There is a lot to love about Violin Smurf, but not all are the same. As regular readers will know, I like to collect Smurfs with different markings. With different markings comes different variations.
I first learnt about Violin Smurf by reading about it in the SCCI newsletters. In the beginning and still today, I find the SCCI newsletters invaluable. Within the newsletters, I like to read about the variations, for Violin Smurf there were two. There are some collectors, who have noted at least six variants of Violin Smurf.
Most collectors, list the different shades of brown paint used for the cowboy hat. From light tan to dark brown and anything in between. Others mention the different coloured plastic bows. Again anything from an orangey brown to a dark brown bow.
Today when I started writing about Violin Smurf, I discovered something new about Violin Smurf that is never mentioned on the websites. With the Schleich version the thumb is completely around the bow, holding into place. Where as the Wallace Berrie version the hand is only partially around the bow. Also only the Schleich version is the bow is glued to the violin.
In summing up, would I buy one Violin Smurf that has a variance with the bow? Probably not. Though I did like finding a difference between the Violin Smurfs that others have not mentioned.
Final Thoughts
I am going to give Violin Smurf a score of 2 Rare – not too difficult to find
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
What do you think of Violin Smurf?
Rarity Guide
- Not really rare, but still worth collecting
- Rare – not too difficult to find
- Extremely Rare – you’re lucky if you have this one
- Ultra Rare – requires skill to have this one
- Very Rare – a legendary Smurf