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Series: Simpsons, 1 Craftsmanship: 9.4 / 10 - Awesome sculpts - For the true Simpsons collector and fan - It’s art! Playability: 0.0 / 10 - You are forbidden from playing with these!
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Homer and Bart Simpson by Sideshow Toy
* Narrower hair on actual Homer figure
You’ve seen every episode of the Simpsons, own Seasons 1 – 3 on DVD, have a few pairs of Homer boxer shorts in your dresser, and generally feel that the Simpsons have had more of an impact on your life than incandescent lighting. This would classify you as a hardcore Simpsons fan – and Sideshow Toy has a great set of collectibles for you. I know these are not action figures. In fact these are the furthest things from action figures. No articulation, no plastic parts to snap, and no accessories to lose, the usual the hallmarks of action figures. Homer and Bart are made from a strange, outer-space material called “polystone”, have no moving parts, and no accessories. However, that doesn’t subtract from their obvious appeal and game tie-in.
Limited edition (5,000 pieces each) Homer and Bart each stand about 6” tall and are sculpted with a sure hand (that of Oluf W. Hartvigson) and in interesting poses. Really, these are serious works of art – and you will repeat this to visitors that comment on them. On a mantle, on a shelf, or on your TV, they immediately catch the eye. And no longer will your |
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friends look down on you for collecting those “juvenile” action figures (which you carefully stored before they arrived). If you’re still having problems convincing people that Bart and Homer are art, direct their attention to the lettering on the bases. Nothing says, “serious art” like Times New Roman script across a Greco-Roman marbled base.
Also very serious is the paint job. The clothing has received a matte finish while the skin tone is shiny. This makes for great display – particularly if you have directed display lighting. There is no oversplash or other paint |
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flaws. And unlike Homer’s action figure brethren with painted-on hair (from Playmates), his high-art counterpart sports “wired” hair making him the most accurate representation of Homer ever. Playability is nil. These are display pieces and nothing else. I don’t want to test how durable polystone is – no matter its alien origins – so don’t ask me about how it fared in the playability test because I didn’t run them through. Homer and Bart are good for display on a variety of flat surfaces, including your TV. (I put mine on the fireplace mantle – when my wife’s not looking. She hasn’t come to grips with the “these are art” idea.) With a price tag of $35US each (plus S&H) some fans may balk. Sideshow currently has 7 Simpson busts available (with more on the way) so grabbing them all may not be an option. But remember, these are art! How much would you pay for a painting or a sculpture? If you look at it that way, these are a bargain! - Omni (September 7, 2003)
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