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Snooty
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posted 03-04-2010 08:57 AM
I wanted to know a bit more about recolors. How can you tell if a recolored smurf isn't just painted by someone else? I've seen smurfs on ebay where they even say they recolored it themselves.
Are the recolores mentioned on this site the only official recolors?
I'm the most careful when a smurf has a white recolor cause that could just paint that's scraped off.
Also, I've seen lighter colored versions. Aren't those just faded because of sunlight?
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 03-04-2010 04:00 PM
Well, that's really a good question, Snooty. I have no much confidence regarding ebay, for I've already heard both of fake Smurfs for sale there and 'repainted' ones, and even 'custom Smurfs'. I found this subject very interesting!
I think these custom Smurfs are interesting because of the creativity used for them, but I also think the author has to make it clear to potential buyers these figurines are not original. ![[Wild Smurf]](graemlins/Wild_Smurf.gif) ![[Scuba Smurf]](graemlins/Scuba_Smurf.gif) ![[Swoof]](graemlins/Swoof.gif)
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 03-04-2010 04:35 PM
Ebay apart, there are really original Smurf figurines whose colors have different tones. I myself received today three ones I bought: a Valentine Smurf (#20128), a Valentine Smurfette (#20156) and a Tricycle Super Smurf (#40203). Except for Smurfette, their skin blue tone is much darker than some of the ones I have, for it depends very much upon the country where they were finished. See this example:
My Cupid Smurf is just alike the second one there, up on the right.
I hope this helps! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Peazjelly
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posted 03-04-2010 05:20 PM
Snooty, there are many Smurfs now that are repainted by people. The ones on ebay where they say they recolored it themselves are usually called Custom Smurfs, like Squeaky mentioned. The sellers are upfront about the fact that they are repaints. Sometimes these custom repaints can be very fun, like painting a Smurf in a Spider-Man costume.
Spider-Man Smurf
Another type of repaint is deceptive. This type of repaint is done to fool people into believing the Smurf is rarer than it really is. Sellers take paint and recolor a common Smurf figure to make it more valuable. This is done by bad people.
The colors on this site are the official colors. Bluebuddies lists the real color differences and variations for the figures. For example, 2.0014 Sunbather has four official color variations as you can see below.
Sunbather Smurfs
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Sassette
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posted 03-04-2010 06:56 PM
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Originally posted by Peazjelly:
Another type of repaint is deceptive. This type of repaint is done to fool people into believing the Smurf is rarer than it really is. Sellers take paint and recolor a common Smurf figure to make it more valuable. This is done by bad people.
Here is an example of what Peazjelly was talking about. This is the common version of Captain Papa Smurf...
Captain Papa Smurf (standard version)
This is the more rare version with the blue jacket...
Captain Papa Smurf (rare blue jacket version)
This is the standard Papa Smurf painted to look like the rare version. It's a fake. They didn't do a very good job of painting it!
Fake Captain Papa
I don't mind when people make custom smurfs (in fact I think they are fun) BUT they should always state that they repainted the smurf!
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Raven Child
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posted 03-05-2010 01:09 AM
lol the figure of Captain Papa Smurf holding a periscope looks like he's poking it up his nose ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Although, Papa looks rather attractive in the navy blue coat then the white coat or fake purple one, but I like the brass color for the periscope. The bright yellow makes it look like he's holding a banana.
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Snooty
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posted 03-05-2010 05:54 AM
Thanks for all the info. That writes there's a different version for every regular smurf! Though I believe recolors are mostly found in the somewhat older range; Like from before they started making yearly sets.
A small question: Anyone know if this smurf with red flower is real? I actually own a bad quality version and can obtain a mint one but this particular version is not on this site:
www.snootysims.com/img/smurf2.jpg
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Sassette
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posted 03-05-2010 02:19 PM
I agree, most recolors are on the older smurfs. The newer smurfs have much less variations (ie. 2.0421 and upwards)
I have seen the Flower Smurf (AKA Courting Smurf 20076) in 3 different colors: white, red, and yellow. The white flower is the official color.
Courting Smurf (white flower)
Courting Smurf (red / yellow / white flowers)
All of the red flowers I have come across have been poor quality - the paint comes off easily. Official Smurfs don't typically have paint that comes off that easily. Sure, they get paint rubs... but the paint just doesn't peel away. You know what I mean?
![[Happy Smurf]](graemlins/Happy_Smurf.gif)
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 03-06-2010 11:32 AM
You're welcome, Snooty!
