It's time for Moe's Tavern illuminated wall clock
When it comes to Simpsons clocks, nobody's ever made them better than Wesco Ltd. One of the company's best products is a clever new Moe's Tavern illuminated wall clock, which we just added to our own collection.

Its design is inspired by real bar clocks. It's about 12 inches in diameter with mock chrome trim and large hour, minute and second hands. Near the bottom is a Moe's logo that lights up and flashes, either continuously or on the hour -- or, heaven forbid, you can turn it off to save the batteries. (The clock requires five "AA" batteries, which are not included.)

Along the clock face is written: "It's Moe Better at Moe's" and "Where Nobody Knows Your Name," a play on lyrics for the "Cheers" theme song. Cans of Duff Beer are pictured at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions, while a bottle of Duff stands at the noon spot.

There are some great pictures of this clock and other Simpsons merchandise at the Wesco Web site. The site also shows alarm clocks, watches, radios, room guards and even an automated money bank. Unfortunately, the site doesn't sell retail, although it lists some U.K. sites where you can buy its clocks. (We list many of the clocks in our Value Guide below on this page.)

U.S. buyers can find many of the older Wesco clocks at Sunway Co.

• Homer's head radio. Released in 1999, the radio is shaped like Homer's head. You switch stations by rotating his left eyeball, and increase the volume with his right eye.
• Bart with spray pain alarm clock. Released in 2000, it features a 6-inch-high figure of Bart with a can of paint as he crouches over a sidewalk in a street scene. The exquisite detail -- fire hydrant, manhole, street gate, street lamp -- are truly remarkable.
• Homer Duff Beer alarm clock. Released in 1999, this is a 7-inch-high clock shaped like a can of Duff Beer. When the alarm sounds, it plays a 30-second clip of "The Simpsons" theme song, as doors on the front of the can open up to reveal Homer sitting on a sofa.
• Living room talking radio alarm clock. Released in 1997, this was the first Simpsons diorama from Wesco and it's still one of the best. A figure of Homer lays in his underwear on the sofa as Bart sits over him, pouring a cup of liquid on his face. The TV lights up when the alarm sounds.

Dated collectible 2002 The Simpsons Fun Calendar designed by Bongo Entertainment. The calendar can be ordered from Amazon.com (Sponsored link). See an enlarged photo.

According to a description from Harper, "The Simpsons and the rest of the citizens of Springfield make their way to the silver screen in this 12-month calender. Sit back and relax as Homer, Bart, and the rest of the family take you to the movies and offer you refreshing romance, salty adventure, buttery mystery, and biting comedy. Popcorn not included."

• Bumper sticker, Bart, "Cowabunga, man!" 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Bumper sticker, Bart, "Don't have a cow, man!" 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Bumper sticker, Bart, "Outta my way, man!" 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Bumper sticker, Bart, "Radical dude!" 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Bumper sticker, Bartman, "Bartman Avenger of Evil," 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Bumper sticker, family, "The Simpsons Workout," 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Bumper sticker, Lisa, "Overachiever," 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Bumper sticker, Maggie, "World's Best Baby," 1990. NJ Croce Co. Unpackaged. $4.
• Iron-on transfer, Bart, 1991. Gaffney. Originally sold in Australia, this 10-by-7-1/2-inch iron-on transfer shows Bart on a skateboard, holding a basketball, and saying, "Comin' through, dudes!" The back of the packaging shows instructions for applying the transfer. Sealed. $5-$10.
• Iron-on transfer, Ramada, Bart, 1994. A promotional item from the hotel chain. Single iron-on sheet includes two iron-on transfers -- one 4 inches in diameter and one 2 inches in diameter, both with identical designs showing Bart's face. Instructions on back for transferring design onto shirt. Sealed. $1-$4.
• Iron-on transfer, Ramada, family, 1994. Same as above, except shows family dressed for summer. Sealed. $1-$4.
• Oval adhesive sticker, Bart, "Eat my shorts," 1990. Manufacturer unknown. Approximately. 6 inches long and 4 inches wide . White sticker, oval-shaped. Manufacturer unknown. Unpackaged. $2.
• Oval adhesive sticker, Bart, "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" 1990. Same style as above. Unpackaged. $2.
• Oval adhesive sticker, Bart, "Underachiever -- and proud of it, man!" 1990. Same style as above. Unpackaged. $2.
• Oval adhesive sticker, Bartman, "Watch it, dude," 1990.  Same style as above. Unpackaged. $2.
• Oval adhesive sticker, family dancing, "No problemo!!!" 1990. Same style as above. Unpackaged. $2.
• Oval adhesive sticker, The Simpsons, 1990. Family posing. Same style as above. Unpackaged. $2.
• Puffy stick-ons, 1990. Diamond Publishing Inc. 8-by-3-1/2 inch sheet. At least three variations with 10 raised stickers per pack. Sealed. $3-$5.
• Sticker activity book, "Samoleky," 1994. Kralicek. 12-page soft-cover activity book, 4-1/2-by-3-1/4 inches, folded and held together with a single staple. Cover shows Marge and Homer hugging, while Lisa is jumping rope, Bart is playing marbles and Maggie looks on. Inside are four pages of peel-off stickers, as well as several puzzles, including two mazes and one dot-to-dot. No packaging. Czech Republic. No packaging. $12.
• Stickers, Gibson, 1993. Gibson Greetings. 4-sheet pack with nine stickers per sheet. Each features head shot of a Simpson character. (Cool gimmick: Marge's hair is so tall that it extends into two stickers.) Sealed. $2-$5.
• Stickers, holiday, 1999. Carlton Cards. 2-sheet pack with 11 main stickers featuring Simpsons family members and Santa's Little Helper, and several tiny stickers, mostly in the shape of stars. All of the Simpsons characters are dressed in Santa hats or other Christmas themes. A sticker of Bart, for instance, shows him in a Santa hat next to a word-balloon sticker saying "Have a cool Yule." Sealed. $1-$3.
• Stickers, metallic vending, 1998. Printed on Konica metallic foil with peel-off backing paper, they come in at least 25 styles up to 4 inches high. Designs are 1. Homer reaching for pie as Bart slips money from his rear pocket, 2. The Simpsons riding in a car with Bart holding a donut on a stick in front of Homer to keep him driving, 3. Homer barbecuing as Marge gives his a kiss, 4. Bart aiming a slingshot toward the sticker holder, 5. Homer giving Maggie a piggyback ride, 6. Lisa in sunglasses blowing on her saxophone, 7. Krusty the Clown waving with both hands, 8. Bart as the Devil with a pitchfork, 9. Bart riding a skateboard, 10. Bart and Lisa walking away holding hands, 11. Bart "I didn't do it," 12. Bart with spraypaint can, 13. Bart holding stomach and laughing, 14. Bart with flaming head, 15. Lisa "Smart girls," 16. Nelson "HaHa," 17. Bart "If we're all treated equal, why is your desk bigger?," 18. Krusty the Clown "Hey, hey, kids!," 19. Bart "toxic," 20. Homer "D'oh!," 21. Bart "Gravity is my co-pilot," 22. Bart "Homework excuses," 23. Bart with Squishee drink, 24. Bart as scull and crossbones, Mr. Burns as Bride of Frankenstein, and 25. Bart "Trust me." 50 cents each.
• Sticker sheet, "Simpsonovi," 1994. 20th Century Fox Merchandising Prague. 6-by-6-inch sheet with 11 peel-off stickers, including head shots of each family member, with the remainder being shots of Bart, Lisa and Maggie in various poses. Although the sheet reads "Simpsonov! Samolepky od Kralicka," the writing on the stickers themselves is in English. No packaging. Czech Republic. $10.
• Sticker Activity Album 5-pack stickers, 1990. Diamond. Sealed bag with 5 packets of album stickers with six stickers per pack. Stickers can be used for a Sticker Activity Album produced by Diamond. (See Books for details on the album.) Bagged. $2-$4.
• Sticker Zone, family, 1997. American Greetings. 2-sheet pack with 20 stickers per sheet. Most feature an individual shot of a Simpsons family member, although one sticker features a group shot inside a circular logo. Sealed. $1-$3.
• Sticker World, Springfield characters, 1998. American Greetings. 2-sheet pack with 20 stickers per sheet. They include stickers of Flanders, Chief Wiggum, Apu, Milhouse, Otto, Mr. Burns, Principal Skinner, Grampa, Snowball II, Krusty the Clown, and the Simpsons family members. Sealed. $1-$3.
• Stickers, Valentine, 1998. American Greetings. 4-sheet pack with nine stickers per sheet. Each features one or two family members in a Valentine design. Sealed. $1-$2.
• Vinyl decal for bicycles and tricycles, 1990. Randor. Six decals on sheet -- the family together, Homer with fishing gear, Marge dancing, Maggie alone, Lisa alone and Bart with slingshot. "Will adhere to all dry surfaces." Sealed. $1-$3.

