As I recall back in May 2012 news of new promo Smurfs for the London Olympics Games was first announced. No photographs on the Blue Cavern Forum at this stage. But just a note added, send me a private message if interested.
Five special Smurfs each with an Olympic emblem and Belgium flag on the back of their hat. Along with a Super Smurf box. A few days later, photographs were beginning to appear online.
Some wanted to know why Belgium? Simple answer is that the Smurfs originated in Belgium.
It was also confirmed, only 6000 of each Smurf would be produced. And that Schleich produced the five Belgium Olympic Smurfs for IMPS in association with the Belgium Olympic Team.
Early on, these Smurfs were very hard to find outside of Belgium. However, a passionate collector from Belgium who was a member of the Blue Cavern Forum assisted many of us to get a complete set. Her name was Christy.
Upon receiving our Belgium Olympic Smurfs, someone would comment on a new discovery. For example, the Cyclist Smurf had 1 on the bib instead of 6. Or Baton Smurfette has the number 28 on the picture on the box though the figurine has the number 18.
Recently I read Christy has decided to sell her Smurf collection. I have never met her, though like many of us we adore her website – http://www.christysbluevillage.com
This is my way of saying thank you to Christy and wishing her all the best
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B