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The '''World of Springfield''' is a series of action figures, which ran between December 1999 to December 2004 and was released by [[Playmates Toys]].
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[[File:World of Springfield Series 4.jpg|thumb|250px|An assortment of World of Springfield action figures.]]
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The '''World of Springfield''' is a series of action figures, which ran between December [[1999]] to December [[2004]] and was released by [[Playmates Toys]].
  
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The toy action figure series was called World of Springfield, because the goal of the line was to build a miniature Springfield through a series of interactive action figures and playsets. It eventually encompassed over 200 different figures/characters from the series, 40 interactive playsets (toy re-creations of Simpson's interior settings and town location settings within Springfield), and 3 non-interactive diorama town settings.
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The toy action figure series was called World of Springfield because the goal of the line was to build a miniature [[Springfield]] through a series of interactive action figures and playsets. It eventually encompassed over 200 different figures/characters from the series, 40 interactive playsets (toy re-creations of Simpson's interior settings and town location settings within Springfield), and 3 non-interactive diorama town settings.
  
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==Background==
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== Background ==
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The success of all "mass-market" action figure lines based on TV or movie characters are timed to the initial release of the project - as part of its promotional and marketing messages - taking advantage of the promotions, P.R. and advertising awareness and the figures themselves also as advertising and promotional vehicles. Most movie/TV tie-in action figures are successful for the brief period of the theatrical release, the video/DVD release and the possibility of a successful sequel but rarely for any longer period and typically, the release pattern for the action figure is no more than a few dozen figures, and some playsets to serve as background dioramas for the figures - with sales dropping off a few months after the last film is released. The [[Kenner]]/Hasbro [[Star Wars]] movie line is of course, the gold standard with figures in the same scale and in the marketplace since 1978. The closest TV equivalent might be the Star Trek line though non-contiguous and not technically from one TV series (coincidentally also from Playmates Toys).
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The success of all "mass-market" action figure lines based on TV or movie characters are timed to the initial release of the project - as part of its promotional and marketing messages - taking advantage of the promotions, P.R. and advertising awareness and the figures themselves also as advertising and promotional vehicles. Most movie/TV tie-in action figures are successful for the brief period of the theatrical release, the video/DVD release and the possibility of a successful sequel but rarely for any longer period and typically, the release pattern for the action figure is no more than a few dozen figures, and some playsets to serve as background dioramas for the figures - with sales dropping off a few months after the last film is released. The Kenner/Hasbro ''[[Star Wars]]'' movie line is of course, the gold standard with figures in the same scale and in the marketplace since 1978. The closest TV equivalent might be the ''Star Trek'' line, though non-contiguous and not technically from one TV series (coincidentally also from Playmates Toys).
  
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While the [[Simpsons]] merchandising and licensing had continued unabated since the first season of the TV series in 1989, the characters represented as action figures only had a brief [http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/releases.asp?sid=141 Mattel] run in 1990 with only 7 figures and 1 Simpsons Living Room representation playset.
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While ''[[The Simpsons]]'' merchandising and licensing had continued unabated since the first season of the TV series in [[1989]], the characters represented as action figures only had a brief [[The Simpsons Mattel action-figures|Mattel run in 1990]], with only 7 figures, 3 exclusive figures and 1 Simpsons Living Room representation playset.
  
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==Why was the line successful?==
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== Why was the line successful? ==
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Of course, it starts with the mass market appeal of The Simpsons - encompassing everyone from young kids who loved the slapstick aspects to adults of all ages who appreciated that the jokes and situations that worked on multi-levels of our intellect (from the kid in us to the Mensa in us). Like any classic TV series, fans remember and quote the lines - and Playmates Toys managed to capture that appeal with its interactive playsets. Each figure came with its own "coded" chip on the base of that characters foot (generally foot but not always) that when contacted with the "trigger" tab on each playset would (complete the circuit) so by then pressing the button closest to that figure, you would hear a playback of 1-5 phrases for the character.
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Of course, it starts with the mass market appeal of ''The Simpsons'' - encompassing everyone from young kids who loved the slapstick aspects to adults of all ages who appreciated that the jokes and situations that worked on multi-levels of our intellect (from the kid in us to the Mensa in us). Like any classic TV series, fans remember and quote the lines - and Playmates Toys managed to capture that appeal with its interactive playsets. Each figure came with its own "coded" chip on the base of that characters foot (generally foot but not always) that when contacted with the "trigger" tab on each playset would (complete the circuit) so by then pressing the button closest to that figure, you would hear a playback of 1-5 phrases for the character.
  
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What made it unique was that the playback was from the actual show and the actual voice actor - so placing the Homer Simpson figure on an appropriate playset would trigger the playback of a quote clip as performed by [[Dan Castallaneta]] as he performed them on the original episode.
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What made it unique was that the playback was from the actual show and the actual voice actor - so placing the [[Homer Simpson]] figure on an appropriate playset would trigger the playback of a quote performed by [[Dan Castellaneta]] as he performed it in the original episode.
  
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Of additional value was that each playset held quotes and voice clip performances for a variety of characters so that placing the Marge Simpson figure or the Bart figure would trigger different quotes and voice clips. One limitation was that not every character worked with every playset - some for story logic reasons (character might not appear at that setting), release logistics (figures released after a playset was available much earlier) or presumably for cost reasons (as each voice clip had to be approved and licensed).
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Of additional value was that each playset held quotes and voice clip performances for a variety of characters so that placing the [[Marge Simpson]] figure or the [[Bart]] figure would trigger different quotes and voice clips. One limitation was that not every character worked with every playset - some for story logic reasons (character might not appear at that setting), release logistics (figures released after a playset was available much earlier) or presumably for cost reasons (as each voice clip had to be approved and licensed).
  
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A real-world situation also cannot be over-looked - that these were released during the era of the internet/dot.com boom and general health of the U.S. economy. While the figures were priced at the lower end of action figure retail pricing (from $5.99 USD to eventually $7.99 USD each), the playsets generally ranged from $20 USD to $25 USD at the end of 2004 but there were special releases that ranged into the $60 USD range. Even at minimal retail, 200+ figures and 40 playsets meant a financial commitment. In addition, there were a dozen exclusives and mail-in figures that required extra work to obtain the figures - often via an online auction. It was however, during these early years of the series coinciding with the healthy economy that added extra impetus and momentum that carried the line a few extra years.
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A real-world situation also cannot be over-looked - that these were released during the era of the internet/dot.com boom and general health of the U.S. economy. While the figures were priced at the lower end of action figure retail pricing (from $5.99 USD to eventually $7.99 USD each), the playsets generally ranged from $20 USD to $25 USD at the end of [[2004]] but there were special releases that ranged into the $60 USD range. Even at minimal retail, 200+ figures and 40 playsets meant a financial commitment. In addition, there were a dozen exclusives and mail-in figures that required extra work to obtain the figures - often via an online auction. It was however, during these early years of the series coinciding with the healthy economy that added extra impetus and momentum that carried the line a few extra years.
  
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==Fan interaction==
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== Fan interaction ==
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The World of Springfield line set a new standard of company/fan interaction in its relationship between Playmates Toys and the collectors, specifically based at the Simpsons Collector Sector (SCS) website and forums. Starting in mid-2001, with contacts from board moderator Michael Crawford, Playmates executives (first Jeff Trojan and later Pat Linden) reached out to the collectors in a mutually beneficial relationship-- fans got input into the line; the company got free market research. Playmates Toys answered a monthly Q&A from collectors, and regularly gave exclusive details about upcoming products to the SCS website directly. Collectors had opportunities to affect the line's future on a few occasions.
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The World of Springfield line set a new standard of company/fan interaction in its relationship between Playmates Toys and the collectors, specifically based at the Simpsons Collector Sector (SCS) website and forums. Starting in mid-[[2001]], with contacts from board moderator Michael Crawford, Playmates executives (first Jeff Trojan and later Pat Linden) reached out to the collectors in a mutually beneficial relationship—fans got input into the line; the company got free market research. Playmates Toys answered a monthly Q&A from collectors, and regularly gave exclusive details about upcoming products to the SCS website directly. Collectors had opportunities to affect the line's future on a few occasions.
  