Buttons/pins
Button-Up produced numerous pinback buttons -- you know, the kind of round buttons with a sharp pin that slides into a holder on the back.

Be aware that bootleg buttons are extremely common. As with many other unlicensed items, bootleg Simpsons button designs are often distorted or crudely drawn. To check for authenticity, look for Matt Groening's stamped-on signature near the button design and the 20th Century Fox trademark along the edge.of the button in very, very tiny writing.

Most of the information on the Bongo promotional buttons listed here comes courtesy of Nobby N. Coburn (nobby@netcom.com). Nobby obtained these giveaways at the San Diego Comic Con. The next of these conventions is July 20-23, 2000.

• 1-1/2-inch buttons, 1990. Button-Up. Metal base. Variations include: Bartman; Bart "Cool your jets, man!;" family shot featuring Bart with slingshot; family "Happy Holidays" with Bart saying "Bah, humbug!;" family "Happy Holidays" with Marge's hair in Christmas decorations; Bart saying "Yo Man!;" and Bart saying, "Don't Have a Cow, Man!" No packaging. $1 each.
• 1-1/2 inch buttons, 1989. Button-Up. These harder-to-find 1989 copyright buttons have white plastic backs. Variations include family in rare all-smiling pose; Homer saying "No problemo!;" family sitting on couch watching TV with everyone happy except Bart; and Bart "Underachiever." No packaging. $2 each.
• 2-5/16-inch Bongo buttons, 1994. Bongo Comics. These promotional buttons were produced by Bongo comics in 1994. At least two variations were produced: 1. Krusty Comics and 2. The Secret Files of Lisa Simpson. No packaging. $4 each.
• 1-1/2-inch Bongo buttons, 1995. Bongo Comics. Seven buttons in 1995: 1. Treehouse of Horror - Bart with Bartcat shadow, 2. Treehouse of Horror - Homer being attacked by Moby Dick, 3. Treehouse of Horror - Lisa being strangled by plant, 4. Roswell, 5. Jimbo - Zongo comics - Yellow, 6. Jimbo - Zongo comics - Red, and 7. Zongo Comics logo. No packaging. $4 each.
• 1-1/2-inch Bongo buttons, 1996. Bongo Comics. Five buttons in 1996: 1. Marge - Hair cut off at top, 2. Bart - Peeking through the top of Marge's hair, 3. Maggie - Peeking through the top of Marge's hair, 4. Radioactive Man - Official Member of Radioactive Man's Thermonuclear Throng and 5. Roswell - Secret Saucer Society. No packaging. $4 each.
• 1-1/2-inch Bongo buttons, 1997. Bongo Comics. Four buttons in 1997: 1. Apu - Kwik-E-Mart Employee of the Month, 2. Homer - Honorary Member of The Sacred Order of the Stonecutters, 3. Grandpa - Platoon Mascot * The Fighting Hellfish and 4. Roswell - 1947 - 1997. No packaging. $4 each.
• 1-1/2-inch Bongo buttons (and stickers), 1998. Bongo Comics. Four buttons and three stickers in 1998. Buttons: 1. Moe - Frequent Tipper Club, 2. Julliane - from Roswell, 3. Fleener - Zongo Comics and 4. Hopster's Track - Stephanie Gladden Bongo Comic. Stickers: 1. Krusty Brand Acid Mouth Wash 2. Krusty O's Cajun Style Blackened Cereal and 3. Krusty's Reconstituted Pork Slabs in Heavy Gray Sauce. No packaging. $4 each for buttons, $2 each for stickers.
• 1-1/2-inch Bongo buttons, 1999. Bongo Comics. Three buttons in 1999: 1. Bart - The Simpsons Forever, 2. Comic Book Guy - The Android's Dungeon, and 3. Futurama - Planet Express logo. No packaging. $4 each.
• 3-inch promo button, Bart. 1990. Fox network. 3-inch-diameter button showing Bart, arms outstretched, saying "What's shakin', man?" Under him is written "The Simpsons." On his blue shirt is a Fox logo. No packaging. $5.
• Button Collection, 1990. Button-Up. Set of six 1-1/2-inch buttons pinned to display card. Numerous mixes of buttons on each card. Sealed. $6-$8.
• Big Button, "B. Simpson, Esquire," 1990. Button-Up. 6-inch pinback button with Bart reading book while sipping drink. Carded. $3-$5.
• Big Button, "Bartman," 1990. Button-Up. 6-inch pinback button with Bartman saying "Watch it, dude!" and the saying, "Avenger of Evil." Carded. $3-$5.
• Big Button, "The Simpsons," 1990. Button-Up. 6-inch pinback button with family posing and Bart with slingshot. Carded. $3-$5.
• Big Button, "Underachiever," 1990. Button-Up. 6-inch pinback button with Bart firing slingshot. Button reads: "Underachiever" with Bart adding "And proud of it, Man!" Carded. $3-$5.
• Butterfinger BB's promotional button, Bart, "Yowsa!" 1993. 3-inch button promoting candy. No packaging. $4.
• Cloisonne pin, Simpsons 1992 Summer Games, 1990. Gift Creations. 1-1/40-inch metal lapel pin showing Bart raising an Olympics-style torch. The caption underneath says "Simpsons Summer Games 1992." Sold in tiny plastic bag. $9-$10.
