An addendum to our coverage is Hasbro, with thanks to an anonymous Simpsons collector for the images. Hasbro is releasing a Simpsons version of the classic Game of Life. This game allows players to go through a series of events simulating the events that occur in life. The most successful person at the end of the game wins. This game is very specific to the Simpsons, with a Nuclear Power Plant ... read more

Cardinal Games makes a number of Simpsons games, particularly their many Simpsons trivia games.

We continue with a look at Spin Master, makers of novelties such as the red hot Mighty Beanz. They are launching Simpsons Mighty Beanz this year and we have a look at some of the offerings. They are doing in two separate ways: In 2-packs and in 5-packs. One will be for specialty shops and the other a mass market item. They will follow the typical release pattern for Mighty ... read more

Basic Fun is a seller of smaller novelty items, including many Simpsons items.

Sideshow Toys are makers of highly detailed busts and deluxe figures, like the ongoing line of Simpsons mini-busts. See their website for more info on the available series. Pictured here for the first time are the new sculpts for the Grampa, Willie, Sideshow Bob, Chief Wiggum, and Krusty busts. These retail for ... read more

Next up is the NJ Croce Co., makers of the many Simpsons bendable items available now. Available in specialty stores like MediaPlay and FYE now in the figures line are Series 1 (Simpsons family), Series 2 (Power Plant crew), Series 3 (Krustylu characters) and THOH I (zombie Simpsons). Coming soon is Series 4, themed to Springfield Elementary. It will consist of Bart with his red cap and ... read more

Our Toy Fair coverage continues with a look at Rocket USA, maker of tin toys and retro-style collectibles.

Welcome to our coverage of Toy Fair 2004. In this first article, we take a look at the World of Springfield offerings by Playmates Toys. This is the planned 2004 lineup, as we first revealed back in October. There are at least 3 exclusives planned for this year (including THOH 5 and a Stonecutters Hall), but no official announcement has been made yet. Stay tuned to SCS for info on that front ... read more