This magical looking smurf is a promotional smurf. It was produced in one year only in 1990, exclusively for the Belgium store, Grand Bazaar. The figure wears a red hat and cape, with stars on them. Underneath his yellow shirt, he hides a red ball with “GB” (Grand Bazaar) written upon it. Grand Bazaar is a promo smurf produced as advertisement for a store.
There are other promotional smurfs that have been produced over time. Coca-cola, omo, bp, national gas, McDonalds…. and many more. These smurfs are generally produced for one year only, and available via the shop. They become rare as they are released in limited quantities.
Happy Smurf collecting!
One of my favorite promotional smurfs.