Reviews (6)

JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR
I was looking for a action figure set of the whole Simpsons Family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Now, here are the pros and cons.

Pros:
Contain of whole Simpsons Family
Cheap Price(Bought here)
Fun

Cons:
Living Room NOT compatible with other characters.

What's up you toy nerds?
The concept of collecting toys when you can afford a credit card is absurd, that is why I am a toy NERD. This particular flashback set has been out for a while,I'm glad it's cheaper in price cause it's getting ridiculous especially with the independent toy stores. So my review is this: it's good. I saw the picture and I know what I was getting. The delivery was quite efficient and speedy Gonzales. Last I'd like to add that I DO OPEN my toys, cause you only become obsessed with mint condition and never enjoy the essence of the collectables. Get a life me.

Most creative environment yet!
Unlike the 3 negative reviews above for this set I am totally HAPPY with mine. It arrived in absolutely MINT condition. there is not a crack/tear/rip/dent or messed up paint job anywhere on the set.
I still can't believe Playmates made this set. ...If you collect Simpsons WOS figures, then you need to get this NOW! before it's gone! ...

DISAPPOINTMENT...
Because this set was intended for collectors I thought no detail would be spared. Boy was I wrong. The box shows a picture on the front that shows what the Simpsons looked like back on the Tracy Ullman Show. The figures in this box look nothing like that picture. They look cheesy and cheap. Why oh why couldn't they have cleaned up the detail on these figures. Would it have been that hard to make the figures with the correct outfits? This set could have been such a gem, instead were left with a set destined for the bargain basement. Speaking of such, notice that the price of the set has been cut in half and still has not sold out. Even though it was this cheap price during Christmas. Hmmmmmmm....

OK For The Price
This Simpsons Flashback Playset would be better if the little figurines looked more like the actual Simpson family. They aren't really to play with, more for collectors or big fans of the show (like me). The paint job wasn't exactly perfect, but I didn't really mind. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Fantastic Future!
This is one great set in the World of Springfield line! It comes with three great figures that include Future Burns, Future Smithers, and Bobo Smithers. Future Burns is setup like a robot, with his head preserved in a glass container, and the rest of his figure a machine. Future Smithers is the head of Smithers on the body of a robot dog, complete with movable head and four legs. Bobo Smithers comes dressed as Bobo, Mr Burns beloved teddy bear, in a playful stance that actually allows the figure to keep from tipping over, despite being balanced on one leg. Something different about this set, is that the Smithers figures have the glasses glued into their heads, to prevent the tiny accessories from getting lost or damaged. The only real accesory that comes with this set is a beaten up little Bobo figure, somewhat larger than the Bobo that came with Burns Manor. The environment that comes with the set is big enough to hold the two larger figures, while Future Smither prances about. The actual set itself is purple with a yellow background of Homer being used as a slave to lead a cart of rocks. If you love the show or the toy line, this is a must have set!

Simpsons Burns and Bobo set is a winner!!
GREAT SET!! Super detail and cool to look at. Displays great. Nice price point of $24.99. A collector must have. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This is part of a series of detailed, diorama-like environments based on locations from the Simpsons television series. This Moe’s Tavern, like all the environments, is designed to interact with Simpson figures: when you stand them in various spots around the environment, thanks to the Intelli-Tronic Voice Activation System, they speak lines of dialogue. The Duff Man figure included with this environment, for example, cries out "Are you ready to get Duffed?" when you put his foot over just the right spot behind the bar. There are two other "talking points" in the bar that prompt other lines. The tavern itself is detailed, right down to the beer spout and television mounted in the corner (tuned to a channel showing that Mexican bee guy.)The Duff Man comes with cans of Duff mounted all around his belt, can move his arms up and down, swivel his neck, and grip the included mug of frosty brew. Requires 3 AA batteries (included). --David Stoesz ... Read more

Reviews (10)

The Best Simpsons Toy Out There (FOR ADULTS!!!)
My husband and I LOVE the Simpsons. This show is not necessarily for kids and I don't think it is marketed for young kids. It DOES NOT promote drinking or alcoholism. If you've ever seen the episode with Duff Man featured, you'll know that Barney wasn't drinking because he was the designated driver that night. Simpsons is an intelligent cartoon for adults. Duff Man is a fun character is that off the charts. If you love Moe's, you need this toy for your collection. (Parents need to understand that just because it's a cartoon doesn't always mean it's for kids' viewing! Ex: South Park!!)

