Bartman
sim027 · The Simpsons
Collectible Minifigures Series 2 · 2015. This figure was released during LEGO's second wave of The Simpsons collaborations, coinciding with the 25th anniversary era of the show.
Figure ID
sim027
Theme
The Simpsons
Year Released
2015. This figure was released during LEGO's second wave of The Simpsons collaborations, coinciding with the 25th anniversary era of the show.
Rarity
Uncommon. As a blind-bag collectible from a retired series, it is no longer available at retail. It was produced in high quantities but the unique licensing makes it highly sought after.
Head
A custom-molded, dual-tone head featuring Bart's signature spiky hair integrated with a purple mask. It features the 'classic' circular wide eyes with a smirk, printed on the bright yellow molded base.
Torso
The torso is bright orange with simple line printing to denote the shirt's collar. It features yellow arms and yellow hands (representing fingers), with no printing on the back to maintain the 2D cartoon aesthetic.
Legs
Medium-height blue legs (non-bending short legs but taller than toddler legs), featuring a dual-molded look to represent shorts and yellow skin on the lower legs. No side printing is present.
Accessories
Includes a purple fabric cape with two holes for the neck attachment and a brown slingshot (slingshot part 92691). It originally came with a black 3x4 display plate.
Color Scheme
A vibrant palette of bright orange, medium blue, purple, and classic LEGO yellow. This specific color blocking accurately mirrors Bart's superhero alter-ego from the series.
Printing Details
Minimal but crisp pad printing. The focus is on the custom head mold and the dual-molded legs. The alignment of the eyes on the mask is a common QC check point for this figure.
Variants
This is the 'Bartman' variant. Other versions of Bart include the standard version (sim002) from The Simpsons House and the Milhouse as Fallout Boy variant.
Condition Notes
The purple fabric cape is highly susceptible to fraying and creasing. The custom head mold has small crevices near the mask 'points' that can collect dust. Ensure the slingshot is the correct reddish-brown color.
Estimated Value
Used complete: $8 - $12 USD. New/Sealed in bag: $15 - $20 USD. The value remains stable due to the popularity of the character.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD (original retail price of a single Collectible Minifigure blind bag).
Compatible Sets
71009 The Simpsons Series 2 (Collectible Minifigures).
Character Background
Bartman is Bart Simpson's superhero persona. While he first appeared in the Season 2 episode 'Three Men and a Comic Book', he became a pop culture icon through the 'Do the Bartman' music video.
Design Notes
LEGO utilized a unique head mold for this character to ensure the mask didn't look like a sticker. The purple cape uses a softer fabric than older 1990s-era stiff capes.
Similar Minifigures
Milhouse as Fallout Boy (sim028), Maggie with Santa's Little Helper (sim032), and the Series 1 Bart Simpson (sim002).
Collectibility
High. The Simpsons LEGO license was short-lived, making every unique character from the two CMF series important for completionist collectors.
History
Bartman represents LEGO's shift toward highly specialized molds for licensed themes, moving away from classic cylindrical heads to preserve IP accuracy.
Interesting Facts
The 'Bartman' persona was so popular in the 90s that it had its own comic book line, which LEGO designers referenced via the slingshot accessory.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Milhouse as Fallout Boy on a small 'Springfield' street vignette or in a tiered CMF display case to prevent cape dust.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom superhero MOCs; the purple cape and slingshot are versatile parts for other small hero or villain builds.
Overall Assessment
An iconic representation of 90s nostalgia. While simple in printing, the custom head mold and fabric cape make it a standout figure for any Simpsons fan. Rating: 8/10.