Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
It’s Yard Sale time in Springfield & what’s old is once new again! But, with that limited-time label, and the added pressure of these being some highly coveted items, it may be overwhelming trying to decide which items to buy and what to pass on. But, have no fear! That’s where we come in to tell you what’s worth your donuts & what you might want to hold off on.
So far we’ve broken down the pros and cons of the Mayan Bundles, so now let’s take a look at the other costumes/skins of the 2014 Summer Yard Sale.
Wondering if you should add Bare Chested Willie, Gorgeous Grampa or Ninja Homer to your Springfield ? Well before you hit that confirm spend button, let’s break down the pros and cons of adding theses alternate skins for your characters…..
Costume: Bare Chested Willie
Donut Price: 60 Donuts
Comes With: No extra buildings/decorations.
Pros:
-A fun costume for Willie, with great outdoor tasks.
-Costume turns a freemium character into a premium character, with premium payouts (50% more cash and xp on all tasks)
-Returning from Whacking Day 2013…may players may have missed out on him.
-Has a small questline attached.
Cons:
-Was free first time around. Well he could be won with the event currency.
-60 Donuts is a steep price to pay for just a skin.
Final Thought:
This is something I’ve had in my town since Whacking Day. I’m on the fence about actually purchasing him. 60 donuts is a steep price, but he’s got a lot of fun outdoor animations AND it turns a freemium character into a premium character. So it allows for higher payouts on his tasks. This is one of the cheaper skins for this event, so if you’re looking for a premium character payout, for not a lot of donuts this might be a great choice for you!
Bare-Chested Willie’s Tasks:
| Task | Length | Earns | Required |
| Wrestle a Snake | 1hr | $105, 26xp | Outside |
| Attend Angry Janitors Anonymous | 4hrs | $260, 70xp | Springfield Elementary |
| Enjoy a Wee Shot of Higland Moonshine | 8hrs | $420, 105xp | Willie’s Shack |
| One-Finger Push Ups | 12hrs | $600, 150xp | Outside |
| Use Wash Board Abs | 24hrs | $1000, 225xp | Outside |
Costume: Gorgeous Grampa
Donut Price: 75 Donuts
Comes With: No extra buildings/decorations.
Pros:
-A fun/silly costume for Grampa, with great outdoor tasks.
-Costume turns a freemium character into a premium character, with premium payouts (50% more cash and xp on all tasks)
-Returning from a 2013 Episode Tie-in…may players may have missed out on him.
-Has a small questline attached.
Cons:
-Was free when initially released during the Episode Tie-In
-Expensive Price for just a skin.
Final Thought:
This is something I’ve had in my town since the tie-in episode. I’m on the fence about actually purchasing him. 75 donuts is a huge price to pay for a costume for Grampa, but he’s got a lot of fun outdoor animations AND it turns a freemium character into a premium character. It also gives you an outside 1hr task for Grampa (which is hilarious)..vs his regular 1hr task that’s inside. This is the second cheapest skin for this event, so if you’re looking for a premium character payout, for not a lot of donuts this might be a great choice for you!
Gorgeous Grampa’s Tasks:
| Task | Length | Earns | Required |
| Powder Puff | 1hr | $105, 26xp | Outside |
| Admire Himself | 4hrs | $260, 70xp | Outside |
| Go to Show and Tell | 8hrs | $420, 105xp | Springfield Elementary |
| Prance and Preen | 12hrs | $600, 150xp | Outside |
| Get his Wig Styled | 24hrs | $1000, 225xp | Jake’s Unisex Hair |
Costume/Decoration Combo: 100 donuts
Donut Price: 75 Donuts
Bonus: 0.25% bonus to all cash and xp
Can Be Placed: Anywhere in Springfield
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +100
Pros:
-Another skin for Homer with some fun/silly outdoor tasks
-Costume turns a freemium character into a premium character, with premium payouts (50% more cash and xp on all tasks)
-Returning from a 2013 Whacking Day…may players may have missed out on him.
-Price decreased from when it was originally offered, by 20 donuts.
-Comes with a snake for added conform-o-meter points & bonus %
Cons:
-No Questline with it
-Only 2 outdoor tasks for Homer with this Skin
-Many costumes, that were free, already turn Homer into a premium earner (like Mr. Plow)
-Practice Snake is very small & can be hard to see in Springfield.
Final Thought:
This is something I purchased last year during Whacking Day, but honestly not a costume I often put Homer in. 100 Donuts, even if it is reduced, is an steep price to pay for ANOTHER costume for Homer and a tiny snake and it doesn’t offer a huge bonus payout. In my opinion, this is one I would pass on for this event.
Ninja Homer’s Tasks:
| Task | Length | Earns | Required |
| Fake-Whack Pretend Snakes | 1hr | $105, 26xp | Practice Snake/Outside |
| Smash Up Flander’s House | 4hrs | $260, 70xp | Flander’s House |
| Steer the Mob in Wise Directions | 8hrs | $420, 105xp | Simpson House |
| Twirl Whacking Stick | 12hrs | $600, 150xp | Outside |
| Polish Stick for Whacking | 24hrs | $1000, 225xp | Simpson House |
My best advice for ALL of the items in the Yard Sale, is to see what other items you might be coveting during the Yard Sale and weigh each option BEFORE you make any purchases. The “sale” ends August 4th…so you have some time to make up your mind about what you want to do. 🙂
So there you have it my Tapping Friends…the complete Should I Buy Guide for all the costumes of the 2014 Summer Yard Sale (minus the Mayans…you can find them here). What do YOU think of the skins? Will you be making the purchases or do you already have the skinsfrom when they were first released? Anything you’re excited about seeing? Sound off in the comments below you know we LOVE hearing from you!