Show the Drunkards Love Not Motherly War
Anyone with an ounce of brain KNOWS that this collectible is NOT for children and has real arrogance to post a review shunning Moe's bar for having "adult-like" humor. If your so worried about having your child exposed to alcoholism then here's a suggestion: dont buy this product. It's not like your child, who is banned from watching the Simpson's anyway, will single-handedly go out of his/her way to get this product. If anything..Moe's bar demotes alcohol..with it's trashy/unkempt look and sarcastic remarks pointing to the nastiness of the place. You worrying babblers are not in control of society or how "open" other parents are to their children. The Simpsons and this toy are not harming society, they arent causing kids to take up drinking..they are bringing laughs to Simpsons fans and collectors everywhere. I am 13, my brother is 10, and my parents watch the Simpsons with us. We've started a new tradition of putting up the different Simpson toy environments and decorating our little Springfield with Christmas trees and lights every Christmas. It brings our family closer together..and that is of course what matters..Right?

The Worst Toy Idea Ever!
When I first came across this offering I thought it was a joke. What kind of person would promote this product--certainly not a parent trying to raise a responsible and thoughtful child.
I have an idea--how about a drunk tank to put li'l Homer in after his DUI conviction, or maybe an emergency room for when he blacks out and crashes his car!

Not helping society...
How amazing is it that a toy promotes the humor of drinking? Nothing good ever comes from alcohol, and that message is not being made by such a toy. I used to enjoy the Simpson's but I would NEVER allow my child to watch it, partly because of the Bar scenes and poor examples elsewhere in its humor. Kids are not capable of viewing that humor and NOT seeing it as a role model for what to do in life, and we ALL (whether we have kids or not) need to take responsbility in this realiziation.
Now, a play action toy comes out and some think it is OK because it wasn't really MEANT for children, yet there is an age 5 and up clearance on it. We need to tell our children to avoid alcohol and all associated with frequenting the bar scene, not market kids and TRAIN them to act out the worst of our society. In my opinion, only a poor parent would buy such a toy for a child. Hey kids..."" ARE YOU READY TO GET DUFFED??!!""

Not marketed to kids.
To the person who was horrified beyond reason that this was marketed to kids, I would like to point out that this playset was not sold to standard toy store retail outlets but was originally released by Playmates as an exclusive to Diamond Select. Diamond Select is a comic distribution outfit that primarily supplies comic book stores and other outlets that primarily target an adult audience.
Playmates did this to avoid kneejerk reactions of purient minds who might beleive that a bar playset should not exist. Come on! It's Moe's Bar, a very frequently used locale from one of the best cartoon shows ever. Collectors have been DYING to get their hands on this! Playmates' fear of reactions like yours are exactly why this almost didn't get release and why this playset costs so much. This same sort of close minded attitude about toys/collectibles is why we'll never see a Balrog figure from the Lord of the Rings movies. I'd like to recommend the Care Bears and My Little Pony playsets for you, instead of looking at a cutting edge license like The Simpsons.
As for why Toys R Us is now carrying this item, I don't know why Diamond Select would basically backstab Playmates original intentions by turning around and selling their specialty store exclusive to a regular family oriented toy store. Nice going guys! ... Read more

Reviews (5)

I don't recommend buying this
The 9 piece set was disappointing when i first got it and saw it up close. I did not know that the action figures were going to be that small. Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, etc. are a little taller than 2 inches while the hobbits are about 1.5 inches tall. Well that wouldn't have bothered me that much if the painting on the faces of the figures was well done but it wasn't. Half of Frodo's face looks disfigured and he and the rest of the figures are not very bendable or posable.
Save your money for something better and don't buy this. I'm probably going to return mine.
Well i hope this review helps someone out.

Lord Of The Money Thieves
My son's action figure fell apart after 2 days. He did not play rough with it or drop it or anything. I resent this toy.

The Fellowship of the Ring (with Bill the pony ) 10 set
This is such a great set that any Lord of the Rings fan should purchase it. It has ten figures with many weapons. These figures include Gandalf the Grey, Frodo Baggins, Boromier, Merry, Pippin, Gimli, Sam, Legolas, Aragon, and Bill the Pony. They all come with their weapons and can be removed off their stands. The stands fit together to show how they travel. Some of their weapons are Aragons' sword,Legolas and his elven knifes, Frodos' sword (named sting), and Gimli with his double bladed axe. The figures are very detailed with their cloaks (that are not able to be taken off them) and Aragon and Sam have luggage on their cloakes. Bill carries much of the fellowships luggage. There are only two small things that I don't like. One of them is Legolas has deadly accuracy with his elven bow but in this set it is slung over his shoulder and cannot be removed. The other thing is that Sam has his hobbit sword but cannot be put in his hand. But everthing else is just fine. It is one of the best set that I have seen. Like I said before, any Lord of the Rings fan should by this right now!

