I love browsing through old Smurf catalogues. I especially love the names used for some of the Smurfs. Along with the colour variations. For example Cake Smurf, first sold in 1978 until 1992. Then in 2013.
Firstly, to avoid any confusion Cake Smurf is the one that holds a yellow plate with a red or orange cake and white icing. On the white icing are red and green smarties. The Smurf is also licking his lips.
Back in 1981, National Benzole called this Smurf – Greedy.
However BP Australia called this Smurf Happy Birthday. Just like Wallace Berrie did in the USA. Not sure why they used different names.
Like many Smurfs painted in different countries, paint colours are bound to be found. Anything from a light to a dark yellow plate. Or a light orange to a dark red cake. Matte to shiny paint colours.
Many years ago by pure chance, I came across a Cake Smurf from Spain. The plate was orange and the cake was yellow with white icing and orange smarties. I didn’t know it’s origins at the time, though I knew it was special.
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 |