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The first incident occurred in summer 2001 after a controversy surrounding the release of a ToyFare mail-away figure, Pin Pal Burns. Fans complained about the unfair way ToyFare handled these offers and Playmates responded, first by having ToyFare make later offers available online and later by ending WoS offers from ToyFare entirely. Conversely, fan enthusiasm helped revive products that had been cancelled at one point, including the deluxe Main Street playset and the Moe's Tavern playset.  
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The first incident occurred in summer [[2001]] after a controversy surrounding the release of a ToyFare mail-away figure, Pin Pal [[Burns]]. Fans complained about the unfair way ToyFare handled these offers and Playmates responded, first by having ToyFare make later offers available online and later by ending WoS offers from ToyFare entirely. Conversely, fan enthusiasm helped revive products that had been cancelled at one point, including the deluxe [[Main Street]] playset and the [[Moe's Tavern]] playset.  
  
 
Collectors were also asked often to give suggestions on what figures and playsets they wanted to see; polls were generated. The results of these polls had an impact on future lineups, with collectors getting many of the figures they had requested.
 
Collectors were also asked often to give suggestions on what figures and playsets they wanted to see; polls were generated. The results of these polls had an impact on future lineups, with collectors getting many of the figures they had requested.
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This interaction hit a peak in 2003 when the Simpsons Collector Sector hosted a panel discussion at the [http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/zine.asp?issue=11 San Diego Comic Con] that July. A representative from Playmates Toys was the featured guest and engaged in Q&A with attendees and handed out free figures to all as well.
 
This interaction hit a peak in 2003 when the Simpsons Collector Sector hosted a panel discussion at the [http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/zine.asp?issue=11 San Diego Comic Con] that July. A representative from Playmates Toys was the featured guest and engaged in Q&A with attendees and handed out free figures to all as well.
  
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Fans continued to have a voice through the end of the line, although larger issues-- voice contracts, licensor disagreements-- sometimes prevented collectors from getting everything they wanted from the line. This model of interaction has been followed by many other toy companies since.
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Fans continued to have a voice through the end of the line, although larger issues—voice contracts, licensor disagreements—sometimes prevented collectors from getting everything they wanted from the line. This model of interaction has been followed by many other toy companies since.
  
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==End and revival==
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== End and revival ==
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The line ended in mid-2004 due to a number of factors, most importantly slow sales. There were a number of factors, in turn, that contributed to the declining sales, including: "collectors fatigue"; the release pattern of figures; the sheer size of the line was difficult for newcomers; the slowing economy; the changing toy retail situation; and even Playmates Toys relationship with 20th Century Fox.
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The line ended in mid-2004 due to a number of factors, most importantly slow sales. There were a number of factors, in turn, that contributed to the declining sales, including: "collectors fatigue"; the release pattern of figures; the sheer size of the line was difficult for newcomers; the slowing economy; the changing toy retail situation; and even Playmates Toys relationship with [[20th Century Fox]].
  
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For a complete detailed history of the WoS line, check out Michael Crawford's [http://www.mwctoys.com/FEATURE_101104a.htm 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World of Springfield!']. And the archives at the [http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/default.asp Simpsons Collector Sector] for an even more in-depth history.
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However, not long after, [[McFarlane Toys]] - known for their sports line of action figures - decided to revive ''Simpsons'' collecting and start a new line of figures. The first set to be released was the "Ironic Punishment" set from the episode "[[Treehouse of Horror IV]]". It features Homer being "tortured" by one of the Devil's minions, by forcing all the donuts in the world down his throat. It was soon followed by a "Family Couch Gag" set, from the beginning of each episode.
  
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However, not long after, [[McFarlane Toys]]-known for their sports line of action figures- decided to revive Simpsons collecting and start a new line of figures.  The first set to be released was the "Ironic Punishment" set, from the episode, [[Treehouse of Horror IV]].  It features Homer being "tortured" by one of the devils minions, by forcing all the donuts in the world down his throat.  It was soon followed by a "Family Couch Gag" set, from the beginning of each episode.  So far, the new line has been accepted very well by Simpsons collectors and plans for an official line of figures will be soon.
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NECA recently released the "[[The Simpsons 25 of the Greatest Guest Stars|25 Greatest Guest Stars]]" line of figures, these figures fit in scale with the World of Springfield figures and have the same articulation.
  
