Lego simpsons series 2 Minifigures £1.29 at Argos

Tip for anyone wanting to complete their collection...buy as many as you can right now, then in the comfort of your own home do blind bag feeling to ascertain what is in each pack and return surplus bags to the store for a refund.

We got 15 out of the 16 characters, buying 30 bags, and did a swap with a HUKD member for the remaining one we needed...obviously mileage can vary when buying regarding duplicates, but the more you buy the more likelihood you will get a full set.

I will repost the blind bag tips I put in the other thread here....

The whole process is basically elimination, or at least to start with ascertaining if they are child characters or adult character. Each bag obviously has the oblong stand you have to eliminate out of the equation, then you need to feel for the other pieces...shake the bags up, feel for each piece and with your fingers move them to the sides of the bag so you can squeeze the foil around them to try and ascertain what they are.

Apart from Maggie whom is solid bodied, each bag will have a seperate body and leg torso, the adult characters have bendable legs, and you can feel that in the bag, the children have static legs.....that narrows it down straight away

Right, first familarise yourself with the tick off sheet....



As can be seen 6 characters have 2x2 tiles, 1 - Homer, 7 - Comic Book Guy, 11 - Selma, 14 - Mrs Krabbaple, 15 - Smithers, 16 - Dr Hibbert

By feeling the bags, ascertaining there to be a 2x2 tile in there, you know for certain it is going to be one of these 6 characters.....

The easiest one to ascertain is 15 - Smithers, he has two 2x2 tiles doubled up to make his accessory, the Malibou Stacy doll box, also if u isolate his head in the bag it has a flat top.

Homer or Dr Hibbert, the hardest of the bunch, you will feel they have very similar shaped heads and no other accessory in the bag. After isolating the head in the foil you will feel the ridges of the ears, both the same...it literally is a matter of feeling if you can notice bobbles on the head (do not confuse with Patty or Selma they have far rounder heads). If it has bobbles, you have Hibbert....otherwise it is Homer.

Comic Book Guy and Mrs Krabbaple.....both these have 2x2 tile and an accessory (the only two characters in the set with 2x2 tiles that do have accessories) so therefore if u feel an accessory in the bag, isolate it. U can feel the straw 'nub' of comic book guys frappuccino. You can also feel the cylindrical cup of Mrs Krabbaple and the prominence of her hair by feeling her head. Just be sure if you feel the cup you are not confusing with 6 - Milhouse who will have short legs.

Last of the 6 2x2 tile characters is Selma, easily identified by a 2x2 tile in the bag and the rounded bobble head, very easy bag I find.

This leads us onto Patty, you will obviously not feel a 2x2 tile, but rounded bobble head and isolate the purse accessory, just make sure it is not marge who has a very different head.......

Marge, very easy, bobble head of a very cylindrical long shape, the longest head in the set, very easy to feel for.

Bart, his head has ridges that can be easily felt....however it is difficult (have to really feel the bag) to find his accessory as it is a small catapult, once you have found it though it is easy to tell it is his Y shaped catapult and that you have him.

Milhouse, the only character with short legs and a cup, quite easy to identify. Isolate the head you should also be able to feel the ridge of his nose.

Martin Prince - His book in the bag is a big giveaway once you have isolated it, it unclips open and being a large rectangle has a dipped 'ridge' where the book opens. Just make sure you are not confusing it with the much smaller rectangle of Moleman.....

Moleman, the small rectangle block in the bag is a dead giveaway, it is hollowed out at the back, easy to spot. Head is small and lips prominent too.

Professor Fink - Once isolated his accessory you will feel the stem of the conical flask has a prominent ridge to it, also his tall head is quite distinctive. I found his accessory to be the easy identification.

Groundskeeper Willie....his accessory by far is his giveaway, you can feel the rod and the sponginess of the rubber in the bag, his plunger is easy to identify.

And finally Maggie and Lisa, the only solid character body in the set, both her and Lisa if you isolate the head will have the ridges of hair 'spikes' you should be able to make out the legs of the dog Santas Little Helper, otherwise chances are it is going to be Lisa instead with far blockier cat, you should be able to feel for the tail of the cat.

The last comment here is a little ambiguous because obviously as stated I was missing Lisa from my set, but should be fairly easy to distinguish between the two characters.

Happy hunting, and bag feeling.....it really is worth giving it a go due to Argos return policy with them remaining unopened.

Coffee100

Where's Mr burns?!?

series 1

An easier way to identify the figures is to use a blind bag guide which identifies each figure using the dot pattern configuration on the rear of the bag.

Not quite as much fun as feeling your way through each bag though

Wow. I'm impressed by the very in depth bag feeling guidance!

