[Nuts about smurfing]

Hi all,

I have been buying a few of the Irwin posable smurfs recently, including these getaways / playsets. I noticed that on the dippin' diner playset I seem to be missing a part when I compare it to the picture on the box. I have a hot dog to sit on the diner's counter, but it looks like there is something else. Can anyone tell me what it is in the picture and if I am missing something?

Thanks!

Mark

[Nuts about smurfing]

Hmmmm, just thinking the hot dog doesn't look quite right either....

[Syd Smurf]

Hi Mark

I have the Dippin' Diner but it's still sealed so I didn't want to open it. On the box it says it comes with these items:

Greedy Figure
Diner (which doubles as a fishing hole)
Fishing Pole, Fish, Bridge
Mushroom Stool, Tray Seat & Hot Dog Basket

Not sure if that helps as it was on the box and it looks like you have taken a pic of the box already.

Dyar

[Nuts about smurfing]

Hi Dyar, thanks for that.

I checked the box from mine again and yes, it has the same wording. Well, based on that I have everything that I should have, so perhaps it is the picture on the box that is wrong

Unless anone else has any thoughts, I'll go away happy

[Rachel]

Hi Mark, I am glad you are happy.

sorry I can't help as I don't have this or any of the Irwin items I'm afraid but I did want to say what a nice pic your first one is showing these toys together. I often see them in their package on Ebay but I don;t think I have seen a few of them like this before.

[Nuts about smurfing]

Glad you like the pics Rachel. When I have all of them I'll post another picture.

I know that this may go against what many of you think here, but I am not one for keeping smurfs in their packaging. I tend to think what is the point of having them if you don't want to see them?? I guess wouldn't be very good at making money at this!!

Mark

[Bunno Smurf]

I know that this may go against what many of you think here, but I am not one for keeping smurfs in their packaging. I tend to think what is the point of having them if you don't want to see them?? I guess wouldn't be very good at making money at this!!

Mark

I agree, Mark but I do open the package very carefully and store it away so if I ever do decide to sell them its there.

[attombomb7]

hi Mark

I also agree, smurfs are for enjoyment, its not like keeping some

item in a curio cabinet no one can touch! enjoy them, you never

know when life is over someone else will anyway, so why not you.

I think most collectors enjoy what they buy, its not for investments

as that has no passion. only money, and I don't think that is why we collect them!

[Nuts about smurfing]

I agree, Mark but I do open the package very carefully and store it away so if I ever do decide to sell them its there.

I certainly try to do that as well Linda. Good to know you feel the same too Attom!

[Syd Smurf]

I do feel the same way usually as well....however I don't have any spare space left so I just kept this in the box under the display as ther is nowhere else to put it......I would love to display every item I have but I think I would have to kick Mrs Dyar & Jack out to do it......and they may not still be my friend if I did that.

Dyar

[Rachel]

I know that this may go against what many of you think here, but I am not one for keeping smurfs in their packaging. I tend to think what is the point of having them if you don't want to see them?? I guess wouldn't be very good at making money at this!!

Hi Mark, I know there are certain items I have that I would love to take them out and play with them all the time but I just can't bring myself to do it, especially if they haven't alreay been assembled.

I think in an ideal world I would have 2 of everything, one to keep untouched and one to play with. As I want to take photos etc. for the website, I do tend to unpack some items but I try to be as careful as possible. Also lack of space means that there are some items that are better kept boxed up just because I don't have room to display everything. I am hoping to have enough display room one day to at least be able to display at least one of every super smurf, playset and building but unfortunately I am not quite there yet.

[Syd Smurf]

I didn't open the Smurfmobile as it wasn't a type of package I could just put back inside the box without doing any damage as it's stapled closed...other than that I open and assemble every playset or super so I can compare them against others.

I agree Rach and I know Gerda would too that we need 2 of everything so we can have the best of both worlds as I would love to open & assemble the Smurfmobile but I just can't bring myself to do that. I can still drive the box around though and pretend.

Dyar