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== List of figures and playsets ==
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{{Table|
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{{TH|Name of set}}
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{{TH|Characters}}
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{{TH|Release date}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 1.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 1|Series 1]]}}
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{{TB|[[Homer Simpson]], [[Bart Simpson]], [[Lisa Simpson]], [[Abraham Simpson]], [[Charles Montgomery Burns]], [[Krusty the Clown]]}}
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{{TB|January [[2000]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Simpsons Living Room World.jpg|100px]][[File:Nuclear Power Plant World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 1 Playsets|Series 1 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|Simpsons Living Room with [[Marge]] & [[Maggie]], Nuclear Power Plant with Radioactive Homer}}
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{{TB|February 2000}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 2.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 2|Series 2]]}}
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{{TB|Pin Pal Homer, [[Barney Gumble]], [[Ned Flanders]], [[Waylon Smithers, Jr.]], [[Chief Clancy Wiggum]], Sunday Best Bart}}
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{{TB|August 2000}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Kwik-E-Mart World.jpg|100px]][[File:Springfield Elementary World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 2 Playsets|Series 2 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|[[Kwik-E-Mart]] with [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]] and Springfield Elementary with [[Principal Seymour Skinner]]}}
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{{TB|August 2000}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse of Horror 1 Springfield Cemetery World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|Treehouse of Horror 1 [[Springfield Cemetery]] with Devil Flanders, Bart as the Fly, [[Count Burns|Vampire Burns]] and Ape Homer}}
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{{TB|September 2000}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Radioactive Glow-In-The-Dark Homer World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toyfare|Toyfare]]}}
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{{TB|Radioactive Glow-In-The-Dark Homer}}
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{{TB|October 2000}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 3.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 3|Series 3]]}}
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{{TB|Sunday Best Homer, [[Nelson Muntz]], [[Moe Szyslak]], Kamp Krusty Bart, [[Milhouse Van Houten]], [[Otto Mann]]}}
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{{TB|January [[2001]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Town Hall World.jpg|100px]][[File:Krustylu Studios World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 3 Playsets|Series 3 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|[[Springfield Town Hall]] with [[Joe Quimby|Mayor Diamond Joe Quimby]] and [[Krustylu Studios]] with [[Sideshow Bob]]}}
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{{TB|January 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 4.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 4|Series 4]]}}
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{{TB|[[Lenny Leonard]], [[Ralph Wiggum]], [[Patty Bouvier]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]], Casual Homer, [[Itchy]] & [[Scratchy]]}}
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{{TB|April 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Androids Dungeon Comic Book Shop World.jpg|100px]][[File:Barney's Bowl-A-Rama World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 4 Playsets|Series 4 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|[[Android's Dungeon]] Comic Book Shop with [[Comic Book Guy]] and [[Barney's Bowlarama]] with Pin Pal Apu}}
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{{TB|April 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Family Car.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Family Car|Family Car]]}}
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{{TB|Marge, Homer, Lisa, Maggie and Bart.}}
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{{TB|June 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 5.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 5|Series 5]]}}
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{{TB|[[Kent Brockman]], [[Sea Captain]], [[Bartman]], [[Martin Prince]], [[Sideshow Mel]], [[Bumblebee Man]]}}
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{{TB|July 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Pin Pal Burns World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toyfare|Toyfare]]}}
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{{TB|Pin Pal Burns}}
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{{TB|July 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 6.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 6|Series 6]]}}
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{{TB|[[Julius Hibbert]], [[Snake Jailbird]], [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]], [[Carl Carlson]], Isotopes Mascot Homer, [[Professor John Frink]]}}
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{{TB|September 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:First Church of Springfield World.jpg|100px]][[File:Noiseland Arcade World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 6 Playsets|Series 6 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|[[First Church of Springfield]] with [[Reverend Timothy Lovejoy]] and [[Noiseland Arcade]] with [[Jimbo Jones]]}}
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{{TB|September 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse of Horror 2 Alien Spaceship World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|Treehouse of Horror 2 Alien Spaceship with Spaceship Homer, [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]}}
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{{TB|September 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Lunar Base World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: EB Games|EB Games]]}}
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{{TB|Lunar Base with [[Rainer Wolfcastle]] as {{Ch|Radioactive Man}} and [[Milhouse]] as [[Fallout Boy]]}}
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{{TB|September 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Boxing Homer World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toyfare|Toyfare]]}}
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{{TB|Boxing Homer}}
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{{TB|October 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Simpson's Christmas World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|Simpson's [[Christmas]] with Holiday Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie}}
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{{TB|November 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 7.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 7|Series 7]]}}
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{{TB|[[Cletus]], [[Edna Krabappel]], [[Lou]], [[Dolph]], [[Hans Moleman]], Officer Marge}}
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{{TB|December 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:The Simpsons Kitchen World.jpg|100px]][[File:Krusty Burger World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 7 Playsets|Series 7 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|The Simpsons Kitchen with Muumuu Homer and [[Krusty Burger]] with [[Squeaky-voiced teen]]}}
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{{TB|December 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Convention Comic Book Guy World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toyfare|Toyfare]]}}
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{{TB|Convention Comic Book Guy}}
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{{TB|December 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Pin Pal Moe World.jpg|Pin Pal Moe|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toyfare|Toyfare]]}}
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{{TB|Pin Pal [[Moe]]}}
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{{TB|December 2001}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield All Star Voices Wave 1.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Celebrity Series 1|Celebrity Series 1]]}}
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{{TB|[[Troy McClure]], [[Herb Powell]] and [[Fat Tony]]}}
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{{TB|February [[2002]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 8.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 8|Series 8]]}}
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{{TB|[[Kearney]], [[Sherri]] & [[Terri]], Ragin' [[Willie]], [[Üter]], [[Superintendent Chalmers]] and Daredevil Bart}}
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{{TB|March 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Springfield DMV World.jpg|100px]][[File:Elementary Cafeteria World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 8 Playsets|Series 8 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|[[Springfield DMV]] with [[Selma Bouvier]] and [[Springfield Elementary]] Cafeteria with [[Lunchlady Dora]]}}
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{{TB|March 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Lurleen Lumpkin's Trailer World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|Lurleen Lumpkin's Trailer with Colonel Homer and [[Lurleen Lumpkin]]}}
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{{TB|April 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:High School Prom World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: EB Games|EB Games]]}}
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{{TB|High School Prom with High School Homer and High School Marge}}
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{{TB|April 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 9.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 9|Series 9]]}}
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{{TB|[[Rod]] & [[Todd Flanders]], Busted [[Krusty]], Sunday Best Grampa, Prison Bob, [[Disco Stu]], Sunday Best Lisa}}
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{{TB|June 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Police Station World.jpg|100px]][[File:Springfield Retirement Castle World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 9 Playsets|Series 9 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|[[Police Station]] with [[Eddie]] and [[Springfield Retirement Castle]] with [[Jasper Beardley]]}}
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{{TB|June 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Celebrity Series 2.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Celebrity Series 2|Celebrity Series 2]]}}
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{{TB|[[Lionel Hutz]] and [[Brad Goodman]]}}
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{{TB|June 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse of Horror 3 Ironic Punishment World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|Treehouse of Horror 3 Ironic Punishment with Dream Invader Willie, Witch [[Marge]], [[Hugo]] and Donut Head [[Homer]]}}
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{{TB|August 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Barney's Bowl-A-Rama 2 World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|Barney's Bowlarama with Bowling Marge and Jauques}}
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{{TB|August 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield School Bus.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: School Bus|School Bus]]}}
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{{TB|[[Martin]], [[Milhouse]], [[Ralph]], [[Bart]], [[Lisa]] and [[Otto]].}}
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{{TB|August 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Celebrity Series 3.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Celebrity Series 3|Celebrity Series 3]]}}
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{{TB|[[Hank Scorpio]], [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] and [[Cooder]]}}
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{{TB|September 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Main Street World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|[[Main Street]] with [[Crazy Old Man]] and [[Squeaky-voiced teen]]}}
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{{TB|September 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Be Sharp Homer World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Mail away|Mail away]]}}
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{{TB|[[Be Sharps|Be Sharp]] Homer}}
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{{TB|September 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 10.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 10|Series 10]]}}
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{{TB|[[Stonecutter]] Homer, [[Wendell]], Sunday Best Marge & Maggie, Scout Leader Flanders, Doctor [[Marvin Monroe]] and Resort Smithers}}
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{{TB|October 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Burns Manor World.jpg|100px]][[File:Hospital World.jpg|100px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 10 Playsets|Series 10 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|[[Burns' manor]] with Pajama Burns and [[Springfield General Hospital|Hospital]] with [[Doctor Nick]]}}
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{{TB|October 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:KBBL Radio Station World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: EB Games|EB Games]]}}
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{{TB|[[KBBL]] Radio Station with [[Marty]] & {{ap|Bill|KBBL}}}}
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{{TB|October 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:New Years Town Square World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
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{{TB|New Years Town Square with New Years Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie}}
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{{TB|November 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 11.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 11|Series 11]]}}
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{{TB|[[Larry Burns]], [[Plow King]] Barney, [[Blue-haired lawyer]], [[Kirk Van Houten]], [[Gil]] and [[Rainer Wolfcastle]]}}
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{{TB|December 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Court Room World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 11 Playsets|Series 11 Playsets]]}}
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{{TB|Court Room with [[Judge Snyder]]}}
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{{TB|December 2002}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Moe's Tavern World.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|[[World of Springfield: EB Games|EB Games]]}}
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{{TB|[[Moe's Tavern]] with [[Duffman]]}}
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{{TB|January [[2003]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Be Sharp Apu World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Mail away|Mail away]]}}
 +
{{TB|Be Sharp Apu}}
 +
{{TB|January 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Be Sharp Barney World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Mail away|Mail away]]}}
 +
{{TB|Be Sharp Barney}}
 +
{{TB|July 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 12.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 12|Series 12]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Number One]], [[Database]], [[Dewey Largo|Mister Dewey Largo]], [[Don Vittorio]], [[Luann Van Houten]] and Mister Plow Homer}}
 +
{{TB|April 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Bart's Treehouse World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 12 Playsets|Series 12 Playsets]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Bart's Treehouse]] with Military Bart}}
 +
{{TB|April 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Be Sharp Skinner World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Mail away|Mail away]]}}
 +
{{TB|Be Sharp Skinner}}
 +
{{TB|April 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Mr Burns 2 World.jpg|100px]][[File:Moe 2 World.jpg|100px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Re-Release|Re-Release]]}}
 +
{{TB|Moe and Mr. Burns}}
 +
{{TB|April 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 13.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 13|Series 13]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Helen Lovejoy]], [[Freddy Quimby]], Tuxedo Krusty, [[Legs]], [[Princess Kashmir]] and Doctor {{Ch|Stephen Hawking}}}}
 +
{{TB|July 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Military Antique Store World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 13 Playsets|Series 13 Playsets]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Herman's Military Antiques|Military Antique Store]] with [[Herman Hermann]]}}
 +
{{TB|July 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Outside Simpsons House World.jpg|66px]][[File:Outside Kwik-E-Mart World.jpg|66px]][[File:Outside Krustylu Studios World.jpg|66px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Dioramas|Dioramas]]}}
 +
{{TB|Outside Simpsons House with Homer, Marge, and Maggie, Outside Kwik-E-Mart with Grampa & Apu and Outside Krustylu Studios with Krusty & Milhouse}}
 +
{{TB|July 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:KayBee Toys.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB| [[World of Springfield: KayBee Toys|KayBee Toys]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[The Ingestible Bulk]] Homer, Vampire [[Edna Krabappel]] and [[Captain Kwik]] Apu}}
 +
{{TB|July 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse of Horror 4 Underground Lair World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
 +
{{TB|Treehouse of Horror 4 Underground Lair with [[Stretch Dude]] Bart, [[Lucy Lawless]], [[Clobber Girl]] Lisa and [[The Collector]]}}
 +
{{TB|September 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Be Sharps Centennial World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
 +
{{TB|Be Sharps Centennial with Doolittle Wiggum}}
 +
{{TB|September 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 14.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 14|Series 14]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Luigi]], [[Louie]], [[Raphael|Sarcastic Man]], Kilted Wilie, [[Miss Hoover]] and [[Ms. Botz]]}}
 +
{{TB|October 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Aztec Theater World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 14 Playsets|Series 14 Playsets]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Aztec Theater]] with [[McBain]]}}
 +
{{TB|October 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Simpson's Rumpus Room World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Toys "Я" Us|Toys "Я" Us]]}}
 +
{{TB|Simpson's Rumpus Room with Tracy Ullman Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie}}
 +
{{TB|October 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Future World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: EB Games|EB Games]]}}
 +
{{TB|Future with Future Burns, Future Smithers and Smithers as [[Bobo]]}}
 +
{{TB|October 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Stonecutter Moe World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Mail away|Mail away]]}}
 +
{{TB|Stonecutter Moe}}
 +
{{TB|October 2003}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 15.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 15|Series 15]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon]], [[Sandeep]], [[Sashi]], [[Poonam]], [[Uma]], [[Gheet]], [[Nabendu]], [[Anoop]], and [[Pria Nahasapeemapetilon]] (The Octuplets), Handsome Moe, Deep Space Homer, [[Brandine]] and "Worst Episode Ever" Comic Book Guy}}
 +
{{TB|January [[2004]]}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Nuclear Power Plant Lunchroom World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 15 Playsets|Series 15 Playsets]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Nuclear Power Plant]] Lunchroom with [[Frank Grimes]]}}
 +
{{TB|January 2004}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Stonecutter Lenny World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Mail away|Mail away]]}}
 +
{{TB|Stonecutter Lenny}}
 +
{{TB|January 2004}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:World of Springfield Series 16.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 16|Series 16]]}}
 +
{{TB|Squishee Bender Bart, [[Agnes Skinner]], Devil Homer, [[Artie Ziff]], {{ap|Doug|nerd}}, {{ap|Benjamin|nerd}} & {{ap|Gary|nerd}}}}
 +
{{TB|June 2004}}
 +
{{TBT|[[File:Town Square World.jpg|200px]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[World of Springfield: Series 16 Playsets|Series 16 Playsets]]}}
 +
{{TB|[[Town Square]] with [[Jebediah Springfield]]}}
 +
{{TB|September 2004}}
 +
}}
  
