Groundskeeper Willie, The Simpsons, Series 2 (Complete Set with Accessories)
sim034 · The Simpsons / Collectible Minifigures
The Simpsons Series 2 · 2015. Released as part of the second wave of Simpsons blind bags during a height of LEGO licensed IP innovation.
Figure ID
sim034
Theme
The Simpsons / Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2015. Released as part of the second wave of Simpsons blind bags during a height of LEGO licensed IP innovation.
Rarity
Uncommon. While part of a mass-market CMF series, it has been retired for nearly a decade and features a retired unique head mold.
Head
Custom sculpted rubber-like plastic head mold. Features bright red hair, thick bushy eyebrows, and iconic red beard/mustache. Accurate character eyes and yellow skin tone.
Torso
Sand Green overalls over a Light Bluish Gray short-sleeved shirt. Back printing continues the overall strap design. Yellow hands and arms.
Legs
Dark Green unprinted legs. Represents his work trousers worn over the sand green bib top.
Accessories
Red plunger (consists of a brown bar/handle and a red rubber-style suction cup piece). The series originally included a tile with a 'Greased Scotsman' reference which may be missing here.
Color Scheme
A mix of primary colors (Yellow skin, Red hair) and Earth tones (Sand Green, Dark Green, Light Bluish Gray).
Printing Details
High precision pad printing on the torso. The facial details on the custom mold are crisp, specifically the black pupil alignment on the bulging eyes.
Variants
Standard Series 2 version. An earlier variant (sim011) from The Simpsons House set features different attire (White shirt, Blue overalls).
Condition Notes
Check for 'nose rub' where paint wears off the tip of the sculpted nose. The plunger handle is prone to tooth marks, and the rubber suction cup can attract lint.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. New/Sealed in bag: $15.00 - $20.00 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the market for complete CMF sets.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD (original retail price for a single blind bag in 2015).
Compatible Sets
71009 The Simpsons Series 2 Collectible Minifigures.
Character Background
William MacDougal, better known as Groundskeeper Willie, the hot-tempered Scottish janitor of Springfield Elementary School.
Design Notes
The Simpsons line utilized unique, non-standard head molds to maintain show accuracy, a departure from traditional LEGO cylindrical heads.
Similar Minifigures
Homer Simpson (sim027), Ned Flanders (sim031), and the Series 1 version of Goundskeeper Willie (sim011).
Collectibility
High. The Simpsons LEGO license is currently dormant, making all existing figures highly desirable for completionists.
History
Launched as part of LEGO's second foray into the Springfield universe following the massive success of the Simpson House and Series 1.
Interesting Facts
This specific version captures Willie's 'working' look compared to the 'Casual' or 'Greased' versions referenced in the show.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a CMF-specific shadow box or a Springfield brick-built scene near a school or janitor's closet.
Modification Potential
The torso and legs are generic enough for city Janitor MOCs, but the head is exclusively Willie.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic representation of a fan-favorite character. It scores high on accuracy and maintains good resale value due to the retired theme status.