Spider-Man Classics

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Spider-Man Classics is a term used by collectors most commonly to refer to several action figure lines produced by Toy Biz focusing on Spider-Man and his allies and enemies. [1] The lines have over 17 series, with dozens of Spider-Man incarnations and many of his famous enemies. The toyline lasted 5 years starting from 2001 to 2005. A year later, ToyBiz released a new series titled "The Amazing Spider-Man". That same year, by changing the license from Marvel at the hands of Hasbro, they released Spider-Man Origins. In 2008, Hasbro released a reboot of Spider-Man Classics simply called "Spider-Man".

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History

The Spider-Man Classics line was released in 2001, and was the first 6" scale line of its kind to be produced by ToyBiz with highly detailed and articulated figures. Toybiz's ambitions for the line were intended to aim figures towards adult collectors as well as kids. The line consisted of two series plus several exclusives and had clamshell packaging inclusive of a comic book copy or poster significant to the figure. The line then changed no longer using the purple 'Spider-Man Classics' logo and appealed more towards kids with similarly scaled and articulated figures for the adult collector but usually including a gimmick of some sort with smaller packaging less the comic book. ToyBiz then continued the concept of clamshell packaging with inclusive comic book for their Marvel Legends line in 2002.

Previous to the 6" line released in 2001 with clamshell packaging, Toybiz had used the 'Spider-Man Classics' logo for 5" scale figures with less articulation for a series of 2 packs as well as a series titled 'Spider-Man Classics Water Wars'.

Spider-Man Classics

SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescription
12001Spider-ManRound base of Spider-Man's mask with a camera webbed to the lower rightBased on the art of Todd McFarlane
Spider-ManBase of a brick wall with a symbiote crawling on himSymbiote costume
Spider-ManBase of a river Man-Spider (Spider-Man mutated)
Venom Defeated Sentry of the Jury baseMid-transformation pose
22001Spider-ManBase of a Daily Bugle billboard with webs on itFirst appearance
Spider-ManDefeated Lizard baseBattle ravaged
Daredevil Base of church windowRed
First appearance (brown/yellow)
Rhino Base of a torn-up street
KayBee Toys Exclusive Spider-Man 2099 Base of a brick wall with graffiti written: "Spidey was here!"
Scarlet Spider iIcludes exact base as Spider-Man[ citation needed ]

With the series' success, it was spun-off into Marvel Legends. At that point, the toyline ended and was replaced by a new one simply called Spider-Man on the packaging but "Spider-Man Classic" (notice the singular form) on ToyBiz's website. The new line has blister card packaging, and no comics are included.

Many of these Spider-Man costumes have not been worn in the comic books. Many of the Spider-Man figures contain many points of articulation, including lateral slides and pull outs, torso hinges (or in the case of Snap-Shot and Black Costume Spider-Man, ball joint and hinges), and individualized fingers.

Spider-Man Classic

Beginning with Series 16, the logo design on the packaging was changed to "Amazing Spider-Man," but Toy Biz kept the series numbering and "Spider-Man Classic" identification on their website.

SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescription
12002 Doctor Octopus
Lizard
Spider-Man J. Jonah Jameson display baseMagnetic
Spider-ManWorking floatWeb Splasher
22003 Hobgoblin Glider, removable cape and hoodJason Macendale version with super poseability
Spider-ManCatapult
Spider-ManWater websWater squirting
Spider-ManWeb climbing
3Spider-ManSticky webSuper-poseable
Spider-ManCrateFlip and swing with crate-kicking action
Spider-ManDrop Attack Web SwingSpider-Sense with light-up eyes
4Spider-ManWall-crawling action
Spider-ManSpider-Sense
Spider-ManSpider-Strength
Venom Alien Ooze Retool of the "Planet of the Symbiotes" Lasher figure with new head and limb parts
5Morbius
Spider-ManManga
Spider-Man SCUBA equipmentSCUBA Splash
Spider-ManSuper-poseable
6 Daredevil Stunt
Kraven the Hunter
Spider-ManParachute
Spider-ManRocket launcher
7 Green Goblin Based on the art of Humberto Ramos
Peter ParkerSpider-Man
Spider-ManFlip-N-Zip (based on the art of Humberto Ramos)
Spider-ManMagnetic
82004 Carnage
Ben Reilly Web Attack (Spider-Man 2 costume)
Spider-ManSpider-Sense attack
Spider-ManStreet fighting
9Ultimate Rhino
Spider-ManCyber
Spider-ManSecret Identity (Ultimate incarnation)
Spider-ManMissile-launching gliderSymbiote costume
10LizardTail attack (based roughly on Ultimate incarnation)
Spider-ManSnap-Shot (based on the art of John Romita Sr.)
Spider-ManSuper Jab
Spider-ManWeb Line
11 Scorpion Tail strike (modern appearances)
Spider-ManShoot-N-Trap
Spider-ManSneak attack
Spider-ManTriple Web Threat
12LizardTraditional appearance (rerelease)
Sandman
Spider-ManDual-Web swinging
Spider-ManHydro-Blast
Spider-ManSuper-poseable wall-crawling (based on the art of J. Scott Campbell)
VenomRerelease
132005 Mysterio
Spider-ManAqua Blast
Spider-ManFlip and Stick
Spider-ManSoak and Toss
14 Beetle Leila Davis
ScorpionFirst appearance (metallic suit and green mouth area)
Spider-ManSpin and Trap ( Spider-Man Unlimited costume)
Spider-ManWeb TrapSpider-Armor costume
15Doctor OctopusWeb SplasherUltimate incarnation
Ultimate RhinoRerelease
Spider-ManHurricane Kick
Spider-ManRocket Blast
Spider-ManSuper Stunt
162006 Man-Wolf BackpackJaw snarl and electronic sounds
Spider-ManBattle Action
Spider-ManShark Trap
Spider-ManSuper Strength (different action than the Spider-Man Classics)
VenomSymbiote Blast
17HobgoblinRoderick Kingsley
Hydro-Man Interchangeable water spout/legs
SandmanRerelease
Spider-HulkBreakable girder
Spider-ManShoot 'n Spin
Spider-ManWeb Splasher
18Mad JackFlame and Launch (based on Jack O'Lantern 3's second costume)
Shocker Missile projectiles
Spider-ManSpider-Sense ( House of M version)
Spider-ManSuper Kick
VenomStealth (clear coloring)
19 Electro Lightning missiles
Spider-ManQuick Change
Spider-ManSneak Attack
Spider-ManWeb Climbing
Toxin

5" Spider-Man Classics Vs Packs

NameFigureDescription
Spider-Man Versus HobgoblinHobgoblin
Spider-ManConcept suit from Spider-Man film
Spider-Man Versus ScorpionScorpion
Spider-ManBattle-ravaged
Venom Versus CarnageCarnage
Venom
Spider-Man II Versus Venom Ben Reilly
VenomBased on Web of Spider-Man #118

Spider-Man Classic Clashes Packs

NameFigureDescription
Spider-Man Versus Abomination Abomination comic appearance
Spider-Man
Spider-Man Versus Absorbing Man Absorbing Man Based on The Amazing Spider-Man #429
Spider-ManSpider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus
Spider-Man

Villain Series (2005)

ToyBiz rereleased figures from the Spider-Man line.

FigureDescription
Carnage
Green Goblin
LizardTail Attack
Morbius
RhinoUltimate incarnation
ScorpionTail Strike

Spider-Man Classics: Movie Series

SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescription
Spider-Man (2002)2002 Spider-Man Interactive gargoyle statue baseSuper-poseable
Spider-ManBase shaped like the abandoned building from the movieBattle-ravaged
Norman Osborn Talking chair with light-up goblin mask3 phrases (laughing, "can the Spider-Man come out to play", "this world will be yours and mine")
Green GoblinGlider, removable maskSuper-poseable
J. Jonah Jameson Desk and chair accessoriesDesk pounding action
Spider-ManInteractive base of a NYC street corner with streetlight [2] Web-swinging
Spider-ManInteractive dumpster baseLeaping
Peter ParkerInteractive shelf and school accessoriesWeb squirting action
Mary Jane Watson Interactive baseCollapsing base
Green GoblinGlider with firing actionPumpkin bombs
Spider-ManInteractive zipline accessoriesPower punch
Spider-ManInterchangeable wrestler clothesWrestler
Green GoblinInteractive baseBattle-ravaged
Spider-Man 22004Spider-ManMagnetic flag baseMagnetic
Spider-ManWeb shooting and water tower baseTwist and shoot
Spider-ManWeb hammock with lightpost baseWeb trap
Spider-ManBendy websWeb Climbing
Spider-ManStreetlight baseAerial Flipping
Spider-ManBillboard base with ziplineShoot and slide
Spider-ManJ. Jonah Jameson punching bagRapid Punch
Spider-ManBillboard baseSuper-Poseable
Spider-ManWorking web shooter18-inch ultimate poseable figure
Doctor OctopusRemovable glassesTentacle attack
Spider-ManWeb projectilesWeb shooting
Spider-ManBase with Doctor Octopus tentaclesSpin and kick
Spider-ManDoctor Octopus wall baseBattle Attack
Doctor OctopusRemovable glassesTentacles
Spider-ManPizza scooter and interchangeable headscooter
Spider-ManLight-up baseSpider-Sense
Spider-ManMagnetic billboard baseMagnetic
Spider-Man Trilogy2008Spider-ManInteractive gargoyle baseSuper-poseable

Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 1 super-poseable figure

Spider-ManWeb projectilesWeb shooting

Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 twist n shoot Spider-Man

Spider-ManCrate accessoriesSpinning kick

Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 spin and kick Spider-Man

Spider-ManSuction cup webSuper-Poseable

Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series Spider-Man

Spider-ManWebsGlow in the dark web

Reprint of the Spider-Man 2 super-poseable Spider-Man

Spider-ManInterchangeable wrestler clotherWrestler

Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 1 wrestler Spider-Man

Black Suited Spider-ManCatapult webCatapult Attack Action

Brand new 6 inch sculpt based on the 5 inch black suit Spider-Man figure

Black Suited Spider-ManBreakable Sandman baseSandman Battling Action

Reprint of the Spider-Man 3 basic series sand attack Spider-Man

Black Suited Spider-ManSuction cup webSuper-Poseable

Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series black suit Spider-Man

Spider-Man (half suit)Suction webSuper-Poseable

Repaint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series black suit Spider-Man

Green GoblinGlider, removable maskRemovable mask

Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 1 super poseable Green Goblin

Doctor OctopusRemovable glasses and signpost weaponWith signpost weapon

Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 bendable tentacle Doctor Octopus

SandmanInterchangeable sand hands5 attack hands

Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series Sandman

Venom2 capture websWith Capture Webs

Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series Venom

New GoblinSky Stick, Sword and pumpkin bomb accessoriesFigure rides sky stick

Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series New Goblin

RhinoLog accessorySmash Attack action

Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man Classics series 9 Rhino

ShockerBlast projectilesShockwave Vibration

Reprint of the Toy Biz Amazing Spider-Man Shocker

Spider-Man Origins (By Hasbro)

Hasbro re-released figures from ToyBiz in a metallic or repainted design and features new characters.

SeriesFigureDescription
HeroesIron SpiderCould be Peter Parker, or any of the Scarlet Spiders
Spider-ManHurricane Kick
Spider-ManLeap Action
Spider-ManShoot-n-Grab
Spider-ManSymbiote costume
Spider-Man 2099
VillainsDemogoblinflame glider
Doctor Octopus
Lizard
Mysterio
Rhino
Venom

Battle Packs

SeriesFigureDescription
Spider-Man vs Green GoblinSpider-Man and Green GoblinReprints of the Leaping Spider-Man and the Super-Poseable Green Goblin from the first Toy Biz movie wave
Spider-Man vs Doctor OctopusSpider-Man and Doctor OctopusReprints of the Super-Poseable Spider-Man and Bendable Tentacle Doctor Octopus from the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 movie wave
Spider-Man vs VenomSpider-Man and VenomBrand new sculpts

Spider-Man (By Hasbro, 2009)

SeriesFigureAccessoriesDescription
1Green GoblinGlider and pumpkin bombs
Iron SpiderPosable combat clawMetallic repaint of Origins
Spider-ManStreetlight sceneRepaint of Series 12 (Super-poseable wall-crawling)
Tarantula Breakable crates
VenomMac Gargan version with jaw slash (repaint of Toy Biz Symbiote Blast)
2CarnageCapture websRepaint of the Marvel Legends Fearsome Foes box set Carnage
Juggernaut Removable helmetcolor variant
Spider-ManSnap-on SCUBA wear
Spider-ManWall sticking webBlack instead of blue variant
Spider-ManWeb missile launcherSymbiote costume
VenomMac Gargan version with Scorpion Stinger
3Green Goblin
Spider-ManRocket Blast
Spider-ManSymbiote costume
Spider-ManWeb missile launcherSymbiote costume (remake)
Spider-ManUnderwater mission (remake)

References

  1. ↑ Smith, Andrew A. (December 11, 2002). "Marvel gets back on the kiddie track with action figures for children". Philadelphia Daily News. Scripps Howard News Service. p. 53.
  2. ↑ Price, Matthew (May 3, 2002). "Spider-Man packs mean sales punch". The Daily Oklahoman. p. 20. – External image
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