From one mould, Schleich created five different Smurfs with small differences. Starting with Normal Smurf in 1965. Painted blue, with white trousers and hat. His arms are out to the side.
To complement Normal Smurf, two other Smurfs were born in 1965. One painted gold, that we know as Gold Smurf. Instead of white trousers and hat, it had gold trousers and hat. Along with Prisoner Smurf wearing a black and white striped outfit. But instead of a smile, Prisoner Smurf has a frown.
It wasn’t until 1969 when Schleich made two more Smurfs using the Normal Smurf mould. Brainy Smurf wearing black glasses and his mouth more like a round donut than a smile. Lastly Papa Smurf was made. Same body but with a thick white beard added to the face.
Every collection deserves at least one Normal Smurf. It’s a way to say thank you to the makers from Schleich. And of course to Peyo, (Pierre Culliford) the creator of the Smurfs.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B