Clockwork Smurf (cartoon)
From Smurfology
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Character Name: Clockwork Smurf |
Clockwork Smurf is a mechanical Smurf character that appeared in various episodes of the Smurfs cartoon show up until Season 8. He was a Smurf created by Handy to do various jobs around the village (usually better than any Smurf can do them) when Brainy caused him to malfunction by messing around with his internal workings, forcing Handy to shut Clockwork down until he could repair him. However, Clockwork mysteriously came to life again and, being aware of himself, ran away from the village until he came across Prince Gerard, who was being held prisoner in his own castle by his aunt Imperia, who desired to have her nephew's rightful place on the throne of his kingdom. Clockwork helped Prince Gerard escape from his aunt's clutches and led him to the Smurf Village, where they offered him their help in retaking the kingdom from his aunt. After successfully deposing Imperia and being coronated as king, Gerard kept Clockwork as his personal advisor and friend.
Occasionally, Clockwork visited the village and helped the Smurfs wherever possible. Some years later, Handy built for Clockwork a female companion called Clockwork Smurfette, who initially only fell in love with her creator, but after helping Clockwork rescue his fellow Smurfs from Gargamel she turned her affections over to him.