Nice pics, Sassette! And I agree with Raven -Captain Papa Smurf in navy blue jacket is really the smartest! Pity it's the rarest too... ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
And I must confess, it's the first time I've ever seen Courting Smurfs with a red flower or an yellow one - even not being the 'official' they're also very cute! ![[Enamored Smurf]](graemlins/Enamored_Smurf.gif)
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jessica72
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posted 03-17-2010 11:09 AM
Is there a smurf paint that exists to touch up rubs? I have an old collection from the 70's-80's and we wanted to fix some of the rubs for ourselves, not to sell for money. Or is this not a good idea? Leave them the way they are?
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Sassette
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posted 03-18-2010 12:09 PM
I guess it's a personal choice... whether to touch up rubs or not. For me personally, I would leave them alone and not try to repaint them. My reasoning is that I haven't come across a paint that works well enough - it seems like you can always tell when smurfs have been retouched. Look at the "Fake Captain Papa" with the blue jacket in the picture above, for example.
It would be so nice to restore smurfs to their former glory... you could always try on a smurf and see if you like the results?
But for me... I say enjoy your smurfs they way they are, paint rubs and all!
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jessica72
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posted 03-31-2010 07:46 AM
Yes, I did try. We got a few smurfs in a lot that were not up to par. I got a bunch of paints, tried mixing and like you said, none matched completely.
Resoring smurfs to former glory, lol, if there's a way I will find it and maybe make that my new career!
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 06-16-2012 12:29 AM
As I had commented before, I acquired some Smurfs recently - ones in a flea market last Saturday and others last 13th, requested on-line. Among the first ones, Hang Glider.
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The poor guy above needed urgently some new painting... I simply couldn't resist!
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Sassette
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posted 06-16-2012 07:08 AM
Wow, Squeaky! You did an amazing job. What technique did you use? What type of paint? I am interested in how you made such a wonderful transformation.
![[Sassette Smurfling]](graemlins/Sassette.gif)
I'm sure your Hang Glider Smurf feels so much smurfier now!
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 06-16-2012 01:12 PM
Smurfy thanks, Sassette, very kind of you!
I used acrylic paints (I had to mix some blue tones to get one quite alike to his skin color), medium-sized and small (for details) round brushes.
But before starting to paint, I made a test on a sheet of paper. Acrylics usually get a darker tone after they become dry.
And yes, you can bet he feels just that way now!
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Jokie Smurf
Jokie Smurf22 / Chloette / Elton John Smurf / My dog Padfoot
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posted 06-16-2012 03:46 PM
Yup, and he looks better too.
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 06-18-2012 09:03 AM
Thank you, Jokie!
Here's a color variation of Policeman Smurf (#20123):
White trousers.
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 07-06-2012 05:03 PM
I also found Telephone Smurf and I realize to give more life to his vintage phone:
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Vic George The ND Guy
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posted 07-06-2012 07:22 PM
I want to see Hang Glider Smurf become...
BATSMURF!!!
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 02-11-2013 09:13 PM
Vic, you can see not only him but also Robin Smurf and others in this website link.
Customized Smurf Batman
Customized Robin Smurf
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Sassette
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posted 02-11-2013 09:46 PM
Here are some more custom-made Batman Smurfs - all by different artists!
Batman Smurf #1 (By Steve)
Batman Smurf #2
Batman Smurf #3
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Smurfy1For2
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posted 02-12-2013 06:51 AM
Cool Batman Smurfs!! Thanks Squeaky and Sassette!
![[Football Smurf]](graemlins/football.gif)
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lisa
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posted 03-17-2014 01:02 PM
hi all.
I bought a lot of old and worn Smurfs, can I shine them up, repaint or is it a "no go" ?
Lisa A
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Lisa Astrup
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Squeaky Smurf
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posted 03-17-2014 02:58 PM
Smurfy welcome to Bluebuddies, Lisa!
Well, it may depend on the conditions of your Smurf figurines. When there's a little rub on an ear or in a hand I think that's not something at all to worry about. Still, if some of your Smurfs got much paint loss, repainting may be a good option. See this link to find something else about caring for your Smurfs.
I once found some Smurfs in a flea market and two of them needed some painting urgently. Take a look here.
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lisa
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posted 03-17-2014 03:00 PM
thanks for the answer, I'll take a look at the links.
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Lisa Astrup
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