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==List of figures and playsets==
+
== Vehicles ==
−
===Wave one===
+
Technically not part of World of Springfield (though there is a debate among the fans), these vehicles were made by Playmates Toys in June 2001, and later, August 2002, and are sometimes considered part of the line by fans. The vehicles weren't actually able to hold any figures from the line, but they could however speak by moving the small characters to the right or the left or by pressing the car's hood (this would create a conversation between the characters rather than just one character talking). Upon doing so, each character would have special lines taken from episodes from the series, much like the figures.
−
'''Release date:''' ''January 2000''
 
−
*[[Homer Simpson]]
 
−
*[[Bart Simpson]]
 
−
*[[Lisa Simpson]]
 
−
*[[Grampa Abraham Simpson]]
 
−
*[[Charles Montgomery Burns]]
 
−
*[[Krusty the Clown]]
 
  
−
===Wave one playsets===
+
*Family Car w/ Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie/'''Release date:''' ''June 2001''
−
'''Release date:''' ''February 2000''
+
*School Bus w/ Martin, Milhouse, Ralph, Bart, and Otto/'''Release date:''' ''August 2002''
−
*Simpsons Living Room w/ [[Marge]] & [[Maggie Simpson]]
 
−
*Nuclear Power Plant w/ Radioactive Homer
 
  
−
===Wave two===
+
== KayBee Toys exclusive ==
−
'''Release date:''' ''August 2000''              
+
Again, technically not considered part of the World of Springfield line (though there is debate about that among collectors), Playmates Toys released in August 2002 a series of figures exclusive to KayBee Toys based on the ''When Bongos Collide'' storyline from [[Bongo Comics]]. It featured ''Simpsons'' characters transformed into superheroes. The initial three-pack of figures included Homer Simpson as [[The Ingestible Bulk]], Apu as [[Captain Kwik]], and Ms. Krabappel as [[Vampiredna]]. Two more three-packs were planned (featuring Marge as [[The Entangler]], Lisa as [[The Jazzler]], Maggie as [[BrainBaby]], Grampa as Oldblood member [[Coma]], and Skinner as [[The Stickler]], and Willie as the [[Plaid Piper]]), but the line was cancelled as soon as it hit retail.
−
*Pin Pal Homer
 
−
*[[Barney Gumble]]
 
−
*[[Ned Flanders]]
 
−
*[[Waylon Smithers]]
 
−
*[[Chief Clancy Wiggum]]
 
−
*Sunday Best Bart
 
  
−
===Wave two playsets===
+
== Cancelled items ==
−
'''Release date:''' ''August 2000''
+
As in most toy lines, items are planned for release that for a number of reasons (cost issues, low retailer interest) never end up being produced and/or released. Many items were cancelled from the World of Springfield line, a complete list is available in the [http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/releases.asp?frame=cancel Simpsons Collector Sector's Release Guide].
−
*Kwik-E-Mart w/ [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]]
 
−
*Springfield Elementary w/ [[Principal Seymour Skinner]]
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave three===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''January 2001''           
 
−
                                   
 
−
*Sunday Best Homer
 
−
*[[Nelson Muntz]]
 
−
*[[Moe Syzlack]]
 
−
*Kamp Krusty Bart
 
−
*[[Milhouse Van Houten]]
 
−
*[[Otto Mann]]
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave three playsets===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''January 2001''
 
−
*Town Hall w/ [[Mayor Diamond Joe Quimby]]
 
−
*Krustylu Studios w/ [[Sideshow Bob Terwilliger]]
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave four===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''April 2001''
 
−
                                   
 
−
*Lenny Leonard
 
−
*Ralph Wiggum
 
−
*Patty Bouvier
 
−
*Groundskeeper Willie
 
−
*Casual Homer
 
−
*Itchy & Scratchy
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave four playsets===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''April 2001''
 
−
*Androids Dungeon Comic Book Shop w/ Comic Book Guy
 
−
*Barney's Bowl-A-Rama w/ Pin Pal Apu
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave five===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''July 2001''                                 
 
−
*Kent Brockman
 
−
*Sea Captain McCalister
 
−
*Bartman
 
−
*Martin Prince
 
−
*Sideshow Mel
 
−
*Bumble Bee Man
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave six===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''September 2001''                                 
 
−
*Doctor Julius Hibbert
 
−
*Snake
 
−
*Bleeding Gums Murphy
 
−
*Carl Carlson
 
−
*Isotopes Mascot Homer
 
−
*Professor John Frink
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave six playsets===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''September 2001''
 
−
*First Church of Springfield w/ Reverend Timothy Lovejoy
 
−
*Noiseland Arcade w/ Jimbo Jones
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave seven===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''December 2001''  *Dolph
 
−
*Cletus
 
−
*Mrs. Edna Krabappel
 
−
*Officer Lou
 
−
*Hans Moleman
 
−
*Officer Marge
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave seven playsets===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''December 2001''
 
−
*The Simpsons Kitchen w/ Muumuu Homer
 
−
*Krusty Burger w/ Squeeky Voiced Teen
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave eight===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''March 2002'' 
 
−
*Kearny
 
−
*Sherri & Terri
 
−
*Ragin' Willie
 
−
*Uter
 
−
*Superintendent Chalmers
 
−
*Daredevil Bart
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave eight playsets===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''March 2002''
 
−
*Springfield DMV w/ Selma Bouvier
 
−
*Springfield Elementary Cafeteria w/ Lunchlady Doris
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave nine===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''June 2002''
 
−
*Rodd & Todd Flanders
 
−
*Busted Krusty
 
−
*Sunday Best Grampa
 
−
*Prison Bob
 
−
*Disco Stu
 
−
*Sunday Best Lisa
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave nine playsets===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''June 2002''
 
−
*Police Station w/ Officer Eddie
 
−
*Springfield Retirement Castle w/ Jasper Beardly
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave ten===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''October 2002''
 
−
*Stonecutter Homer
 
−
*Wendell
 
−
*Sunday Best Marge & Maggie
 
−
*Scout Leader Flanders
 
−
*Doctor Marvin Monroe
 
−
*Resort Smithers
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave ten playsets===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''October 2002''
 
−
*Burns Manor w/ Pajama Burns
 
−
*Hospital w/ Doctor Nick
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave eleven===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''December 2002''
 
−
*Larry Burns
 
−
*Plow King Barney
 
−
*Blue Haired Lawyer
 
−
*Kirk Van Houten
 
−
*Gil
 
−
*Rainer Wolfcastle
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave eleven playset===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''December 2002''
 
−
*Court Room w/ Judge Snyder/''Note: From now on, only one playset is released alongside the waves''
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave twelve===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''April 2003''
 