cicobuff

Tip for anyone wanting to complete their collection...buy as many as you … Tip for anyone wanting to complete their collection...buy as many as you can right now, then in the comfort of your own home do blind bag feeling to ascertain what is in each pack and return surplus bags to the store for a refund.We got 15 out of the 16 characters, buying 30 bags, and did a swap with a HUKD member for the remaining one we needed...obviously mileage can vary when buying regarding duplicates, but the more you buy the more likelihood you will get a full set.I will repost the blind bag tips I put in the other thread here....The whole process is basically elimination, or at least to start with ascertaining if they are child characters or adult character. Each bag obviously has the oblong stand you have to eliminate out of the equation, then you need to feel for the other pieces...shake the bags up, feel for each piece and with your fingers move them to the sides of the bag so you can squeeze the foil around them to try and ascertain what they are.Apart from Maggie whom is solid bodied, each bag will have a seperate body and leg torso, the adult characters have bendable legs, and you can feel that in the bag, the children have static legs.....that narrows it down straight awayRight, first familarise yourself with the tick off sheet....As can be seen 6 characters have 2x2 tiles, 1 - Homer, 7 - Comic Book Guy, 11 - Selma, 14 - Mrs Krabbaple, 15 - Smithers, 16 - Dr HibbertBy feeling the bags, ascertaining there to be a 2x2 tile in there, you know for certain it is going to be one of these 6 characters.....The easiest one to ascertain is 15 - Smithers, he has two 2x2 tiles doubled up to make his accessory, the Malibou Stacy doll box, also if u isolate his head in the bag it has a flat top.Homer or Dr Hibbert, the hardest of the bunch, you will feel they have very similar shaped heads and no other accessory in the bag. After isolating the head in the foil you will feel the ridges of the ears, both the same...it literally is a matter of feeling if you can notice bobbles on the head (do not confuse with Patty or Selma they have far rounder heads). If it has bobbles, you have Hibbert....otherwise it is Homer.Comic Book Guy and Mrs Krabbaple.....both these have 2x2 tile and an accessory (the only two characters in the set with 2x2 tiles that do have accessories) so therefore if u feel an accessory in the bag, isolate it. U can feel the straw 'nub' of comic book guys frappuccino. You can also feel the cylindrical cup of Mrs Krabbaple and the prominence of her hair by feeling her head. Just be sure if you feel the cup you are not confusing with 6 - Milhouse who will have short legs.Last of the 6 2x2 tile characters is Selma, easily identified by a 2x2 tile in the bag and the rounded bobble head, very easy bag I find.This leads us onto Patty, you will obviously not feel a 2x2 tile, but rounded bobble head and isolate the purse accessory, just make sure it is not marge who has a very different head.......Marge, very easy, bobble head of a very cylindrical long shape, the longest head in the set, very easy to feel for.Bart, his head has ridges that can be easily felt....however it is difficult (have to really feel the bag) to find his accessory as it is a small catapult, once you have found it though it is easy to tell it is his Y shaped catapult and that you have him.Milhouse, the only character with short legs and a cup, quite easy to identify. Isolate the head you should also be able to feel the ridge of his nose.Martin Prince - His book in the bag is a big giveaway once you have isolated it, it unclips open and being a large rectangle has a dipped 'ridge' where the book opens. Just make sure you are not confusing it with the much smaller rectangle of Moleman.....Moleman, the small rectangle block in the bag is a dead giveaway, it is hollowed out at the back, easy to spot. Head is small and lips prominent too.Professor Fink - Once isolated his accessory you will feel the stem of the conical flask has a prominent ridge to it, also his tall head is quite distinctive. I found his accessory to be the easy identification.Groundskeeper Willie....his accessory by far is his giveaway, you can feel the rod and the sponginess of the rubber in the bag, his plunger is easy to identify.And finally Maggie and Lisa, the only solid character body in the set, both her and Lisa if you isolate the head will have the ridges of hair 'spikes' you should be able to make out the legs of the dog Santas Little Helper, otherwise chances are it is going to be Lisa instead with far blockier cat, you should be able to feel for the tail of the cat.The last comment here is a little ambiguous because obviously as stated I was missing Lisa from my set, but should be fairly easy to distinguish between the two characters.Happy hunting, and bag feeling.....it really is worth giving it a go due to Argos return policy with them remaining unopened.Read lessRead more

Thanks so much. I have 2 sons who love blind bags but never want a girl character. You have saved me quite a few tears.

Got quite a few when Argos were selling them for 99p but this is by far the best out there for now.

Great price, just ordered 5. Thanks OP

Where's Mr burns?!?

jaysunde

An easier way to identify the figures is to use a blind bag guide which … An easier way to identify the figures is to use a blind bag guide which identifies each figure using the dot pattern configuration on the rear of the bag.Not quite as much fun as feeling your way through each bag though Read lessRead more

2 of them are exactly the same

2 at the bottom right, 1 character in, and the one above it

jaysunde

An easier way to identify the figures is to use a blind bag guide which … An easier way to identify the figures is to use a blind bag guide which identifies each figure using the dot pattern configuration on the rear of the bag.Not quite as much fun as feeling your way through each bag though Read lessRead more

I find this not very good to be honest.

Main reason being it is inconsistent across batches. When I did my blind bag test I actually compared duplicates, and although the majority did have the same bump codes, several did not.

The only real true way of identifying successfully is by feel. Also you cannot rely on the bump codes listed online being the same as your set to begin with.

Thank you, also series 13 are now £1.69 instead £2.49.

The blinds bag concept is one of the most irritating things ever created. I am never going to part with my money if I don't know what I am buying and as I can't easily do this (with all the bag feeling trouble etc) I don't bother collecting them at all. If I knew what I was getting I would buy them all so in a way they have lost a lot of sales from a lot of people.

thank you. reserved some for stocking fillers, just been to collect them and they came up at 2.49, i showed the lady my online reservation with them priced at 1.29 & my order was honoured!! great savings. ☺

Seems to have jumped up to £2.49 again

Here is my complete set all framed nicely now.

Oh, They've gone back up to £139.97

Just went to pick my order of 30 up from my local Argos. The assistant gulped as she told me the total cost would be... £4019.10

anywhere else got these?