If you plan to go on a smurf hunt this Easter, there a few things that you might want to know before you go out.
The first release of Easter Smurfs happened around 1983, Smurf in a Bunny suit (20496) and Smurfette in a bunny suit (20497). These two were originally released as a special seasonal pair of smurfs in the USA.
The Smurf in a Bunny suit wears a white bunny suit holding out a green egg with a yellow ribbon. It can be found with three different markings. 1. Made in Portugal Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo 2. Made in Portugal Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo CE 3. Made in China Schleich S Germany (c) 82 Peyo CE
Smurfette in a pink bunny suit holds a basket of easter eggs and holding out a yellow egg in her left hand. It can be only found with three different markings. 1. Made in Portugal Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo 2. Made in Hong Kong Schleich S (c) 1982 Peyo. 3. Made in China Schleich S Germany (c) 82 Peyo CE
Though there was a batch of fake Easter smurfs made in the 1990’s, these two were never replicated as fakes.
For more information on Fake Easter Smurfs have a look at this blurb.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B