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When it comes to merchandise from "The Simpsons," these are some of the best sites on the Internet.
Books, CDs and videos Amazon.com.
All the latest Simpsons books, software, videos and compact discs are here,
many at discounts of 20 percent or more. You'll also find some of the hottest Simpsons toys, including action figures.
Playcentric.com.
Even factoring in its shipping charge to the U.S., this Canadian site often has lower prices for DVDs and other merchandise.
Toys and games KBtoys.com/eToys.com.
Simpsons action figures, the Simpsons Uno card game, Homer Rubik's Puzzle and video games, often at pretty good discounts. EntertainmentEarth.com.
A superb site for the latest Simpsons action figures, playsets and other collectible Simpsons merchandise. The site takes special care to deliver merchandise in "mint" condition, just like many serious collectors demand. ToyWiz.com.
The owner of this collectibles-oriented site comes up with amazing, hard-to-find Simpsons merchandise, including figures from the show's early years. Action Figure Xpress.
Another site that gets the latest Simpsons action figures, playsets and other collectible merchandise. FridgeDoor.com.
Lots of magnets featuring a variety of Springfield characters. Sunway Co.
Quality merchandise featuring "The Simpsons" at discount prices. The owner is actually a big Simpsons fan who has a great attitude and is really committed to customer service. Things from Another World.
TFAW.com is the online store for the Things From Another World retail chain, which has five locations at Universal Citywalk and Portland, Oregon. This site stocks a lot of the latest Simpsons items, big and small, from playsets to Simpsons Pop-Out People. Spencer Gifts.
Ya love 'em at the mall. Now love them at their online site, which stocks most of the Simpsons merchandise you'll find at the brick and mortar stores. Recent items included the Krusty doll, a talking Homer cookie jar, and assorted frosty mugs. Save 15 percent on entire order for entering coupon code COMEDY2 at checkout. USAopoly.com.
This is a site owned by the company that actually produced the recent Simpsons versions of Clue and Monopoly. Spilsbury.com.
A really great site for finding greats deals on Simpsons trivia games, Simpsons chess and checkers sets, and Krusty, Homer and Bart golf-head covers. Popcornlive.co.uk. If you live in the United Kingdom, this is definitely the place to look for Simpsons action figures, games, bean-bag toys and lots of other Simpsons items for sale. The site will ship to the U.S. on some items. EBGames.com.
The online site for Electronics Boutique stores, eBGames has recently expanded its lineup of Simpsons merchandise to include more figures and playsets, as well as video games like "Simpsons Road Rage" and "Simpsons Wrestling." WickedCoolStuff.com.
This site does a pretty good job of stocking Simpsons merchandise you'll have a hard time finding anywhere else, such as Duff Beer can with playing cards inside or a Simpsons waste basket.
Auction sites eBay.com.
The world's top Internet auction site, where you can find more than 7,000 Simpsons items ... and growing every day. eBay.ca.
The Canadian version of eBay. eBay.com.au.
The Australian version of eBay. ebay.co.uk..
The British version of eBay. uBid.com.
The Internet's second-largest auction site. Keep an eye on it for Simpsons bargains.
The latest shirts This cool Simpsons T-shirt is one of several recent styles at eMerchandise.com.
eMerchandise.com.
Best known for its selection of the latest Simpsons T-shirts and other clothing items, the site has expanded it selection in recent months to include Simpsons Clue and Monopoly board games, stickers, posters and other Springfield merchandise. Moletown.com.
A small but steady selection of T-shirts, key rings and other Simpsons items from a site that's been around quite a while. LunchboxShop.com.
The best prices we've found for Simpsons metal lunch boxes, all of which have real Thermos-like bottles. They have "Futurama" lunch boxes, too. Animatz Toys and Collectibles.
U.K. site specializing in TV and film collectibles, including lots of Simpsons items from Wesco you won't find in the States.
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Animation art The Cartoon Factory Animation Art Gallery.
Another one of our favorites,
with lots of detailed information on how to find, purchase and take care
of cels. And, yes, they sell Simpsons cels.
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