The LEGO Krusty Burger set embodies the "Adults Welcome" philosophy that LEGO champions. (Available exclusively through LEGO's official store.) This build offers both simplicity in assembly and impressive final results – a fully equipped fast food joint packed with nostalgic nods to iconic Simpsons moments. The set includes seven minifigures: Homer, Bart, Lisa, Krusty the Clown as Farmer, Sideshow Bob, Squeaky Voiced Teen, and Officer Lou.
LEGO The Simpsons: Krusty Burger
Launching June 1 for LEGO Insiders members, with general availability starting June 4. Priced at $209.99 via LEGO Store.
Consider Springfield's most memorable landmarks – what instantly comes to mind? Naturally, the Simpsons' yellow house tops the list, followed by Moe's Tavern, then likely the Kwik-E-Mart. With LEGO sets already existing for the family home and convenience store, Moe's seemed the obvious next choice – yet LEGO surprised fans with Krusty Burger instead.
Building LEGO The Simpsons: Krusty Burger
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Perhaps LEGO designers hesitated to revive the Simpsons line with Moe's questionable establishment. While Moe's Tavern boasts an unmistakable layout (we easily visualize the pool table, back room, and love tester), Krusty Burger appears more fluid across episodes. Its interchangeable, generic fast-food aesthetic ironically makes it harder to define – yet designer Ann Healy meticulously researched every series appearance to create a definitive version. She details her process in our exclusive interview, drawing particularly from Season 20's "Coming to Homerica" and Season 14's "I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can."
The build starts with Homer's Krusty-branded car from Season 6's "Homie the Clown," showcasing the set's deep-cut references. Spot the Krusty Burglar poster (from Homer's violent encounter in the same episode) or the $6.15 register price (nodding to the episode number). Another register displays $847.63 – Maggie's infamous supermarket scanner total representing 1990s childcare costs. Drive-thru signage demanding "700 Krusty Burgers" recalls Season 5's oil rig episode, while promotional posters feature the Ribwich and Mother Nature Burger.
The restaurant layout shines brilliantly. Beyond the recognizable dining area (complete with ball pit where most show scenes occur), LEGO captures back-of-house details: cooking stations with perpetually-broken ice cream machine, employee restroom, and functional drive-thru with soda dispenser. The burger prep station demonstrates LEGO's minimalist genius – conveying stacked patties with remarkably few bricks.
Thoughtful functional details like separating drive-thru ordering and pickup stations prove this isn't just Easter egg collection – the layout follows real quick-service logic. Marked 18+, this set exemplifies LEGO's adult-focused shift. Historically, age ratings indicated complexity, assuming older builders handled tougher designs. But modern LEGO acknowledges adult newcomers needing simpler builds with mature themes – much like educators selecting appropriate-yet-accessible materials for teenage ELL students.
The Krusty Burger perfectly targets Gen-X and Millennial fans: nostalgic subject matter paired with straightforward assembly. As LEGO's first full Simpsons set since 2015's Kwik-E-Mart (following 2014's house), this suggests potential for regular releases, akin to their Lord of the Rings line. Here's hoping Moe's Tavern gets its turn next!
LEGO The Simpsons: Krusty Burger (Set #10352) features 1,635 pieces at $209.99. Available here.
