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I know I will be first in line but how many others of my vintage will be attending?After originally being forecast to be released in 2008 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of smurfs the new 3D Animated Smurf movie is due to be released in the US  on Dec 17th, 2010, according to IMDb. This news has delighted smurf fans who have been eagerly awaiting a smurf movie since it was first rumoured in July 2005. Rumours are what this story is full of;  from live action combined with 3D animation,  the possibility of John Lithgow voicing Gargamel to a smurf triology – no-one seems at all certain of what this movie will consist of.  But one piece of hard evidence found by Australian smurf fanatic, Brad, points to the 3D animation part being completely true. The following images were found on the display boards of the HappySmurfDay Euro Tour.

There is also footage in a news report video on France3.fr which shows some of the animation in production. The last photo is a still from that footage.

Photo source: BradThe next big question is then: “When will the smurf toys and merchandise be out for myself and fellow collectors to buy?” They released a 50th anniversary plush in the US at Toys R Us but they have not hit the stores here in Australia yet. We’ve seen a few beanie baby type smurf toys  available at Myer. JayJays and Target both have had smurf t-shirts in their line in the last 18 months. I’m hoping as the movie draws nearer that more smurf merchandise will hit the shelves here in Australia.So will I be at the smurf movie?  Of course…..I will be the one holding the giant smurf plushie and humming the smurf song: la la la la la la sing a happy tune.  Hope to see you there Smurf ya later….

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