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6. The Infamous Smurf TV Dinner Trays

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The smurfs themselves were the true magic in these brilliant blue plates; the food was just incidental. Children with their adorable naïve looks found great affection for those little blue figures. Looking back, it makes sense why these supper platters were so much sought for. They were not only adorable and handy; they were also amusing, and naturally, there isn't really anything better than dining in front of your preferred TV show. To every 80s child and their parents, these Smurf TV dinner plates were the height of gastronomic elegance. Given you can eat off cartoon characters, who needs plates? From Papa Smurf to Smurfette, each tray painstakingly crafted to carry different amounts of a child's lunch included several iconic Smurf figures. Using the excitement of exposing the Smurf figures under as inspiration, parents found these trays especially helpful as they pushed finicky eaters to finish their meals. Commonly worried about many children, the compartmentalised design also stopped different foods from blending. These plastic trays were a sensible choice for time-pressed parents since they could resist many runs through the dishwasher. These vintage objects are being more sought for by many collectors since they show a special junction of popular culture and daily usage from the 1980s.