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Topic: Bendy Smurfs by Brabo
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msul45
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posted 01-26-2010 11:02 PM
Hi, Just advertised on ebay my axe wielding 'bendy' smurf which is marked Brabo 1979 Meeus/Peyo. I didnt know how to describe him as apart from his markings could not find anything on the net about them. Can anyone shed some light on them? I also have a crying one without his hanky. Live in Australia is that helps...
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Sassette
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posted 01-27-2010 10:38 AM
Hi msul45,
There are many different Bendy Smurfs. Each Bendy Smurf comes with a fun accessory, like a Hanky, Book, Spoon, Axe etc. These accessories are made out of yellow plastic.
The Bendy Smurfs are more rubbery and can be bent into different poses. Some of the packages (French packages and Italian packages) also refer to Bendy Smurfs as "Flexible" Smurfs. The English packages call them "Bendable Smurfs", which is where they got the name Bendy Smurfs!
List of Bendy Smurfs (4-inch):
* Crying Smurf with Hanky
* Brainy Smurf with Book
* Smiling Smurf with Axe
* Baker Smurf with Spoon
* Harmony Smurf with Horn
* Papa Smurf with Bottle
You can tell which Bendy Smurf you have (even if it is missing its accessory) just by looking at his face! Each Bendy Smurf has a different expression on his face. Crying Smurf has white tears on his sad face. Smurf playing the horn has his eyes closed. Smurf with the spoon has his tongue sticking out to the side. Smurf with the ax has a big smile on his face (no tongue, no tears, and open eyes). And of course, Brainy Smurf wears eye glasses and Papa Smurf is the only one who wears red!
The French Bendy Smurfs are by Ceji. The Italian Bendy Smurfs are by Ceppi Ratti. Brabo is another toy brand that made these Smurfs. Although the feet are stamped "(c) 1979 Peyo / Meesus", most Smurf Bendies came out in the early 1980's.
Bendy Smurfs
Hope this helps!
![[Happy Smurf]](graemlins/Happy_Smurf.gif)
Good Luck with your auction!
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msul45
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posted 01-28-2010 06:52 AM
Thank you so much for your wonderful reply Sassette. I appreciate the effort and the comprehensive information.
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Sassette
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posted 01-28-2010 11:05 AM
You are very welcome!
Best of luck on your auctions!
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Smurfy1For2
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posted 01-28-2010 12:52 PM
Good work Sassette!! Very interesting!! I like Greedy Smurf and his wagging tongue!
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 01-28-2010 01:55 PM
I second Smurfy! The instrument Harmony has in his hand seems to be that infamous 'Shazalakazoo' he got from Gargamel in 'Smurphony in C'. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) ![[Gargamel]](graemlins/gargamel.gif) ![[Azrael]](graemlins/azrael.gif)
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Sassette
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posted 01-28-2010 03:52 PM
Heehee... and you're totally right about that Shazalakazoo, Squeaky!
(such a funny sounding word isn't it? LOL!)
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Smurphony in C
I think all of the Bendy Smurfs are cute, Smurfy... but I'm kinda partial to the Brainy Smurf Bendy!
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 01-28-2010 05:01 PM
Yep, Sassette, it sounds like a hilarious fusion of two magic words!! ![[Sassette Smurfling]](graemlins/Sassette.gif) ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Smurfy1For2
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posted 01-30-2010 08:48 AM
Hey!! It is a Shazalakazoo! That's cool!!
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posted 07-27-2012 12:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Squeaky Smurf:
Yep, Sassette, it sounds like a hilarious fusion of two magic words!!
( SHAZAM! + ALAKAZOO! )
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 06:32 AM
Bendable Brainy Smurf Figure
Bendy Smurfs are twistable, bendable and posable! How do bendy figures work? There is a wire frame inside the rubber toy to make it "posable." Notice the little holes on the back? They are from the molding process, to hold the wire frame centered in the mold during manufacturing.
 Bendy Smurfs Collection
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 06:33 AM
Papa Smurf is so bendy!
Papa Smurf can sit or stand... or go into any pose you can imagine! The arms and legs position easily and keep the shape. Perhaps Papa is ready for some yoga!
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 06:34 AM
Don't know which Bendy Smurf you have because the accessory is missing? Not to worry, look at the Bendy Smurfs mugshots below!
* Sad Smurf - tear on cheek
* Brainy Smurf - black eyeglasses
* Axe Smurf - smile with eyes open
* Music Smurf - smile with tongue / eyes closed
* Greedy Smurf - tongue to the side / eyes open
* Papa Smurf - white beard
Bendy Papa Smurf
Bendy Sad Smurf
Bendy Greedy Smurf
Bendy Music Smurf
Bendy Axe Smurf
Bendy Brainy Smurf
 Bendy Smurfs Collection
Bendy Smurf ID Guide
Bendy Smurfs Checklist
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 06:36 AM
Different toy brands released Bendy Smurfs over the years. Each brand had a unique package. There are two designs of blister cards. The Ceji blister cards came out in 1983. The Ceppi Ratti blister cards were relesed in 1982. The Brabo toy bag (with the cardboard top hanger) is from 1979.
Flexi Papa Smurf Figure (blister card)
Puffi Flexi
(c) 1982 Peyo
Ceppi Ratti
Made in Hong Kong or Macau
Flexiable Papa Smurf Figure (blsiter card)
Les Schtroumpfs
Flexible
(c) 1983 Peyo
Ceji
Belokapi license
All of the 6 bendy Smurf toy figures are the same regardless of the different packages. You can see the 6 different Smurf characters shown on the CEPPI RATTI package.
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 06:39 AM
(c)1979 PEYO/MEEUS brabo
(c) 1983 Peyo
Here are the different markings on the feet of the Bendy Smurfs. The Brabo Smurfs are from 1979 and the Ceji Smurfs are from 1983.
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 06:41 AM
Bendy Toy Smurf
In addition to the set of 6 rubber flexible Bendy Smurfs, there is also another Bendy Smurf! This one is made of squishy foam rubber. It is made in England by the brand "Bendy Toys" and is also from the 1980s.
They were easily damaged over time. You often see them cracked or with little pieces missing. The back of the package even has this warning, "I am soft and safe BUT could be damaged by a teething child".
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 06:58 AM
Dependable Bendy Smurf in a Box
The original British made Bendy Toys. Dependable Bendy Smurf! Soft, safe and flexible.
Please tell me I'm not the only one who wants to squish his big nose!
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Sassette
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posted 09-27-2024 07:10 AM
Bendy Toys Papa Smurf
Damaged Bendy Smurf
Now this is a rare Bendy Toys Smurf. The seller listed this as a sample or prototype. Over the years, I personally have only ever seen the foam rubber Smurf Bendy shown above. I don't know if Papa ever made it into regular production.
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Giggle Smurf 13
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posted 09-27-2024 07:54 AM
that is creeping me out
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posted 09-27-2024 07:55 AM
me ![[Swoof]](graemlins/Swoof.gif) ![[Techno Smurf]](graemlins/Techno_Smurf.gif) ![[Graduate Smurf]](graemlins/graduate.gif) ![[Wild Smurf]](graemlins/Wild_Smurf.gif)
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what the frickity frick-
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Smurfy1For2
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posted 09-28-2024 05:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Sassette:
Please tell me I'm not the only one who wants to squish his big nose!
Honk honk!!!
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