It even has Bill, what more do you need to know?
This is a great item and a 'must get' for any LOTR fan. I just ordered my second one. I have only ever seen these offered on 2 websites and the other one is sold out. As far as I know you can only get it here.

I have many LOTR items but this was my first AOME item. I have to say I am very impressed. They went to great lengths to get details right, like what Aragorn, Sam, and Bill are carrying. As much as could be expected they tried to make the characters look like the actors, but in a more important sense Play Along was able to capture the Fellowship embarking on their quest. Such a wonderful moment in the imaginations of I am sure each of us.

I do have one caveat. There are MANY very small items. I would not give this set to anyone under 5 as is the recommendation under any circumstances nor would I let them around it. As stated in the excellent review below, the arms are all molded on so if you did have very young people around the set I would at least take the extra set of weapons off of all of them.

Lastly it has Bill! Bill is almost impossible to find on any LOTR set or item. The wonderful sideshow item has long been sold out. It is almost worth it just having Bill. In any case, FOTR in many ways remains my favorite of the 3 movies and this will be a wonderful way to remember the book and movies. Like all things LOTR this will sell out and it is a limited edition. I'd buy one now rather than miss it later, which is going to happen, even with it being hard to find using the amazon search.

Why the 5 for education? Well the fellowship has 4 different races represented starting out, 5 or 6 if you count wizards and horses. And they all worked together. How important of a message is that?

The Nine sets out from Rivendell, to your home!
Another great set in a series that is garnering fame across the toy world, PlayAlong's Fellowship of the 9 set is a fabulous addition to their already outstanding line. These figures and bases recreate a scene from the movie, where Gandalf the Grey leads his fellowship out of Rivendell to destroy the Ring of Power. But that is just a facet of the fun. Like all of their line, these great sculpts are poseable, and come with removable weapons and acoutrement.

Again, I caution those with small children, to know your child before getting this set, as the small array of knives, swords, hat, etc. may be too small and pointed for younger hands. Also, some of the thinner items such as the swords and handles are of a stiffer plastic making them a bit fragile.

I have noted that PlayAlong must be adding to the figures poseability. Unlike their earlier versions, which have a modicum of arm and waist movement, these exceptional figures of the nine have poseable heads, arms, elbows, legs, and waists, on many.

Gandalf the Grey comes with his noble staff and pointy hat, as well as Glamdring, his sword. Merry and Pippin come with their gift of Elven swords from Aragorn. Frodo as well. Samwise Gamgee shoulders his burden of tackle and cooking pan, exquisitely sculpted onto his pack. His bastion, Bill the Pony by his side laden with provisions. Boromir strides with his shield on his back and his horn at his side, he comes with his sword. The gruff and gregarious Gimli carries a brace of axes at his waist, and comes with a doble bladed ax for his hands. The noble Aragorn shoulders a removable acoutrement of an unstrung bow, rope, closed quiver and bedroll, as well as his sword. Lastly the lithe Legolas shoulders his bow, quiver, and Elven knives, but also comes with two additional knives that can be placed in his hand.

The bases are form fit like a puzzle piece to provide an unbroken line of adventurers set out to save Middle Earth from the destruction of Sauron. For other adventures, as I have noted with the line, since the weapons are removeable, and these sculpts are nonconfrontational, the play and enjoyment is limited only by one's imagination. Take any number of the castle playsets that abound and you, your children, or your friends can create hours of humorous fun, either inspired from the films, or from your own mind.

These toys are perhaps one of the greatest lines of movie inspired toys to date. Many of us have waited a lifetime for such, and they also go well with some of the toys we may have gathering dust in the attic. I recently placed my figures next to an older larger Dragon from the Dragonheart movie line of toys, and the first thought that came to mind was.....Smaug!

You will greatly enjoy this set. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Collectors of all things Simpson will snap up this playset of Judge Snyder’s court room. The set comes complete with a 5-inch figure of the judge and features Intelli-Tronic Voice Activation so when any of the 35 compatible action figures are connected, they can spew out recognizable Simpsons one-liners. This playset recites over 30 choice politically-incorrect phrases, such as Judge Snyder’s "This verdict is written on a cocktail napkin, and it still says guilty,"and "Mr. Hutz, do you know you aren’t wearing any pants?" The court room includes a removable American flag, a gavel, a Laws of Springfield, 2nd Edition text, and a cocktail napkin with a jury verdict written on it. This Simpsons interactive environment runs on three AA batteries (included) and comes with an exclusive mail-in offer for a free Be Sharp Apu figure. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Prospective lawyer loves it !!!!
For me this set is great! I recommend pairing this set with the blue haired lawyer. The detailing and everything is great, Judge Snyder and the lawyer have a few lines and I plan to put my homer in the witness stand for some interesting testimony. I'm actually thinking of putting this in my office as a conversation piece.

