Series: Simpsons 5

Craftsmanship: 7.7 out of 10
- Good paint
- Not much different than the regular Bart figure
- Says the same old Bart phrases of the original
- Good compatibility

Playabilty: 9.0 out of 10
- Lots of accessories to lose
- Tough
- Fits right in with the other Simpson figures

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Bartman (The Simpsons)

by Playmates

bartman action figure

Anybody remember that song from the early ‘90s with the refrain, “Do the Bartman”? It peaked on the charts then vanished. Of course, none of this reflects on the Bartman action figure.

Bart’s super human alter ego, Bartman, hasn’t been seen of late. Did Bart outgrow him? Or did Time-Warner threaten to sue because it was too close to Batman in

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name and likeness? Either way, we’ve got this figure and once again – I’m starting to sound like a broken record – a sterling cartoon to action figure translation.

Bartman isn’t much different than the plain Bart figure. He has a different head sculpt and wears a cape, but other than that they’re the same. Even

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the phrases available when installed on the bases don’t vary. The articulation is limited to shoulders, neck, and waist. He isn’t exactly a thrill a minute as far as action figures go. The paint job is very solid. The tones and hues have been nailed, right down to the blue cape and cowl. Attention has been paid to his accessories as well, the best being the Capt. Atom comics. Just as all the other Simpson figures, the accessories are compatible across the board.

Playability is right up there with the other Simpson figures, with the usually docking of points due to small and easy to lose accessories. His basic nature allows him to be extremely tough. Let me tell you a story about how durable he is. As you’ll know from previous reviews, I usually let my two year-old play with the toys to really put them to the test. He does things with them I’d never dream of doing – like flushing Bartman down the toilet. (If you’ve got kids, watch them like hawks, because you turn your back for a minute and suddenly you’ve got an overflowing toilet.) After plunging the toilet for a couple of hours to no avail, I pulled the toilet off the floor and used an auger (read: bent coat hanger) to clear the obstruction. At this point I had no idea what was jammed in there, but after slashing around for 20 more minutes I finally removed Bartman, which was jammed in the trap. He did pick up a couple of scratches from the coat hanger, but after giving him a thorough wash, he was back in action. He’s very compatible with the other Simpson figures, heightening the play factor. And the fact he’s so much like the plain Bart figure helps when you want to play super hero. (“Bart ducks into the tree house, and emerges as BARTMAN!”)

Get him to complete your collection.

- Omni