Smurf Review #20164 Papa Smurf with Lab Glasses

It’s a beautiful sunny day today to talk about colour variations. One of my favourites is Papa Smurf with Lab Glasses. Some of you may it also know it as Papa Smurf with Potions. We see Papa Smurf wearing his customary red trousers and hat while pouring a lab glass into another lab glass.

Like many Smurfs, Papa Smurf with Lab Glasses can be found with genuine and fake colour variations. I refer genuine as Smurfs made by a manufacturer such as Schleich. Or a distributor such as Wallace Berrie, who took Smurfs to America in the 1980s. Then fakes can be anything from CNT (Comic No Toxico) or counterfeit Smurfs to mimic a Schleich Smurf.

It wasn’t until some time later I discovered Papa Smurf pouring a green lab glass into a red lab glass. By now, I was also keen on collecting Smurfs with coloured paint dots. The Schleich ones came with mustard or black paint dots.

Some of the more beautiful paint variations come from Spain. So far I have only seen pictures of these Papa Smurf with Lab Glasses, but like many they are on my ‘most wanted’ list.

Lastly can anyone confirm if Papa Smurf pouring a green lab glass into a yellow lab glass is genuine? I have only seen pictures of this Smurf. To be honest I am a little weary buying as it could be re-paint job.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath

Rarity Guide

For Papa Smurf with Lab Glasses – I am going to give this 3 Papa Smurfs.

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

Hard to Find CNT Smurfette

Smurf collecting is never boring. Whether it’s online or in a shop, there is always one that catches your attention. It could be a colour or marking variation you have been after. Or one that has been on your most wanted list for years. One you’ve seen pictures of it but never had the chance to acquire it up until now. Today was my day to experience that feeling, with finally finding a CNT Smurfette.

Smurfette has both arms spread out and is wearing a white dress. The white dress has the outline of circles on it, just like the original Smurfette. She is also wearing white flat shoes not heeled shoes. A small © Peyo marking is found under the foot.

The CNT Smurfs come from Spain, produced in the early 1980’s. Typically made from a slightly harder material than the “normal” Schleich Smurfs. These Smurfs are based on Schleich ones but painted in different colours. Some collectors, frown upon collecting fake Smurfs. Though most will make an exception for CNT Smurfs. CNT stands for Comic Non Toxico.

With news that Schleich will no longer produce Smurfs after 2025, I wonder if these kind of Smurfs like CNT will become harder to find. I guess only time will tell.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Super Smurf Review: #40256 Grey Vintage Car Smurf

It’s all happening this weekend in Melbourne, my home town. The 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix starts with much fanfare. Allowing me to rediscover one of my favourite Super Smurfs, #40256 Grey Vintage Car Smurf.

Like many Smurfs sold in the 1990’s, Grey Vintage Car Smurf was only available for three years. (1999 to 2002). Firstly I prefer to refer to this as a Silver Racing Car Super Smurf, not grey. Portraying other racing car drivers, this Smurf is complete with a helmet, silver race suit, brown gloves and safety goggles. While driving a silver race car with a black grill plate, exhaust and black rubber wheels.

At the same time, Schleich also sold a Red Vintage Car Smurf; #40256. Pretty much the same concept but in the colour red however sold until 2005.

There can be a number of factors why Schleich only sold Smurfs for a short time. For example, was it way to test the idea before committing to a bigger project. Or was it to make each Smurf feel more unique and highly collectible.

Serious stuff

If you are a serious collector, there are a couple of things you should know. For the Smurf, the markings can be found under their feet; with or without blue paint dot. Also there are no markings on the silver racing car only a large cavity number.

As well as the Grey Vintage Car Smurf was only sold with one kind of box. A Circular Smurf logo with a dancing Smurfs pattern box. This box also has a picture of the Super Smurf on the top of the box.

Lastly did you know that the Australian Rules Football season kicks off this weekend as well. Like I earlier said it’s all happening in Melbourne. But perhaps I can talk about this Smurf another time.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

2025 New Smurfs from Schleich

Today I am happy to share with you, names and pictures of the new 2025 Schleich Smurfs.

#20845 Best Friend Smurf
#20846 Cutie Smurf
#20847 Supersmurf
#20848 Smurf-fu Smurfette
#20849 Pizza Smurf
#20850 Gamer Smurf

It is likely that these will be the last Smurfs made/issued by Schleich. From my understanding their licence expires at the end of 2025. But I would love to see some colour variations of these new Smurfs. Such as different coloured capes on Supersmurf or tracksuits on Smurf-fu Smurfette.

Other details are yet to be discovered or announced.

Which Smurfs from 2025 are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments!

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Smurf Review #20171 Handy Smurf

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

For Handy Smurf – I am going to give this 3 Papa Smurfs.

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

Smurf Review #20534 Smurfette

Happy new year! However and wherever you celebrated in the new year 2025, I hope you had a great time. If you are like me, I have been reflecting on previous releases such as the Classic themed Smurfs from 2005. For example #20534 Classic Smurfette.

Wearing a long white dress and white heeled shoes, with her right arm out to the side and the left arm across her stomach. Unlike earlier versions of Smurfette, Classic Smurfette is rather plain looking. It’s like Schleich took a conservative approach when designing Classic Smurfette. There is no flirting stance or bright colours to draw your attention to her. Don’t get me wrong I like it but……….

There are three different marking variations. Though there are no colour variations to be found.

