The Smurfs Team Smurf   Starring (voice): Don Messick, Paul Winchell, Danny Goldman, Lucille Bliss, June Foray and Michael Bell Distributor: Fabulous Films Ltd / Fremantle Media Enterprises RRP: £4.99 FHED3823 Certificate: U Release Date: 13 March 2017

Far, far away, in a little mushroom village, live a group of little blue pixies called Smurfs who wear short trousers and white bonnets. Only as tall as three apples, they speak in 'Smurf', a language that only they understand. The Smurfs are carefree, peaceful creatures that live in harmony with nature. But they have a nasty habit of wanting to act like man, which causes them 1,001 problems...

Team Smurf contains four episodes from the '80s Hanna-Barbera Productions animated TV show. This collection takes four of the popular characters and gives each their moment in the spotlight: Smurfette; Heft; Clumsy; and Brainy.

Smurfette’s Sweet Tooth: Once a year, Greedy Smurf makes a special batch of Smurfberry candy - the Smurfiest candy in the whole world. Every Smurf receives one piece for each day of the year, but can Smurfette be tempted to have more and what will be the consequence if she does?

Sir Hefty - When the Smurf village is destroyed by a fire breathing dragon, Sir Hefty hires a knight to protect the Smurfs. Alas, the knight proves to be a coward. Step forward Hefty…

The Pussywillow Pixies: Clumsy Smurf’s misadventures take him into the mysterious and dangerous land of Pussywillow Hollow. Papa Smurf leads a search party to rescue him from the evil Wartmongers.

I Was A Brainy Weresmurf: After being scratched by a stinky flower, pure-hearted Brainy Smurf begins howling and getting a little hairy. Then he goes missing…

For small viewers this is an enjoyable collection that won't break the bank.

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Darren Rea