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Dupuis Smurfs
 DUPUIS SMURFS
The very first Smurf figurines were not made by Schleich. Hard to believe, but true! If you want the full story on the original Smurfs, read on!
DUPUIS SMURFS
What are Dupuis Smurfs?

Dupuis Smurfs are the very first Smurf figurines made out of latex.
What is the Dupuis Smurf figurine timeline?

Dupuis Smurfs were made from 1958 until 1966. Spirou magazine, under editor Jean Dupuis, began producing comic merchandising in 1957. It didn't take long for the Smurfs to get into the act - in November 1958, The Smurfs very first vinyl figurine was created, although it wasn't a Smurf at all, it was Peewee! Peewee was actually more popular than the Smurfs at the time, so it made sense that he would be the first character released.

In December 1959, the 2-inch Papa Smurf, Normal Smurf and Angry Smurf latex figurines were released. These first three Smurfs feel similar, but not identical to the PVC used later on by Schleich and other manufacturers. In 1963, Johan became a figurine. In 1964, a larger 6-inch Normal Smurf was offered for sale. The Smurfs kept growing, and finally in 1965 a giant 1-foot Normal Smurf was produced. 1965 also saw the release of two other 6-inch Smurfs - Papa Smurf and Angry Smurf. During Easter of 1966, King Smurf (with a cape) was released and later on in 1966 five Smurf keychain figurines were sold as well.
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Dupuis Smurf Markings

Dupuis Smurf Markings

You will find that a Dupuis Smurf has the raised letters, "DUPUIS" marked on the back of his head. The letters run lengthwise across the back of the Smurf hat.
List of Dupuis Smurfs

2" Dupuis Smurf Figurines
  • Peewee [1958]
  • Papa Smurf [1959]
  • Normal Smurf [1959]
  • Angry Smurf [1959]
  • Johan [1963]
6" Dupuis Smurf Figures
  • Normal Smurf [1964]
  • Papa Smurf [1965]
  • Angry Smurf [1965]
  • King Smurf (with cape) [1966]
One 1' figure - Normal Smurf [1965]

Five Dupius Keychain Figures - Papa Smurf, Normal Smurf, Angry Smurf, Prisoner Smurf and Gold Smurf.
I've heard that Prisoner Smurf and Gold Smurf were also released as standard 2" Dupuis figurines?

Over time, many Smurf keychains have unfortunately had their keychain detach from the figurine itself. Because so many keychains have "detached", it is unknown if Prisoner or Gold Smurfs were actually available as standard 2" figurines.
Where were Dupuis Smurfs sold?

Dupuis Smurf figures were sold almost everywhere French comics were available including Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
What happened to Dupuis Smurf production?

Schleich started making Smurf figurines out of PVC in 1965 and by the early 1970's no new Dupuis figurines were made.
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