Wearing grey overalls and a white caped Smurf hat. While carrying his brown toolbox with a white handle in one hand and a grey hammer in the other. He also has a yellow ruler tucked under the arm and an orange pencil tucked behind his left ear.
We first see Handy Smurf in the 1984 Schleich catalogue. Due to the popularity, Handy Smurf was available until 1994. Then again 1998 to 2000. Wallace Berrie sold their version in 1984.
Like all Smurfs made over a period of time and in different countries, you will see variances in the paint colours. Such as his grey overalls, brown toolbox, orange pencil and of course the blue skin.
If you like to collect Smurfs with different markings, Handy Smurf is a good one.
- W.Germany Schleich S © Peyo 1982 – strange thing is that they kept the pvc white under his feet
- Made in Hong Kong W. Berrie & Co. Schleich S © Peyo 1983 – darker paint colours
- Made in Portugal Schleich S © Peyo 1982 – lighter blue skin
- W.Germany Schleich S © Peyo 1982 CE – considered extremely rare
- Germany Schleich S © Peyo 1982 CE – I have one without a red tongue
Lastly, I have a picture of a Handy Smurf in a slow globe. Though I have no idea of its origins or who sold it like this. Any thoughts?
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
| 1 Papa Smurf | Not really rare but still worth collecting |
| 2 Papa Smurfs | Rare – but not too difficult to find |
| 3 Papa Smurfs | Extremely Rare – you’re lucky if you have this one |
| 4 Papa Smurfs | Ultra Rare – requires skill to collect |
| 5 Papa Smurfs | Very Rare – a legendary Smurf |