−
*Number One
 
−
*Database
 
−
*Mister Huey Largo
 
−
*Don Vittorio
 
−
*Luann Van Houten
 
−
*Mister Plow Homer
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave twelve playset===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''April 2003''
 
−
*Bart's Treehouse w/ Military Bart
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave thirteen===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''July 2003''
 
−
*Helen Lovejoy
 
−
*Freddy Quimby
 
−
*Tuxedo Krusty
 
−
*Legs
 
−
*Princess Kashmir
 
−
*Doctor Stephen Hawking
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave thirteen playset===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''July 2003''
 
−
*Military Antique Store w/ Herman
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave fourteen===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''October 2003''
 
−
*Luigi
 
−
*Louie
 
−
*Rapheal (Sarcastic Man)
 
−
*Kilted Wilie
 
−
*Miss Hoover
 
−
*Mrs. Botz
 
  
−
===Wave fourteen playset===
+
=== Figures ===
−
'''Release date:''' ''October 2003''
+
*[[Rabbi Krustofsky]] - ''Was to be included in the Series 2 line of Celebrity Figures, but he was cancelled because Playmates could not clear the rights for Jackie Mason's voice work.''
−
*Aztec Theater w/ McBain
+
*[[Lyle Lanley]] - ''Originally part of the Series 3 line of Celebrity Figures, but was replaced by Cooder.''
 +
*[[Molloy]] - ''Originally part of Series 12, but was replaced by Number One.''
 +
*Stonecutter Wiggum - ''Was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended. Was going to be part of the Mail Away figures.''
  
−
===Wave fifteen===
+
=== Playsets ===
−
'''Release date:''' ''January 2004''
+
*Flanders' Rumpus Room w/ Maude Flanders - ''Was originally going to be the playset for the Wave 18 line, but was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended.''
−
*Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon
+
*Springfield Elementary Playground w/ [[Janey]] - ''Was going to be a part of the Wave 17 line, but was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended.''
−
*Sandeep, Sashi, Poonam, Uma, Gheet, Nabendu, Anoop, and Pria Nahasapeemapetilon (The Octuplets)
+
*Stonecutter Hall w/ Stonecutter Carl - ''Was going to be Toys-R-Us exclusive, but cancelled due to slow sales of the Be Sharps playset and the end of World of Springfield.''
−
*Handsome Moe
+
*300th Episode Special: Bart's Loft w/ Skateboarding Homer, Pajama Bart, "Indian Burn" Lisa, and Casual Skinner - ''Was cancelled due to overwhelmingly negative response with fans.''[[File:300'th Episode Loft.jpg|thumb|right|The sketch of the cancelled loft set]]
−
*Deep Space Homer
+
*Oval Office w/ President Lisa, Old Homer, Old Marge, Grownup Bart, and [[Maggie Jr.]] - ''Was planned as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, but cancelled due to slow sales in previous exclusives.''
−
*Brandine
+
*Treehouse of Horror 5: House of Pain with Walrus Homer, Panther Marge, Spider Bart, Owl Lisa and Anteater Maggie - ''At first, this set was going to feature Jack in the Box Homer, Raven Bart, Alien Maggie, Vampire Krusty, Werewolf Flanders, the [[Evil Shopkeeper]] and Snowball II, but was changed to the characters from The Island of Dr. Hibbert during development. This was originally planned as an exclusive, but was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended, as well as slow sales in previous Treehouse of Horror sets.''
−
*"Worst Episode Ever" Comic Book Guy
 
  
−
===Wave fifteen playset===
+
=== Dioramas ===
−
'''Release date:''' ''January 2004''
+
The series list of dioramas was supposed to be expanded, but has therefore been cancelled due to slow sales of the 1st series dioramas. These include the following:
−
*Nuclear Power Plant Lunchroom w/ Frank Grimes
+
*Wave 2: Springfield Elementary School Diorama w/ Bart and Lisa, and Barney's Bowlarama Diorama w/ Lenny and Carl
−
 
+
*Wave 3: Springfield Town Hall Diorama w/ Kent Brockman and Mayor Quimby, and Moe's Tavern Diorama w/ Moe and Barney
−
===Wave sixteen===
+
*Wave 4: Flanders House Diorama w/ Ned, Rod, and Todd, and The Frying Dutchman Diorama w/ Sea Captain and Squeaky Voiced Teen
−
'''Release date:''' ''June 2004''
+
*Wave 5: Springfield Nuclear Power Plant Diorama w/ Mr. Burns and Smithers and Police Station Diorama w/ Chief Wiggum and Lou
−
*Squishee Bender Bart
 
−
*Agnes Skinner
 
−
*Devil Homer
 
−
*Artie Ziff
 
−
*Doug
 
−
*Benjamin & Gary
 
−
 
 
−
===Wave sixteen playset===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''September 2004''
 
−
*Town Square w/ Jedbediah Springfield
 
−
 
 
−
===Toyfare exclusives===
 
−
*Radioactive Glow-In-The-Dark Homer/'''Release date:''' ''October 2000''
 
−
*Pin Pal Burns/'''Release date:''' ''July 2001''
 
−
*Boxing Homer/'''Release date:''' ''October 2001''
 
−
*Convention Comic Book Guy/'''Release date:''' ''December 2001''
 
−
*Pin Pal Moe/'''Release date:''' ''December 2001''
 
−
 
 
−
===Toys-R-Us exclusives===
 
−
*Treehouse of Horror 1 Springfield Cemetery w/ Devil Flanders, Bart as the Fly, Vampire Burns, and Ape Homer/'''Release date:''' ''September 2000''
 
−
*Treehouse of Horror 2 Alien Spaceship w/ Spaceship Homer, Kang, and Kodos/'''Release date:''' ''September 2001''
 
−
*Treehouse of Horror 3 Ironic Punishment w/ Dream Invader Willie, Witch Marge, Hugo, and Donut Head Homer/'''Release date:''' ''August 2002''  [[Image:Doughnut Head Homer.jpg|thumb|left|Homer Donut head]]
 
−
*Treehouse of Horror 4 Underground Lair w/ Stretch Dude Bart, Lucy Lawless, Clobber Girl Lisa, and The Collector/'''Release date:''' ''September 2003''
 
−
*Barney's Bowl-A-Rama w/ Bowling Marge and Jauques/'''Release date:''' ''August 2002''
 
−
*Simpson's Rumpus Room w/ Tracy Ullman Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie/'''Release date:''' ''October 2003''
 
−
*Simpson's Christmas w/ Holiday Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie/'''Release date:''' ''November 2001''
 
−
*Main Street w/ Crazy Old Man and Squeaky Voiced Teen/'''Release date:''' ''September 2002''
 
−
*Lurleen Lumpkin's Trailer w/ Colonel Homer and Lurleen Lumpkin/'''Release date:''' ''April 2002''
 
−
*New Years Town Square w/ New Years Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie/'''Release date:''' ''November 2002''
 
−
*Be Sharps Centennial w/ Doolittle Wiggum/'''Release date:''' ''September 2003''
 
−
 
 
−
===EB Games exclusives===
 
−
*Lunar Base w/ Rainer Wolfcastle as Radioactive Man and Milhouse as Fallout Boy/'''Release date:''' ''September 2001''
 
−
*KBBL Radio Station w/ Marty & Bill/'''Release date:''' ''October 2002''
 
−
*Future w/ Future Burns, Future Smithers, and Smithers as Bobo/'''Release date:''' ''October 2003''
 
−
*High School Prom w/ High School Homer and High School Marge/'''Release date:''' ''April 2002''
 
−
*Moe's Tavern w/ Duffman/'''Release date:''' ''January 2003''
 
−
 
 
−
===Mail away===
 
−
*Be Sharp Homer/'''Release date:''' ''Late 2002''
 
−
*Be Sharp Apu/'''Release date:''' ''Early 2003''
 
−
*Be Sharp Skinner/'''Release date:''' ''May 2003''
 
−
*Be Sharp Barney/'''Release date:''' ''Late 2003''
 
−
*Stonecutter Moe/'''Release date:''' ''Late 2003''
 
−
*Stonecutter Lenny/'''Release date:''' ''Early 2004''
 
−
*Llewellyn Sinclair (Voiced by [[Jon Lovitz]])/'''Release date:''' ''October 2002''
 
−
*Cooder (Voiced by [[Jim Varney]])/'''Release date:''' ''October 2002''
 
