I got Barney free but I've gathered he's really expensive. Basically just decide which building you prefer and which character tasks you like. The bowlarama does give a premium 20hr task (pays more than 24hr) to ned and homer. Equally the building isn't that interesting (but iconic) compared to the lair. *Eugh can't spell- bed time

If you got the Plow King skin from the wheel at Christmas you should get Barney, if not get the Volcano Lair.

I'd say get Barney and the bowlarama. Much easier to decorate than the lair I guess:)

Barney he has hasd more appearances that Hank Scorpio

IMOBarney is a better character and the bowling alley is a better building. Barney is voiced whereas Scorpio is not. There's also the fact that the "real" Volcano Lair in the show isn't even in Springfield, while Barney and the bowling alley have been an integral part of the Simpsons universe since the very beginning.The one pro for Scorpio is that I think his visible outdoor tasks are more fun. I have both but Barney is the easy first choice (other than costing more I guess)

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lauraparr82
11 years ago
If you got the Plow King skin from the wheel at Christmas you should get Barney, if not get the Volcano Lair.
Dannesand
11 years ago
I'd say get Barney and the bowlarama. Much easier to decorate than the lair I guess:)
drew3rdof3
11 years ago
Barney all the way.
Itchem-Scratche
11 years ago
Barney he has hasd more appearances that Hank Scorpio
bubsyjenkins
11 years ago
IMO

Barney is a better character and the bowling alley is a better building. Barney is voiced whereas Scorpio is not. There's also the fact that the "real" Volcano Lair in the show isn't even in Springfield, while Barney and the bowling alley have been an integral part of the Simpsons universe since the very beginning.

The one pro for Scorpio is that I think his visible outdoor tasks are more fun.

I have both but Barney is the easy first choice (other than costing more I guess)
Aennilya
11 years ago
Although the Volcano Lair (24 hour/$500/50XP ) is way cooler than the bowling alley (one of only two 5 hour/$150/17XP buildings - the other is Krustylu Studios), Barney is voiced (to include many fine eructations, of course) whereas Hank is unvoiced. Barney is more likely to be included in a storyline or event (i.e., King Plow skin), but then again Hank has a task with a flame-thrower. And lastly Barney's Bowlarama has tasks for Homer, Ned, and Barney but only Hank can use the volcano. Barney I think is better but costs 50D more. Which character do you think you'll get more of a kick out of making run around your Springfield?
davo180
11 years ago
Barney
NeoSEC28
11 years ago
The lair is a far better building as the animation is great :) Granted the volcano can be a bit tricky to design around tho. Hank has a few good tasks.

Barney is Barney after all :) His outdoor tasks are good, and it Barney you gotta have Homers best friend in the game :lol:
simbass7
11 years ago
I had the same problem back in the day.... and I bought both of em :)
First Barney and few weeks later Mr.Hank ;)
http://i.imgur.com/kC5RviV.gif
http://gifs.gifmania.co.il/Animated-Gifs-The-Simpsons/Animations-Barney-Gumble/barney-gumble3.gif
spidergirl79
11 years ago
"Ahhh natural light!" I actually say that when I'm forced to go ...out of doors... :shock:

BARNEY. He's so ..iconic. Plus hes voiced. Is Hank even voiced?