Back in 1985 Applause released both Baby with Teddy and Baby with Ice cream. Both were part of the Limited Collector series, released in January. Subsequently not all Smurfs planned by Applause that year were released. But back in 1985 there appears to be a fascination of baby Smurfs.

Both Smurfs were first made in Hong Kong. Oddly there is no reference to Wallace Berrie or Applause on both Smurfs. Again it’s unclear why this happened. I don’t have one with Hong Kong markings but I can see where the markings have been blocked out and replaced with Macau. In addition, both Smurfs were painted a sky blue colour. Just like most of the other baby Smurfs released around 1985.

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Baby with Ice cream #20206

Baby Smurf sits up holding an ice-cream with his eyes closed and licking his lips. The Baby Smurf is also wearing light blue pajamas, with two yellow buttons on the back flap. Sold by Schleich from 1985 to 1991 and 1995 to 1998. Little changes were made but nothing major.

In addition, there are also colour differences with the ice cream, purple and pink or grey and pink. The grey and pink version is considered extremely rare. Again the paint colours can vary from light to dark, depending where it was painted. Along with this, the Macau marked one is commonly found with a yellow collar. 

Lastly there are three different markings to be found. I struggle reading the markings on Baby with Ice cream because they are on the Smurf’s bottom.

Made in Macau Schleich S © 1985 Peyo
W.Germany Schleich S © 84 Peyo
M. China Schleich S Germany © 84 Peyo CE

Is there one out there with Hong Kong markings? Surely there is I just don’t happen to know anyone who has this. Another mystery to be solved……

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B