(Ashton-Drake, Hamilton Collection, Ardleigh Elliott, Bradford Editions
Bradford Exchange, Hawthorne Village, Lenox, Barbie
Precious MomentsŪ, Thomas Kinkade, Disney and NASCARŪ)
Collectiblestoday.com
(Ashton-Drake,
Hamilton Collection,
Ardleigh Elliott,
Bradford Editions
Bradford Exchange,
Hawthorne Village,
Lenox,
Barbie
Precious MomentsŪ,
Thomas Kinkade,
Disney and
NASCARŪ)
Quite a large
number of Simpsons Collectibles have come from the various
companies listed above. In fact, many collectors say it is out of control.
This page tries to organize and make some sense out of them all.
"Collectiblestoday.com is the web
marketing arm of The Bradford Group, the leading International provider of
limited-edition collectibles. Collectiblestoday.com has a foundation of almost
three decades of experience and trust in the collectibles market while at the
same time striving to move collecting into the future. Founded in 1973 by J.
Roderick MacArthur, the Bradford Exchange paved the way for the present day
collectibles market. collectiblestoday.com is continuing and expanding that
unyielding commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service by
offering collectibles from The Bradford Group Companies as well as many other
fine companies."
OK. So enough about the company and the website.
Here are the different Simpsons Collectibles Series
1. Misadventures
of Homer Simpson Figurine Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
46364)
Original Cost: $19.95 + $3.99 S&S =
$23.94 per piece
First Released: February 2002
Limited to: 295 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: 24???
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 24 (as of
June 2005)
THIS SERIES IS (NOT) COMPLETE
2.
The Simpsons
Christmas Express Figurine Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44116)
Original Cost: $19.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$24.94 per piece
First Released:
September 16, 2002
Limited to: 295 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 27 ???
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 26* (as of
May 2005)
*This series was supposed to stop
at 25 (piece #25 is the caboose)
but it has gone on to go pieces. #24 and #25 were
shipped after
#26-#30.
3. At Home With Homer Figurine
Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44023)
Original Cost: $19.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$24.94 per piece
First Released: 2002
Limited to: 295 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 15 ???
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 14 (as of
July 2005)
4.
Springfield Citizens Figurine Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44134)
Original Cost (1-10): $19.99 + $0.00 S&S =
$19.99 per piece
Original Cost (11- ): $19.99 + $4.99 S&S =
$24.94 per piece
First Released: 2002
Limited to: 295 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to (originally 12 but
past that now)???
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 15 (as of
April 2005)
5. The Simpsons Nuclear Family Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44206)
Original Cost: $19.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$24.94 per piece
First Released:
February 2003
Limited to: 295 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 10
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 10 (complete)
(as of
July 2004)
THIS SERIES IS COMPLETE
6.
The Simpsons Couch Gag Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44290)
Original Cost: $19.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$24.94 per piece
First Released:
September 2003
Limited to: 95 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 12
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 10 (as of
June 2005)
*Special Thanks to Kwyjibo1 for providing the photos 1-8
in this series.
7. The Simpsons "Just Another Day in Springfield" Subscription Plan
(Homer 2D/3D) (The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44214)
Original Piece Cost: $49.95 + $5.98 S&S =
$55.93 per piece
(first piece only)
Subsequent Pieces Cost: $29.99 + $5.98 S&S =
$35.97 per piece
First Released:
October 2003
Limited to: 95 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 6
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 2 (as of
April 2004)
8. The Simpsons Illuminated Christmas Ornament Subscription Plan
(The Bradford Editions - Subscription No.
49279)
Original Cost: $29.97 + $4.99 S&S =
$34.96 per shipment (3 ornaments)
Each shipment consisted of 3 ornaments
First Released: 2001
Limited to: 120 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 30 (Has surpassed
this)
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 36
(as of
February 2005)
THIS SERIES IS COMPLETE.....BUT
CONTINUING......
9.
The Simpsons Collector Plate Calender Subscription Plan
(The Bradford Exchange - Subscription No.
49919)
Original Cost: $29.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$34.94 per item
Storage Box
: $ .01 + $6.98 S&S =
$ 6.99
First Released: Late
2002 / Early 2003
Limited to: 95 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 12 (plates)
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 12+ (complete)
(as of
April 2004)
THIS SERIES IS COMPLETE.
In addition to the plates, there was the actual
Calendar as well as a storage box which were included
with your subscription.
You could also purchase at an additional cost of
34.99 + S&S the "Plate
Storage System which was a slightly nicer box with drawers for
each plate as
well as a place to store the tiles (calendar dates)
10. The Simpsons Christmas Village Subscription Plan
(Hawthorne Village - Subscription No.
49212)
Original Cost: $49.95 + $6.99 S&S =
$56.94 per piece
First Released: Around
August 2003
Limited to: 95 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 30
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 14 (as of
July 2005)
Building #1 (742 Evergreen Terrace) came with
Homer Figurine
Building #2 (Kwik-E-Mart) came with
Bart Figurine
Building #3 (Krusty Burger) came with
(Homer's) Family Car
Building #4 (Moe's Tavern) came with
Marge Figurine
Building #5 (Flander's House) came with
Street Lights
None of the other buildings came with any
additional pieces.
