I like to display as many of my Smurfs as possible. That way each Smurf can represent something special to the person who visits my house. Come Summertime, Surfer Smurf always gets a great reaction. First sold in 1982 until 1994 then 1998 to 2000.
Carrying a yellow surfboard under one arm while wearing red bathers. Some collectors mention the length of the surfboard as a point of difference. For example, if made in Hong Kong or China the surfboard is 7cm long, W.Germany is 6.2cm and Germany 6.5cm. Others mention the colour of the mould being blue or white.
Oddly when Schleich made Surfer Smurf instead of having the markings under his feet. Only W.Germany Peyo © 81 were added between his legs. Making it tricky to read or photograph even in the best of light. I have also found the Schleich made one has a more pointy surfboard.
However Wallace Berrie wasn’t much better with it’s markings. Hong Kong on the front of the arm and then markings on his back. Being either W.B.CO. or W. Berrie Co. I find the markings on the back are hard to read because of the dark blue paint. However their surfboard has a more rounded tip and its own markings on the outside. (Thank goodness)
Though my favourite Surfer Smurf has no markings on the figurine only on the surfboard. What makes it extra special is the sky blue paint used on the figurine. Such a beautiful bright blue colour. It’s like a clear blue sky that reminds of a cool Summer day.
But why is Surfer Smurf is a normal Smurf and not a Super Smurf? Or Butterfly Catcher is a Super Smurf not a normal Smurf.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
Rarity Guide
| 1 Papa Smurf | Not really rare but still worth collecting |
| 2 Papa Smurfs | Rare – but not too difficult to find |
| 3 Papa Smurfs | Extremely Rare – you’re lucky if you have this one |
| 4 Papa Smurfs | Ultra Rare – requires skill to collect |
| 5 Papa Smurfs | Very Rare – a legendary Smurf |
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