1. Do you remember what your first Smurf puchase was? If so, what was it?
Probably the 1983 Marvel published Smurf comic book mini-series (which I didn't know was going to be a mini-series until after issue #3 came out).
2. When did you begin collecting Smurfs as a hobby?
Around 1982. Most of my collection was based on comic books and recording episodes of the TV series (originally on audiotape, later on video). I rarely went after the PVCs, and I still rarely if ever go after them.
3. How old were you when you bought your first Smurf/and when you began collecting?
Around 14.
4. Do you have a favorite Smurfy item?
Just the floppy hats that I buy at my local Army & Navy store that I wear in similar fashion to a Smurf hat. I bought them in multiple colors, including (no surprise) white and red.
5. What’s your oddest Smurf item?
A Smurf PVC that had no pants on!
6. How many PVCs do you have?
About a few dozen.
7. How many total Smurf items do you have?
I haven't really counted, but not much.
8. How are your Smurfs displayed?
I don't display them.
9. Does anyone else in your family collect smurfs?
My sister Vicky has some Smurf PVCs, but she isn't a very big collector of them.
10. Do you collect any other toys?
I mostly collect superhero comicbooks in TPB format and videogames. Part of how I got into Smurf collecting was through videogames, seeing the first Smurf videogame being advertised for the Atari 2600 and ColecoVision.
11. What was the LAST Smurf item you bought?
Probably Smurf Racer for the Playstation.
12. What’s the best-priced (best deal) you got on a Smurf?
Don't remember.
13. What’s the MOST you paid for one smurf?
Also don't remember.
14. Do you know how Smurfette originated?
She was created by Gargamel, then was transformed into a real Smurf by Papa Smurf, according to the cartoon episode about her origin.
15. Do you like the cartoon as much as the toys?
I prefer the cartoon over the toys. Of course, I would like to see a new Smurf videogame for the upcoming "next-generation" game systems like the Playstation 3, the X-Box 360, and the Nintendo Wii.
16. Which, if any, Smurfs have you won in Pete’s great contests, or other contests?
None that I know of.
17. Have you given other people Smurfs as gifts?
Mostly hand-drawn cards featuring the Smurfs.
18. Do you often receive Smurfs as gifts, or do you have to buy them all yourself?
Some I get as gifts, and some I would have to buy myself.
19. Do you wear Smurfs/Smurfy items?
Just the floppy hats mentioned.
20. If there had been a Smurfs Finale episode, how do you think it would’ve ended?
The Smurfs return back to their home time period, and perhaps Smurfette getting married.
21. Why do you even collect Smurfs?
I don't so much collect Smurfs as I just simply enjoy them.
22. Would you give up every Smurf for a big price?
Don't care how much I would get for them. If somebody enjoys them, that's worth whatever I can get.
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