# Springfield Citizen Figurines Funko POP! Simpsons Series 1 will Delight Fans of the Show By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-simpsons-series-1 References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/funko-pop-the-simpsons-series-1-vinyl-figures.htm) & [entertainmentearth](http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FU2519) Fans of Matt Groening will find delight in the [Funko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1) POP! Simpsons Series 1, which are the first release of a great series of toys. The Funko POP! Simpsons Series 1 depicts the characters from one of the most beloved shows on TV as adorable figures. So far, the characters released are Homer, Bart, [Krusty the Clown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-krusty-burger) and Marge. It's funny how Bart doesn't look mischievous and how Homer doesn't look as pissed as he normally does after being put through hell by his kids. With this being the first release, I hope to see other popular characters such as Duff Man, Itchy & Scratchy or Mr. Burns. With that in mind, I can't wait to see what Series 2 will bring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collectible TV Show Figurines:** The Funko POP! Simpsons Series 1 introduces a trend of collectible figurines based on beloved TV shows, creating opportunities for fans to expand their collections. - **Adorable Character Depictions:** The cute and adorable depictions of iconic characters in the Funko POP! Simpsons Series 1 trend opens up possibilities for similar figurines in other popular TV shows, appealing to fans who enjoy cute and quirky merchandise. - **Expanding Pop Culture Merchandise:** The release of Funko POP! Simpsons Series 1 signals a trend of expanding pop culture merchandise, providing opportunities for businesses to capitalize on the popularity of iconic TV shows by creating related merchandise. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Collectibles:** The collectible TV show figurines trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the collectibles industry, encouraging them to explore partnerships or licensing agreements with popular TV shows to create their own line of figurines. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The demand for adorable character depictions in the Funko POP! Simpsons Series 1 trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for toy manufacturing companies to create their own line of cute and quirky figurines based on popular TV shows, attracting collectors and fans alike. - **Pop Culture Merchandising:** The expanding pop culture merchandise trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses in the pop culture merchandising industry to collaborate with TV shows and create a wide range of merchandise that appeals to passionate fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Streaming Series Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-squid-game.md) - [Comedy Show Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-ninenine.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Toy-Themed Film Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-movies-barbie.md) - [Show-Themed Desk Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures.md) - [TV Show-Themed Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco.md) - [Restaurant Mascot-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-mascot.md) - [Interactive Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsies.md)