Review of Der Schlumpf Katalog IV

Written by Frank Oswald of Gaschers, this German book is in our opinion the definitive guide to Smurf collecting. Featuring 342 pages of Smurfs in full colour this is a must have for any serious Smurf collector.

The beginning of the book is devoted to the basic Smurf figurine range and starts with 2.0001 Papa Smurf and continues listing all of the Smurfs produced over the past 40 years! The text is all in German and the prices are in euros, but it is very easy to understand. Smurf variations are detailed and there is a tick box against each smurf enabling you to keep track of your Smurf collection.  Super Smurfs come next, again with tick boxes against each Smurf code, and variations of Smurfs are also listed.

As well as detailing the standard Smurfs ranges the Der Schlumpf Katalog also features the following promotional items: -

Smurfs keyrings; INA Smurfs; Aufdruck Merkur Bank Smurfs; Shell promo Smurfs; Sparkassenemblem Smurfs; OMO Smurfs; TV Bargau Smurfs; Silan Smurfs; Karamalz Smurfs; BROXO, Colgate, PDH Dental, Prophylaxe Gruss Smurfs and Fluocaril Smurfs; Carl Zeiss Smurf; Siebau Smurfs; Betonix Smurf; Petit gervais Smurfs; S.C.C.I. Smurfs; BASF Smurf; Nahak Smurfs; Sport & Fitness Smurfs; Forza Smurfs; Fanta Smurf; Philips Smurfs; Gloria Smurf; No 1 Teacher Smurf; I love NY Smurf; Telethon Smurf; SLA, TSI & Fix & Foxi Swedish Promo Smurfs; BT Smurf; BP Smurfs; National Garage Smurfs; Paracodin Smurfs; Grand Bazaar Smurf; Endress & Hauser Smurf; Quick Smurfs; Hardees Smurfs; McDonalds Smurfs and so many more!

Over 50 pages are devoted to the many Smurf sockels, stands and music boxes that have been produced over the years.

Raw (unpainted) Smurfs, Fake Smurfs and Mini Smurfs are also featured in great detail.

Football Smurfs are a Smurf Collector's favourite, many of them are particularly valuable and this catalogue details the many variations that have been produced over the years and gives you an idea of value of the mint condition example.

Also featured are Smurfs stamps, Smurfs sharpeners, Ansteck Clips, Smurfy snowglobes, Smurfs desk accessories as well as some other very nice Smurfy items.

Finally Smurfs Playsets and Smurf Buildings feature in the back of this excellent catalogue.

This book was printed in 2003 and the most recent Smurfs featured are 2003 New Generation Smurfs.

Prices/values shown are a guide to the current market value of the mint condition example of a Smurf. It is always advisable to remember that if a Smurf has paint rubs or missing parts then its value may be greatly reduced.

The Der Schlumpf Katalog in our opinion is the Smurf Collector's bible. Other books are available for collectors of other Smurfy items such as glasses, mugs and plush Smurfs, but if your interest is mainly the pvcs then this book is an excellent buy.