−
 
 
−
===All star voices wave one===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''February 2002''
 
−
*Troy McClure (Voiced by [[Phil Hartman]])
 
−
*Herb Powell (Voiced by [[Danny DeVito]])
 
−
*Fat Tony (Voiced by [[Joe Mantegna]])
 
−
 
 
−
===Celebrity wave two===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''June 2002''
 
−
*Lionel Hutz (Voiced by [[Phil Hartman]])
 
−
*Brad Goodman (Voiced by [[Albert Brooks]])
 
−
 
 
−
===Celebrity wave three===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''October 2002''
 
−
*Hank Scorpio (Voiced by [[Albert Brooks]]) ''Note, was made available as part of Wave Ten''
 
−
 
 
−
===Dioramas===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''July 2003''*Outside Simpsons House w/ Homer, Marge, and Maggie
 
−
*Outside Kwik-E-Mart w/ Grampa & Apu
 
−
*Outside Krustylu Studios w/ Krusty & Milhouse
 
−
 
 
−
===Re-release===
 
−
'''Release date:''' ''April 2003''
 
−
*Moe
 
−
*Mr. Burns
 
−
 
 
−
==Vehicles==
 
−
{{weasel}}
 
−
Technically not part of World of Springfield (though there is a debate among the fans), these vehicles were made by Playmates Toys in June 2001, and later, August 2002, and are sometimes considered part of the line by fans.  The vehicles weren't actually able to hold any figures from the line, but they could however speak by moving the small characters to the right or the left or by pressing the car's hood (this would create a conversation between the characters rather than just one character talking).  Upon doing so, each character would have special lines taken from episodes from the series, much like the figures. 
 
−
                                     
 
−
*Family Car w/ Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie/'''Release date:''' ''June 2001''
 
−
*School Bus w/ Martin, Milhouse, Ralph, Bart, and Otto/'''Release date:''' ''August 2002''
 
−
 
 
−
==KayBee Toys exclusive==
 
−
{{weasel}}
 
−
Again, technically not considered part of the World of Springfield line (though there is debate about that among collectors), Playmates Toys released in August of 2002 a series of figures exclusive to KayBee Toys based on the "When Bongos Collide" storyline from Bongo Comics. It featured Simpsons characters transformed into superheroes. The [http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/releases.asp?sid=171 initial three-pack of figures] included Homer Simpson as the Indigestible Bulk, Apu as Captain Kwik, and Ms. Krabappel as Vampiredna. Two more three-packs were planned (featuring Marge as the Entangler, Lisa as the Jazzler, Maggie as Brainbaby, Grampa as Oldblood member Coda, and Skinner as The Stickler, and Willie as the Plaid Piper), but the line was cancelled as soon as it hit retail.
 
−
 
 
−
==Cancelled items==
 
−
As in most toy lines, items are planned for release that for a number of reasons (cost issues, low retailer interest) never end up being produced and/or released. Many items were cancelled from the World of Springfield line, a complete list is available in the [http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/releases.asp?frame=cancel Simpsons Collector Sector's Release Guide].
 
  
−
===Figures===
+
=== Waves ===
 +
*Wave 17: Ninja [[Bart]], [[Richard]] & [[Lewis Clark]], [[Arnie Pie]], Bigfoot [[Homer]], Flying Hellfish [[Grampa]], and [[Cecil Terwilliger]]
 +
*Wave 18: [[Lindsay Naegle]], Tuxedo [[Kang]], Tuxedo [[Kodos]], Uncle [[Moe]], [[Sanjay]], and [[Akira]]
  
−
*Rabbi Krustofski-''Was to be include in the Series 2 line of Celebrity Figures, but for reasons unknown, he was cancelled.''
+
== External links ==
−
*Lyle Lanley-''Originally part of the Series 3 line of Celebrity Figures, but was replaced by Cooder.''
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*[http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/default.asp Simpsons Collector Sector].
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*Malloy-''Originally part of Series 12, but was replaced by Number One.''
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*[http://www.mwctoys.com/FEATURE_101104a.htm Michael Crawford's 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World of Springfield!']
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*Stonecutter Wiggum-''Was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended.  Was going to be part of the Mail Away figures.''
 
  
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*Flander's Rumpus Room w/ Maude Flanders-''Was originally going to be the playset for the Wave 18 line, but was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended''
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*Springfield Elementary Playground w/ Janey-''Was going to be a part of the Wave 17 line, but was cancelled for unknown reasons''
 
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*Stonecutter Hall w/ Stonecutter Carl-''Was going to be Toys-R-Us exclusive, but cancelled due to slow sales of the Be Sharps playset and the end of World of Springfield
 
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*300th Episode Special: Bart's Loft w/ Skateboarding Homer, Pajama Bart, "Indian Burn" Lisa, and Casual Skinner-''Was cancelled due to unknown reasons''[[Image:300'th Episode Loft.jpg|thumb|right|The sketch of the cancelled loft set]]
 
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*Oval Office w/ President Lisa, Old Homer, Old Marge, Grownup Bart, and Maggie Jr.-''Was planned as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, but cancelled due to slow sales in previous exclusives''
 
  
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*Wave 17: Ninja Bart, Richard & Lewis, Arnie Pie, Bigfoot Homer, Flying Hellfish Grampa, and Cecil Terwilliger (Voiced by [[David Hyde Pierce]])
 
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*Wave 18: Lindsay Naegle, Tuxedo Kang, Tuxedo Kodos, Uncle Moe, Sanjay, and Akira (Voiced by [[George Takei]])
 
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An assortment of World of Springfield action figures.

The World of Springfield is a series of action figures, which ran between December 1999 to December 2004 and was released by Playmates Toys.

The toy action figure series was called World of Springfield because the goal of the line was to build a miniature Springfield through a series of interactive action figures and playsets. It eventually encompassed over 200 different figures/characters from the series, 40 interactive playsets (toy re-creations of Simpson's interior settings and town location settings within Springfield), and 3 non-interactive diorama town settings.

Background[edit]

The success of all "mass-market" action figure lines based on TV or movie characters are timed to the initial release of the project - as part of its promotional and marketing messages - taking advantage of the promotions, P.R. and advertising awareness and the figures themselves also as advertising and promotional vehicles. Most movie/TV tie-in action figures are successful for the brief period of the theatrical release, the video/DVD release and the possibility of a successful sequel but rarely for any longer period and typically, the release pattern for the action figure is no more than a few dozen figures, and some playsets to serve as background dioramas for the figures - with sales dropping off a few months after the last film is released. The Kenner/Hasbro Star Wars movie line is of course, the gold standard with figures in the same scale and in the marketplace since 1978. The closest TV equivalent might be the Star Trek line, though non-contiguous and not technically from one TV series (coincidentally also from Playmates Toys).

While The Simpsons merchandising and licensing had continued unabated since the first season of the TV series in 1989, the characters represented as action figures only had a brief Mattel run in 1990, with only 7 figures, 3 exclusive figures and 1 Simpsons Living Room representation playset.

Why was the line successful?[edit]

Of course, it starts with the mass market appeal of The Simpsons - encompassing everyone from young kids who loved the slapstick aspects to adults of all ages who appreciated that the jokes and situations that worked on multi-levels of our intellect (from the kid in us to the Mensa in us). Like any classic TV series, fans remember and quote the lines - and Playmates Toys managed to capture that appeal with its interactive playsets. Each figure came with its own "coded" chip on the base of that characters foot (generally foot but not always) that when contacted with the "trigger" tab on each playset would (complete the circuit) so by then pressing the button closest to that figure, you would hear a playback of 1-5 phrases for the character.

What made it unique was that the playback was from the actual show and the actual voice actor - so placing the Homer Simpson figure on an appropriate playset would trigger the playback of a quote performed by Dan Castellaneta as he performed it in the original episode.

Of additional value was that each playset held quotes and voice clip performances for a variety of characters so that placing the Marge Simpson figure or the Bart figure would trigger different quotes and voice clips. One limitation was that not every character worked with every playset - some for story logic reasons (character might not appear at that setting), release logistics (figures released after a playset was available much earlier) or presumably for cost reasons (as each voice clip had to be approved and licensed).

