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Happy Smurfoween!

Happy Smurfoween!

Typically when I hear the word “Smurf” as it relates to the word “Halloween,” I imagine something disturbing like this:

Smurf Halloween Costumes
Smurf costume photo courtesy of Unreality Magazine.

But now, thanks to Schleich, I can now picture this:

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Halloween Smurfs

Ya know, I never thought I’d see the day when I’d put Smurf PVC figures on my site, but when I discovered these guys a few years ago, I knew their presence here was inevitable.

These aren’t just any smurfs, they’re the outcasts of Smurf Village. When you cross those cute, little, blue guys with classic horror icons, you get an awesome amalgamation of cute and creepy.

Here we have seven Halloween-inspired smurfs depicted as a vampire, mummy, werewolf, jack-o-lantern, grim reaper, Frankenstein’s monster and a ghost. (There’s actually a Smurfette Witch in the collection as well. I don’t like her, so I didn’t get her… so sue me.)

These figures are usually referred to by their serial numbers, so I’ve taken on the task of naming them.

Count Smurfula
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Count Smurfula

“Bleh! I vant to smurf your blood.”

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 Count Smurfula Count Smurfula

First up is Count Smurfula. He’s an awesome interpretation of the formal, vampire look. The cape, bow, belt and cuffs are all a great way to accessorize a topless smurf’s outfit… and those fangs look pretty fierce too.

Mummy Smurf
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Mummy Smurf

“Wrap it up. I’ll smurf it.”

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Mummy Smurf Mummy Smurf

Next is Mummy Smurf. He doesn’t look to old or dried out, but I love his creepy, blood-red eye. I also like how the bandages are unraveling to emulate to the topless smurf design. Looks like they’ve even wrapped his hat.

Weresmurf
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Weresmurf

“Holy smurf! It’s a full moon tonight.”

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Weresmurf Weresmurf

Here we have Weresmurf. What’s cool about this guy is the fact that he’s a furry smurf. That’s pretty rare. He has claws. I didn’t even know smurfs had fingernails. Oh yeah, and he has a belt. That’s bizarre in Smurf world.

Smurf-O-Lantern
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Smurf-O-Lantern

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Smurf-O-Lantern Smurf-O-Lantern

Next is Smurf-O-Lantern. This guy looks to be a regular ol’ smurf with a jack-o-lantern plopped on his head. His hat and body are generic. It’s his monstrous pumpkin head that makes him so great. Wonder if that’s Jokey Smurf under there.

Grim Smurfer
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Grim Smurfer

(Don’t Smurf) The Reaper

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Grim Smurfer Grim Smurfer

This next guy is a bit weird. He’s the Grim Smurfer – complete with scythe. He actually looks like a smurf wearing a Halloween costume. It’s due to the fact that his body is simply a suit with bones painted on it. A skeleton body smurf would’ve be amazing though. He would’ve looked like an Underworld Warrior.

Frankensmurf
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Frankensmurf

He’s one scarred-up mother-smurfer.

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Frankensmurf Frankensmurf

This guys’ great. It’s Frankensmurf. He’s really unique in that he’s got a big block head, bolts, colored pants and a vest (A VEST! his upper torso is actually covered. Wild!) Oh yeah, and check out those platform shoes.

Poltersmurf
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Ghostly Smurf

“I ain’t afraid of no smurf!” (poltersmurf that is)

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Ghostly Smurf Ghostly Smurf

This last guy is kind of scary. I’ll call him Poltersmurf. Sure, he’s a simple smurf with a sheet over him, but look how pissed he is. The rest of these guys look mischevious but fun. This guy looks like he really wants to hurt you. Luckily, he’s being held back by a ball and chain. (Strange. Seems like a ghost wouldn’t be held back by that kind of thing.)

What I love about these guys is how outwardly monstrous and unique their designs are while straying true to the Smurf design. They aren’t just mild variations of the generic smurf (Ya know… a smurf holding a jack-o-lantern or some crap like that). These are nice, uniquely sculpted monstrous incarnations of everyone’s favorite little blue guys. Now you have no reason to not have Smurf toys on your desk.

(Unfortunately, these Halloween Smurf designs were retired in December of 2008, but I think you can still find them fairly easily online if you want them.)

Happy Halloween folks, and happy haunting!



19 Responses

  1. Vigowilcifer says:

    RT @WeirdoToys: [blog entry] Happy Smurfoween! – http://www.weirdotoys.com/2010/10/29/hap

  2. Tommy says:

    Those are great! LOVE the FrankenSmurf. I’m always so tempted to pick those dudes up when I’m dragging my wife through the toy section, but I’ve never pulled the trigger. I might need to get some for my desk soon.

  3. Shawn says:

    Just for the sake of completeness, what was Smurfette’s costume?

  4. the pizza says:

    love ’em. I only have the Mummy one…never seen the others. totally cool.

  5. thesurfingpizza says:

    RT @WeirdoToys: [blog entry] Happy Smurfoween! – http://www.weirdotoys.com/2010/10/29/hap

  6. kristenry says:

    Just discovered your site via a retweet and, oh my god, I love it! I have the pumpkinhead smurf (as well a whispering devil) but didn’t even know about the other ones.

    Also, your photographs are amazing – look forward to following your blog.

  7. PoeGhostal says:

    RT @WeirdoToys: [blog entry] Happy Smurfoween! – http://www.weirdotoys.com/2010/10/29/hap

  8. TxAxKxU says:

    RT @WeirdoToys: [blog entry] Happy Smurfoween! – http://www.weirdotoys.com/2010/10/29/hap

  9. Jason says:

    “Bleh! I vant to smurf your blood.” Hilarious! Great lil’ group of toys. Thanks for sharing them.
    Have a Smurfy Halloween!

  10. Oldman says:

    Damn, do you ever rest. You might think about it before Andrew comes.
    He’ll be another fan I’m sure. Great two posts. When do you have time is
    the big question. I hope your fans realize you had to work killer hours over the last few weeks plus your son is due any minute. And you had
    time to present all this?

  11. Your blog is REALLY amazing !!! *_*

  12. mistuh_t says:

    frankensmurf is just awesome. I love how he’s so utterly different from any other smurf ever designed just like the real frankenstein’s monster

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