• Cloisonne pin, Bart, 1990. Gift Creations. Inch-wide metal lapel pin showing Bart, fist raised and smiling saying, ``Right on, dude!'' Carded. $3-$5.
• Pin, Bart, "Go for it, dude," 1990. Ultra Premium. Canada. 1-inch lapel pin. Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "Radical dude," 1990. Ultra Premium. Canada. 1-inch lapel pin. Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "Right on, dude," 1990. Ultra Premium. Canada. 1-inch lapel pin. Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bartman, 1990. Ultra Premium. Canada. 1-inch lapel pin. Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "All-star Bart," 1990. Pinpoint. 2-inch high lapel pin with Bart twirling a basketball on a finger. The caption reads: "All-star Bart." Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "I'm Bart Simpson...," 1990. Pinpoint. 2-1/4-inch high lapel pin with Bart leaning on skateboard and saying, "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "Shh ... don't tell, man," 1990. Pinpoint. 2-inch high lapel pin with Bart sneaking along and saying, "Shh ... don't tell, man!" Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "Underachiever," 1990. Pinpoint. 2-1/4-inch high lapel pin with Bart aiming slingshot. The caption says, "Underachiever," as Bart adds, "And proud of it, man!" Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "War is hell, man!" 1990. Pinpoint. 2-1/4-inch high lapel pin with Bart dressed in combat gear and sunglasses saying, "War is hell, man!" Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bart, "Yo dudes!" 1990. Pinpoint. 1-1/2-inch high lapel pin with three heads of Bart with the caption, "Yo dudes!" Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Bartman, "Watch it, dude!" 1990. Pinpoint. 2-1/4-inch high lapel pin with Bartman, arms folded, saying, "Watch it, dude!" Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, family posing, 1990. Pinpoint. 2-3/4-inch high lapel pin with the five family members making peace signs over each other's heads. With the caption, "The Simpsons." Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Homer, "Why you little --!" 1990. Pinpoint. 2-inch high lapel pin with Homer, arms outstretched, saying, "Why you little --!" With the caption, "All-American Dad." Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Maggie, "Suck, suck, suck," 1990. Pinpoint. 2-1/4-inch high lapel pin with Maggie saying, "Suck, suck, suck." With the caption, "Maggie Simpson." Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, family posing, 1990. Ultra Premium. Canada. 1-inch lapel pin. Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, Homer, "Atomic Dad, 1990. Ultra Premium. Canada. 1-inch lapel pin. Carded. $3-$6.
• Pin, holiday wreath, 1990. Pinpoint. 5-inch button in shape of wreath with family inside. Bart is saying, "Happy Holidays, Man!" Pinpoint produced a similar holiday wreath with a magnet instead of a pin on back. Carded. $3-$7.
• Ramada promotional button, Bart with sun visor, 1994. 3-inch button promoting hotel's "Simpsons Summer Break." Unpackaged. $4.

Auto window suction cup hangers, 1990
Remember those yellow "Baby On Board" car-window signs endlessly parodied during the 1980s ("Wife In Trunk," etc.)? Similarly styled were 5-by-5-inch plastic hangers with suction cups featuring Bart and others from "The Simpsons."

The signs were produced by H&L Entertainment of El Cajon, Calif. Offered without packaging, they now generally sell for $3-$4 each in near-mint to mint condition. All have 1990 copyrights.

• "Are we there yet?" An angry Homer drives as Bart sits with Maggie and Lisa in the back seat.
• "All-American Dad." An angry Homer reaching out of the design.
• "Aye carumba!" Bart in front of red circle.
• "Bartman on board." Bart dressed as Bartman, armed folded.
• "Class of '91." Bart with graduation cap.
• "Class of '93." Bart with graduation cap.
• "Cool your jets, man!" Bart with skateboard..
• "Cowabunga, man!" Bart surfboarding.
• "Don't have a cow, man!" Bart with arms wide.
• "Eat my shorts, man!" Bart arms folded.
• "Have you hugged your kid today?" A furious Homer choking Bart.
• "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" Bart leaning on skateboard.
• "Outta my way, man." Bart on skateboard.
• "Peace dude." Bart giving the peace sign.
• "Watch it, dude!" Bart, arms folded.
• "Whoa momma!" Bart shouting.
• "Yo, dude!" Bart with thumb up.