A real-world situation also cannot be over-looked - that these were released during the era of the internet/dot.com boom and general health of the U.S. economy. While the figures were priced at the lower end of action figure retail pricing (from $5.99 USD to eventually $7.99 USD each), the playsets generally ranged from $20 USD to $25 USD at the end of 2004 but there were special releases that ranged into the $60 USD range. Even at minimal retail, 200+ figures and 40 playsets meant a financial commitment. In addition, there were a dozen exclusives and mail-in figures that required extra work to obtain the figures - often via an online auction. It was however, during these early years of the series coinciding with the healthy economy that added extra impetus and momentum that carried the line a few extra years.

Fan interaction[edit]

The World of Springfield line set a new standard of company/fan interaction in its relationship between Playmates Toys and the collectors, specifically based at the Simpsons Collector Sector (SCS) website and forums. Starting in mid-2001, with contacts from board moderator Michael Crawford, Playmates executives (first Jeff Trojan and later Pat Linden) reached out to the collectors in a mutually beneficial relationship—fans got input into the line; the company got free market research. Playmates Toys answered a monthly Q&A from collectors, and regularly gave exclusive details about upcoming products to the SCS website directly. Collectors had opportunities to affect the line's future on a few occasions.

The first incident occurred in summer 2001 after a controversy surrounding the release of a ToyFare mail-away figure, Pin Pal Burns. Fans complained about the unfair way ToyFare handled these offers and Playmates responded, first by having ToyFare make later offers available online and later by ending WoS offers from ToyFare entirely. Conversely, fan enthusiasm helped revive products that had been cancelled at one point, including the deluxe Main Street playset and the Moe's Tavern playset.

Collectors were also asked often to give suggestions on what figures and playsets they wanted to see; polls were generated. The results of these polls had an impact on future lineups, with collectors getting many of the figures they had requested.

This interaction hit a peak in 2003 when the Simpsons Collector Sector hosted a panel discussion at the San Diego Comic Con that July. A representative from Playmates Toys was the featured guest and engaged in Q&A with attendees and handed out free figures to all as well.

Fans continued to have a voice through the end of the line, although larger issues—voice contracts, licensor disagreements—sometimes prevented collectors from getting everything they wanted from the line. This model of interaction has been followed by many other toy companies since.

End and revival[edit]

The line ended in mid-2004 due to a number of factors, most importantly slow sales. There were a number of factors, in turn, that contributed to the declining sales, including: "collectors fatigue"; the release pattern of figures; the sheer size of the line was difficult for newcomers; the slowing economy; the changing toy retail situation; and even Playmates Toys relationship with 20th Century Fox.

However, not long after, McFarlane Toys - known for their sports line of action figures - decided to revive Simpsons collecting and start a new line of figures. The first set to be released was the "Ironic Punishment" set from the episode "Treehouse of Horror IV". It features Homer being "tortured" by one of the Devil's minions, by forcing all the donuts in the world down his throat. It was soon followed by a "Family Couch Gag" set, from the beginning of each episode.

NECA recently released the "25 Greatest Guest Stars" line of figures, these figures fit in scale with the World of Springfield figures and have the same articulation.

List of figures and playsets[edit]

Image Name of set Characters Release date
World of Springfield Series 1.jpg Series 1 Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Abraham Simpson, Charles Montgomery Burns, Krusty the Clown January 2000
Simpsons Living Room World.jpgNuclear Power Plant World.jpg Series 1 Playsets Simpsons Living Room with Marge & Maggie, Nuclear Power Plant with Radioactive Homer February 2000
World of Springfield Series 2.jpg Series 2 Pin Pal Homer, Barney Gumble, Ned Flanders, Waylon Smithers, Jr., Chief Clancy Wiggum, Sunday Best Bart August 2000
Kwik-E-Mart World.jpgSpringfield Elementary World.jpg Series 2 Playsets Kwik-E-Mart with Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and Springfield Elementary with Principal Seymour Skinner August 2000
Treehouse of Horror 1 Springfield Cemetery World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Treehouse of Horror 1 Springfield Cemetery with Devil Flanders, Bart as the Fly, Vampire Burns and Ape Homer September 2000
Radioactive Glow-In-The-Dark Homer World.jpg Toyfare Radioactive Glow-In-The-Dark Homer October 2000
World of Springfield Series 3.jpg Series 3 Sunday Best Homer, Nelson Muntz, Moe Szyslak, Kamp Krusty Bart, Milhouse Van Houten, Otto Mann January 2001
Town Hall World.jpgKrustylu Studios World.jpg Series 3 Playsets Springfield Town Hall with Mayor Diamond Joe Quimby and Krustylu Studios with Sideshow Bob January 2001
World of Springfield Series 4.jpg Series 4 Lenny Leonard, Ralph Wiggum, Patty Bouvier, Groundskeeper Willie, Casual Homer, Itchy & Scratchy April 2001
Androids Dungeon Comic Book Shop World.jpgBarney's Bowl-A-Rama World.jpg Series 4 Playsets Android's Dungeon Comic Book Shop with Comic Book Guy and Barney's Bowlarama with Pin Pal Apu April 2001
World of Springfield Family Car.jpg Family Car Marge, Homer, Lisa, Maggie and Bart. June 2001
World of Springfield Series 5.jpg Series 5 Kent Brockman, Sea Captain, Bartman, Martin Prince, Sideshow Mel, Bumblebee Man July 2001
Pin Pal Burns World.jpg Toyfare Pin Pal Burns July 2001
World of Springfield Series 6.jpg Series 6 Julius Hibbert, Snake Jailbird, Bleeding Gums Murphy, Carl Carlson, Isotopes Mascot Homer, Professor John Frink September 2001
First Church of Springfield World.jpgNoiseland Arcade World.jpg Series 6 Playsets First Church of Springfield with Reverend Timothy Lovejoy and Noiseland Arcade with Jimbo Jones September 2001
Treehouse of Horror 2 Alien Spaceship World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Treehouse of Horror 2 Alien Spaceship with Spaceship Homer, Kang and Kodos September 2001
Lunar Base World.jpg EB Games Lunar Base with Rainer Wolfcastle as Radioactive Man and Milhouse as Fallout Boy September 2001
Boxing Homer World.jpg Toyfare Boxing Homer October 2001
Simpson's Christmas World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Simpson's Christmas with Holiday Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie November 2001
World of Springfield Series 7.jpg Series 7 Cletus, Edna Krabappel, Lou, Dolph, Hans Moleman, Officer Marge December 2001
The Simpsons Kitchen World.jpgKrusty Burger World.jpg Series 7 Playsets The Simpsons Kitchen with Muumuu Homer and Krusty Burger with Squeaky-voiced teen December 2001
Convention Comic Book Guy World.jpg Toyfare Convention Comic Book Guy December 2001
Pin Pal Moe Toyfare Pin Pal Moe December 2001
World of Springfield All Star Voices Wave 1.jpg Celebrity Series 1 Troy McClure, Herb Powell and Fat Tony February 2002
World of Springfield Series 8.jpg Series 8 Kearney, Sherri & Terri, Ragin' Willie, Üter, Superintendent Chalmers and Daredevil Bart March 2002
Springfield DMV World.jpgElementary Cafeteria World.jpg Series 8 Playsets Springfield DMV with Selma Bouvier and Springfield Elementary Cafeteria with Lunchlady Dora March 2002
Lurleen Lumpkin's Trailer World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Lurleen Lumpkin's Trailer with Colonel Homer and Lurleen Lumpkin April 2002
High School Prom World.jpg EB Games High School Prom with High School Homer and High School Marge April 2002
World of Springfield Series 9.jpg Series 9 Rod & Todd Flanders, Busted Krusty, Sunday Best Grampa, Prison Bob, Disco Stu, Sunday Best Lisa June 2002
Police Station World.jpgSpringfield Retirement Castle World.jpg Series 9 Playsets Police Station with Eddie and Springfield Retirement Castle with Jasper Beardley June 2002
World of Springfield Celebrity Series 2.jpg Celebrity Series 2 Lionel Hutz and Brad Goodman June 2002
Treehouse of Horror 3 Ironic Punishment World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Treehouse of Horror 3 Ironic Punishment with Dream Invader Willie, Witch Marge, Hugo and Donut Head Homer August 2002
Barney's Bowl-A-Rama 2 World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Barney's Bowlarama with Bowling Marge and Jauques August 2002
World of Springfield School Bus.png School Bus Martin, Milhouse, Ralph, Bart, Lisa and Otto. August 2002
World of Springfield Celebrity Series 3.jpg Celebrity Series 3 Hank Scorpio, Llewellyn Sinclair and Cooder September 2002
Main Street World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Main Street with Crazy Old Man and Squeaky-voiced teen September 2002
Be Sharp Homer World.jpg Mail away Be Sharp Homer September 2002
World of Springfield Series 10.jpg Series 10 Stonecutter Homer, Wendell, Sunday Best Marge & Maggie, Scout Leader Flanders, Doctor Marvin Monroe and Resort Smithers October 2002
Burns Manor World.jpgHospital World.jpg Series 10 Playsets Burns' manor with Pajama Burns and Hospital with Doctor Nick October 2002
KBBL Radio Station World.jpg EB Games KBBL Radio Station with Marty & Bill October 2002
New Years Town Square World.jpg Toys "Я" Us New Years Town Square with New Years Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie November 2002
World of Springfield Series 11.jpg Series 11 Larry Burns, Plow King Barney, Blue-haired lawyer, Kirk Van Houten, Gil and Rainer Wolfcastle December 2002
Court Room World.jpg Series 11 Playsets Court Room with Judge Snyder December 2002
Moe's Tavern World.jpg EB Games Moe's Tavern with Duffman January 2003
Be Sharp Apu World.jpg Mail away Be Sharp Apu January 2003
Be Sharp Barney World.jpg Mail away Be Sharp Barney July 2003
World of Springfield Series 12.jpg Series 12 Number One, Database, Mister Dewey Largo, Don Vittorio, Luann Van Houten and Mister Plow Homer April 2003
Bart's Treehouse World.jpg Series 12 Playsets Bart's Treehouse with Military Bart April 2003
Be Sharp Skinner World.jpg Mail away Be Sharp Skinner April 2003
Mr Burns 2 World.jpgMoe 2 World.jpg Re-Release Moe and Mr. Burns April 2003
World of Springfield Series 13.jpg Series 13 Helen Lovejoy, Freddy Quimby, Tuxedo Krusty, Legs, Princess Kashmir and Doctor Stephen Hawking July 2003
Military Antique Store World.jpg Series 13 Playsets Military Antique Store with Herman Hermann July 2003
Outside Simpsons House World.jpgOutside Kwik-E-Mart World.jpgOutside Krustylu Studios World.jpg Dioramas Outside Simpsons House with Homer, Marge, and Maggie, Outside Kwik-E-Mart with Grampa & Apu and Outside Krustylu Studios with Krusty & Milhouse July 2003
KayBee Toys.jpg KayBee Toys The Ingestible Bulk Homer, Vampire Edna Krabappel and Captain Kwik Apu July 2003
Treehouse of Horror 4 Underground Lair World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Treehouse of Horror 4 Underground Lair with Stretch Dude Bart, Lucy Lawless, Clobber Girl Lisa and The Collector September 2003
Be Sharps Centennial World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Be Sharps Centennial with Doolittle Wiggum September 2003
World of Springfield Series 14.jpg Series 14 Luigi, Louie, Sarcastic Man, Kilted Wilie, Miss Hoover and Ms. Botz October 2003
Aztec Theater World.jpg Series 14 Playsets Aztec Theater with McBain October 2003
Simpson's Rumpus Room World.jpg Toys "Я" Us Simpson's Rumpus Room with Tracy Ullman Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie October 2003
Future World.jpg EB Games Future with Future Burns, Future Smithers and Smithers as Bobo October 2003
Stonecutter Moe World.jpg Mail away Stonecutter Moe October 2003
World of Springfield Series 15.jpg Series 15 Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, Sandeep, Sashi, Poonam, Uma, Gheet, Nabendu, Anoop, and Pria Nahasapeemapetilon (The Octuplets), Handsome Moe, Deep Space Homer, Brandine and "Worst Episode Ever" Comic Book Guy January 2004
Nuclear Power Plant Lunchroom World.jpg Series 15 Playsets Nuclear Power Plant Lunchroom with Frank Grimes January 2004
Stonecutter Lenny World.jpg Mail away Stonecutter Lenny January 2004
World of Springfield Series 16.jpg Series 16 Squishee Bender Bart, Agnes Skinner, Devil Homer, Artie Ziff, Doug, Benjamin & Gary June 2004
Town Square World.jpg Series 16 Playsets Town Square with Jebediah Springfield September 2004