1. Made in Germany Schleich S Germany © 2004 Peyo CE
2. Made in Germany Schleich S Germany © 2004 Peyo CE with clock emblem
3. Made in Germany Am Limes 69 D-73527 Schw. Gmund Schleich S © 04 Peyo CE with clock emblem

Only sold between 2005 to 2015 by Schleich.

In summing up, if you are new to collecting Smurfs the Classic themed ones from 2005 is a good place to start. There were eight in total. Looking back, I cannot believe they are 20 years old.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

For Classic Smurfette – I am going to give this 1 Papa Smurf.

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

Smurf Review #51909 Smurfette Singing Christmas Carols

Just like that, Christmas 2024 is upon us. Over the years Schleich has released many different Christmas themed Smurfs. Today I wanted to discuss Smurfette Singing Christmas Carols. Back in 1982 Schleich released twelve Christmas themed Smurfs. Including Smurfette Singing Christmas Carols also known as Carolling Smurfette.

Smurfette is singing Christmas carols from a yellow song sheet. Smurfette holds sheet music in one hand and a burning candle in the other. Wearing a light green jumper with red trim, a white skirt and red socks.

Most Christmas themed Smurfs have a gold cord attached to their head via an eyelet. I am guessing this is to hang it onto a Christmas tree as a decoration. But not all Christmas themed Smurfs have a gold cord. Some of mine, have a small hole on the top of head where an eyelet once was. In my opinion, it doesn’t detract from the Smurf at all.

Smurf collectors will be delighted to know that there is also a Smurf Singing Christmas Carols. Both are similar as they each are holding a yellow song sheet and a candle. Though I prefer Smurfette, as the Smurf looks like is yawning with his mouth wide open and closed eyes.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

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Smurf Review: #20473 New Hiker Smurf

Carrying a heavy pack on his back with sweat running down his puffed up cheeks. While wearing a long sleeved red shirt with a yellow pocket, grey pants and brown hiking boots. His white hat also has yellow visor. One can only admire New Hiker Smurf, first sold in 2001.

But what makes New Hiker Smurf different, is a small variation worth looking out for. By 2001, variations such as colour or markings were becoming harder to find. Occasionally collectors would tell of a recent paint error they found. Though a paint error such as unpainted tail is not the same as a colour variation.

When New Hiker Smurf was first released, it had grey paint between the shoelaces. Along with shiny blue paint for the skin. Later Schleich removed the grey paint between the shoelaces. Not sure what the grey paint was meant to represent in the first place. However it’s still a variation of some kind. Later New Hiker Smurf was painted with matte paint colours.

Like other Smurfs produced in the early 2000’s New Hiker Smurf is a worthy addition to any collection. I have taken my New Hiker Smurf on extended hikes and adore taking their photographs. It’s a lovely way to create happy memories.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Rarity Guide

For New Hiker Smurf – I am going to give this 3 Papa Smurfs.

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

Smurf Review: #20137 Surfer Smurf

I like to display as many of my Smurfs as possible. That way each Smurf can represent something special to the person who visits my house. Come Summertime, Surfer Smurf always gets a great reaction. First sold in 1982 until 1994 then 1998 to 2000.

Carrying a yellow surfboard under one arm while wearing red bathers. Some collectors mention the length of the surfboard as a point of difference. For example, if made in Hong Kong or China the surfboard is 7cm long, W.Germany is 6.2cm and Germany 6.5cm. Others mention the colour of the mould being blue or white.

Oddly when Schleich made Surfer Smurf instead of having the markings under his feet. Only W.Germany Peyo © 81 were added between his legs. Making it tricky to read or photograph even in the best of light. I have also found the Schleich made one has a more pointy surfboard.

However Wallace Berrie wasn’t much better with it’s markings. Hong Kong on the front of the arm and then markings on his back. Being either W.B.CO. or W. Berrie Co. I find the markings on the back are hard to read because of the dark blue paint. However their surfboard has a more rounded tip and its own markings on the outside. (Thank goodness)

Though my favourite Surfer Smurf has no markings on the figurine only on the surfboard. What makes it extra special is the sky blue paint used on the figurine. Such a beautiful bright blue colour. It’s like a clear blue sky that reminds of a cool Summer day.

But why is Surfer Smurf is a normal Smurf and not a Super Smurf? Or Butterfly Catcher is a Super Smurf not a normal Smurf.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B

Rarity Guide

For Surfer Smurf – I am going to give this 2 Papa Smurfs.

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

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Smurf Review: #20143 CB Smurf

What’s the difference with CB Smurf? The Smurf might be the same, but the differences are with the radio, speaker microphone, headphones and aerial.

Firstly a CB Radio is a short distance communication system. Though it has lost its popularity in the 21st century. CB stands for Citizen Band Radio.

Back in 1982 Schleich sold CB Smurf with a black radio with a long silver detachable aerial. The headphones and speaker microphone was also black. The speaker microphone has silver buttons and a cable linking back to the radio. There was no such thing as Bluetooth technology or WIFI back in 1982.

In 1983 Wallace Berrie sold their version of CB Radio. Silver radio with an attached black aerial. The headphones are silver and the speaker microphone is dark brown. The cable linking back to the radio is also silver. Only sold for a couple of years.

Around 1984 Schleich made changes to the aerial. Gone was the long silver aerial to a short thin, silver one with a tip on the end added to the mould. Later the tip on the aerial was removed.

By the early 1990’s the short silver aerial was thicker in size. But apart from that not too much had changed.

Like many Smurfs produced in 1980’s, this one has aged due to the advancements in the world. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not popular. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. Whether it is nostalgic or newbie collectors, CB Smurf is becoming harder to find.

Keep on Smurfin
Kath B