Auto window suction cup hangers, 2000
They're back! And, yes, a little nicer designed than the first ones. These from Fun-4-All are up to 6-by-6-inches and feature some edgy humor, most of which are guaranteed to trigger some pretty wild road rage. They sell for about $3 each, still in original carded packaging.

• Family in card. Bart and Lisa talking noisly in the back seat, while Marge looks terrorized and Homer looks angry. Maggie silently sucks pacifier.
• Homer, "Kiss my hairy, yellow butt! Homer points to his behind.
• Bart, "Feast your eyes, man." Bart with pants down, mooning.

Door knob angers
Ah, "Do not disturb" door-knob signs featuring the world's most disturbed family. These 8-by-4 inch plastic signs come with printing on both sides. Each of the backs features Bart's head and the words "Do Not Disturb." 1990 copyright from H&L Entertainment. Hangers normally sell for $4 in near-mint condition.

• "Enter at your own risk." Homer choking Bart, Lisa and Maggie making faces, Marge looking on concerned.
• "I didn't do It. Nobody saw me do it. You can't prove anything!" Bart arms folded next to broken vase.
• "I need my own space, man!" Bart, arms folded.
• "Leave me alone." Homer's blank-looking face on front.
• "Off limits, man!" Bart, arms folded.
• "Peace man." Bart giving peace sign.

Wall placards (10-1/2-by-8-inch)
H&L produced several plastic wall placards, or mini posters, approximately 10-1/2-by-8 inches. They have a 1990 copyright, and often include a clear-plastic hanger attached to the top. Placards normally sell for $5 in near-mint condition.

• "Don't Have a Cow, Man!" Bart arms extended.
• "Eat My Shorts, Man!" Bart standing with arms folded.
• "Home Sweet Home" family sitting on couch watching TV. Everyone seems happy except Bart, who has a scowl over what's being shown on the tube.
• "Radical Dude" Bart leaning on skateboard.

Wall placards (11-by-17 inch)
H&L made several 11-by-17-inch plastic street signs. In mint condition, they sell for about $8 each. They have 1990 copyrights.

• "Skateboard parking." Bart leaning on skateboard saying, "Watch it, dude!" On top in red letters is "Skateboard parking only." Small lettering on the bottom reads: "City code 003."
• "Underachiever." Bart aiming a slingshot. Overhead reads: "Underachiever." Bart adds, "And proud of it, man!"
• "Bartman." Bart dressed as Bartman. The placard reads: "Bartman. Avenger of evil."

Street signs
H&L made a variety of 18-by-4-1/2-inch plastic street signs. In mint condition, they sell for about $5 each. They have 1990 copyrights.

• "Dude Dr." Bart on skateboard. White with red lettering.
• "Kids' Zone." Bart, Maggie and Lisa on couch watching TV. White with red lettering.
• "Radical Rd." Bart on skateboard. White with blue lettering.
• "Simpson St." Bart choking Homer as Marge looks on, and Lisa and Maggie make faces. White with red lettering.

Posters
Some of the best, most colorful posters came in the early years of the show. But our favorite is one from 1994 from Tombstone Pizza called "Achieving Bartitude." The poster nicely captured the show's saucy humor.

• Bart "Eat my shorts, 1997. Verkerke Poster. 24-by-36 inches. Bart with his back turned pulls down his shorts. Rolled and sealed. $4-$7.
• Bart "Eat my shorts, man!" 1990. Western Graphics Corp. 20-by-15 inches, printed on white paper. Bart is pictured inside a circle, arms folded, saying, "Eat my shorts, man!" Framed. $10-$18.
• Bart "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" 1990. Can-Am Global Trading Co. 20-by-15 inches printed on white paper. Bart is leaning on skateboard and saying, "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" Canadian. No packaging. $10.
• Bart "Underachiever," 1990. Western Graphics Corp. 20-by-15-inches, printed on white paper. Bart is riding a skateboard, books flying. The headline is "Underachiever." Under it, Bart is saying, "And proud of it, man!" Framed. $10-$18.
• Bart "Radical Dude," 1989. Western Graphics. 32-by-21 inches, glossy white with Bart, arms extended, saying, "Don't have a cow, man!" Underneath is the words "Radical dude." Rolled and sealed. $5-$10.
• Bart "Smell the Gravel," 2000. Scorpio Posters. 22-by-34 inches. Bart with a somewhat defiant look holds his Krusty the Clown skateboard as Nelson and his bully friends peek out from the background. Sealed and rolled. $3-$5.
• Bart "Stay out of my room, man!" door poster, 1990. Western Graphics. 22 by 65 inches. Design on white glossy paper with Bart standing, arms folded, saying, "Stay out of my room, man!" Rolled and sealed. $10-$20.
• Bart, Maxell parody, 1995. OSP Publishing. 36 by 24 inches. Bart is sitting in front of TV set with remote control, being swept back by image from TV screen in a parody of the Maxell TV commercial. The Bart parody shows Krusty the Clown on the TV set. Rolled and sealed. $3-$5.
• Bartman, 1990. Western Graphics. Approximately 32 by 21 inches, glossy white with Bartman, arms folded, saying, "Watch it, dude!" Underneath it reads: "Bartman." Rolled and sealed. $5-$10.
• Bartman "Avenger of Evil," 1990. Western Graphics. 32 by 21 inches, glossy white with Bart dressed as Bartman, armed folded and saying, "Watch it dude!" Underneath is says "Avenger of Evil." Rolled and Sealed. $5-$10.
• Family, "Christmas Special Video," 1991. Approximately 26 by 38 inches, glossy with a design that replicates the box design for Fox home video release of the first Christmas special. Unlike a typical home-video promo poster today, it contains no additional information about the release. Unsealed and rolled. $15.
• Family, posing, 1990. Western Graphics Corp. Approximately 32 by 21 inches. White poster with family members posing making peace signs over each other's heads. Homer is saying, "Remember ... as far as anyone knows, we're a nice, normal family." Rolled and sealed. $8-$12.
• Family at window, "Let us out," 1997. OSP Publishing. Approximately 35 by 24 inches. Design shows the family members stuffed together at a window. Seal on poster calls it "Let us out." Rolled and sealed. $3-$5.
• Family, on sofa, 1997. OSP Publishing. 35 by 24 inches. Design shows the family members sitting on their sofa watching TV. This is the same design, with tiny variations, as the one that appears on one Franklin Mint collectors plate, "A Family for the '90s". Rolled and sealed. $5-$10.
• Homer, "Beer. Now there's a temporary solution," 2000. At-a-Glance Group. 22 by 34 inches. Homer is sleeping in his underpants on the sofa with a can of Duff Beer resting on his stomach. The caption reads. "Beer. Now there's a temporary solution." Rolled and sealed. $3-$5.
• Homer, "D'oh!" door poster, 1998. Verkerke Poster. 22 by 60 inches. Full-length shot of Homer grimacing. Over his is the headline "D'Oh!" Rolled and sealed. $10-$15.
• Homer, Obsession cologne parody, 1996. OSP Publishing. 36 by 24 inches. The unsettling design shows Homer, bulging stomach sticking out, lounging in under shorts This black-and-white poster is titled "Obsimpson," a parody of an ad for Obsession cologne. $3-$5.
• Poster-making kit, 1996. Copywrite. A kit with four 12-by-16-inch posters and six wax crayons for coloring them. Designs are 1. Simpsons making faces, 2. Homer asleep at the nuclear plant, 3. a crowd shot of numerous Simpsons characters, and 4. Simpsons trying to get a cat out of a tree. The kit comes inside a 13-inch-high tube with an attractive design showing family members sitting together on the sofa. Tube. $10-$15.
• Simpsons Sing the Blues, 1990. No manufacturer listed. 20 by 30 inches. Promotional poster on white glossy paper for the album by the same name. Design features 36 cartoons of Simpsons characters singing and playing musical instruments. A coupon for ordering by mail the poster ($5.95), and identically designed T-shirt ($9.95), was included with the CD and audio cassette. (Offer has now expired.) No packaging. $12.
• Tombstone Pizza "Achieving Bartitude," 1994. Tombstone Pizza. 24 by 36 inches. Nicely detailed poster with the headline "Achieving Bartitude." Bart is pictured in center saying, "The world is my playground, man." Around him are six scenes with Bart's advice on living well. Example: Homer sits at a table, passed out with three nearly empty pizza pans in front of him. Bart says, "On good eating habits: Take it from my old man, never eat more than you weigh." Very clever and very Simpsons. Rolled in tube. $15-$20.
• Who's Who in Springfield characters, 2000. Impact Posters. Australia. A large group shot with about 300 Simpsons characters. Several printings have been made of this poster by different companies and apparently even by Fox itself for promotional purposes. This version, about 36-by-24 inches, is printed on glossy paper, rolled and sealed in a plastic wrapper. Rolled. $3-$10.

