I couldn't be happy to share new news that in fall 2024, JAKKS will be launching an extensive product line dedicated to The Simpsons. As The Simpsons is well into its record-breaking 35th season this fall, it continues to be one the most popular series on both Fox and Disney Plus.
The upcoming toy line is poised to inject even more excitement and joy into this cherished franchise, catering to fans of all ages with this diverse and engaging offerings. The toy line will feature a wide range of beloved caricatures from the show available in various forms such as basic, deluxe, and premium collector figures, playsets, and plush toys, along with items like advent calendars and other fun and creative toys inspired by the show's rich history.
As you might imagine, our action play and collectibles team has been having a tremendous time brainstorming the plethora of product opportunities that this show represents. And we are honored as a company to be trusted with such an iconic franchise.
As I said at the beginning, we had a very busy quarter. But with the end of the year in sight, it is also extremely gratifying to see us lined up for completing another really successful year here at JAKKS while still seeing great opportunities for sustained growth in the new year to come.
1 hour ago, MagnaPrime said:That's an interesting line up. When did Bart where a blue shirt? I'm blanking
In the early days of the Simpsons the bulk of the Bart merchandise (toys, clothes, etc.) had him wearing a blue shirt despite his shirt being a reddish orange color on the show. A lot of the various sources on google explain that it had to do with marketing decisions at the time as well as attempts to distinguish licensed Bart merch from bootlegs. The show actually makes reference to the blue shirt a couple of times as jokes. If you look up Bart dolls from the early 90s he is typically wearing a blue shirt.
I think it is cool that they are releasing a blue shirt Bart for that very reason since it kind of pay homage to the Simpsons toys of the past!
That's an interesting line up. When did Bart where a blue shirt? I'm blanking
Shown below is the fourth wave of 5" Simpsons figures from Jakks. This wave includes This wave includes Barney Gumble, Bumblebee Man, Blue Shirt Bart Simpson and Carl Carlson. You can purchase a case of 6 Figures at places like our sponsor Entertainment Earth with suggested retail price of $77.99.
Shown below is the third wave of 5" Simpsons figures from Jakks. This wave includes Baseball Homer, Marge with Maggie, Milhouse and Lenny. You can purchase a case of 6 Figures at places like our sponsor Entertainment Earth with suggested retail price of $77.99.
41 minutes ago, RickytheRockstar said:she does, it's hard to see because of the yellow, but in the photo of her reaching for Maggie, you can see the break in her arm sculpt like the swivel is turned a bit. can also see in the other image her upper arm isn't a smooth sculpt
Oh that is hard to see, but I see it now.
9 hours ago, Jeddostotle7 said:wait so does Marge have no bicep swivel? odd choice
she does, it's hard to see because of the yellow, but in the photo of her reaching for Maggie, you can see the break in her arm sculpt like the swivel is turned a bit. can also see in the other image her upper arm isn't a smooth sculpt
wait so does Marge have no bicep swivel? odd choice
So including waves 3 & 4 that makes 3 Homers (regular Homer released in waves 1 & 2, incredible bulk, and Baseball Homer) and 3 Barts (regular, Barman, and blue shirt). With the size of the Simpsons cast I kind of wish some of the Homer/Bart variants would be released in later waves as apposed to the early ones. I get why they are doing it this way. They figure Bart and Homer can essentially carry each wave if necessary since they are the 2 most popular characters. But if every wave is going to have a spot taken up by a Bart or Homer variant, then it is going to take a loooong time to get through the rest of the roster. I wish theyd hurry up and make a 5in Ralph Wiggum. Hes my favorite lol.
No this is wave 3
Is this supposed to be wave 3?
A great line. Just found the 2.5 slingshot Bart with the one eye closed. I completely missed him when that wave was announced so that was a surprise.
My only complaint is that the playsets (so far) have been too simple when compared to the Playmates which they are obviously an homage of.
