The Smurfs 2 creations, evil Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties, named Vexy and Hackus, Gargamel plans on opening a portal to the Smurf village by using the Eiffel Tower as a conduit so that he can kidnap Smurfette and, through her, get Papa Smurf's secret formula for creating Smurfs. However, as the portal he created is not big enough for him to go through, Gargamel sends Vexy through to the portal to grab Smurfette and bring her to Paris. The Smurfs witness the abduction of Smurfette and inform Papa Smurf, who uses his magic to create crystals that allow several of his Smurfs
The Smurfs (comics) des Sables/ Zandstraat has a commemorative plaque with the name "Rue Schtroumpfs/ Smurfstraat" placed under the actual street sign. In 2003 a statue of a Smurf building a statue of Smurfette was revealed in Middelkerke. It was sculpted by Monique Mol. At the Grasmarkt in Brussels a five metres high statue of a Smurf on a toadstool can be seen. It was sculpted by Maryline Garbe and revealed on June 25, 2012. The Smurfs (comics) The Smurfs () is a Belgian comic series, created by cartoonist Peyo (pen name of Pierre Culliford). The titular creatures were introduced as supporting characters