Collectors plates
Could there be anything more Simpsons than Franklin Mint collectors plates? There are seven plates in the series. Each is 8 inches in diameter and suitable for hanging or displaying. Each comes with a "custom-designed plate stand."

According to promotional literature, each plate "is a limited edition ... bearing an original design and crafted of fine porcelain, bordered and hand-numbered in 24 karat gold. Each plate also bears the (stamped-on) signature mark of Matt Groening -- adding greatly to its significance." Manufacturing of the plates, it adds, was limited to 24 firing days.

Backs of the plates warn: "A decorative accessory. Not to be used for food consumption. Pigments used for color may be toxic." Each also comes with a "certificate of authenticity" and white plastic foam container. The base cost of each plate is $29.95. But add in $2.37 tax and $3.95 for shipping and handling, the total cost comes to $36.27.

Franklin Mint, the last time we checked, no longer had the plates available, which should help the values rise, although we see little evidence of that. Maximum value is for plates with original packaging and accompanying paperwork.

• "A Family for the '90's," 1991. All five family members are sitting on the couch watching TV. Homer has remote with can of Duff beer next to him. Santa's Little Helper (the dog) is squeezed between him and Marge. Lisa has a bowl of popcorn. Snowball, the cat, is sitting next to her with a fish bone on the floor below him. Maggie is holding her bottle while sucking on her pacifier. Bart has a Squishy drink. Below him on the floor is an opened bag of pork rinds. A mouse is peeking out of a hole in the wall heading for a piece of cheese on the floor. Franklin Mint collector plate photo.
• Bart Simpson, Surfin' Dude, Bart surfing.
• "Caroling with the Simpsons," 1991. Singing in front of the Christmas tree are Homer (dressed as Santa), Marge (hugging Homer), Bart (playing piano), Lisa (on top of piano), Marge's sisters (looking irritated), Grandpa (playing piano with Bart), while Maggie rides Santa's Little Helper.
• "Family Therapy," 1992. Pictured are Marge, Homer, Bart and Lisa getting electric shocks they are administering to each other through electrodes attached to their heads and arms, while psychologist Dr. Monroe looks on in shocked amazement. The only one hooked up and not getting shocked is Maggie, who is happily pushing buttons, too. A machine with dials behind them is smoking from the electrical overload. A sign on the back wall says: "Work with your anger through Dr. Monroe's SHOCK therapy."
• "Maggie and the Bears," 1992. Maggie is inside a cave at night with her toys, surrounded by four bears looking more curious than threatening. She is offering one an extra pacifier.
• "Three-Eyed Fish," 1992. Marge is serving Mr. Burns a three-eyed fish on a plate. Mr. Burns is so stunned he drops his napkin onto his plate. Marge has a satisfied grimace on her face as Homer peers from behind with a worried look. Lisa looks on with slight smile, Bart looks amazed and Maggie looks on in curiosity. Reporters and photographers look on in shock.
• "Lisa and Her Sax," 1993. Lisa is standing on a bridge at night with Bleeding Gums Murphy, both wailing away on their saxophones.