I reserve my judgment
As an attorney and a loyal Simpson's fan, I had to have this one. Unfortunately, I cannot find a Lionel Hutz figure to use with it (is is still available?) and the blue haired lawyer doesn't have Lionel's delivery. The slots for Judge Snyder and the witness stand are too cramped, but the small extras you get with the set are funny (yellow pad, liquor bottle, etc.). Not bad, but could have been better.

Wait until it's on sale
This playset isn't as spectacular as some of the others. Judge Snyder has quite a few things to say; however, Lionel Hutz only has one line, which seems odd since he is the most popular attorney on the show. Plus it is very difficult to attach the figures to 2 of the 3 ports because the guardrail makes it too small of an area. Some of the compatible figures, like Plow King Barney and Ranier Wolfcastle, are too large and fit better in unnatural poses (turn body 180 degrees at waist) if you can get them to fit at all. I really like the WOS toys on the whole, and although amusing, this set wasn't as entertaining as some of the others.

Lionel Hutz it a bit limited...
i was really looking forward to this set because Lionel is one of the funniest characters in the show! However, he only says one phrase in this set "If I hear 'objection' and 'sustained' one more time, I think I'm going to scream!" While that line if funny, one is not enough. Phil Hartman was brillian and I want to hear much more from him.... though the blue haired lawyer's "drinky drinky" is hillarious. ... Read more

Editorial Review

It is poetic in a way that these figures of Bill and Marty, the only known DJs on Springfield’s KBBL radio station, are not compatible with other Simpsons’ "intellitronic" play sets. Because in the world of the Simpsons, these two would be completely out of place anywhere but the comfort of their own wacky morning show. Figures of Bill and Marty are included here (we hesitate to call them "action figures," since they don’t appear to get much exercise or sunlight), along with a set of the KBBL studio. When the guys have been placed in their designated spots, push a button to hear wince-inducing FM radio clichés like "Well, hot dog, we have a wiener!" and "Nobody rocks like Bill & Marty on KBBL!" As delightfully clueless as Bill and Marty are, the real star is the radio station set. It includes plenty of details that are sure to thrill faithful fans, including a play list calling for Mr. Funky and the Springfieldians. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Not One Of Your Better Playsets
Sure, It's Ideal for any die-hard simpsons fan, but these interactive environments usually interact with other simpsons figures.This one does not work with any figures except for the two that it comes with

for the price listed, why not?
I've got just about all of the Simpson's Interactive figures but I held off on purchasing Bill and Marty until the price came down. Now that I've got them with the rest of the sets, I'm surprised that Amazon was able to keep them in stock for so long--their hillarious.

Simpsons Disc Jockeys get their own set!
While not a playmates product these figures have hilarious phrases and fit well with the other characters. Any Simpson's fan who works in or loves radio will appreciate this tongue in cheek set. Durability seems equal to Playmates sets. ... Read more

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Journey to Mt. Doom!
At last, Frodo and Sam have reached Mt. Doom, the only place where the Ring of Power can be destroyed. However, slowly crawling the mountain, they run into their former guide, Gollum, who is now determined to retrieve his Precious from the Hobbits. Now, Frodo and Sam must defeat Gollum, and escape with their lives, knowing that the Ring will be destroyed.
This set has my two favorite toys, Frodo and Sam. However, they aren't dressed like in the end of Return of the King. F and S are from the gift set from FOTR in which Frodo and Sam are leaving the Fellowship on a boat. However, they have the greatest likeness I have seen, and they are heavily articulated. Gollum is fully poseable in the fact that he has no joints and is made of a rubber like material. The background has Mt. Doom. Now, here are the stats.
Fun: 5 out of 5 becuase you can create many awesome adventures with 3 of the most memerable characters in the trilogy.
Education: 5 out of 5 because a child can expand their creativity.
Durability: 5 out of 5 becuase I have played with these toys many times and they have yet to show any wear and tear.
This set inculdes Frodo Baggins with Sting and scabbard, Samwise Gamgee with sword and scabbard, and Gollum. Thanks for reading my review!

