Everyone discovers a smurf sooner or later that is hard to identify. Where does one go to? A good catalogue guide is always helpful, and are well worth buying. The amount of times I have referred back to them is worth the cost. The disadvantage of books in most cases they tend to only display items that were produced by the major manufacturers; e.g Schleich, Bully, Plastoy etc
There are also number smurf collections online whose owners are very passionate about their smurfs. However keep in mind don’t trust everything you read on the internet, as anyone can post something online. However researching online also has some advantages as if you are not sure what keyword to search for, use resources such as Google Images. Think about how one would describe a smurf. Don’t just type in smurf or blue, think about what is the smurf doing; e.g playing football or an instrument.
About a year ago I came across a weird looking Smurfette that had no markings but was made out of pvc material like the Schleich ones. It was also slightly larger in size and had plug like things on the back of her head. I took some photographs and asked the question on the Blue Cavern Forum but had no response. I placed this Smurfette with my collection of fake smurfs until I could identify her.
Then one afternoon I came across a smurf collection someone was selling online. It is fair to say that the collection of smurfs had seen better days as a large number of smurfs were either covered in grim, missing accessories or the blue paint had worn away. Upon closer inspection of the collection was a yellow plastic flute which had a smurf and smurfette attached to it. This was the same as my Smurfette!
The flute had the markings © Peyo BP Australia 80 Made in Hong Kong and measured about 20cm long. Like any old toy it had quite few scratches and marks but the two smurfs looked like they were in pretty good condition.
If you find a smurf that you are having problems with identifying, just send me a picture along with any information you may have and I will see what I can find. The satisfaction of identifying something especially a smurf can be really satisfying and keeps you on your toes. As they say you never stop learning.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
Hi could you please help me ID this Smurf? It’s a vintage 1960/70s but doesn’t seem to be doing anything unusual just smiling like many others do. Can’t find it on eBay & I’m stumped.
Cheers, Dave
He has his left hand flat and his right hand out to one side as if high fiving but just at waist height
Hi Dave, Thanks for your message. To be honest it’s going to be a little tricky without any pictures. But I wonder if it’s the figurine that belongs to the Piano Super Smurf #40229?.