Refrigerator magnets

• Ceramic, Bart, "No way, man!" 1990. One of the Bunch. 2-inch-square ceramic magnet showing Bart standing, arms folded, saying, "No way, man!" Carded. $2-$5.
• Ceramic, Homer "Come back here ...," 1990. One of the Bunch. 2-inch-square ceramic magnet showing an angry Homer saying, "Come back here, you little --!" Carded. $2-$5.
• Ceramic, Homer nuclear, 1990. Presents. 2-1/2-by-2-inch ceramic decoration with magnet on back. Front shows Homer glowing and saying, "There was a little accident at the power plant today ..." No packaging. $3.
• Ceramic, Marge, 1990. Presents. 2-1/2-by-2-inch ceramic decoration with magnet on back. Front shows Marge with what looks like green Jello mold and she's saying, "Voila!" No packaging. $3.
• Giftware, Bart breakout, 1997. Giftware International. U.K. 2-inch-high showing Bart breaking through a wall. Carded. $3-$5.
• Giftware, Bart mooning, 1997. Giftware International. U.K. 2-1/2-inch-high showing Bart mooning. Carded. $3-$5.
• Giftware, Homer, 1997. Giftware International. U.K. 2-inch-high showing Homer's head with the words, "Homer Simpson. My kinda guy." Carded. $3-$5.
• Giftware, Family posing, 1997. Giftware International. U.K. 2-inch-high showing the Simpsons posing together inside a circle. Carded. $3-$5.
• Giftware, Marge, 1997. Giftware International. U.K. 2-inch-high showing Marge in Marilyn Monroe-like pose with skirt flying up. Carded. $3-$5.
• Holiday wreath, 1990. Pinpoint. 5-inch pin in shape of wreath with family shown in the middle. A small magnet on the back allows it to be attached to refrigerators and other metal surfaces. Pinpoint made a similar pinback button. Carded. $3-$7.
• Hot Properties, magnet collection, Bart "Skb-O-Lux," 1999. Hot Properties. Ten magnets, most about 3 inches long showing Bart in various dare-devil skateboard poses. Carded. $8-$13.
• Hot Properties, magnet collection, Homer "XXXXXL," 1999. Hot Properties. Eight main magnets, most about 3 inches long showing Homer with familiar sayings and situations, such as saying, "Woo-hoo!" The collection also includes seven tiny magnets with various props, such as Duff beer cans and donuts. Carded. $8-$13.
• Hot Properties, Magnet collection, Springfield residents, 1999. Hot Properties. Sixteen magnets, most about 3 inches long showing various residents of Springfield, including the Simpsons, Nelson, Krusty, Moe, Barney, Apu and Mr. Burns. Carded. $8-$13.
• Hot Properties, metal magnets, 1999. Hot Properties. At least 10 variations, each about 2-1/2-by-3-1/2 inches. Designs are 1. The family in the car as Bart holds a donut on a stick to motivate Homer to keep driving, 2. Lisa is thinking Pi, while Homer thinks pie, 3. Apu saying "I love this land ...," 4. Homer reaching for a can of Duff beer, 5. Krusty saying, "I heartily endorse this event or product, 6. Moe and the caption, "Bartenders do it 'till you barf," 7. Bart sitting in a director's chair and the caption, "Show business is a hideous bitch-goddess!" 8. Homer reaching for pie as Bart removes cash from his rear pocket, 9. Chief Wiggum eating a donut and holding coffee, 10. Bart with the caption, "Trust me, I'd never lie to you." $4 each.
• Vivid Imaginations, Bart making face, 1997. Vivid Imaginations. Approximately 2-1/4-by-2-1/4-inch plastic magnet. Design shows Bart making a face with his fingers in his mouth and tongue outstretched. Carded. $3-$5.
• Vivid Imaginations, Bart and Homer, 1997. Vivid Imaginations. Approximately 3-by-1-1/2-inch plastic magnet. Design shows Homer stretched out in his underwear on the sofa, apparently watching TV. Bart is sitting on the floor in a similar position. Carded. $3-$5.
• Vivid Imaginations, Marge and Homer hugging, 1997. Vivid Imaginations. Approximately 3-by-1-1/2-inch plastic magnet. Carded. $3-$5.
• Vivid Imaginations, Homer "Lazy Daze," 1997. Vivid Imaginations. Approximately 3-by-1-1/2-inch plastic magnet. Design shows Homer sleeping, along with the logo for Duff beer and the caption "Lazy Daze." Carded. $3-$5.
• Word set, 1996. Fridge Fun. This unusual item consists of three magnetic vinyl sheets that are cut slightly so they be broken into tiny rectangles with various words on them. The words can then be arranged into messages, presumably to be posted on a metal refrigerator. Words range from "skunky" and "chocolate" to "Itchy" to "Krusty." Several of the white rectangles are left vacant to be filled in with a pencil that comes with this kit. The word magnets come in a clear-plastic case that snaps shut. The design on the packaging is almost identical to the cover of "The Simpsons Sing The Blues." With case. $3-$10.
  

Other
Here are those Fun Calendars and a few other things to pin, stick or hang.

By the way, wonder how we came up with the weird title for this page? We originally planned to call it "Novelties." But it sounded too much like ice-cream treats. So we settled for a title that sounded both Simpsons-esque and practical.

