Today in Melbourne, the weather forecast is mostly sunny with a tempearture 31 centigrade degrees. So what better Smurf to talk about than Smurf on Holidays.
First released in 2001 by Schleich and sold right through to the end of 2015. Sunbathing on a yellow towel, under a plam tree, Smurf on Holidays #40261 can be found. Wearing red budgie smugglers (bathers) with a small , white ‘S’ on the front, with arms resting behind his head. The Smurf is also wearing blue wrap around sunglasses and is sporting a huge smile of satisfaction.
When looking to add Smurf on Holidays to your collection, ideally you want to get one with it’s corresponding box. In order to fit everything into the box, the palm tree comes in three parts. Don’t let this put you off, as it is easy to put together. It should also come with a yellow towel and not red. The red towel was included in the Super Smurf – Smurfette on Holidays.
During the time, Smurf on Holidays was produced there were very little changes made. But if you are looking, you can find Smurf on Holidays with shiny dark blue skin or matte, lighter blue skin.
It was also produced with two different markings. Only the figurine and the sand base have markings. The towel has no markings just a circle pattern on the back.
First version markings – 2001 to 2008
Smurf markings: Made in China Schleich S Germany © 2000 Peyo CE markings, with a blue paint dot.
Accessory markings: Made in China Schleich S Germany © 2000 Peyo CE markings.
Second version markings – 2009 to 2015
Smurf markings: Made in China CE Schleich S Am Limes 69 D-73527 Schw. Gmund © 00 Peyo CE, with a date stamp.
Accessory markings: Made in China Schleich S Germany © 2000 Peyo CE markings.
Boxes
- Circular Smurf logo with a dancing Smurfs pattern box.
- Peyo Creations with a dancing Smurfs pattern box.
Therefore should you want to add Smurf on Holidays to collection, to make your search easier I have added a link to the Toy Dreamer http://www.toydreamer.com.au/smurf1.asp?toytype=supersmurf
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B