Review: #20137 Surfer Smurf

I like to display as many of my Smurfs as possible. That way each Smurf can represent something special to the person who visits my house. Come Summertime, Surfer Smurf always gets a great reaction. First sold in 1982 until 1994 then 1998 to 2000.

Carrying a yellow surfboard under one arm while wearing red bathers. Some collectors mention the length of the surfboard as a point of difference. For example, if made in Hong Kong or China the surfboard is 7cm long, W.Germany is 6.2cm and Germany 6.5cm. Others mention the colour of the mould being blue or white.

Oddly when Schleich made Surfer Smurf instead of having the markings under his feet. Only W.Germany Peyo © 81 were added between his legs. Making it tricky to read or photograph even in the best of light. I have also found the Schleich made one has a more pointy surfboard.

However Wallace Berrie wasn’t much better with it’s markings. Hong Kong on the front of the arm and then markings on his back. Being either W.B.CO. or W. Berrie Co. I find the markings on the back are hard to read because of the dark blue paint. However their surfboard has a more rounded tip and its own markings on the outside. (Thank goodness)

Though my favourite Surfer Smurf has no markings on the figurine only on the surfboard. What makes it extra special is the sky blue paint used on the figurine. Such a beautiful bright blue colour. It’s like a clear blue sky that reminds of a cool Summer day.

But why is Surfer Smurf is a normal Smurf and not a Super Smurf? Or Butterfly Catcher is a Super Smurf not a normal Smurf.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Rarity Guide

For Surfer Smurf – I am going to give this 2 Papa Smurfs.

1 Papa Smurf	Not really rare but still worth collecting
2 Papa Smurfs	Rare – but not too difficult to find
3 Papa Smurfs	Extremely Rare – you’re lucky if you have this one
4 Papa Smurfs	Ultra Rare – requires skill to collect
5 Papa Smurfs	Very Rare – a legendary Smurf

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Smurf Review: #20143 CB Smurf

What’s the difference with CB Smurf? The Smurf might be the same, but the differences are with the radio, speaker microphone, headphones and aerial.

Firstly a CB Radio is a short distance communication system. Though it has lost its popularity in the 21st century. CB stands for Citizen Band Radio.

Back in 1982 Schleich sold CB Smurf with a black radio with a long silver detachable aerial. The headphones and speaker microphone was also black. The speaker microphone has silver buttons and a cable linking back to the radio. There was no such thing as Bluetooth technology or WIFI back in 1982.

In 1983 Wallace Berrie sold their version of CB Radio. Silver radio with an attached black aerial. The headphones are silver and the speaker microphone is dark brown. The cable linking back to the radio is also silver. Only sold for a couple of years.

Around 1984 Schleich made changes to the aerial. Gone was the long silver aerial to a short thin, silver one with a tip on the end added to the mould. Later the tip on the aerial was removed.

By the early 1990’s the short silver aerial was thicker in size. But apart from that not too much had changed.

Like many Smurfs produced in 1980’s, this one has aged due to the advancements in the world. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not popular. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. Whether it is nostalgic or newbie collectors, CB Smurf is becoming harder to find.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Thank you for sharing your Smurfs

As I recall back in May 2012 news of new promo Smurfs for the London Olympics Games was first announced. No photographs on the Blue Cavern Forum at this stage. But just a note added, send me a private message if interested.

Five special Smurfs each with an Olympic emblem and Belgium flag on the back of their hat. Along with a Super Smurf box. A few days later, photographs were beginning to appear online.

Some wanted to know why Belgium? Simple answer is that the Smurfs originated in Belgium.

It was also confirmed, only 6000 of each Smurf would be produced. And that Schleich produced the five Belgium Olympic Smurfs for IMPS in association with the Belgium Olympic Team.

Early on, these Smurfs were very hard to find outside of Belgium. However, a passionate collector from Belgium who was a member of the Blue Cavern Forum assisted many of us to get a complete set. Her name was Christy.

Upon receiving our Belgium Olympic Smurfs, someone would comment on a new discovery. For example, the Cyclist Smurf had 1 on the bib instead of 6. Or Baton Smurfette has the number 28 on the picture on the box though the figurine has the number 18.

Recently I read Christy has decided to sell her Smurf collection. I have never met her, though like many of us we adore her website – http://www.christysbluevillage.com

This is my way of saying thank you to Christy and wishing her all the best

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B