[Syd Smurf]

I have finally finished the basic collection of smurfs when I won an auction for the Smurf Riding Candycane this morning from the ornament set. I now have at least one version of all of the regulars, supers & Chrissy decorations.

So know I will concentrate on variations, promos, raws & a few fakes to keep my life smurfy. I still need the Astro, Large Moutain and Schlumpf-burg playsets as well as one of the playmats with the airport.

I can still see myself collecting for years but I wanted to finish the basic set within a year and I have managed to do that by about 2 months. I didn't think I would make it as I have been after this last one for the last few months but wanted to find it a bit cheaper than the Katalog price and bought it today for what I consider a pretty reasonable price.

Cheers

Andrew

[Guest]

Wow Dyar, you are way ahead of me!

Karen

[eggie smurf]

Congrats, Andrew! I'm sooooooooo envious

[Syd Smurf]

You will be more than envious when you check your collection next time Stace......hope you aren't missing a Smurf Riding Candycane......

Dyar

PS - I am joking of course......I hope your Smurf Riding Candycane is still there......I know it's funny that my new one actually had Staci written on it but I am sure that is a coincidence.

[kira1970_]

Congratulations Andrew
All those smurfs in such a short time is amazing. I look forward to having a collection like yours one day. Well Done!
Kira

P.S. Kira will accept any smurfs that Andrew now gets as spares...providing postage is paid to Tasmania.....lol......I had to put that in.....I like the little phrases you add to your posts

[Syd Smurf]

LOL Kira.....if I can't afford air or surface mail to Tassie I will send them via shoe mail

[eggie smurf]

PS - I am joking of course......I hope your Smurf Riding Candycane is still there......I know it's funny that my new one actually had Staci written on it but I am sure that is a coincidence.

Hmmm - the Smurf Riding Candycane is named "Staci" so I think they all have that written on their feet! No worries

[Syd Smurf]

Yes but this new one even has a title in front of his name "The property of..."



Dyar

[smurf1303]

Most impressive Syd, I've been collecting over 20 years and still not got that, although into single figures remaining, it's just they're all the expensive ones!

Well done, and good to hear you still have goals...

helen

[Syd Smurf]

Thanks Helen and all above

It sounds like you are really close to finishing the collection too Helen. You will have to let us know when you finish the set so we can all celebrate it with you.

Good luck everyone with your smurf hunting

Dyar

[attombomb7]

wow!! Andrew great news!! i missed this post!..

that is truly exciting..! you must have a awesome collection...I am no where near that..close..but then its not my goal..yet..but I think reaching your goal is great!

now you can specialize in goodies too!!

Attom

[Syd Smurf]

now you can specialize in goodies too!!

Thanks Attom

Yeah I have started to grab every variation, promo & raw I see as well as a few fakes along the way. Lock up your goodies everyone because Uncle Dyar wants them.

Cheers

Uncle Dyar.....I suppose

[attombomb7]

I knew Uncle dyar was after all those smurfs!! maybe we should call you Gargamel for a few months???



heheh do you have a big net??

Attom

[Syd Smurf]

no net just a big credit card bill i'm am afraid.

[Rachel]

Congratulations Andrew.

It is a really great feeling to do it.

[Syd Smurf]

It is a really great feeling to do it.

Thanks for that Rachel ....it also felt pretty good when I finished my smurf collection too.

Dyar

[Guest]

Hee hee, why do you always write what I am thinking Dyar?

[Syd Smurf]

I am not sure Karen....but few people actually admit to sharing my thoughts.

[eggie smurf]

Don't blame me, it was Staci's idea.

He's always in my brain - sorry for my comment sent through Andrew earlier I have a feeling he's starting to invade Karen's brain as well