June 2025

There were 2 posts published in June 2025 (this is page 1 of 1).

Classic Smurf Review: #20072 Trumpet Smurf

If you’re thinking about adding a Trumpet Smurf to your collection, here are some things to keep in mind. There are not many variations of Trumpet Smurf. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth collecting.

In 1974 Bully first produced Trumpet Smurf. The Smurf is wearing white trousers and a white hat while playing the yellow trumpet by blowing air into it. You can tell this by seeing his cheeks are full of air.

There are two mould variations for Trumpet Smurf. One with a large trumpet opening and one with a small trumpet opening. 

  • The larger openings on the trumpet are found with Peyo only marking on the arm. 
  • The smaller openings on the trumpet are found with Bully Peyo hand etched markings or W.Germany Bully © Peyo markings. These markings are found under the Smurf’s feet.

If you are considering adding Trumpet Smurf, ask the seller to provide you with a photo directly front on. This will allow you to check the size of the trumpet opening. Alternatively you can ask for the markings.

I really like these kinds of Smurfs. Firstly, everyone recognises them as a Smurf. Blue torso, white trousers and hat. Secondly, they are easy to clean and maintain. Hot soap water does the trick. Unless they have lived in a smoker’s house and have gone a nicotine yellow colour. Happy collecting, and enjoy your Smurf hunt. 

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Smurf Review: #20097 Injured Smurf

Do you know if Injured Smurf ever had any colour variations? Fake or genuine?

Injured Smurf has his arm in a yellow sling and using a wooden walking stick to get around. Wearing a bandage on one foot and has two crossed plaster band aids on his hat.

Like many Smurfs from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s colour variations are possible to find. Little differences with the yellow paint for the sling or the brown paint for the walking stick. Some collectors have also noted a difference of the blue used for the Smurf. You may even find differences in the thickness of the walking stick.

One of the most contested debates of Injured Smurf, is to do with his bandage on his foot. Typically it’s found with a white bandage but yellow can also be found. I have one and I have always thought it might be a fake due to the average paintwork on the bandage. But what happens when the yellow paint on the sling is identical with the one on the bandage foot. Does this make it genuine?

Did you know BP New Zealand in 1982 referred to this Smurf as Accident Smurf. For me, this name seems more appropriate. More something that kids can identify themselves with.

What do you think about Injured Smurf?

Kind Regards
Kath B