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Hungry Smurf: This flattened toy won't become his bouncy self until he gets a liberal dose of stuffing
Hungry Smurf: This flattened toy won't become his bouncy self until he gets a liberal dose of stuffing

Hungry Smurf: This flattened toy won't become his bouncy self until he gets a liberal dose of stuffing

Date12/5/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hungry Smurf: This flattened toy won't become his bouncy self until he gets a liberal dose of stuffing.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018228F
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