Gutsy Smurf first appeared in the 2011 The Smurfs 3D movie. Created solely for the movie and does not appear in the comics or cartoon series. Wearing a blue kilt over his white trousers and a white smurf hat with matching blue pompom. He also sports bushy orange sideburns and eyebrows.
To begin with I was confused by Gutsy Smurf #20732. Like the other Smurfs released for the movie it was clear these were not your ordinary Schleich figurines. By the time I saw the movie it made more sense who Gutsy was. A tough guy who had a kind heart type of character.
Just like the other Smurf figurines made for The Smurfs movie, each one was larger than the average Smurf. Each one has large feet and is striking their own stance/pose. Gutsy is no different with both hands on his hips.
The other Smurfs made for The Smurfs 3D movie included Papa Smurf, Clumsy, Dreamy Smurfette, Brainy and Grouchy. In addition to being sold individually a special scenery display box which included all six was released. Made Between 2010 to 2012 this was quite common by Schleich to sell Smurfs in these display boxes. Was this aimed for children or collectors? I will let you be the judge.
Even though some collectors didn’t like them at thee time, most were happy to have new Smurfs. Some preferred the older cuter cartoon look rather than the new ones. Comments like ugly or gnome looking were common. However once collectors received them, the comments were less negative.
Facts on Gutsy
Gutsy was a popular movie character. Possibly because of his Scottish ascent and jokes about wind blowing up his kilt. Gutsy also made a small appearance in the second Smurfs movie. Other merchandise sold at the same time also jumped on the Gutsy Smurf band wagon.
Schleich sold Gutsy from 2011 to 2015, just like the other movie Smurfs. If you adore the Smurf movies, Gutsy is worth collecting. In contrast if you are traditionist Smurf collector best to stick to the authentic Smurf figurines. For me, I have grown to like Gutsy but he definetly not one of my favourites.
Did you know the German name for Gutsy was Mc Tapfer.
Do you also know the French name for Gutsy was Costaud which roughly translates as strong.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B