This is a short and sweet special edition of the Smurfy News, published by your friends at www.MushroomVillage.com! HOT OFF THE PRESSES!! There will be 8 new Smurfs in 2004. The theme is "Soccer" and the models are the following: Goalkeeper Smurf Benchwarmer Smurf Playmaker Smurf Goal-Getter Smurf Trainer Smurf Fan Smurf Fan Smurfette President Smurf Also, Schleich will re-introduce the following Smurfs: 20064 Toothbrush Smurf 20118 Umbrella Smurf 20134 Judo Smurf The new and re-introduced Smurfs will replace the 12 Music Smurfs from 2002 as they will be retired. This will leave us with a total of 50 Smurfs as before. There are no changes with the rest of the Smurf range. All new Smurfs will become available by mid of January 2004. MUSHROOMVILLAGE.COM IS ACCEPTING PREORDERS NOW FOR THE NEW 2004 SMURFS! All Preorders ship at a reduced price, and will include a FREE 2004 Schleich catalog, a FREE MushroomVillage.com magnet, FREE Smurf stickers, and a glossy informational display card! Please visit this link for more information: http://www.mushroomvillage.com/new2004.html AOL Click Here! Stay tuned for more info soon!