What age is the Martin recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5+.

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🏛 The Simpsons Series 2

Set #71009-8

Martin

Martin Prince is an absolute must-have for fans of Springfield's resident overachiever.

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Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for Simpsons fans and minifigure collectors of all ages
Build: 5 pieces · about 0.1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $3.99 list price · 79.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.4 community rating from 140 ratings

Fans love the spot-on character design and exclusive book accessory, though collectors lament the rising aftermarket prices for retired blind-bag figures.

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Martin Prince is an absolute must-have for fans of Springfield's resident overachiever. Released as part of the beloved Simpsons collectible minifigure series, this little genius captures Martin's classic look complete with his signature intellectual reading material.

This set is perfect for Simpsons completionists and minifigure collectors. With just 5 pieces, it takes seconds to assemble, making it more about the collectible charm and iconic character representation than a complex building experience.

Skip this if you are looking for a traditional building challenge or dynamic play sets. Since it's a blind-bag collectible from 2015, finding one now means paying secondary market prices rather than the original MSRP.

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0.1h

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Beginner

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Build Highlights:

Quick and simple assembly of the minifigure and base
Features Martin Prince's iconic facial expression
Includes a unique printed book accessory

📈 Investment Analysis

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⏳ Retired

The Simpsons theme has maintained a dedicated cult following since its departure from shelves, making licensed characters like Martin solid candidates for steady value retention. With the price trend currently rising and the set long retired, sealed blind bags or complete verified figures command a modest premium over their original $3.99 MSRP. While this isn't a massive wealth-generating asset, licensed characters from retired themes generally avoid steep drops in value. Potential buyers should watch out for fading, wear on the printed tile, or counterfeit versions floating around the secondary market.

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1 Minifigure Included

Martin Prince

3 parts

B+

The Martin Prince minifigure features a unique head mold and torso print capturing his nerdy persona, accompanied by the exclusive 'Coping with a High IQ' printed book tile.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 5
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 2 unique parts, 2 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The piece count includes the 3 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Book 2 x 3 with '...

Part #: 33009pr0010 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 88646 1× Black

The parts inventory is minimal, consisting primarily of the display stand base plate and Martin's exclusive printed book tile which serves as the standout element for collectors.