Krusty the Clown
sim003 · The Simpsons
Series 1 Collectible Minifigures · 2014
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sim003
Theme
The Simpsons
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An essential and iconic character for any fan of The Simpsons or unique LEGO licensed themes, boasting high display value despite its specialized parts.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationApproximately $8 to $15 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Original Retail
$3.99 USD original retail price in blind bags.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Custom molded yellow plastic head featuring Krusty's wide orange mouth, white teeth, red nose, and a separate teal hairpiece representing his signature clown hair.
Torso
Light pink torso with printed blue bowtie, yellow sleeves, and white hands.
Legs
Plain lime green standard short or medium legs.
Accessories
Cream pie accessory included in the original blind bag set, though absent in the provided image.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the custom head mold capturing facial features and clown makeup accurately.
Color Scheme
Bright pastel colors featuring yellow, light pink, lime green, teal, and orange.
Known Variants
Appears in both Series 1 Collectible Minifigures and potentially set-exclusive variations if applicable.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the teal hairpiece and scuffing on the unique molded head element.
Found In Sets
71005 The Simpsons Series 1 Collectible Minifigures.
Character Background
Krusty the Clown (Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky) is the cynical, smoking, TV clown host of Krusty the Clown Show in the animated sitcom The Simpsons.
Design Notes
Features a specialized custom molded head piece designed specifically to capture The Simpsons' unique animated aesthetic.
History
Released in 2014 during the initial wave of The Simpsons collaboration with LEGO, marking one of the few licensed themes to receive dedicated CMF blind bags.
Interesting Facts
The specialized head molds created for The Simpsons theme were entirely unique and rarely repurposed for other themes due to their distinct non-standard LEGO geometry.
Collectibility
Moderately high for fans of The Simpsons and complete Collectible Minifigure series collectors.
Similar Minifigures
Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Marge Simpson, and other characters from The Simpsons theme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard LEGO minifigure baseplate alongside other members of The Simpsons family or inside a themed display case.
Modification Potential
Limited modification potential due to the highly specific, stylized head and torso prints unique to the character.