7742 Smurf on Crutches. The Belgian cartoonist Peyo introduced smurfs to the world in 1958 and the following year the first smurf figurines were released. In 1965 PVC figurines were first produced on mass by Schleich and the smurf sensation had begun. This figure is pre-owned and in great condition. Made by Schleich. Approx: 5.5cm