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Topic: W. Berrie Co. Inc.
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DaFaddahCVD
Collector Smurf
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posted 03-30-2020 09:46 PM
I have a question. The Smurf shown in the photo is not "genuine". Written across the back of the figure's arms it has the usual text found in a genuine smurf figure but it appears that the figure was made by W. BERRIE CO, Inc of Hong Kong. Is this figure a forgery or perhaps a contractor? 
-------------------- DaFaddah
Posts: 9 | From: United States | Registered: Mar 2020
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Squeaky Smurf
Hering Smurf
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posted 03-31-2020 12:58 AM
Hi again! Since Smurfette (a Super Smurf by the way) has the same text as well as WB CO., no doubt she's a genuine Smurf figure.
 4.0238 Smurfette Kitchen
You've just reminded me that some trademarks also had made several Smurf figurines under Schleich license! Just enter this link and go to TYPES OF SMURFS clicking on Wallace Berrie (Applause) where you can find a lot of info. Have fun! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
-------------------- Keep on always smurfin'!!
Posts: 7507 | From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Registered: Jul 2008
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DaFaddahCVD
Collector Smurf
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posted 03-31-2020 03:43 AM
Hi again indeed. You have just opened the door to an entirely new group of Smurfs. I knew they existed but inasmuch as I've just gotten involved with this hobby for about 2 weeks now the extent of it is astounding. I'm sure there will be many more questions to come because I just found a container full of smurf figures a couple of weeks ago. Many of them I purchased when I was in Belgium on business before I retired. I'd found a small shop near my hotel in Brussels that specialized in Smurfs and I bought a few to bring back to my son on every trip. Evidently he got quite a few more from sources that I knew nothing about. Thank you so much for your help as I venture into this new hobby. Best regards,
-------------------- DaFaddah
Posts: 9 | From: United States | Registered: Mar 2020
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Squeaky Smurf
Hering Smurf
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posted 03-31-2020 02:10 PM
My smurfy pleasure! I wish you lots of fun here on Bluebuddies. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
-------------------- Keep on always smurfin'!!
Posts: 7507 | From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Registered: Jul 2008
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