
Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and new year. Like other new years, I always like to look back at what new Smurfs Schleich released back ten years ago.
Back in 2013 Schleich released the Smurfy Greetings Smurfs in January. A set of eight different new Smurfs, with each one marking an occasion. Schleich would promote these in their catalogues until 2016.
One of my favourites was Party Smurfette. We find Smurfette lying on her back in a champagne glass while giving us a wave. She is wearing a pink dress and a purple Party hat with a gold tassel. One has to admit this is some cool party trick by Smurfette, relaxing in a champagne glass.
For die hard collectors, Party Smurfette is a two piece mould. This will mean that there are markings on Smurfette and also on the plastic champagne glass.
Alternatively if you like paint errors, keep an eye open for a Party Smurfette without eyelashes. A friend of mine in France found one and ever since I have been keen to find one.
I always thought the Smurfy Greetings Smurfs was for adults more than children. Especially Party Smurfette, but I like it more because of this. It would be good to see Schleich do this again sometime. What Smurfy Greetings Smurfs would you like to have seen made?
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
Another one from 2013 that has stood the test of time is Thank You Smurf.
If you click on Thank You Smurf, you’ll instantly jump to the corresponding review.