Vehicles[edit]

Technically not part of World of Springfield (though there is a debate among the fans), these vehicles were made by Playmates Toys in June 2001, and later, August 2002, and are sometimes considered part of the line by fans. The vehicles weren't actually able to hold any figures from the line, but they could however speak by moving the small characters to the right or the left or by pressing the car's hood (this would create a conversation between the characters rather than just one character talking). Upon doing so, each character would have special lines taken from episodes from the series, much like the figures.

  • Family Car w/ Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie/Release date: June 2001
  • School Bus w/ Martin, Milhouse, Ralph, Bart, and Otto/Release date: August 2002

KayBee Toys exclusive[edit]

Again, technically not considered part of the World of Springfield line (though there is debate about that among collectors), Playmates Toys released in August 2002 a series of figures exclusive to KayBee Toys based on the When Bongos Collide storyline from Bongo Comics. It featured Simpsons characters transformed into superheroes. The initial three-pack of figures included Homer Simpson as The Ingestible Bulk, Apu as Captain Kwik, and Ms. Krabappel as Vampiredna. Two more three-packs were planned (featuring Marge as The Entangler, Lisa as The Jazzler, Maggie as BrainBaby, Grampa as Oldblood member Coma, and Skinner as The Stickler, and Willie as the Plaid Piper), but the line was cancelled as soon as it hit retail.

Cancelled items[edit]

As in most toy lines, items are planned for release that for a number of reasons (cost issues, low retailer interest) never end up being produced and/or released. Many items were cancelled from the World of Springfield line, a complete list is available in the Simpsons Collector Sector's Release Guide.

Figures[edit]

  • Rabbi Krustofsky - Was to be included in the Series 2 line of Celebrity Figures, but he was cancelled because Playmates could not clear the rights for Jackie Mason's voice work.
  • Lyle Lanley - Originally part of the Series 3 line of Celebrity Figures, but was replaced by Cooder.
  • Molloy - Originally part of Series 12, but was replaced by Number One.
  • Stonecutter Wiggum - Was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended. Was going to be part of the Mail Away figures.

Playsets[edit]

  • Flanders' Rumpus Room w/ Maude Flanders - Was originally going to be the playset for the Wave 18 line, but was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended.
  • Springfield Elementary Playground w/ Janey - Was going to be a part of the Wave 17 line, but was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended.
  • Stonecutter Hall w/ Stonecutter Carl - Was going to be Toys-R-Us exclusive, but cancelled due to slow sales of the Be Sharps playset and the end of World of Springfield.
  • 300th Episode Special: Bart's Loft w/ Skateboarding Homer, Pajama Bart, "Indian Burn" Lisa, and Casual Skinner - Was cancelled due to overwhelmingly negative response with fans.
    The sketch of the cancelled loft set
  • Oval Office w/ President Lisa, Old Homer, Old Marge, Grownup Bart, and Maggie Jr. - Was planned as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, but cancelled due to slow sales in previous exclusives.
  • Treehouse of Horror 5: House of Pain with Walrus Homer, Panther Marge, Spider Bart, Owl Lisa and Anteater Maggie - At first, this set was going to feature Jack in the Box Homer, Raven Bart, Alien Maggie, Vampire Krusty, Werewolf Flanders, the Evil Shopkeeper and Snowball II, but was changed to the characters from The Island of Dr. Hibbert during development. This was originally planned as an exclusive, but was cancelled when the World of Springfield line ended, as well as slow sales in previous Treehouse of Horror sets.

Dioramas[edit]

The series list of dioramas was supposed to be expanded, but has therefore been cancelled due to slow sales of the 1st series dioramas. These include the following:

  • Wave 2: Springfield Elementary School Diorama w/ Bart and Lisa, and Barney's Bowlarama Diorama w/ Lenny and Carl
  • Wave 3: Springfield Town Hall Diorama w/ Kent Brockman and Mayor Quimby, and Moe's Tavern Diorama w/ Moe and Barney
  • Wave 4: Flanders House Diorama w/ Ned, Rod, and Todd, and The Frying Dutchman Diorama w/ Sea Captain and Squeaky Voiced Teen
  • Wave 5: Springfield Nuclear Power Plant Diorama w/ Mr. Burns and Smithers and Police Station Diorama w/ Chief Wiggum and Lou

Waves[edit]

External links[edit]


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