With Christmas coming up, I thought I should review a Christmas Smurf. I like to call it Christmas Smurf with Candle. But you may know it as Christmas Carols Smurf or Smurf singing Christmas Carols. The Smurf is holding a candle in one hand and a music sheet in the other while singing. Wearing a matching red scarf to complement the red pom-pom on his Smurf hat.
Here’s a quick review showcasing Christmas Smurf with Candle.
- Made in Hong Kong Schleich S Peyo © 1981
Sold by Wallace Berrie between 1982 to 1984. Painted in darker, strong paint colours.
- Made in Portugal Schleich S Peyo © 1981
Matte paint colours were used. Mine is missing the eyelet for the gold cord but it appears to be in the same spot as the Hong Kong variant.
- Made in Portugal Schleich S Peyo © 1981 CE
This is my favourite out of the three because of the lighter paint colours. Sold between 1992 to 1995.
Some say there is also one from China. It has the markings: Made in China Schleich S Germany © 1981 CE markings. Like many others, this is on my Christmas list.
It has been over 20 years since Schleich last produced any Christmas Smurfs. However the vintage ones are still as popular as ever. Though it would be nice if Schleich were to make new ones for the next generation of Smurf fans.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
If you like to learn more about your Christmas Smurfs – http://www.smurfs.com.au/smurf-figures/christmas-smurfs/