• 1991 Fun Calendar, 1991. Panthethon. Glossy-stock calendar with cover showing the five family members posing with smiles or waving. Inside are original drawings selected to represent each month. January, for instance, shows Bart sledding off a cliff and saying, ``Aye carumba!" The center fold has large drawing of Bart, arms folded, saying, ``I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?'' Sealed. $5-$12.
• 1992 Fun Calendar, 1992. Features Marge's hairdo guide, Homer's hairdo guide, Lisa's diagram of her Bart-O-Matic, the mysterious world of bowling slang, a crank phone call guide, Homer and Marge's dance school, and a paster of Bart laying on the beach- with lisa holding a crab on a fish pole snapping at him. $5-$12.
• 1993 Fun Calendar, 1993. Theme is Simpsons traveling around the world. In England, Marge is standing next to the guards at Buckingham Palace and her hair matches their hats. The December picture features the family back at home around the Christmas tree with all their souvenirs, including an elephant Lisa found in Africa. $5-$12.
• 1994 Fun Calendar, 1994. Family members raising "Simpsons" flag a la the famous Marine photo. Sealed. $5-$12.
• 1995 Fun Calendar, 1995. Shows Simpsons family members in paintings. Marge is Venus, Homer sits on crates of Duff as "The Drinker". $5-$12. (To the best of our knowledge, there were no Simpsons fun calendars produced in the U.S. in 1996 and 1997).
• 1998 Fun Calendar, 1997. Danilo Printing. Cover shows family members in a hot-air balloon, with Homer popping a champagne cork that's puncturing the balloon. The calendar contains art from 1993 Fun Calendar. British. Sealed. $10-$15.
• 1999 Fun Calendar, 1998. HarperCollins. Designed by Bongo Entertainment, the cover of the 24-page calendar features Lisa and Bart in a Thanksgiving dinner food fight, a drunken Barney Gumble belching, and Grampa passed out on his dinner plate. Each month is illustrated with appropriately wacky artwork. Sealed. $5-$12. (See School & Writing for a 1999 desktop calendar.)
• 2000 Simpsons "Another Are We There Yet?" Calendar, 1999. HarperCollins. Designed by Bongo Entertainment, the cover of the 24-page calendar shows Bart cleaning graffiti from the statue of city founder Jebediah Springfield, while the chief of police, Homer and others look on. Each month is illustrated with humorous scenes from various spots in Springfield. Sealed. $5-$13. (See School & Writing for a 2000 desktop calendar.)
• 2001 Simpsons Fun Calendar, 2000. HarperCollins. Designed by Bongo Entertainment, the cover of the 24-page calendar shows a variety of Springfield characters sitting together watching TV. (Interestingly, only the very tip of Bart's pointy head is visible behind the Comic Book Guy. Is this meant to be a statement on the show's dwindling interest in his bratty character in recent years?) Each month is illustrated with scenes inspired by episodes of the show. Sealed. $5-$13. (See School & Writing for a 2001 desktop calendar.)
• Air freshener, automobile, Bart "Eat my shorts," 1990. Medo. Same as above, except front shows Bart leaning on skateboard saying "Eat my shorts." Side 2 shows family posing nicely together. Sealed. $1-$4.
• Air freshener, automobile, Bart "Enjoy the view. man!" 1990. Medo. Same as above, except both sides show Bart with towel. He flashes a bit of his butt and says, "Enjoy the view, man!" Sealed. $1-$4.
• Air freshener, automobile, Bart "In the hoop, man!" 1990. Medo. Same as above, except both sides show Bart dunking a basketball and saying, "In the hoop, man!" Sealed. $1-$4.
• Air freshener, automobile, family "Are we there yet?" 1990. Medo. Same as above, except both sides show an irritated Homer driving while Bart is saying, "Are we there yet?" and Lisa looks on. Sealed. $1-$4.
• Air freshener, automobile, Homer choking Bart, 1990. Medo. 4-by-3-inch scented card that hangs from a string. Side 1 shows Homer choking Bart. Side 2 has family posing nicely together. On the back of the display card, Bart is saying, "It's smell-errefic!" Sealed. $1-$4.
• Air freshener, Bart figurine, 1997. Custom Accessories Europe. 3-inch figurine showing Bart leaning on skateboard. Self-adhesive base. Carded. $5-$7.
• Air freshener, Homer figurine, 1997. Custom Accessories Europe. 4-inch figurine showing Homer slapping head. Self-adhesive base. Carded. $5-$7.
• Air freshener, Lisa figurine, 1997. Custom Accessories Europe. 3-inch figurine showing Lisa playing saxophone. Self-adhesive base. Carded. $5-$7.
• Air freshener, Marge figurine, 1997. Custom Accessories Europe. 4-1/2-inch figurine reminiscent of famous Marilyn Monroe with dress flying up. Self-adhesive base. Carded. $5-$7.
• Auto shade, "Honk if you love the Simpsons!" 1990. Manufacturer unknown. Similar in design to a residential window shade, this one rolls down about 18 inches to block sunlight through an automobile window. The 16-inch-wide holder has two suction cups and a hook on bottom. The shade shows the Simpsons family and the caption: "Honk if you love the Simpsons!" No packaging. $10.
• Dangler, Bart, 1999. Fun-4-All Corp. 1-1/2-inch-high figure of Bart attached to a wire with a suction cup on the end so it can be stuck to a window, computer screen, fridges and other smooth surfaces. Packaged in clear plastic case. Boxed. $3-$6.
• Dangler, Homer, 1999. Fun-4-All Corp. 2-inch-high figure of Homer attached to a wire with a suction cup on the end so it can be stuck to a window, computer screen, fridges and other smooth surfaces. Packaged in clear plastic case. Boxed. $3-$6.
• Dangler, Krusty, 1999. Fun-4-All Corp. 2-1/2-inch-high figure of Krusty the Clown attached to a wire with a suction cup on the end so it can be stuck to a window, computer screen, fridges and other smooth surfaces. Packaged in clear plastic case. Boxed. $3-$6.
• Dangler, Marge, 1999. Fun-4-All Corp. 3-inch-high figure of Marge attached to a wire with a suction cup on the end so it can be stuck to a window, computer screen, fridges and other smooth surfaces. Packaged in clear plastic case. Boxed. $3-$6.
• Glow-in-dark pieces, Bart school chums, 1999. ALPI International. 16 pieces shaped like Bart's "chums," including Skinner, Lisa, Nelson, Sideshow Bob, Itchy & Scratchy, Dr. Hibbert, Lenny, Jimbo Jones, and Sherri & Terri. "These glow in the dark shapes will glow for up to an hour after one one minute of exposure to bright light." Originally sold in sealed plastic pouch with a design showing Bart with a can of spray paint. Pack includes adhesive strips to hang the figures. Sealed. $8-$10.
