In my opinion, this playset was created with adult collectors in mind. The Smurf Drum Playset #40623 was first released in 1998 by Schleich which also coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Smurfs. It was made right though to 2009, with little if any changes made to the playset.
However, it is often overshadowed by the 40th anniversary Smurf band, which is a shame as this is a great display piece in its own right. That’s once you have mastered and worked out how to put all the pieces of the drum kit come together.
The Drum playeset includes a 7 piece drum kit. Including a Drummer Smurf, a single cymbal, two cymbals, drum kit, microphone, snare drum, stool, foot pedal and a black circle base.
The Drummer is wearing an apricot colour singlet, purple pants and white shoes. On his right wrist appears to be a brown studded wristband. The figurine is in a sitting position to allow it to sit on the stool. In each hand is a lemon coloured drumstick.
Drum Kit 
Drummer Smurf
During the time it was produced by Schleich it was sold in two different boxes. The first box has a Smurf head in the top right hand corner with a dancing smurfs pattern. A picture of the playset is on the top and on the both sides. The second box has Peyo Creations in the the top right hand corner with a dancing smurfs pattern box. The second box was only available for less than a year.
It should be noted that though the boxes were changed, there was no changes made to the actual playset.
Final thoughts
For those new to collecting, I highly recommend adding this playset to your collection for it’s bright colours and disposition. It may not be suitable for little children due to the little pieces of drum kit but don’t let that stop you. Especially if you are an adult like me and love displaying your smurf collection.
Keep on Smurfin
Kath B
Fact: Schleich never released a playset with the article number 40622.
