LEGO The Simpsons is a licensed theme introduced in 2014, based on the popular animated TV sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The Simpsons theme was released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show. In addition to the sets in the theme a series of blind bag minifigure collections (71005 The Simpsons Series and 71009 The Simpsons Series 2) were released as well as a Homer Simpson & Krusty the Clown BrickHeadz. A LEGO-themed Simpsons episode aired in May 2014, called Brick like Me at around the same time of the theme's release.
2015 LEGO Sets
In 2015, LEGO broadened its portfolio with new and returning themes. LEGO Dimensions launched as a toys-to-life crossover linking dozens of franchises including DC, The Lord of the Rings, and Doctor Who. New lines such as Elves, Jurassic World, Scooby-Doo, and Speed Champions debuted, while BIONICLE and Pirates returned in refreshed forms. City marked ten years under its modern branding, and Star Wars supported The Force Awakens with a major release wave. Meanwhile, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Hobbit concluded as LEGO shifted toward newer properties.