3 Pack -equals Fantastic Value
Another fantastic value ... . Dont pass this up. Packed in a nice display box with MT Doom in the backround. These multi packs are great for kids and collectors. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

another winner from Playmates
Once again, Playmates has demonstrated their faithful dedication to converting 2-dimensional cartoon characters into 3-D toys that look exactly like their celluloid counterparts.

Chalmers comes with a customized coffee mug, a telephone (which fits nicely in his hand) and a clipboard with a checklist on Principal Skinner's failings. About the only thing in the "yes" column is the "US Flag in order," but poor Skinner gets checks in the "no" column, including in the row "riot quelled?"

Original voice for Chalmers is activated by putting him in the various Springfield environments.

SKINNER!
"Skinner with his crazy explanations,
Superintendant's gonna need his medication,
be-lieving Skinners lame exaggerations,
there'll be trouble in town to-night"

Super-Nintendo Chalmers rocks. He always comes out with the best put-downs for Skinner and is the perfect foil for him. My fave scenes is when he going to give Springfield Elementary a full 10/10 for the first time.

"I'll just put the ZERO first." He says. "And now a vertical line to indicate the 1..."

Needless to say a riot tramples before he gets to.

The toy itself is quite fun. So far it is my first in the World of Springfield figures. Place him in certain playsets and he'll talk. The accessories that come with him are a clipboard (with a bad ratings checklist on it), a phone and a personalized mug. They all fit in his hands and he is pose-able. Not only this but he is quite sturdy. The Movie Maniac series of toys tend to break easily but there is not way this guy will.

Have fun, with Chalmers and the rest. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

not up to par with the other Simpsons characters
Database is the consumate computer/math nerd. He comes with a flute, a tray of food and a stack of text books. He has his little red-framed glasses perched on the tip of his nose and when plugged into the different Springfield environments, he spews his nerdy quips such as "We're very proud to make you a member of our very select group."

In the series, Database doesn't get much screen time... but he's clearly larger than most of his classmates - perhaps a little less bulky than Nelson, but definitely taller than most of the other kids. In action figure form, however, he's smaller than Bart!

He is typically drawn with his shirt-tail or pocket hanging out over his trousers - but this corner of fabric is painted the same as his pants, and the edge of his pants is a sharp ridge around his middle - definitely not in the same category of realism (if that's the right word) that the other Playmates Simpsons characters enjoy.

Only for the die-hard collector who "must" have every single character to complete their collection.

this figure made me stop collecting
i used to collect every figure in the series. i woke up from my collecting craze when i saw they were making this figure. database is one of the lesser known characters on the show, and rarely gets any lines. that is, of course, until his action figure was announced. then he was featured more and more in the show, with stupid 1 liners. did they write him in just to plug his action figure? maybe. all i know is, the episodes as well as the toy line have been suffering lately. i'm not going to shell out $7 when they're not supplying anything worth buying. from now on, i'll only get a simpsons figure if i REALLY like the figure and the character. and even then i might not do it.

(by the way, i didnt buy this figure. i've just seen it piled on the shelves at the toy stores.)

I agree...!
...I was talking with my brother about how small it was when I got it. So I guess alot of people think what I do. Database is supposed to be a big kid. And I want them to make Jay Sherman too! The Critic was a great show, He could be a celebrity figure. Since Jon Lovitz is the voice and they already have a celebrity one for him. Thanks

"Honey, they shrunk Database!!!"
First off... I love the Simpsons figures! They are an amazing line of well crafted and extremely well designed set of action figures! Lots of attention to details. Which is why this one figure in the line is so strange!!! On the Simpsons TV show, Database is one of the larger children in Bart's and Lisa's circle of friends. But for some reason, this figures is not only smaller than almost all the other children (he is still bigger than Maggie) but he is also disproportionate to the rest! It's like he is a large "toy" for the other toys to play with. Weird!! Playmates dropped the ball with this one, but I forgive them! Or at least I would if they would make a Jay Sherman Simpsons figure! ... Read more

Reviews (1)

woman scorned
Luann Van Houten is the recent divorcee - ex-wife of Kirk Van Houten, mother of Milhouse. She comes with a stack of unopened cardboard boxes, an open box labeled "KIRK" (I guess she stole some of his things?), a packing-tape dispenser and a squeeze bottle of butane (presumably to set Kirk's belongings on fire). She otherwise seems pretty happy with her blue hair.

She has an assortment of bitter phrases, including, "I'm sorry I'm not as smart as you." A great drama figure in the world of Springfield. ... Read more