Homer Simpson
sim001 · The Simpsons
The Simpsons Theme (Licensed) · 2014 - Debuted in the high-profile set 71006 The Simpsons House
Figure ID
sim001
Theme
The Simpsons
Year Released
2014 - Debuted in the high-profile set 71006 The Simpsons House
Rarity
Uncommon. While the set was popular, it is retired and this specific version was exclusive to the flagship house set.
Head
Unique molded rubber/hard plastic head. Skin color: Bright Yellow. Features large wide-open 'doe' eyes, a brown five-o'clock shadow muzzle, and two strands of hair on top with M-shaped hair on the back.
Torso
White short-sleeved polo shirt. Features a black collar outline and a simple horizontal line for the chest/belly detail. Plain white back. Yellow arms and hands representing short sleeves.
Legs
Medium Azure (Medium Blue) plain legs with no printing. Represents his classic denim trousers.
Accessories
None included with this specific loose figure; however, in set 71006 he is often associated with a remote control or a donut.
Color Scheme
Bright Yellow skin, White shirt, Medium Azure pants. A faithful recreation of the 1989 character design.
Printing Details
Simple aesthetic fitting the cartoon. Pad printing on the collar and chest. The eyes and muzzle occupy the majority of the facial mold area.
Variants
Notable variants include the Series 1 CMF (colsim1-1) with half-closed 'sleepy' eyes, and the Level Pack Homer from LEGO Dimensions (dim001) which has different printing.
Condition Notes
The molded head is susceptible to dirt in the crevices of the hair. Torso-to-arm joints can develop stress marks. The white torso may yellow if exposed to UV light.
Estimated Value
Used: $8 - $12 USD; New/Sealed (from part out): $15 - $20 USD. His price remains stable due to the icon status of the character.
Price (New)
Retail price for set 71006 was $199.99 USD. This figure was one of six included, making the per-figure value roughly $33 in the context of the set's initial MSRP.
Compatible Sets
71006 The Simpsons House (2014)
Character Background
Homer Jay Simpson, the patriarch of the Simpson family. Created by Matt Groening, he is an iconic pop-culture figure known for his job at the Springfield Nuclear Plant and his love for donuts.
Design Notes
One of the first occasions LEGO used a fully custom-molded head rather than a standard minifigure head to preserve the silhouette of a licensed character.
Similar Minifigures
Marge Simpson (sim002), Bart Simpson (sim003), Lisa Simpson (sim004), and Ned Flanders (sim006).
Collectibility
High. The Simpsons line was short-lived (only two large sets and two CMF series), making 'core' family members from the original house set highly desirable.
History
Released in 2014 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons. It marked a major departure from traditional LEGO design via the specialized head molds.
Interesting Facts
The design caused some controversy in the AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) community initially because the heads were not 'LEGO-like' enough, but they are now highly praised for accuracy.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a custom acrylic case with the rest of the 71006 minifigures or in a living room MOC featuring a brown couch.
Modification Potential
The head can be swapped onto a blue Hazmat suit torso to create 'Nuclear Plant' Homer or a white bathrobe for 'Mumu' Homer.
Overall Assessment
A legendary minifigure. Despite its simplicity, it perfectly captures the essence of the character. A must-have for any fan of 90s animation or licensed themes.