We've tried to include as much information as possible about each figurine. In order to be able to read this information at a glance, you will have to get used to some rules and ways of display:

The production number e.g.

2.0125

We used Schleich's production numbers to obtain a standardized numbering. Those numberings caught on very well in the collector's scene for trading, wanted lists, etc.

The variations

This is the most controversial subject among "Smurfologists". How do I define variations of a figurine? Smurfs often differ in color and shape. Over the years, many Smurfs have been made from 2 or more different molds (sitting Smurf was made in 2 completely different shapes).

Some collectors already have more than 4,000 Smurfs and are still looking for new, slightly different variations ("light pink" and "very light pink"). In this catalog we only mentioned variations that are easy to distinguish. Also, different markings are supposed to help determine a variation. Smurfs with different markings but otherwise identical in color and shape are not considered new variations (Sonstige).

Variations printed in blue e.g.

2                        Sonstige          9,00     4,50

The last variation of each Smurf is printed bold and in blue. This marks the most common and least expensive variation of that Smurf. This is valuable information for collectors who want to have one sample of each Smurf "for now." The prices stated in the index reflect those variations. The bigger, circled picture of the Smurf shows that variation.

The "original" Smurf

Many collectors specialize in collecting the "original version" of each Smurf, which means the very first issued variation of a Smurf. This original version is the first one stated (1).

The markings e.g.

Schleich S W. Germany

A great help for distinguishing different variations are the markings (most common under the foot) of a Smurf. To simplify things, we abbreviated the markings in the catalog - if a Smurf is marked "Peyo Schleich S 1994 Made In Portugal," the catalog will state this under "markings" as "Made In Portugal." The year states the year of licensing - not when the Smurf was produced or sold! No markings are shown if the Smurfs do not differ in shape or color (Sonstige). A colored dot can often be found under the foot, which indicates where the Smurf was painted.

The timeline

* * * * 69 70 71 72 * * * 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 * * * *

The timeline shows in which years a Smurf was officially available for sale in Germany - but note that sometimes Smurfs, although "officially available" for sale, were not at all or only in small quantities, available in stores. Years in which a Smurf was not officially sold are not listed in the timeline. The first year in the timeline marks the year the Smurf was first issued birthyear. Smurfs that, according to the timeline, have never been sold officially, were only available in foreign countries.

The condition

Most of the older Smurfs (offered at flea markets etc.) are used - which means they show signs of wear, are dirty, are missing paint in spots or are slightly damaged. Mint Smurfs show no signs of use or wear, and still have their original shine. They are in perfect, like new condition with no missing parts and come with their original box (if applicable).

The price e.g.:

9.00

Prices are stated in "Euro" and only apply to absolutely mint, like new Smurfs. They vary with the condition of the Smurf. Example: A slightly used Smurf with minor paint rubs is valued at approx. 60% to 70% of the price stated in the catalog.

The collection checklist
Sammlungs-Check O

Collectors can check off the circles of the Smurfs they already have in their collection. This way you'll always know which Smurfs still have to be "hunted." Also, this collection checklist helps avoiding the purchase of duplicate Smurfs.