Smurf Review #51909 Smurfette Singing Christmas Carols

Just like that, Christmas 2024 is upon us. Over the years Schleich has released many different Christmas themed Smurfs. Today I wanted to discuss Smurfette Singing Christmas Carols. Back in 1982 Schleich released twelve Christmas themed Smurfs. Including Smurfette Singing Christmas Carols also known as Carolling Smurfette.

Smurfette is singing Christmas carols from a yellow song sheet. Smurfette holds sheet music in one hand and a burning candle in the other. Wearing a light green jumper with red trim, a white skirt and red socks.

Most Christmas themed Smurfs have a gold cord attached to their head via an eyelet. I am guessing this is to hang it onto a Christmas tree as a decoration. But not all Christmas themed Smurfs have a gold cord. Some of mine, have a small hole on the top of head where an eyelet once was. In my opinion, it doesn’t detract from the Smurf at all.

Smurf collectors will be delighted to know that there is also a Smurf Singing Christmas Carols. Both are similar as they each are holding a yellow song sheet and a candle. Though I prefer Smurfette, as the Smurf looks like is yawning with his mouth wide open and closed eyes.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

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Smurf Review: #20473 New Hiker Smurf

Carrying a heavy pack on his back with sweat running down his puffed up cheeks.  While wearing a long sleeved red shirt with a yellow pocket, grey pants and brown hiking boots. His white hat also has yellow visor. One can only admire New Hiker Smurf, first sold in 2001.

But what makes New Hiker Smurf different, is a small variation worth looking out for. By 2001, variations such as colour or markings were becoming harder to find. Occasionally collectors would tell of a recent paint error they found. Though a paint error such as unpainted tail is not the same as a colour variation.

When New Hiker Smurf was first released, it had grey paint between the shoelaces. Along with shiny blue paint for the skin. Later Schleich removed the grey paint between the shoelaces. Not sure what the grey paint was meant to represent in the first place. However it’s still a variation of some kind. Later New Hiker Smurf was painted with matte paint colours.

Like other Smurfs produced in the early 2000’s New Hiker Smurf is a worthy addition to any collection. I have taken my New Hiker Smurf on extended hikes and adore taking their photographs. It’s a lovely way to create happy memories.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Rarity Guide

For New Hiker Smurf – I am going to give this 3 Papa Smurfs.
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