The official Light-Up Plumbob is real and up for pre-order
A new officially licensed collectible has quietly appeared on Amazon and other retailers: The Sims: Light-Up Plumbob: With Music!, a 3-inch replica of the iconic green crystal that hangs above every Sim's head. It's listed at $13.95 USD with a release date of November 3rd, 2026.
The product is published by RP Minis in collaboration with EA and The Sims, with the accompanying mini-book written by author and cartoonist Shaenon K. Garrity. The collectible hangs from a display stand and features a green light-up effect along with audio of iconic Sims theme songs. It requires two AAA batteries, which are not included.
What's in the box
Beyond the light-up Plumbob itself, the set includes a fully illustrated 40-page miniature book covering the history and lore of the Plumbob. RP Minis is known for this format, pairing small collectibles with detailed booklets about their subject matter. The publisher has previously released similar products for franchises like Scooby-Doo and The Office.
The product listing describes it as an "irresistible gift for The Sims fans" that can be displayed on a shelf, desk, or bookcase. At under $14, it sits in impulse-buy territory for most collectors.
No official announcement yet
The listing was first spotted by @Sims_Archives on X and reported by Sims Community. As of now, no official announcement has come from The Sims social media accounts or EA's channels. Given that the product is listed as officially licensed and appears on major retailers, a formal reveal likely isn't far off.
This fits into a broader pattern of The Sims brand expanding beyond the game itself. EA has been growing its commercial presence around The Sims 4 in recent months, from the new Marketplace web store to physical merchandise like t-shirts, hoodies, bags, and even a board game.
Pre-orders are live now on Amazon for those who want to secure one ahead of the November release.