Long before LEGO crossovers with big franchises became commonplace, one of the most exciting team-ups for LEGO fans and Simpsons fans alike was LEGO meets The Simpsons. Back in 2014, The LEGO Group announced a partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products to create a Simpsons-themed LEGO construction set, complete with licensed minifigures of the whole Simpson family.
If you grew up with this one, or you’re discovering it for the first time while browsing LEGO sets with your own kids, here’s the story of how LEGO and The Simpsons came together.
The Simpsons House, In LEGO Form
The centrepiece of the collaboration was a LEGO set recreating the iconic Simpsons family home, right down to its instantly recognisable shape and colours. Alongside the house, the set included minifigures of the whole family — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie — plus their neighbour Ned Flanders.
The set launched in LEGO stores and on the LEGO Shop at Home website in February 2014, with more Simpsons minifigures following in spring of the same year.
A LEGO-Themed Simpsons Episode
The partnership didn’t stop at the shelf. Fox also aired a special LEGO-themed episode of The Simpsons in May 2014, reimagining Springfield and its cast of characters in LEGO form — a fun crossover moment for fans who loved both the show and the bricks.
Why It Was Such A Hit With Families
For parents of LEGO fans, Simpsons fans, or both, this was a rare set that appealed across the generations — a nod to a long-running family sitcom built entirely from LEGO bricks, and a genuinely fun rainy-day building project for the whole family to tackle together.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did LEGO first team up with The Simpsons?
The LEGO Group announced its partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products in January 2014, with the resulting Simpsons LEGO set launching the following month.
What was included in the original Simpsons LEGO set?
The set recreated the Simpsons family house and included minifigures of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, along with their neighbour Ned Flanders. Additional minifigures were released later that spring.
Was there a Simpsons LEGO TV episode?
Yes — Fox aired a special LEGO-themed episode of The Simpsons in May 2014, featuring Springfield and its characters reimagined in LEGO form.
Can you still buy the original Simpsons LEGO house set today?
Availability changes over time, so it’s best to check LEGO’s official website or an authorised retailer for current stock and pricing.
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