Review: Handy Smurf #20832

Handy Smurf rushes to help in an emergency. He swings his hammer like a pro and easily solves any problem! – Schleich online catalogue.

Jack of all trades is possibly the best way to describe Handy Smurf. Wearing blue overalls with a pencil tucked behind his ear while carrying a mallet over his shoulder. In my opinion, Handy is the best one out of the 2021 Smurfs and is going to be a very popular Smurf.

Though Schleich has made other tradesman Smurfs before, I like how they created a new version of Handy. It proves that Schleich can still be imaginative and not rely on old moulds to create a new Smurf.

I would love to see Schleich create a tradesman Smurfette because more diversity we have with the Smurfs the better it is for everyone. Lego can do it with their minifigures why can’t Schleich do it with their Smurfs?

Overall the 2021 Smurfs received mixed reviews. Most found Smurfette with Flower disappointing because she was unstable, preventing her from standing upright unless supported. On the positive Chef and Handy were well received.

Time will tell what collectors will think of the 2022 Smurfs. Maybe it will depend on what type of collector you are; a nostalgic one or someone new to collecting.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

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Review: Chef Smurf #20831

Back in 1978, Schleich released their first Chef Smurf. It was and continues to be extremely popular amongst collectors. I wonder why it has taken until 2021 to release a new variant of a Chef?

There is always an interest when a new Smurf variant is released. If you are like me, you probably could not wait to compare the two Chef Smurfs. However, today I am not going to do this. I will leave that for others.

Wearing a white apron and Chef’s hat, the Smurf is taste-tasting the contents in his spoon. The Smurf is showing his approval by pinching his fingers and thumb together. Some call this the Chef’s kiss.

As cute as this Smurf is, in my opinion Schleich could have added more colour to this Smurf. For example, by adding some colour to the apron or to the spoon to represent ingredients he is cooking. A bit of red for tomatoes or yellow for egg yolks.

In summing up, Chef Smurf must be doing something right for Schleich because it’s on their homepage. I find this surprising, one would have thought they would shown one of the new 2022 Smurfs.

Thanks for reading my review on Chef Smurf #20831! What do you think of Chef Smurf, do you like or dislike it?

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Review: Baby Smurf #20830

Some say Baby Smurf is very cute others are more critical calling it basic. However, if you like your Baby Smurfs there is a good chance you will like this one. Wearing white pyjamas, with one hand covering it’s mouth and the other holding a yellow rattle.

I understand that not everyone is a fan of the newer Smurfs. Whether it be due to the quality or nostalgic reasons but we must remember Smurfs are for children to play with. I recall when I was a child I would make up stories centred around my Smurfs. No doubt, this hasn’t changed. Whether it be a new addition of a baby to a family or friends everyone can identify with a baby.

However, if I was to compare this Baby Smurf with Baby White #20179 I would prefer Baby White. I like Baby White’s pyjamas with the two yellow buttons on the back flap and the red rattle. But also like Baby White’s crawling position, which could allow more imaginative stories. While Baby Smurf looks guilty with it’s hand over it’s mouth the sitting position it lacks creativeness.

That said, Schleich has the opportunity to expand on Baby Smurf by adding different coloured rattles or poses. For example I would like to see a Baby Smurf crying or with food all over it’s face.

I noticed in the online Schleich catalogue for Canada and the United States that Baby Smurf is not available in Canada. Can any of the Canadian collectors shed any light on this?

Thanks so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed this revisit of Baby Smurf #20830. Back in 2021 I also wrote about the 2021 Smurfs. http://www.smurfs.com.au/tag/20830/

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Review: Good Luck Smurf #20829

Cute but not very creative, is the best way to describe Good Luck Smurf first released in 2021. The Smurf wishes you good luck! If it wasn’t for the words good luck on the sign, I would get this confused with Smurf with Sign #20823. Why did Schleich decide to use the same mould for these two Smurfs?

Some say, Good Luck Smurf is a nice present to give someone starting a new job or opportunity. If this was the case why didn’t Schleich produce a blank sign that allows someone to add their own quote. Like they did for Nameplate #20459 back in 1999.

I also would like to know what a child thinks of this Smurf. For me, Good Luck Smurf lacks flair and is a tad boring. I am also not a big fan of how the eyes are painted on the newer Smurfs. In my opinion, the eyes on a Smurf is what makes it unique but not anymore.

What do you think Schleich should create with future releases? Do you like or dislike Good Luck Smurf? Share your thoughts via our Comments field.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B