• Glow-in-dark pieces, Homer family and friends, 1999. ALPI International. 16 pieces shaped like various Springfield characters, including Mr. Burns, Barney, Chief Wiggum, Smithers, Ned Flanders, Apu, Homer, Bart and Grampa. "These glow in the dark shapes will glow for up to an hour after one one minute of exposure to bright light." Originally sold in sealed plastic pouch with a design showing Homer looking excited. Pack includes adhesive strips to hang the figures. Sealed. $8-$10.
• License plate holder, Bart, "Don't have a cow, man!" 1990. NJ Croce Co. 12-inch-wide white plastic frame with Bart's face and the words "Bart Simpson" and "Don't have a cow, man!" No packaging. $5.
• License plate holder, Bart "Watch it, dude!" 1990. NJ Croce Co. 12-inch-wide white plastic frame with Bart's face and the words "Bart Simpson" and "Watch it, dude!" No packaging. $5.
• License plate holder, Bart "Yo, dude!" 1990. NJ Croce Co. 12-inch-wide white plastic frame with Bart's face and the words "Bart Simpson" and "Yo, dude!" No packaging. $5.
• Message board, La Choy, 1994. La Choy. 10-1/2-inch-long memo board that was a Simpsons promotional item for La Choy in 1994. Cardboard holder shows Marge and the headline, "La Choy Mom's Message Board." The pad shows Marge in one corner saying "Listen up!!!" A magnetic strip on the back allows the board to be hung on refrigerators. La Choy also released at least two kitchen magnets, one showing Marge saying "It's Scrump-licious!" and one of her saying "Eat your vegetables." No packaging. $20.
• Patch, iron-on, Bart on skateboard, 2000. C&D Visionary Inc. 3-1/2-inch-long cloth patch that irons onto fabrics. No packaging. $5.
• Patch, iron-on, Simpsons family in car, 2000. C&D Visionary Inc. 4-inch-long cloth patch that irons onto fabrics. No packaging. $5.
• Patch, iron-on, Homer with deserts, 2000. C&D Visionary Inc. 4-inch-long cloth patch that irons onto fabrics. No packaging. $5.
• Patch, iron-on, Lisa with saxophone, 2000. C&D Visionary Inc. 3-1/2-inch-long cloth patch that irons onto fabrics. No packaging. $5.
• Patch, iron-on, Marge, arms outstretched, 2000. C&D Visionary Inc. 3-1/2-inch-long cloth patch that irons onto fabrics. No packaging. $5.
• Standee, Bart, "No way, man!" 1990. Starmakers Publishing Corp. Approximately 6-foot-high cardboard cutout with Bart, arms folded, with a word balloon saying, "No, way, man!" Originally sold folded in half. Sealed. $15-$25.
• Standee, Bart with skateboard, 1990. Starmakers Publishing Corp. 16-inch cardboard cutout depicting Bart leaning on skateboard and saying, "Yo, man!" Below him reads a sign: "Skateboard champion of the universe." Sealed. $2-$5.
• Standee, family, 1990. Starmakers Publishing Corp. 16-inch cardboard cutout. Not sealed. $4.
• Standee, Marge/Homer hugging, 1990. Starmakers Publishing Corp. 16-inch cardboard cutout. Sealed. $1-$4.
• Wall banner, Bart, "Eat my shorts, man!" 1990. Coastal Concepts. Approximately 24-by-15-inch felt-like banner shaped like home plate. It features Bart, arms folded, saying, "Eat my shorts, man!" Comes attached to hanger card showing Bart saying, "They're the coolest, man!" Carded. $10-$15.
• Wall banner, Bart, "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" 1990. Coastal Concepts. Approximately 24-by-15-inch felt-like banner shaped like home plate. It features Bart, leaning on a skateboard, saying, "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" Comes attached to hanger card showing Bart saying, "They're the coolest, man!" Carded. $10-$15.
• Wall banner, Bartman, 1990. Coastal Concepts. Approximately 24-by-15-inch felt-like banner shaped like home plate. It features Bartman, arms folded, saying, "Watch it dude." Comes attached to hanger card showing Bart saying, "They're the coolest, man!" Carded. $10-$15.
• Wall banner, Homer, 1990. Coastal Concepts. Approximately 24-by-15-inch felt-like banner shaped like home plate. It features Homer, hands clenched, saying, "Come back here, you little --!!" Under Homer is the caption: "Atomic Dad." Comes attached to hanger card showing Bart saying, "They're the coolest, man!" Carded. $10-$15.
• Wall clock, Bart skeleton, 2000. Rinco. 18-inch-diamater with green frame and design showing a skeleton of Bart across a black background next to the logo for "The Simpsons." Requitres one "AA" battery, not included. Originally offered in cardboard display box with images of Bart, Homer and Maggie on front. $25-$30.
• Wall clock, family 1990. JPI. 11-inch-diameter oval clock features design of family posing, making peace signs over each others' heads. Face of clock is black with white trim. Red hour, minute and second hands. Requires one AA battery. Packaged in sealed cardboard and plastic. $20-$35. See Bart talking alarm clock and diorama clock radio listed on Household page.
• Wall clock, family posing, 3-D, 1998. Wesco. U.K. 9-1/2-inch-diameter plastic with raised images of Simpsons. Battery-operated. Boxed. $15-$25.
• Wall clock, Bart, 1997. Wesco. U.K. 10-inch-diameter and features a design showing the top half of Bart's head. The clock requires one AA battery, not included. Sealed in cardboard displayed box. $10-$25.
• Wall clock, Homer, 1997. Wesco. U.K. 10-inch-diameter and features a design showing Homer slapping his head and the word "D'oh!" next to it. Requires one AA battery, not included. Sealed in cardboard displayed box. $10-$25.
• Wall clock, Homer donut, 1999. Wesco. U.K. 14-inch-diameter inflatable showing Homer's face inside a donut covered with sprinkes. Requires one "AA" battery, not included. Boxed. $8-$10.
• Wall clock, Springfield characters, 2000. Rinco. 18-inch-diamater with green red and design showing 12 Springfield characters around the dial -- Homer, Ned Flanders, Grampa, Bart, Milhouse, Moe, Marge, Smithers, Barney, Lisa, Mr. Burns and Apu. In the center is the logo for "The Simpsons." Requitres one "AA" battery, not included. Originally offered in cardboard display box with images of Bart, Homer and Maggie on front. $25-$30.
• Wind sock, Bart, 1990. Spectra Star. 14-inch hollow cloth Hang Arounds wind sock made of 100 percent nylon fabric. The full-figure Bart has a string on top to hang him as a decorative item. The box lists these suggested places for "hangin'" Bart: the car, the yard, a bicycle's handle bar, on door knobs in the house. The back of the box says, "Collect Them All," which implies there may be other Simpsons wind socks, although we've never seen them. $5-$20.