Who out there has the Smurf with a yellow present? In my opinion, this is one of the harder to find Schleich variations. Just like the French Fries with orange fries. Mine may not be in the best condition but I still adore and value my Smurf with a yellow present #20086.
For this reason, I wanted to share some key points of what to look for when considering adding Smurf with a yellow present to your collection.
Around 1988, Schleich started painting the present yellow with a red ribbon. At the same time Schleich also added a black paint dot to their Smurfs. Some say this was to show that a new pvc formula was used to make the Smurf. In 1990 Schleich also added a CE marking to their Smurfs.
Tip 1
The markings to look out for are: West Germany Schleich © Peyo 1975 CE with a black paint dot.
The CE mark can be on the back or under the foot.
McDonald’s version
The McDonald’s version with the yellow present is very common and often confused with the Schleich version. That’s until you check the back of the head. Who else would have embossed the M on the back of a Smurf’s head.
Despite the complaints from some collectors, many still refer to the Der Schlumpf Katalog IV by Frank Oswald, published in 2003 for variations. In the guide, it mentions that the Smurf with a yellow present has the markings Schleich S 1975 (no West Germany) and a Hong Kong version. Can anyone confirm these versions exist?
I have also seen a photograph of a white present with a yellow ribbon. But there is always another rare Smurf somewhere out there to still collect.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
Hi,
In my collection, there is a smurf like your description Tip 1.
Are you already looking for?
I have no doubt there would be collectors out there who are also looking out for this Smurf with Present.