In addition to the subscription,
you could purchase the "Village Light Kit"
Item No: 91212 or 14-09121-002. This was optional
but allowed you to
connect up to six buildings to one cord and also lets
you plug accessories
into the outlet (instead of using batteries). The
cost was:
$29.95 + 4.99 S&S = $34.94 for one or
$59.90 + 6.99 S&S = $66.89 for two.
There is also a separate subscription plan to purchase
figures and stuff to
complete your village. See "Springfield's
Festive Friends Figurine Set"
for more details.
11. Springfield's Festive Friends
Figurine Subscription Plan
(Hawthorne Village - Subscription No.
48154)
Original Cost: $29.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$34.94 per piece
First Released: 2004
Limited to: ?? casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to 3
Number of Pieces Released So Far:
4 (as of
June 2005)
THIS SERIES IS COMPLETE.
This the additional
Figurine Series that
goes with "The Simpsons Christmas Village Subscription Plan.
Set #1 (Snow Daze) came with
1. Grandpa, 2. Milhouse, 3. Santa's Little
Helper, 4. Lisa and Maggie as one figurine and 5.
Snowman Homer
Set #2 (Merry Christmas To Me) came with
1. Krustry, 2. Moe, 3. Apu,
4. Barney and 5.
A bucket of snow
Set #3 (Stuck On Christmas) came with
1. Skinner, 2. Nelson, 3. Ralph,
and 4. Martin
Set #4 (Gifts of the Season) came with
1. Special Delivery (Ralph), 2. In
Your Face, Man! (Bart and Milhouse) and 3. Christmas
Bonus (Homer
and Mr. Burns)
12. The Simpsons
Family Vacation Collection Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44852)
Original Cost: $29.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$34.94 per piece
First Released: May
2004
Limited to: 295 casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to ???
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 3 (as of
January 2004)
13. The Simpsons Halloween Train
of Terror Subscription Plan
(The Hamilton Collection - Subscription No.
44911)
Original Cost: $19.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$24.94 per piece
First Released: Late
2004
Limited to: ??? casting days
Number of Pieces Total: up to ???
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 4 (as of
June 2005)
14. The Simpsons Family Christmas
Collection
(The Hamilton Collection - Item No.
44873)
Original Cost (Piece #1) : $29.95 + $4.99 S&S =
$34.94
Original Cost (Piece #2) : $39.95 + $5.99 S&S =
$45.94
First Released: Late
2004
Limited to: piece #1: 95 casting days / piece #2: 2004 pieces
Number of Pieces Total: 2
(This is supposed to be an annual subscription)
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 2 (as of
March 2005)
The second piece "Family Snowman"
was cancelled and never produced.
15. The Simpsons Christmas Tree
(The Hamilton Collection - Item No.
15088 or 09-01508-001)
Original Cost: $125.00 + $12.99 S&S =
$137.99
First Released: Late
2004
Limited to: ?? casting days
Number of Pieces Total: 1
(This was not a subscription but a single piece)
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 1 (as of
December 2004)
THIS IS COMPLETE.
16. The Simpsons 1947 Studebaker
Pickup
(The Hamilton Collection - Item No.
98287 or 10-29828-001)
Original Cost: $69.00 + $7.95 S&S =
$76.95
First Released: Late
2004
Limited to: ?? casting days
Number of Pieces Total: 1
(This was not a subscription but a single piece)
Number of Pieces Released So Far: 1 (as of
December 2004)
Although part of the package, the
accessories were packaged in a separate
small box within the larger box. They included
the Homer figurine and a small
six pack of Duff beer.
THIS IS COMPLETE.
More to come.....
By the way, wondering what you have spent on Hamilton Pieces so far:
Here is an estimate as of January 2005
1. Misadventures of Homer
Simpson 19 x $23.94 = $454.86
2.
The Simpsons Christmas Express 21 x $24.94 = $523.74
3. At Home With Homer
12 x $24.94 = $299.28
4.
Springfield Citizens
13 x $24.98 = $324.74
5. The Simpsons Nuclear Family 10 x
$24.98 = $249.80
6.
The Simpsons Couch Gag
7 x $24.98 = $174.86
7. The Simpsons "Homer 2D / 3D" 2 x $55.93 =
$111.86
8. The Simpsons X-mas Ornament 10 x $34.96 = $349.60
9.
The Simpsons Plate Calender 12 x
$34.94 = $419.28 (+++)
10. The Simpsons Christmas Village 10 x $66.94 = $669.40 (+++)
11. The Simpsons Christmas Tree 1 x
$137.99 = $137.99
12. The Simpsons Family Vacation 2 x $34.99 = $
69.98
Total = $3785.39 (This does
not include any of the optional things)
Of course, by now the total is much higher than this.