June 2024

There were 2 posts published in June 2024 (this is page 1 of 1).

Review: #20759 Gargamel & Azrael

Does anyone out there remember the The Muppets show? Especially the two old men who would heckle the show from their balcony seats? Don’t you think this Gargamel looks very similar to Slater.


The Schleich website’s blurb from 2013 – Gargamel & his cat Azrael are the forever bad guys. But seems like they can’t accomplish anything mean after all.

Schleich released Gargamel & Azrael in May 2013. To coincide with the The Smurfs 2 Movie. But did you know that the picture from the Schleich catalogue is different to the actual one sold. For example, Gargamel has purple patch on the front of his gown in the photo whereas on the figure its white. Or Gargamel’s skin colour legs in the photo whereas he has red socks on the figure. Also Azrael has no tongue in the photo but has one in the figure.

Picture taken from the 2013 Schleich Catalogue

However in the following year, Schleich changed the photo for Gargamel & Azrael to the one that was actually released.

Lastly, for the collectors who are passionate markings. The Gargamel & Azrael figure with the #20803 Smurf house with 2 figures are marked ‘Made in China’ instead of ‘Made in Germany’.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Rarity Guide

For Gargamel & Azrael – I am going to give this 2 Papa Smurfs. Rare – but not too difficult to find
1 Papa SmurfNot really rare but still worth collecting
2 Papa SmurfsRare – but not too difficult to find
3 Papa SmurfsExtremely Rare – you’re lucky if you have this one
4 Papa SmurfsUltra Rare – requires skill to collect
5 Papa SmurfsVery Rare – a legendary Smurf

Review: #20449 Lead Guitar Smurf

Cast your minds back to 1998 when Lead Guitar Smurf was first sold by Schleich. Everyone wanted to be in a rock and roll band with Lead Guitar Smurf.

Wearing blue overalls with a black patch over one knee and green wristbands while playing red electric guitar. The red electric guitar has black details, silver strings with black details. Lead Guitar Smurf was not your average Smurf.

In 1998 Schleich celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Smurfs, with the release of a rock band. On the front and back cover of The Smurf collector’s booklet from Schleich both Singer and Lead Guitar from the rock band are strutting their stuff. 

From the 40th Anniversary Set, Lead Guitar Player is wearing silver overalls and fluorescent yellow wristbands, while playing a mauve electric guitar. The soft muted purple electric guitar has black details and silver strings.

The biggest difference between the two, are their shoes. White shoes for the regular Smurf and black shoes for the 40th anniversary set. 

The Smurfy playworld 1998 – from Schleich

This year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary.

The Hit of 1998. The limited edition Smurf Anniversary Set (1998). The Smurfband (specially painted) with stand, loud speaker, steel microphone and anniversary sticker. All in a high quality sensation pack. 

Who’s your favourite from the Anniversary Band Set? I really like Lead Guitar, from his expression on his face to his stance playing his electric guitar. 

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

I’m no expert, but if you like to more about your rock and roll Smurfs, check out the links below:

#20450 Bass Guitar Smurf
#20451 Lead Singer Smurf