently you can find smurfs on a rectangle podium with a message card on it or a smurf figurine mounted on a green cloud shaped base.
Like the regular smurfs, sockels are a great addition to any collection as the number of different variations that can be found is endless.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
It’s always interesting to see what dignitries are on a country’s currency. This is no different to the smurfs. We see this with Coin Smurf as he holds a coin in his hand, with Papa Smurf’s head displayed on one side and the number 1 decorated by laurel on the other side.
Later Schleich released the large mould version which is still easily found in Australia. This version was first released in Australia around 1979 by BP Australia and was made in Hong Kong. It was also made in W.Germany
What makes a Super Smurf extra special is the cardboard box that comes with the smurf. These boxes have changed over the years depending on the maker or the distributor. Super Smurfs are more valuable to collectors when they still come with their box. Many people have Super Smurfs, but have lost the boxes along the way.
The Smurf in a Bunny suit wears a white bunny suit holding out a green egg with a yellow ribbon. It can be found with three different markings. 1. Made in Portugal Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo 2. Made in Portugal Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo CE 3. Made in China Schleich S Germany (c) 82 Peyo CE
Smurfette in a pink bunny suit holds a basket of easter eggs and holding out a yellow egg in her left hand. It can be only found with three different markings. 1. Made in Portugal Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo 2. Made in Hong Kong Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo. 3. Made in China Schleich S Germany (c) 82 Peyo CE
Around 1981 BP Australia had licence to sell smurfs in Australia. Along with the other smurfs released into Australia at the time, a special Australian exclusive smurf was made – Australia Rules Football (20150)
Back in the 1980’s Victoria used to play a game of Australia Rules football against South Australia. The colours of South Australia used to be a red top and white shorts. It was called the State of Origin and it was huge!