Which is your favourite Smurfette? Mine would be Flirting Smurfette and Trendy Smurfette. In short a simple but good question to start the weekend.
The Smurfs would be very different without Smurfette. Just like any collection without Smurfette. Your choice may depend if you prefer classic or modern versions of Smurfette
Classic versions of Smurfette
First produced in 1971 by Schleich this petite version of Smurfette is as popular as ever. Not only with older but new collectors. On ther hand perhaps it has something to do with the many different variations of her high heeled shoes or the expression on her face, that people like to collect.
Bully only produced two versions of Smurfette. Their first version of Smurfette in 1975 is known as Flirting Smurfette. Smurfette is touching her long blonde with her right hand. Long eyelashes appear to be flirting.
Ballerina was the other Smurfette created by Bully in 1978.
Modern versions of Smurfette
Between 1980 to 2019 there was at least one Smurfette produced every year. Except for the years 1988 and 1991 when no new Smurfs were released.
Close to 40 years, Smurfette portrayed many of her different attributes. These have often reflected popular hobbies of that time. For example in 1980 Smurfette was roller skating. In 1990 Smurfette was hula dancing. And by 2012 out of the ten Olympic Smurfs, three of them were Smurfette. Relay Runner, Gymnast and Beach Volleyball.
One of my favourites is Trendy Smurfette sold between 2003 to 2006. For me, she displays self-confidence and looks more grown up.
Despite this in 2020 Schleich decided not to release a new Smurfette. However, they also didn’t release a new Papa Smurf either. Was this a missed opportunity by Schleich?
In other words it really doesn’t matter what I think is my favourite Smurfette. But what is your favourite Smurfette?
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B