Meet the Simpsons (1990)
This was the first set of promotional Simpsons toys. Burger King released
it after the series premiere. It consisted of plush-dolls modeled after
our favorite family. An item with each doll: Bart's skateboard, Lisa's
saxophone, Marge's purse, Maggie's teddy-bear, and Homer's bowling-ball.
Many fans display this in their public collections. Complete unopened
sets can fetch between twenty dollars and fifty dollars.
Simpsons Camping (1990)
The set of camping figures emerged in late summer 1990 and tributed the season-one episode
'The Call of the Simpsons.' It is a popular item in the UK. Every character
comes with a different cardboard nature-style layout. Complete and
unopened sets fetch around twenty-five dollars. BK sold a set of three
hard-plastic cups in conjunction with the toys.
Simpsons Wheelies Toys
(1992)
This is one of the rarer sets of Burger King toys. BK released it
after the Great Dryspell of 1991. The
craftsmanship is remarkably shoddy. A complete set with bases intact is a goldmine.
If someone sells you ought to buy.
Simpsons Wind-Ups
(1998)
This set was exclusive to Europe. It contains four members of the Simpsons family.
It excludes Lisa. The set's title is deceiving: Bart is an eye-pop and
not a wind-up. Sets sell for thirty dollars in the US.
Global Fanfest
Promotion Set (2000)
This UK-exclusive was a part of The Simpsons
Global Fanfest. It was tame compared to most global-events. This set was
the first to include non-family characters: Krusty, Mr. Burns, Barney, Apu, Sideshow Bob. Complete and unopened sets
cost around fifty dollars.
Simpsons International
(2001)
The UK and Brazil were treated to this eleven-piece set in 2001. It
includes the five family members (two Homers), Otto, Nelson, Snowball
II, Milhouse, and Grandpa. These aren't particularly rare, but enough so
that I suggest you mortgage your home for the possibility of buying one.
No, I'm joking. Sets got for around $15 to $20.
Spooky Light-Ups (2001)
This is a cool set though relatively worthless due to its
contemporariness. It is a fifteen-piece set, the largest to date: Krusty
(vampire), Groundskeeper Willy (grim reaper), Lisa (trick-or-treater),
Milhouse (trick-or-treater)), Ned (I Know What You Did Last Summer),
Marge (witch), Maggie (trick-or-treater), Bart (trick-or-treater),
Barney (mummy), Grandpa (vampire), Dr. Hibbert (grave digger), Homer
(zombie), Skinner (zombie), Apu (pumpkin), and Mr. Burns (mad
scientist). All of the figures are based off of real appearances in the
Treehouse of Horror specials. Sets range in price from $20 to $40.
Simpsons Soccer Toys
(2002)
This UK-exclusive ten-piece set included characters in soccer
uniforms. This was probably the least popular set of them all, because
really when have they ever played soccer together? There's no basis for
the costumes, and no inside-jokes for the real fans. The only reason I
can see for even buying this set is to have a complete collection. If
that's the case, you'll find yourself out $10 to $20.
Creepy Classics (2002)
After the success of the first THOH-based set of toys a second was
released a year later. However, though the figures are just as
cool, the set is smaller, at ten-piece instead of fifteen. Each figure
comes with a screen that has some sort of joke on it. This set is
suggested for those who enjoyed the first one. Priced from $15 to $30.
Talking Watches
(2002)
If you like talking and The
Simpsons and watches, then you'll love this set. It
includes four watches, each with different sayings and characters. The
complete set can be semi-difficult to find, especially in the boxes, but
you shouldn't have a problem if you're willing to buy them one-by-one.
Each watch will sell for around $10.
Couch Set (2008)
This post-movie set contains five pieces, which connect (somewhat)
to form the Simpsons' famous couch. It is made of plastic unusually
sturdy for a kid's meal toy.
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