Mini PVC Smurfs from Finland

This set of 12 small PVC Smurfs was released in surprice chocolate eggs in Finland sometime in the 1980's. People remember the eggs as "Smurf eggs" but despite many attempts, I have not been able to find any wrappers or to locate the manufacturer to verify the real name of the product. These must've been unlicensed products sold only here because collectors elsewhere in the world have not heard of them, apparently. In case YOU have any additional information on these, please let me know!

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The smurfs are about 2.5cm in height, about half of the size of normal Smurfs, and moulded in one piece. The material is white PVC which is clearly softer and more "rubbery" than in the authentic figurines. The Smurfs are painted in three colours, blue, black and slightly transparent red. In addition, two clearly different tones of blue (light and very dark) have been used resulting in two distinct colour variations of each Smurf. The figurines do not have any production markings

All of the designs resemble or mimic one of the original Schleich Smurfs. More or less direct mould copies are Tyrolese, Flying, Gardener, Traveler, Thirsty, Prisoner, Poet, Lute, Gymnast and Brainy. The only two which have been modified and have different poses from the original counterparts are Papa and Smurfette.

I have traded several complete sets and loose individual figurines with Smurfers around the globe. Now days these are quite difficult to find and the condition is not always great, but if you are interested, please contact me to see if I have any for trade.